January 2020
January brings a new year, new programs, and new days/times for programs. Be sure to double check the details for your favorite programs and consider participating in something new too! See you in 2020! Special Events January 4th Trivia Night Join the second annual trivia night benefit for GiGi's Playhouse...
Speech and Language Pathologist Needed
GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to help with and oversee the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program. GiGi’s is a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. This contracted position requires a commitment of providing weekly 60-minute therapy...
Sneak Peek…2020
We are so excited to be planning 2020 that we just had to share some of the exciting new and/or renewed programs! (New Curriculum) GiGi Prep (18 years and up) All new partnership with St Ambrose University. This program will be held at the University and lead by OT instructors...
December 2019 Happenings
December 2019 Family Night (all ages) Join us for a fun night for families! GiGi’s is hosting a Family Night at the Moline Public Library and the theme will be Gingerbread! Come enjoy Gingerbread themed math and literacy activities. Click here to RSVP for December 5th 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ...
Staff, Board Members and Volunteers at National GiGi’s Conference
As many of you may know, earlier this month our staff, board members and a few committee related volunteers attended the National GiGi's Conference in Schaumburg, IL. This conference is always inspirational and uplifting while also informative and innovative. We come back knowing more about the different platforms we use...
Local Volunteer Recognized Nationally
Heather Malli Honored by National Organization: Local Volunteer Recognized By National Office At International Conference November 9, 2019 (Moline IL): GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 8 prestigious awards at its Annual International Leadership Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 9. Over 350 people from 60 GiGi’s Playhouse...
Planning for 2020
As many of you know the Playhouse is 99% volunteer run and as we're planning for the upcoming year we are finding ourselves needing to fill some specific volunteer roles. If you or anyone you know may be interested, attend an upcoming information session to learn more or use the...
Behind the Scenes of Tutoring
Tutoring here at GiGi's is more than just letters and numbers its about sounds and smiles too! Here is a behind the scenes peek into a literacy session where a student is learning phonics and the tutor is utilizing the platform Raising Robust Readers. Raising Robust Readers is a multi-sensory phonics...
November 2019 Happenings
November 2019 Book with a Buddy (all ages) Individuals of all ages can enjoy a Book with a Buddy! They will be paired with a buddy to be read to or they can read to their buddy. All participants will take home a book or two to enjoy later. Come...
Through the Eyes of James
The Eyes of James If we could see the world through the eyes of James We'd realize his truth we are all the same Known only by our different names and his just so happens to be James No lies flow out from his mouth a hug and a smile...
