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October 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,…
Read MoreGratitude Committee: A Lesson in Giving Thanks
In July and August of 2021 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough was lucky to have two student interns from Columbia University. Emily and Samantha are both working towards their master’s degree in occupational therapy, and they were determined to work with as many age groups as possible. One task suggested was to help implement a Gratitude Committee,…
Read MoreSeptember 2021 Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough
The September 2021 program schedule is available on online, but you can read all the details below. Playhouse Closed, Saturday, September 4 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will closed in observation of Labor Day Karate Kickers, Wednesday, September 8, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless. Karate focuses on…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2020- 21 STATE Humanitarian of the Year!
The Millstone Valley Columbiette’s from St. Joseph RC Church in Hillsborough recently nominated GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough program participant Jason Tyukody for the 2020-2021 State Humanitarian Award. And guess what? HE WON! In her letter nominating him, then-President Lisa Rossi wrote.. Jason is a 44 year old with Down Syndrome. For more than 20 years, he has served as an altar server for St. Joseph’s Church in…
Read MoreAugust 2021 Purposeful Programming
The full August 2021 program schedule is available on our online calendar for participants and volunteers to sign up, but you can read all the details below. Karate Kickers, Wednesday, August 4, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless. Karate focuses on development of balance, coordination, discipline,…
Read MoreIn Person Programs Have Resumed at GiGi’s!
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough has resumed in-person group programs! Keep an eye out for the weekly program emails, but the full program schedule is available on our online calendar for participants and volunteers to sign up. Going forward, all participants are required to register before attending a program. As space is limited for health and safety…
Read MoreJuly 2021 Programs
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough has resumed in-person group programs starting July 5, 2021! The full program schedule is available on our online calendar for participants and volunteers to sign up, but you can read all the details below. Going forward, all participants are required to register before attending a program. As space is limited for health…
Read MoreMeet our Newest Board Members!
There are many ways you can help out at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough, and joining our Board of Managers is one of them! Our Board is a dedicated, energized group of individuals from all walks of life—some are parents of children with Down syndrome, and others are not. There’s something we all have in common, though: to do all we can…
Read MoreWhy I MOVE for Acceptance
It’s no secret that I love being an advocate for the Down syndrome community. So when an event like the GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge comes along, I give it 110% of myself, both personally and professionally. I am not moving for acceptance just because I work for GiGi’s Playhouse. I move for my niece Zhara, I…
Read MoreHow GiGi’s Playhouse Plays an Important Role in the Inclusion Process
by Carol Croll Inclusion. It’s the buzzword that parents of children who have Down syndrome begin hearing as soon as their new baby is born. Most people think of inclusion as “just a school thing.” However, inclusion is everywhere! It takes place at family gatherings, community events, jobs, religious organizations, amusement parks, supermarkets, and any…
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