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,...
Introducing Scott
By Christy Bouziotis In this blog post, we continue to spotlight the range of participants GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough serves and purposeful programs we offer—for newborn through adult! Recently, we introduced you to Noah Diaz, who first came to GiGi’s at just six weeks old. Today, we are pleased to introduce...
September Program Buzz
September is almost here, and at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough the calendar is packed with purposeful programming! Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Yoga, Wednesday, September 4, 6- 7PM (ages 13+) Program leader Alison Koblin is an occupational therapist...
Bringing Parents Together at GiGi’s Playhouse
Have you heard about the GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough Parent Group? For our blog this month, we sat down with Parent Group Program Leader Jessica McMullen to learn more about this important forum and what the group hopes to accomplish. Q: What is the purpose of the GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough Parent Group? JM: ...
Meet the Diaz Family
In this new series, we will spotlight how GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is a place of hope for families with children of all ages—from newborn to adult. Whether your child is 46 DAYS old or 46 YEARS old (or younger....or older!), GiGi’s provides a range of purposeful, enriching programs meet your needs...
Recapping the Volunteer Round Table
On Monday, June 03, 2019, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough Volunteer Coordinator Tom Boon and Playhouse Manager Liz Kepniss sat down with volunteers for a Volunteer Round Table. Over a dinner of pizza and salad, volunteers were given the opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and express concerns. Volunteers also learned about...
Bonding, Laughter, and Camaraderie: All This And More at …..Nuestros Angeles
By Andrea Maio The first meeting of Nuestros Angeles. Making its debut on the GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough program calendar in 2016, the Nuestros Angeles program provides support, networking, and socialization opportunities for Spanish-speaking families and participants. What started as strangers coming together (of course with the...
Celebrate at the 5th Annual “i have a Voice” Gala
Why attend the 5th Annual i have a Voice Gala? To help Celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and them achieving their Best of All every day at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. And to Celebrate Scott, age 45, and his achievements in the Amina Grace Speech & Language program. Since Scott began coming to the...
Meet Count Graham: DJ to Special Needs Organizations
by Christy Bouziotis When he’s not hard at work as a computer programmer for United Healthcare, George Graham trades in his laptop, technology manuals, and coding algorithms for turntables, mixers, speakers, and headphones as he transforms into Count Graham, Special Needs DJ! For more than 13 years, George has offered...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sreya
When I first walked into GiGi’s Playhouse, I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect. I knew I loved spending time with people with special needs, as I had done so often in the past with family friends and people at school. However, I had never met anyone with Down syndrome...
4 Years of GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough
January 11, 2015- Our grand opening! GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough, the 18th Playhouse in the network, was officially open and ready to bring our FREE educational and therapeutic programming to the New Jersey Down syndrome community! Since that day four years ago, individuals with Down syndrome have walked through our doors...
It happened at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough in 2018…
2018 saw many great things happen at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. Our participants flourished and made great strides in achieving their best of all in everything they did. These are just a few of those stories… Caryn and Chris have been interning at the Playhouse for over three years. Among their...