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November Family of the Month: The Tyukodys
I had the pleasure of chatting with Carol Tyukody. Her son Jason, now 46, has been a participant at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough since it opened back in 2015. The Tyukody family are some of nicest people you will meet; you cannot find a family more supportive of one another. They didn’t have an easy start…
Read MoreNovember Volunteer of the Month: Liquid Church
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Campus Manager Phil Falke from Liquid Church to tell us a little bit about the great work Liquid Church has been doing with GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough and beyond. Q: How did Liquid Church get involved with GiGi’s? A: Around March or April when I started we had a…
Read MoreSeptember and October Events
Welcome back to the Playhouse! September and October have been filled to the brim with exciting events, programs, and celebrations! Here is a highlight of some of the great events that have happened: Fall/Winter Family Kickoff GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough kicked off our Fall and Winter programming with a Family Fun night September 17 at the…
Read MoreMarch 2022 Programs
The March 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Friends, Fun, & Fitness, Saturday, March 5, 10- 11AM (ages 10+) Join Miss Virginia for Zumba! Art Explosion, Saturday, March 5, 11AM- 12PM (ages 10+) Creative, play-based, arts and crafts activities, will be offered with the goal of helping them to learn…
Read MoreFebruary 2022 Programs
The February 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Karate Kickers, Wednesday, February 2, 6- 6:45 PM (ages 10+) Karate Kickers is now a weekly hybrid program- attend in person at the Playhouse or online through GiGi’s at Home! The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless. Karate…
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Programs
The January 2022 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Friends, Fun, & Fitness, Saturday, January 8, 10- 11AM (ages 10+) Join Miss Virginia for Zumba! Art Explosion, Saturday, January 8, 11AM- 12PM (ages 10+) Creative, play-based, arts and crafts activities, will be offered with the goal of helping them to learn…
Read MoreIt Happened in 2021…
2021 was one for the books. GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough began the year socially distanced, meeting virtually, and eagerly waiting to once again meet in person. Our participants and volunteers made a lot of great memories this year, but here are a few that stand out! The 7th Annual Gala went Virtual! Unable to gather in…
Read MoreDecember 2021 Program Schedule
The December 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Scheduling information to note: GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will be closed December 24 and 25, 2021 for Christmas; we will be open for the program only on December 31, 2021. The Playhouse new hours of operation are as follows: Sunday, Closed Monday,…
Read MoreNovember 2021 Programs
The November 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Playhouse Special Hours Open for Programs & Tutoring Only November 3- 6, 2021 While Playhouse Staff attends the GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference in Chicago, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will open for programs and tutoring only. Playhouse Closed November 25- 27, 20201 GiGi’s…
Read MoreOctober 2021 Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough
The October 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Art Explosion (Virtual), Friday, October 1, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) Art Explosion provides a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provides an outlet for individuals with Down syndrome to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers. Friends, Fun, & Fitness,…
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