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. 

Dance Me a Story (10-13 years)

Dance Me a Story; Exploring Literature through Ballet is a fun interactive dance program for people of all ages encouraging reading through the vehicle of dance. Dance Me a Story gives the participant a physical and imaginative way of interpreting what is read from a book and translating the words into creative movement. Registration has been reopened for this series. Please RSVP to attend the next session!

Click here to RSVP for December 19th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Teen Tastic (13-17) & Fantastic Friends (18+)

Teen Tastic promotes friendship, social interactions, communication through a variety of social activities, outing, and games for teens. Participants in Teen Tastic gain confidence, leadership skills, and empowerment while working as part of a team or on individual projects and tasks.

Fantastic Friends program supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual fun setting. Adult participants participate in the planning of activities so that group activities are based on personal interests.

December 13th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Christmas

Click here to RSVP for Teen Tastic

Click here to RSVP for Fantastic Friends

Christmas Party (0-12 yrs)

Join GiGi’s for a Christmas Party! We will be partying at Wells Elementary School. There will be a special guest or two and gifts galore! More details to follow. RSVPs are required. Please RVSP by noon on December 13th so we can plan accordingly.

Click here to RSVP December 14th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

New Parent Night

This night is for parents that have recently received the Down syndrome diagnosis either prenatal or at birth. It’s an opportunity to meet another family or two, see the Playhouse, and get connected. Please join us!

Click here to RSVP for December 12th 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Other Dates to Consider

December 11th – New Volunteer Orientation 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. RSVP Here

December 11th – Program Leader Information Session 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. RSVP Here

The Playhouse hours will be limited around the Holidays.

To see days and hours please visit the calendar.

https://gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities/quad-cities-calendar/2019-12/

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