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Program Registration: Fall 2023
Registration for GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis Fall 2023 programs will open on July 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM! GPH Indy will offer a wide variety of in-person programs and don’t forget to check out the virtual programs at the Virtual Playhouse. Here are the steps to register as a participant: Fall Session September – December Registration…
Read MoreBest of All Blog – Meet Evan!
We are so excited to introduce you to our friend, Evan! In 2022, he began joining us for teen & adult programs at the Playhouse such as Fantastic Friends, SMART, and GiGi’s Kitchen Adult. Everyone at GiGi’s has loved getting to know Evan and something that we have recently learned about him is that he…
Read MoreCommunity Connections – Liberty Mutual and Barrett & Stokely
Community is one of the most vital pieces to the GiGi’s Playhouse network of playhouses. Our core values directly tie into our community; our mission is to change the way that the WORLD views Down syndrome. Employee volunteering events help us reach this goal. It widens our reach by bringing in members of our community…
Read MoreBest of All May 2023 Issue – Iris
“We started attending GiGi’s for LMNOP when Iris was about 3 months old. She has always loved being around people, so she quickly responded to her classmates. As she has grown, we have added music class and this spring – GiGiFIT. Iris loves music and dancing. She might not actively participate class, but she takes…
Read MoreCommunity Connections – Interns Through Local Universities
Here in Indianapolis, we are surrounded by dozens of higher learning institutions that are home to hundreds of thousands of eager students waiting to gain education within their discipline. Many will say that the best way to learn is to be immersed in the paired environment. This is the exact reason why we value our…
Read MoreBest of All April 2023 Issue – Literacy Tutoring
Did you know that our Playhouse offers 1-on-1 literacy tutoring for all ages? Our year is divided into 3 sessions – winter/spring, summer, and fall. The literacy program includes weekly lessons with an assigned tutor that last 45-60 minutes for 10 weeks. Our Playhouse is lucky enough to be able to offer both in-person AND…
Read MoreCommunity Connections – Mommy & Me Featuring Central Indiana First Steps and Talking Time Learning Center
On March 10th, Central Indiana First Steps along with Talking Time Learning Center and our Playhouse partnered to provide “Mommy & Me” to local families that have individuals with special needs. First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be growing and…
Read MoreBest of All March 2023 Issue – Miss Molly
Have you ever met someone who gives their 100% in everything that they do? We have and her name is Miss Molly. Back in 2016, Molly, a mom of 2 at the time, was reading the newspaper and saw an article about the Playhouse opening and immediately knew that she wanted to be involved. She…
Read MoreCommunity Connections – Indiana Roof Ballroom
GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis has an enormous amount of community connections that stem from a common vision, philanthropy or having a personal connection to someone with Down syndrome. Back in 2014, Laura Mays, one of the first board members when the playhouse opened its doors, met with Antonia Zunarelli from the Indiana Roof Ballroom to discuss…
Read MoreProgram Registration: Summer ’23 Session 1 & 2
Registration for GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis Summer 2023 programs will open on March 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM! GPH Indy will offer a wide variety of in-person programs and don’t forget to check out our virtual programs at the Virtual Playhouse. Here are the steps to register as a participant: Summer Session May – August Registration…
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