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The February calendar at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!\u00a0 Programs at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so that program leaders can accurately prepare.<\/p>\n
Special Events Family Speaker Series- Ask the Therapist, Wednesday, February 19, 7- 9PM<\/span> NJ Devils vs. Washington Capitals, Saturday, February 22, 1PM<\/span> This year everyone who purchases a group ticket will have the opportunity to participate in the group picture in the penalty box and watch the pregame warm-ups on the glass! Tickets are only $72 and can be purchased online at https:\/\/fevo.me\/playhouse.<\/p>\n Purposeful Programs<\/strong> Karate Kickers, Thursday, February 6, 6- 7PM (ages 6- 17 years)<\/span> Fantastic Friends, Friday, February 7, 7- 9PM (ages 18+)<\/span> Friends, Fun & Fitness, Saturday, February 8, 11AM- 12PM (ages 10+)<\/span> Cooking Club, Saturday, February 9, 12- 1PM (ages 10- 17 years)<\/span> Nuestros Angeles, Viernes 14 de febrero, de 7 a 9 p.m. (Todas las edades)<\/span> 2 & Under Playgroup, Saturday, February 15, 9- 11AM<\/span> Leaps & Bounds, Saturday, February 15, 9- 11AM (ages 3- 5 years)<\/span> Playhouse Pals, Saturday, February 15, 12- 2PM (ages 6- 9 years)<\/span> Art Explosion, Thursday, February 20, 6:30- 7:30PM (ages 10+)<\/span> Fantastic Friends, Friday, February 21, 7- 9PM (ages 18+)<\/span> Little Gymnasts, Saturday, February 22, 10- 11AM (ages 2- 5 years)<\/span> TEAM, Thursday, February 27, 5- 7PM (ages 18+)<\/span> Teen Tastic, Friday, February 28, 6:30- 8:30PM (ages 13- 19 years)<\/span> Volunteer Orientation, Saturday, February 22, 1:30- 2:30PM (all ages)<\/span> Literacy & Math Tutor Training, Tuesday, February 25, 6:30- 8:30PM (all ages)<\/span> This volunteer position requires that you must be at least 18 years old or have an adult chaperone present during sessions.\u00a0 Being a tutor does not require being a teacher, just a desire to help others learn.\u00a0 Training and tutoring materials will be provided to each volunteer from our trained GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Literacy and Math Coordinators.<\/p>\n For more information contact Anne at LiteracyHillsborough@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a> or Merry at MathHillsborough@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a>. Please RSVP online to reserve your training materials!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The February calendar at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming!\u00a0 Programs at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so that program leaders can accurately prepare. Special Events Valentine\u2019s Day…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4,6,41,36,3,8,23,22],"class_list":["post-132446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-central-new-jersey","tag-down-syndrome","tag-generation-g","tag-gigis-playhouse","tag-gigis-playhouse-hillsborough","tag-programming","tag-volunteering","tag-volunteers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/72"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132446\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong>Valentine\u2019s Day Dance, Thursday, February 13, 6- 8PM (13+)<\/span>
\nOur friends from the Hillsborough YMCA are back to celebrate another Valentine\u2019s Day at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough. All teen and adult participants are invited for a night of crafts, dancing and holiday fun!
\nPlease RSVP for the party.<\/p>\n
\nOur 2020 Family Speaker Series is starting off with an Ask the Therapist panel discussion. Behavioral, occupational, physical and speech therapists will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
\nPlease RSVP for the program.<\/p>\n
\nPlease join GiGi’s Playhouse as the NJ Devils take on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1:00PM! A portion of every ticket sold will go directly to the Playhouse. Every year the GiGi’s group gets to experience something new; past experiences have been photos on the ice, high-fiving the team and even a Zamboni ride!<\/p>\n
\nDestination Discovery, Saturday, February 1, 12- 2PM (all ages)<\/span>
\nThis 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.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nThe benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless.\u00a0 Karate focuses on development of balance, coordination, discipline, focus, attention, physical fitness, and confidence. There will be no physical contact between peers.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nA fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nLed by retired Social Worker Virginia, this program rotates every month between Zumba and Drums Alive. This month will be Zumba.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nGet cooking with your friends at GiGi\u2019s!\u00a0 This program is geared toward building safety awareness in the kitchen and preparing healthy recipes that taste great.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEste programa brinda apoyo, amistad, trabajo en red y socializaci\u00f3n para familias de habla hispana.
\n\u00a1Los participantes y voluntarios del programa pueden confirmar su asistencia en nuestro calendario en l\u00ednea!<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJoin our playgroup! We\u2019re moving, grooving and laughing along the way.\u00a0 This program is the perfect place for children two and under to meet new friends, learn and grow while parents have the opportunity to socialize and network with one another.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nThis program will help promote social, emotional and gross motor development through a variety of activities, including interactive play, sharing, cooperative games and physical activity.\u00a0 Creativity and movement will be incorporated throughout the program.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nThis program will help promote friendships, social skills and peer interactions through creative and social activities.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nThis 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.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nA fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community.
\nProgram participants can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/p>\n
\nThis program will help promote gross motor development and cooperation through a variety of gymnastics activities.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTEAM (Teaching, Exercise, Activity & Movement) is a program that helps promote a healthy lifestyle, peer interaction and independence for adults 18 and older. Occupational Therapist Alison will lead the group in gentle yoga. Please wear clothes that allow for movement.
\nPlease RSVP to guarantee enough food for everyone.<\/p>\n
\nThis group promotes friendships, social interaction and communication through a variety of social activities, outings and games for teens.
\nProgram participants and volunteers can RSVP on our online calendar!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hillsborough\/files\/2015\/10\/11401512_1514489988795566_2752128576862267506_n-300x234.jpg\")
Volunteer Training
\n<\/strong>Volunteer Orientation, Thursday, February 20, 6:30- 7:30PM (all ages)<\/span>
\nAre you interested in volunteering with GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough? Come join us for volunteer orientation and learn about the various ways you can donate your time and talents to the playhouse.<\/p>\n
\nAre you interested in volunteering with GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough? Come join us for volunteer orientation and learn about the various ways you can donate your time and talents to the playhouse.<\/p>\n
\nWe need tutors! GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Hillsborough is proud that we can offer one-on-one literacy and math tutoring; however we can\u2019t do it without tutors.\u00a0 Are you interested? A 10-week commitment is required, but we guarantee it will be the most rewarding 10 weeks you will experience. Tutoring sessions are once a week for about 45 min to an hour; the times vary per participant based on the tutor and the participant\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n