March Happenings 2020
Special Events March 1st Craft Day 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Parents, Volunteers, Teen & Adult Participants, please join the Gala Committee for a crafting day at the Playhouse! We will be creating wreaths, decorations, and other items for the upcoming Gala. You will also get to create something to...
World Down Syndrome Day 2020
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities! March 21st !!UPDATE!! The Open House, Rock Star Bingo and Orange Leaf Deal have been cancelled. The Teachers' Aide Store will continue to offer their specials and fundraisers on our behalf. Stay tuned for virtual celebrations in the works! Open...
Dance your way in to spring!
Calling all teens and adults! For the first time ever, we are offering a dance program that focuses on social dancing skills. The group will learn dance moves that are perfect for those social events such as weddings, parties, and the GiGi's gala! They will be introduced to ballroom dancing,...
February Happenings 2020
Special Events February 12th Learning Through Play GiGi’s is collaborating with the Child Abuse Council and AOK Network to bring you Sweet as Candy Hug-A-Book Event! Play promotes creativity, encourages motor development, and provides the foundation for important skills such as reading and problem-solving. We would love for you and...
Welcome Ann!
We’re excited to welcome a new Speech and Language Pathologist here at GiGi’s. She has contracted with us for the year 2020 to provide this valuable service to GiGi’s participants. Please help us welcome Ann Suess Cobb! Ann is a SLP who spent 18 years working in the public schools...
New Program – Destination Discovery
We're excited to be offering an all new program here at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities this year! Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month at 10 am for Destination Discovery (all ages)! It's an all new program and all new leaders. This program will be planned and overseen...
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...