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EPIC Artwork!
We want to shout a big THANK YOU to Ms. Melinda of Artwork by Melinda – Social Artworking Consultant for leading our EPIC Adults in an awesome painting class tonight! They had tons of fun, encouraged one another, followed directions, and learned that, in art, there are no mistakes…just different opportunities.
Read MoreThank You Frank for choosing GiGi’s for your eagle scout project!
We want to shout a HUGE thank you to our friend Frank, a local Boy Scout, for choosing GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville as the organization to help while advancing to be an Eagle Scout. Through many conversations with Frank, we discussed what was needed here at GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. We decided that a huge piece we…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Young Athletes Partners with GiGi’s!
GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville is SO excited to partner with Special Olympics Tennessee to offer Special Olympics Young Athletes™ (SOYA) beginning the Spring semester of 2016! SOYA is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physical growth. Children ages 2.5-7 enjoy…
Read MoreHannah’s EPIC Job!
Our EPIC Adult Program meets weekly to provide opportunities for socialization and community involvement, while creating a fun and memorable experience for its participants. Participants work on vocational, communication, and social skills to boost confidence and encourage independence. Hannah participated in our first EPIC program over the summer. Her parents commented, “We are thrilled about Gigi’s offering…
Read MoreHappy 2nd Birthday GiGi’s Nashville!
Two years ago today GiGi’s Playhouse opened it’s doors in Nashville. We are so grateful for all the support we have received from the community, all of the new friends we have made, and for all of the lives we have touched!! With your support we have added 5 new programs, tutored over 50 students…
Read MoreWe Love Our Volunteers!
Our EPIC Adult Participants wanted to thank all of our amazing volunteers by ending our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner with an EPIC dance party! We could not have thought of a better way to show how much our volunteers truly mean us. Thank you for helping us change the way the world views Down syndrome!
Read MoreAn EPIC Start
Monday, June 1st we kicked off our NEW E.P.I.C. Program (Empowerment, Participation, Independence, and Community involvement). During our first program, participants made introductions, discussed what E.P.I.C. represents, had a dance party, and decorated their visual schedule board. This weekly program is lead by an Occupational Therapist with assistance from Occupational Therapy students attending TSU.…
Read MoreFamily Night Luau!
June 12th we put on our grass skits and leis for our School’s Out Family Night Luau at the Playhouse. We had a great turnout on “Beach GiGi” with perfect weather. Events included Hawaiian music, sand, crafts, photo booth, food, fun, and friends! We also welcomed two new families to GiGi’s Playhouse. We had such…
Read MoreLove Rolling Stones? Love GiGi’s?
Want to help out GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville AND see Rolling Stones Live??? YOU CAN!!! GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville has 2 pairs of tickets …. The first set of tickets will be available for a “donate now” price of $400. The first person to contact GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville and donate the $400 will get the tickets. The…
Read MoreApril Awareness- GiGi’s Community Events
This April, we are spreading awareness with the help of our community! Over the past few months, we have received overwhelming support from our families, volunteers, donors, companies, and community organizations. We even received a donation from the Franklin County High School Interact Club, over 80 miles away in Winchester, TN! The Interact Club sent…
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