Volunteer Spotlight: Jane

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Jane Program Leader Jane is pictured here with her brother Matthew. My name is Jane and I love being a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee! My brother Matthew (who has been a participant for a few years) invited me to join Fantastic Friends last year. He invited me during the height of…

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Best of All – Najebah!

Najebah enjoys attending many of our programs and we love that she is able to join in so often on our virtual programs. Najebah is a kind and caring friend who is ready to share and connect with other participants. This week she demonstrated her Best Of All while gathering all the supplies needed, following along with the…

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GIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE

GIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE May and June have been designated for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge where all the Playhouses across the country will unite to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE. There will be multiple opportunities around the Milwaukee area where community members can dedicate to move for acceptance and raise funds for GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee. Mark June 5th on your…

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Program Highlight – MUSIC!

Virtual Music will be led by Music Therapy students from Carroll University under the supervision of a licensed professor. Music will support teens and adults as they learn about different music styles, build self-confidence, strengthen social skills, communication, and creative expression through the therapeutic use of music and movement. In addition to the communication and…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Ciara and Luke

Ciara, Luke and Jen (Lead Destination Discovery)​ Two of our volunteers for Destination Discovery attend the Marquette University School of Dentistry and we are so thankful to have them leading this fun activity-filled group! Learn more about them below. Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee is “an awesome break from school. I like to promote peer play…

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Program Highlight – Meet our Teens!

Teen Tastic is a great social program just for our teens with disabilities. Teen Tastic focuses on building social skills with friends with and without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Teen Tastic has had a great online turnout.…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Ms. Diane!

Ms. Diane joined the Milwaukee Playhouse when we opened in 2015! She has been a tutor for all five of our years open and has been the Program Leader for Book Club (for ages 14+) for the past two years. Three years ago she also lead TEAM (cooking and fitness program) for our adults. Diane…

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