On the fence about volunteering at GiGi’s?
Have you thought about volunteering at GiGi's but just haven't taken the steps to do it? Have you been thinking about spending more time volunteering but not sure when, where, or how? Check out the recent blog post that our national office shared! It may not only help you jump...
Volunteer Spotlight
Please help us welcome Estefani to the Playhouse. She is a new volunteer but has put in many hours over the past few weeks. She has done everything from cleaning and organizing to preparing mailings and making copies. Anything we have asked her to do she has done with a...
We laugh, dance, eat…
This is the third in a series of blog articles related to the upcoming “i have a voice” Gala. Last week we heard from Brian and he told you that “Gala is a blast” This week we introduce you to Mayra and Maricela. They are from Muscatine, Iowa. For those of...
“Gala is a blast”
Part two in the series of blog posts related to the upcoming Gala. Last week, you heard from Beth about how the Gala is a celebration. This week Brian, one of our board members is telling you “It’s a blast!” Brian has also been one of the featured speakers at...
“a time to celebrate accomplishments and motivate the community”
The 2017 “I have a voice” Gala is just a couple of months away but planning has been underway for several months. In an effort to learn more about the Gala and what it means to some of our families, we reached out to some of the families that have...
Benefits of Tutoring
GiGi’s Playhouse has recently updated the Literacy curriculum for all Playhouses across the network. The Educational Excellence Committee spent months researching new techniques, best methods and evidence based practices to give our friends our “Best of All”! We wanted to update our blog followers about the changes we have made!...
Sensory Play
Digging in, getting messy, touching, feeling, smelling....that's what sensory play is all about. Many people shy away from sensory play because it is messy. Yes, sensory play is messy but it is also valuable. Sensory play has many benefits just google it and see. There are many ways to encourage sensory...
Never too old!
If you have ever wondered about tutoring here at the Playhouse, here is a great blog from another location that shows the importance of continuing the learning journey. Tutoring is available for ages 3 and up. It is free and the times/dates are coordinated with your schedule so it is as...
Planning for 2017
As we are heading into the holiday season, we want to make sure you all know how truly thankful we are to have you as part of GiGi’s family. Whether you are a participant, volunteer or donor we thank you! Without you our local Playhouse would not be what it...
getting to know our board – self advocate
Part 4 of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual in on the board as a self-advocate. He sits at the table every month and speaks up for himself and his friends when it comes to the planning and decisions regarding the playhouse. My name is John Garlock...
getting to know our board – great resource
Part 3 of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual has been a great resource to the board and the playhouse staff. He has introduced us to several contacts for grant information and facilitated a laptop donation for a staff member. Hello my name is Chad Johnson. I...
getting to know our board – former president
Part two of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual recently served as the board president and although he is no longer in that position, he remains on the board and is very active in the current strategic planning taking place for the year 2017. My name is...