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 some holiday fun!
Crafts & Cookies, Thursday, December 5, 6- 7PM (all ages)
Let’s kick off the holiday season with our friends from Immaculata High School for a night of holiday crafts and cookie decorating!
Please RSVP so we can have enough crafts & cookies!
Dine to Donate @ California Pizza Kitchen, Tuesday, December 17, all day
Treat yourself to a meal at California Pizza Kitchen in the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Tell your server you are there for GiGi’s and a portion of your bill will be donated back to the Playhouse!
Lunch with Santa, Saturday, December 21, 11AM- 1PM
Santa Claus is coming to GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough! Come for lunch and meet the big man himself! We are combining the 2 & Under Playgroup, Leaps & Bounds, and Playhouse Pals for an afternoon of holiday fun. Gifts are being donated by Girls on the Run!
Please RSVP so that we have a gift for everyone!
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the party!
End-of-2019 Party, Friday, December 27, 6:30- 9PM (ages 13+)
It’s the end of the year! The teens & adults are invited for the end of 2019 party at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. We will dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Count Graham and celebrate the great year we have had together.
Please RSVP for the party.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the party!
New Year’s Eve Brunch, Tuesday, December 31, 11AM- 1PM (all ages)
Join us for the 5th-Annual New Year’s Eve Brunch! Bid farewell to a great year with your friends at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. Everyone is invited for the festivities and you won’t want to miss our noon ball drop!
Please RSVP for the party.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the party!
Scheduled Closings
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will be closed December 24th & 25th for Christmas.
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will close at 2PM on December 31st for New Years Eve and remain closed on January 1, 2020.
Purposeful Programs
Yoga & Yogurt, Wednesday, December 6, 6- 7PM (ages 13+)
Program leader Alison Koblin is an occupational therapist who will lead the gentle yoga class. After class, participants will enjoy making their own yogurt parfaits.
Space is limited to 10 participants; please RSVP to reserve your yoga mat.
Fantastic Friends, Friday, December 6, 7- 9PM (ages 18+)
A fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Let’s kick off the Holiday season decorating the Playhouse while enjoying some hot chocolate and cookies.
Please RSVP so we can have enough program materials.
Destination Discovery, Saturday, December 7, 12- 2PM (all ages)
This is an interactive and engaging program for participants of all ages and their families. It supports the development of motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer-to-peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. In this all-ages program, participants progress from needing assistance, to working independently, to serving in the role of helper and partner to younger participants! This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships.
Please RSVP so we can have enough program materials.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the program!
TEAM, Thursday, December 12, 5- 7PM (ages 18+)
TEAM (Teaching, Exercise, Activity & Movement) is a program that helps promote a healthy lifestyle, peer interaction and independence for adults 18 and older. This month Santa will be coming to visit for our annual pizza party!
An RSVP is required to guarantee a present for all participants who attend.
Nuestros Angeles, Viernes 13 de diciembre, de 7 a 9 p.m. (Todas las edades)
Este programa brinda apoyo, amistad, trabajo en red y socialización para familias de habla hispana.
Por favor confirme su asistencia en línea.
Cooking Club, Saturday, December 14, 11AM- 1PM (ages 10- 17 years)
Get cooking with your friends at GiGi’s! This program is geared toward building safety awareness in the kitchen and preparing healthy recipes that taste great.
Please RSVP to guarantee enough food for everyone.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the program!
Karate Kickers, Monday, December 16, 6- 7PM (ages 10+)
The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless. Karate focuses on development of balance, coordination, discipline, focus, attention, physical fitness, and confidence. There will be no physical contact between peers.
Space is limited; please RSVP online.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the program!
Yoga & Yogurt, Wednesday, December 18, 6- 7PM (ages 13+)
Program leader Alison Koblin is an occupational therapist who will lead the gentle yoga class. After class, participants will enjoy making their own yogurt parfaits.
Space is limited to 10 participants; please RSVP here to reserve your yoga mat.
Art Explosion, Thursday, December 19, 6:30- 7:30PM (ages 10+)
This program 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.
Please RSVP online so we can guarantee art supplies for everyone.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the program!
Volunteer Orientation, Thursday, December 19, 6:30- 7:30PM (all ages)
Are you interested in volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough? Come join us for volunteer orientation and learn about the various ways you can donate your time & talents to the playhouse.
Fantastic Friends & Teen Tastic, Friday, December 27, 7- 9PM (ages 13+)
It is time for our annual end-of-year party!
Please RSVP for the celebration!
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the party!
Little Gymnasts, Saturday, December 28, 10- 11AM (ages 2- 5 years)
This program will help promote gross motor development and cooperation through a variety of gymnastics activities.
Space is limited; please RSVP online.
Volunteers, sign up online to help at the program!
Volunteer Orientation, Saturday, December 28, 1:30- 2:30PM (all ages)
Are you interested in volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough? Come join us for volunteer orientation and learn about the various ways you can donate your time & talents to the playhouse.
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