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August Happenings 2020
GiGi’s is continuing to offer virtual programs locally and nationally as we work through a detailed plan for reopening in staggered stages to ensure we’re following CDC guidelines and taking all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. We encourage you to attend a program virtually! Check out another recent blog article featuring…
Read MoreJune 2020 Best of All in a Virtual World
This month’s Best of All blog has some very exciting Best of All moments from our very own GiGi’s Quad Cities participants who have been working hard at home during virtual programming! Even though we have switched to a virtual platform due to COVID-19, as you can see below, it hasn’t stopped our participants from…
Read MoreJuly Happenings 2020
GiGi’s is continuing to offer virtual programs locally and nationally as we work through a detailed plan for reopening in staggered stages to ensure we’re following CDC guidelines and taking all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. We encourage you to attend a program virtually! It’s is a great way to see…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy At Home
Kaitlyn Nathem, former board member and Occupational Therapist and Jessica Puls, also an Occupational Therapist, joined the 2 and Under program last week virtually and they shared a lot of great at-home occupational therapy activities. Together, they created this blog of OT activities for you to do at home! Thank you Kaitlyn & Jessica for…
Read MoreJune Happenings 2020
GiGi’s is continuing to offer virtual programs locally and nationally as we work through a detailed plan for reopening in staggered stages to ensure we’re following CDC guidelines and taking all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. We encourage you to attend a program virtually! It’s is a great way to see…
Read MoreApril: Best of Alls
Hello, all! We hope you, friends, and families are all staying safe, happy, and healthy during these times. We sure do miss your smiling faces, but we are so proud to see everyone staying active and participating in our virtual programs to make the best of this time! We want to feature a few…
Read MoreApril Happenings 2020
As of 4/1/2020 All in person programs and events are cancelled due to directives from the CDC and/or Illinois Governor. Please visit the website calendar and our social media sites for updates and announcements. Special Events “i have a Voice” Virtual Gala April 25th Join us for a night of inspiration for the 2020 “i…
Read MoreHelp Support GiGi’s: No Cost Necessary
In light of our current situation, we wanted to share some helpful information on how to support small businesses and non-profits, such as GiGi’s Playhouse, without spending money: 1. Follow them on social media: this helps them to connect with you better and allows them to reach a wider audience. 2. Like their posts: this…
Read More3 Days – 21 Facts (Day 3)
Today is day 3 and we will be finishing up the 21 facts and also having a virtual party on Facebook at 3:21 ET. Hope we “see” you there! In case you missed it, GiGi’s is sharing 21 facts about Down Syndrome over the course of 3 days to celebrate World Down syndrome Day! Each…
Read More3 Days – 21 Facts (Day 2)
3 Days of Down syndrome Facts! In case you missed it, GiGi’s is sharing 21 facts about Down Syndrome over the course of 3 days to celebrate World Down syndrome Day this Saturday, 3.21.20. Every day we are sharing 7 facts on our social media platforms. Below are the facts we shared today! We ask…
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