13 Tips from an Occupational Therapist
For Occupational Therapists, one of our major concerns is helping people to be functionally independent with their daily tasks and routines – i.e. dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, schoolwork etc. As my internship at GiGi’s is coming to an end, I wanted to take a moment to briefly review all of...
June Happenings at Quad Cities Playhouse
June 2019 Music Therapy (Birth-3 years & 4-8 years) Come move, sing, and play instruments with us as we address communication, following directions, and so much more! These music therapy sessions are provided by West Music and a board-certified music therapist! Register for this 10-week music therapy session. RSVPs are required...
5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness
Anxiety is a perfectly normal human response that the body has developed as a part of our adaptive system to tell us when we are in danger. This means that when we are looking to deal with our anxiety we are never trying to eliminate it, but instead manage it....
Through the Eyes of an Occupational Therapist
As someone who has chosen to become an Occupational Therapist (OT), I am used to people not knowing exactly what I do. Often times, people assume that my responsibility is to help others find their own jobs/occupations – other times; I just receive blank stares as I attempt to give...
Please help us welcome Ali to the team!
Ali Schnerre, Site Assistant Ali joined our team this past Monday and we are thrilled to have her here at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities. Ali was born and raised right here in the Quad Cities. She currently lives in East Moline, IL with family and their beagle, Mo. Ali recently...
W sitting
What is W-Sitting? A child is in a W-Sitting position when they are sitting on their bottom with both knees bent and their legs rotated away from the body If you stand above the child and look down, it looks like their legs are forming a “W” Why do Kids...
Volunteer Awards Presented at 2019 Gala
In 2018, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities logged close to 2000 volunteer hours with volunteers performing various roles within the Playhouse. From math and literacy tutors, social and therapeutic program leaders, event committee members to those who so generously assist with cleaning and maintaining our Playhouse, we appreciate you all. Every...
Meet Jay
Please help us welcome Jay Manix to GiGi's QC! He is going to be an intern here for the next 16 weeks. Jay is a 3rd year student in St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. Jay is originally from Aurora, IL where he lives with his parents and younger...
2019 Gala Award Nominees
The annual gala is not only a fundraiser it is a night to recognize and celebrate our volunteers. There will be awards! Did you know that GiGi’s is over 90% volunteer run? Without volunteers we could never do what we do. Below is a list of individuals that have gone...
Don’t Be Late
We recently asked a few past attendees of the "i have a Voice" Gala to write a post about their experience as an attendee. Our Site Coordinator's sister shared this amazing write up on her blog which is in true fashion about how she is ALWAYS late for everything!! Weddings...
