ABCs by Patrick
At our 2022 Gala, we had the pleasure of having Patrick Gulbranson as our speaker. Patrick is from Stuart, Iowa, is a 2008 graduate of Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa, and is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the scouting's Order of the Arrow. Patrick has been...
2022 Gala Awards
Every year we take some time to recognize a few volunteers and/or participants at the annual Gala and this year was no different. At GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers and participants are at the heart of what we do. In 2022, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities has logged close to 4000 volunteer hours...
5 Ways to Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2022
October is Down syndrome awareness month and while we celebrate the #BestofAll achievements of our participants every day we plan special ways to show support and celebrate in your special way throughout October. This year we have a great lineup of activities! Carnival Kick-off DSAM with us on October 1...
Time Well Served
One of our board members recently stepped down after serving several years with us. Not only did he serve four years on the board, but he has also been part of the Gala Committee, the Fundraising & Finance Committee, and so much more! He was President of the board during...
Until Next Time
Many of you met our friend Kathryn at the Playhouse this summer. We're sad to see her internship come to an end. We asked her to share a little about her experience and below is what she had to say! My name is Kathryn Benshish, and I just completed my...
YOU can make a difference!
We've been in our expanded space for a little over 8 months now which means more space, more programs, and more participants! These are all great things. It also means more volunteers are needed! Sometimes volunteering means a date night to cut up watermelon for a family picnic and other...
As July turns into August…
As July 2022 is coming to a close, we want to thank everyone that has helped make summer programming such a success here at the Playhouse. We have amazing volunteers tutoring and leading programs this summer. The Playhouse has been buzzing with laughter and learning! Thank you to everyone that...
Three Little Pigs say “LA LA LA”
Three Little Pigs say “LA LA LA” No, you say that isn’t right, the pigs say “oink” all day and night. This is an excerpt from one of my favorite barnyard animal books and when it gets giggles when I read it aloud, it makes me almost as happy as...
Next Stop = Graduate School
We've been lucky to have a great leader for our school-age programs this past year. Sadly, she is moving on... We asked Thi to share a little about her experience as a volunteer program leader here at GiGi's. See below what she had to say below... My name is Thi...
Jack Out of the Box
Jack's speech sessions took a jump out of the box by trying an alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) system with a participant whom many did not think was ready. AAC is not new or really out of the box, but not always an easy choice, especially with rough and tumble-type kids. However,...
