GiGi’s Blog
What? We can’t hear you! Speak Up!
This summer our Speech & Language program worked hard on giving participants their voices so that others can hear them and also break down the barriers of communicating personal wants…
Read MoreJoin us for the 2023 Feeling Lucky Gala!
Another year has come and gone and we’re getting ready to celebrate our Playhouse turning 12 years old on October 1st. We feel lucky to be part of the fantastic…
Read MoreSeptember 2023
There is a great line of FREE purposeful programs this fall. Check them all out here and register today! Destination Discover (All Ages) Saturday, September 9th from 10-11:30 am It’s…
Read MoreWelcome Allison!
Please help us welcome Allison Cahill to the Playhouse. Allison is our new Program & Volunteer Coordinator. She is currently getting acclimated and completing training. Allison will oversee the planning…
Read MoreCelebrating Independence and Achievement!
“It was amazing to see my friend Gavin in his element up on that stage!”
Read MoreWhat does OT have to do with it?
Eight occupational therapy (OT) students from St. Ambrose University had the opportunity to work with participants of GiGi’s Kitchen for 6 weeks. It was hosted at St. Ambrose in the…
Read More2 Speech Goals = Best of All
You may recognize Amelia from many of our social media posts. She gives us some of the best video opportunities and smiles. Last week Amelia MET TWO OF HER SPEECH…
Read MoreDestination Discovery – Sports
This spring we held a 6 week Destination Discovery – Sports series. Each week was focused on learning the basics of a new sport. We touched on basketball, soccer, volleyball,…
Read MoreIt’s not just cooking!
We piloted the GiGi’s Kitchen program during the COVID shutdowns back in 2020/2021 and we’re able to virtually see our participants getting more comfortable in their own kitchens at home.…
Read MoreTexts from GiGi’s
GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities is launching a new way to communicate. We know that sometimes checking email can be overwhelming. We also know that most people prefer texting. This platform…
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