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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | May 7, 2025 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new friends, Jordan, who is graduating GiGi U soon! His favorite program so far is GIGI U❤️. Jordan has no nickname and his favorite foods are chicken and French fries with Ranch dressing and lemonade…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | April 15, 2025 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new little friends, Cecilia Lis Fornari Quadra who is 3 years old and has been going to GiGi’s since she was a baby❤️. She loves LMNOP. There, she learned sign language and a lot of…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | March 6, 2025 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my newer friends, Cirrus. His favorite GiGi’s programs are Art Explosion and Fantastic Friends. Cirrus’s favorite food is seafood (I like seafood a lot too😀). Cirrus’s nickname is CJ. Cirrus likes to cook and use his…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | February 7, 2025 | 0

I would like you to meetsome of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my newer friends, Michael Ryan. His favorite GiGi programs are GiGi Fit and going on walks at GiGi U! Michael Ryan’s favorite food is Vegetable Lasagna (sounds yummy). His nickname is Michael Ryan. He loves to sing…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | January 16, 2025 | 0

I would like you to meetsome of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my newer friends, Michele. Some of Michele’s favorite programs are GiGi Prep and Fantastic Friends. Her favorite food is a tuna melt on a bagel (sounds yummy). Michele’s nickname is Mimi! Michele loves everything with penguins. She…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | December 3, 2024 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  December is a time for joy, family, and friends and spreading cheer. My friends, new and old, are very special to me💕💕. My very special friend is Kaitlyn (in the photo with me), who has been my friend for a…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | November 12, 2024 | 0

My Playhouse participant friends are awesome! This month we celebrate Thanksgiving, and I am VERY GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for my AMAZING GiGi’s Phoenix Playhouse Volunteers and GiGi’s Phoenix Staff. They make every day so special for me and my participant friends. They greet us with warm smiles and so many words of encouragement. GiGi’s would…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | October 5, 2024 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  Meet my friend Kate❤️. Her favorite GiGi’s program is LMNOP! Kate’s favorite food is Mac and cheese (always a yummy treat). Her dad calls her Honey as a nickname😀. Kate likes to play with her baby dolls and likes to…

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Education – The Power of Inclusion from a Mother’s Perspective

By Cathy Judge | September 18, 2024 | 0

“When school started so many parents asked who Ryder’s teacher this year is. For the ones that had the same teacher, it made my heart so happy to hear how thrilled they were to hear Ryder would be in the same class as their child. Studies show that inclusion is beneficial for all students –…

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“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”

By Cathy Judge | September 9, 2024 | 0

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  Meet my friend Miriam! Her favorite program is LMNOP. Miriam loves singing and dancing😀. Miriam’s favorite food is anything with chocolate! She has a huge love for all types of chocolate (sounds really yummy). Miriam’s nickname has become Mo-Mo, she…

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