Game On!

By Pamela Lynch | January 13, 2025 |
Games with friends!

Games, games, and more games, there are just so many to choose from. Whether it’s Uno, Dominoes, or Sorry, games are fun, but they are also a purposeful learning tool Have you ever stopped to think about how many skills are involved in playing a game? You have to read the directions to play, you…

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Best of All December 2024

By Pamela Lynch | December 19, 2024 |

Participant Best of All Matthew participates in as many programs as possible and his family is committed to making the hour-long drive to the Quad Cities! Matthew recently participated in one-on-one speech, literacy tutoring, adult group speech, and the Achievers program. He is often here for multiple programs on the same day to make the…

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Spring 2025 Programs

By Pamela Lynch | December 6, 2024 |

Yes, we know it’s December and we’re all busy with holiday planning and shopping BUT here at GiGi’s we’re also planning and finalizing details for spring 2025 programs. The calendar is already packed with something for all ages. All programs are FREE and purposefully designed for individuals with Down syndrome. One-on-One Programs (Ages 2.5 years+)…

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September 2024 Best of All

By Pamela Lynch | September 27, 2024 |

Participant Best of All Grandparents are participants too! Programs at GiGi’s are a family affair. Siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are always welcome. We recently had a program specifically for Grandparents and while we only had a couple attend it was still a magical morning. Grandparents, you are welcome anytime! Volunteer Spotlight Luke and Rick…

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Gala 2024

By Pamela Lynch | September 6, 2024 |

Join us on National Meet New Friends Day (October 19, 2024) for our annual fundraising gala. In honor of this day and all the friendships formed here at GiGi’s, the event is FRIENDS-themed this year and we can’t wait for the Central Perk-Coffee Pull. Doors will open at 5:30 pm for cocktail hour with the…

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