March Programming & Events

The March calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so that program leaders can accurately...

Why I Tutor

by Kathy Fulham Working with literacy student Ben My introduction to GiGi’s was definitely different than many other volunteers, who oftentimes are relatives or friends of participants. Although I live in a different town and had never heard of GiGi’s back then, there was a precious...

February 2020 Programs & Events

The February calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so that program leaders can accurately...

GiGi’s Asks: What’s Your Why?

Why I Serve as a Program Leader by Virginia Abubakr How exciting it is to be able to share how I became connected to GiGi’s Playhouse and, as a result, currently serve as Program Leader of the Friends, Fun, and Fitness Program, which runs the second Saturday of each month...

January 2020 Programs & Events

It’s a new year, and the January calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so...

It happened in 2019 at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough

2019 has been an amazing year at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. We expanded our programs, made new contacts within the community and continued to make a powerful impact on the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Sabrina, Chris & Mary shopping during LIFE. Programming While we continued...

Giving Tuesday 2019

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday… But TODAY is Giving Tuesday and all around the world people are encouraged to donate to different organizations. In the spirit of the season of thanks and giving, we would like to share ways you can help at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. Volunteer- As...

December 2019 Special Events & Purposeful Programs

The December calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Special Events & Holiday Celebrations Save the Date and join your friends at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough for...

My Conference 2019 Top 5

(left to right) Playhouse Manager Liz Kepniss, Founding President Erin Morris, Mia Morris, Gala Chair Catherine Payne, Youth Board Secretary Brenna Payne and Board Member Dan Edelstein GiGi’s Playhouse Leadership Conference is one of my favorite events of the year. It is no secret that, as...

November Program Buzz

The November calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Scheduled Closings While staff and board attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago November 7- 10, 2019,...

A Community Partner…Defined

Every day, TEK Systems of Bridgewater excels at helping their customers with IT services. But on two Thursday nights a month, the staff of TEKsystems can be found doing something entirely different: exercising, cooking, sharing a meal, and even dancing.... as they lead the TEAM (Teaching, Exercise, Activity, Movement) program...

October Special Events & Programs

October is almost here, and at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough the calendar is packed with special events and purposeful programming!  Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Special Events Pinnacle Charity 5K and 1 Mile Walk benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough,...