Posts Tagged ‘Central New Jersey’
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 an organization that is 98%…
Read MoreDecember 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 &…
Read MoreSeptember 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 who will lead the gentle…
Read MoreBringing 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: The parents group is a…
Read MoreMeet 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 while also serving as a…
Read MoreRecapping 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 leadership opportunities, including current program…
Read MoreBonding, Laughter, and Camaraderie: All This And More at …..Nuestros Angeles
By Andrea Maio 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 common bond of having a family member with Down syndrome) has turned into a group…
Read MoreCelebrate 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 Playhouse in 2016 there were…
Read MoreMeet 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 FREE DJ services to any…
Read MoreIt 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 responsibilities is to be an…
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