{"id":142661,"date":"2025-01-02T12:44:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/?p=142661"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:07:12","slug":"celebrating-9-years-of-free-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/celebrating-9-years-of-free-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 9 Years of Free Programs &amp; Events for the Down Syndrome Community in 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating 9 Years of Free Programs in 2025!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/January-13.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/January-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142663\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/January-13.png 820w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/January-13-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/January-13-768x292.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf89 Welcome, 2025! \ud83c\udf89<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Madison, <strong>free programming for all ages<\/strong> is why we do what we do! Here&#8217;s what we\u2019re looking forward to this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Programming Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session will offer literacy and math tutoring, speech and language therapy, group programming for all age groups and special events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>Spring Session:<\/strong> Feb 3 &#8211; Apr 25, check out our Spring program offerings <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/new-year-same-free-programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/new-year-same-free-programming\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><br>\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>Summer Session:<\/strong> June &#8211; Aug<br>\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>Fall Session:<\/strong> Sept &#8211; Dec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf88 <strong>Special Family Fun Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy free, inclusive events all year long, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be able to find everything on <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000000pTzF2AU\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000000pTzF2AU\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our calendar<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u26f8 <strong>Ice Skating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>Movie Nights<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0e <strong>World Down Syndrome Day Celebration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2600\ufe0f <strong>End of Summer Party<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf97 <strong>Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebrations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf84 <strong>Annual Holiday Party in December<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Educational &amp; Outreach Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empower your family with expert-led sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following is what we have scheduled so far- more to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 29:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000001Sqcb2AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Voices of Wisconsin \u2013 <em>Navigating Supports &amp; Services for Ages 0-14<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 8:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000001Upe12AC\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000001Upe12AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Day with the Experts: Down Syndrome<\/em> in partnership with Waisman Center &amp; DSAW-SC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/educator-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educators Symposium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 13:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/sfcalendar\/?eventId=a0VVS000001Sqfp2AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Voices of Wisconsin \u2013 <em>Transition to Adulthood<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f <strong>Fundraisers That Make a Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support us while having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 15-16:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/volleyball-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83c\udfd0 <em>Diggin\u2019 for Down Syndrome<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 26:<\/strong> \ud83e\uddb8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <em><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/gigifitchallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dash for Down Syndrome \u2013 Superhero Theme<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 11:<\/strong> \u26f3\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/golf-outing\/\"><em>Go FORE It Golf Outing<\/em> at The Oaks Golf Course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 10:<\/strong> \u2728 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/gala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generation G Gala<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d <strong>How You Can Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Volunteer:<\/strong> Join our amazing team! What brings you joy? Find time in your schedule to support our programs or events. <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/volunteer\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a volunteer form<\/a> today so we can start a discussion with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb5 <strong>Donate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in fundraisers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <strong>monthly recurring giving<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a sponsor and enjoy exciting benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/unique-ways-to-support-gigis-playhouse-madison-8-creative-giving-options-for-a-worthy-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visit our Unique Ways to Give blog<\/strong> <\/a>for more ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd73 <strong>Celebrating 9 Years!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo.png\" alt=\"Celebrating 9 Years GiGi's Playhouse Madison Logo\" class=\"wp-image-142662\" style=\"width:330px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo.png 500w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/madison\/files\/2025\/01\/Madison-9-year-logo-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Madison Celebrates 9 Years <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for 8 incredible years of support! \ud83c\udf89 This May, we\u2019ll celebrate <strong>9 years of serving the Down syndrome community<\/strong>\u2014let\u2019s make it our biggest year yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we\u2019ll elevate our <strong>world-class, always free programming<\/strong> and reach more families than ever. 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