Mother becomes tireless advocate for area GiGi’s Playhouse…Everyday Hero
Chris Newlon had a two-word request when it came to writing about her as an Everyday Hero: “Child first.” Her 9-year-old daughter, Rebecca, was in the next room getting help with reading at GiGi’s Playhouse, a resource center for people with Down syndrome and their families. Newlon wants her daughter...
Crawlers & Walkers Group
What a great Crawlers & Walkers Group this past Sat. Val (O.T.) and Lisa (P.T.) come up with such creative and fun ways for the kids and parents to play in therapeutic ways...they sure enjoyed the parachute & beach ball! Join us the second Sat. of every month at 10:15 AM, for more new...
Our Very Own Love Story!
We are so excited to share with you the airing of a beautiful and inspiring love story! ABC 7 and Karen Meyers came to visit the Hoffman Estates Playhouse on February 1st to film Michael and Tara our Hoffman and McHenry love birds! The story will air on Valentine's Day...
one million voices gallery
The one million voices gallery opening night at Woodfield Mall was outstanding! To see all the proud parents standing in-front of their child's beautiful picture was just a magical moment. To see the awe in faces of strangers was something that will not be forgotten. A million voices speaking...
Sunnyside Scooter Raffle 2012
A very big Thank you goes out to Sunnyside Tavern in Johnsburg, Les, the owner and Tom, who donated the scooter! What a great night last Friday December 21, 2012, not only was it their customer appreciation night, but also a night that they designated GiGi's Playhouse McHenry to receive proceeds...
Holiday Party 2012
Thank you to all who came out this past Friday night to our annual Holiday Party! Over 80 people packed the McHenry Playhouse, old friends and new. There was a lot going on, crafts with the football players, a visit from Santa, dinner from Noodles & Company and caroling lead...
Halloween 2012!
Happy Halloween GiGi's Families and Friends! It was a chilly afternoon, but so many families came out in costume to GiGi's Playhouse McHenry to celebrate Halloween! Fun was had by all playing games, making crafts, enjoying a wonderful lunch and the company of others. We welcome our newest friend Daniel,...
Bunco Down Benefit!
Thank you to all who came out for our 1st Annual Bunco Down Benefit!
What a wonderful day full of laughter and joy! A room full of women ( and a few brave men) there to support GiGi's Playhouse and spread awareness! Thank you, Thank you to everyone....
October is Down syndrome awareness month!
Please enjoy this wonderful story from one of our parents at GiGi's Playhouse McHenry.... Every year my husband writes a letter for Down Syndrome awareness month. Here is this year's edition: AIDS Awareness Month Child Abuse Awareness Month Cyber Security Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month Healthy Lung Month Jazz Awareness...
Bunco Down Benefit!
Join Us! Bunco Down Benefit Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun! ALL Proceeds Benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry Down Syndrome Awareness Center Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:30pm Check-in $25 Per Person Register at Bunco Registration2012 gigisplayhouse.org Questions or to donate a raffle prize call Jean: 815-385-7529 email mchenry@gigisplayhouse.org ...
Fiesta Days Parade 2012
Thank you to the teen volunteers who helped to build our beautiful float for the Fiesta Days Parade! It was a hot, but cloud covered day last Sunday and all who came out to join us on the float had a wonderful time waving and passing candy out to the...
Friday Friends Hawaiian Dance
What a great Friday Friends! Thank you to all who came out to our Hawaiian Dance this past Friday night. Everyone had a great time dancing, singing, sweating and snacking on the Hawaiian feast! Special thanks to our wonderful DJ, Larry and all our volunteers. This truly is an outstanding group that comes together to celebrate...