February 2024 Best of All

Every month we recap special happenings, events, and people that inspired us. We refer to these as Best of All moments. The recaps are featured in a report for our board and the national office. We will begin featuring them here on our blog so you can see all the amazing happenings and people who…

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What? We can’t hear you! Speak Up!

This summer our Speech & Language program worked hard on giving participants their voices so that others can hear them and also break down the barriers of communicating personal wants and needs. The Amina Grace Speech and Language program partners with GiGi’s Playhouse nationwide including right here in the Quad Cities. The parents of Amina…

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Meet Ms. Stephanie!

We are excited to introduce you to our new Leaps & Bounds Program Leader, Stephanie Witt! We asked Stephanie to share a little bit about herself and below is what she had to say. Hello, families! I am so excited to be joining GiGi’s Playhouse this summer as the leader of Leaps and Bounds! I…

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September 2021 Programs and Events

We’re happy to be holding in-person programs again and hope you’ll join us for your favorite program soon!  Due to the recent mandate in Illinois, all participants over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status must wear a mask. At this time, second parents and siblings are asked to not attend. We know masks are…

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August 2021 Programs and Events

We are excited to be transitioning to more in-person programs! A COVID-19 questionnaire will need to be completed at the entrance of the Playhouse. Those over the age of two not vaccinated are asked to please wear a mask. RSVPs are required and we ask that you RSVP for your loved one with Down syndrome and…

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May 2021 Best of All

Each month we look back on the previous month and choose 3 stories to share with our board and the national office. We also highlight many of them on the Best of All Wall here at the Playhouse! Here’s a look back at May 2021! Participant Best of All During Fantastic Friends, Christy really showed…

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April 2021 Best of All

Each month we look back on the previous month and choose 3 stories to share with our board and the national office. We also highlight many of them on the Best of All Wall here at the Playhouse! Here’s a look back at April 2021! Participant Best of All Sarah is our participant best of…

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May Activities 2021

We are so excited to be transitioning to some in-person programs! Actually, we’ll be offering many in a hybrid format; which means some in-person participants and some virtual participants.  We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and take all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. If joining us in person: masks are…

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March 2021 Best of All!

Each month we look back on the previous month and choose 3 stories to share with our board and the national office. We also highlight many of them on the Best of All Wall here at the Playhouse! Here’s a look back at March 2021! Participant Best of All: This month’s Best of All goes…

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April 2021 Activities

We are so excited to soon be transitioning to offer some in-person programs! Actually, we’ll be offering many in a hybrid format; which means some in-person participants and some virtual participants.  We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and take all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. It will be important in…

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