Parties, Dancing and Singing as written by Fatima Mirza, GiGi’s NYC Participant

GiGi’s NYC is THRILLED to be launching the first blog from Fatima’s series, Fatima’s Words of Wisdom, during Down Syndrome ACHIEVEMENT Month! Fatima is a long-time community member at GiGi’s NYC and recently joined us as our resident blogger. We are ecstatic to have her on board in this capacity, and we look forward to reading about her perspective regarding a variety of topics chosen by her. In her inaugural blog, she writes about her hobbies, the impact of GiGi’s NYC programs, and our upcoming Gala. Please enjoy Fatima’s blog and feel free to leave her a comment:

My favorite things to do are go to parties, sing, dance, and make speeches. I like to attend parties because I like to entertain people, have fun with family and friends and make new friends.

Please buy tickets or donate to GiGi’s NYC 2021 Gala. There will be singing, dancing, speeches, raffles, and great food. Please mark your calendars and come to the Gala on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 6 to 10pm. This Gala is the biggest fundraiser for GiGi’s NYC. The money helps keep the Playhouse open and provides free programming for our members.

The programs help people with Down syndrome like me have many opportunities to make friends and improve our life skills. The programs include Chorus, TeenTastic, Judo, GiGiKitchen, art classes, exercise classes, Yoga, Zumba, LitLab, communication and leadership classes. They also have parent support groups.

GiGi’s NYC is important to me because I get to see and socialize with my friends and make new friends. I learned a lot of new games and improved my cooking skills. It’s a great way to make friends by going to the Playhouse. I am so happy that it is in-person again. I am really enjoying the Fall programs. 

This Gala is a great way to make new friends and dance the night away. Get your fancy clothes and dancing shoes ready. Hope to see you on October 21st!

Thank you, Fatima! We are so happy to read about the positive impact our programs have on our community and we can’t wait to dance the night away with you and all of our guests at our 2021 Gala. Your blog is an amazing ACHIEVEMENT and further proves that the possibilities are truly endless for our community! Please stay tuned for Fatima’s monthly blog.

For further information about GiGi’s NYC 2021 Gala, please visit our website here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/newyork/gala/

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11 Comments

  1. Dolores & Family on October 15, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    What a BEAUTIFUL post Fatima! We hope the Gala is a huge success! Make sure you dance the night away and have a great time 🙂 Can’t wait to read your post next month!

  2. Connie Veni on October 15, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Fatima you at The Girl!!❤️ I loved reading your blog and learning about GiGi. I am so happy you found this fun site and I hope you have a great time dancing at the gala .
    As always, you know you are my favorite too🌈
    xoxo

  3. Connie Veni on October 15, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Fatima💕
    I am so happy reading your GiGi Playhouse blog and learning all about it🌈
    It looks like a lot of fun and I do know how much you love to dance and meet new people. You are smart and funny too.
    I can’t wait to read your next blog
    xoxo
    …..and yes, you are my favorite💋

  4. Giulia Alicea on October 15, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    This is such a great post Fatima!!! I hope you have a great time at the Gala!!! I also hope GiGi’s Playhouse is able to raise a lot of money!!! ❤️

  5. Rebecca on October 15, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Great job, Fatima!! Good luck with the Gala. It sounds like you will have a lot of fun and good times. I can’t wait to hear all about it!! I’m looking forward to next month’s blog post.

  6. Hannah Providenti on October 15, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Wow! You’re amazing, Fatima! Thank you for sharing this wonderful blog post!

  7. Virginia McNamara on October 16, 2021 at 1:27 am

    Congratulations on becoming the resident blogger, Fatima. You did a great job this month! I can’t wait to read your future blogs!

  8. Marilena Lauretano on October 17, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    So awesome Fatima! We are so proud of you.

  9. Archna on October 17, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    What a great blog and lovely picture of you, Fatima! You must learn so much from all of the interesting programs, and you’ll surely be one of the best dancers at the gala! Have a wonderful time! Am looking forward to reading your next blog. 🙂

  10. Angela and Eddie on October 20, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    Awesome job Fatima! Keep reaching for the stars and enjoying all the things that make you happy!! Have a wonderful time at the Gala!

  11. Charlotte on October 26, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    Fatima ROCKS!!! You are beautiful!! Stay positive! Love your friend Charlotte xoxo

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