Building Connections and Spreading Joy: My Time at GiGi’s Playhouse
My name is Grace, and I am currently a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester. I began volunteering at GiGi’s originally through its connection with the service scholarship program at St. John Fisher University. One of my requirements as a service scholar is that we must partner with a nonprofit in...
Sandy’s Terrific Tuesday Trio
“Tuesday’s child is full of grace” ... as the poem goes. And this is so true for what these students give to me. They show me the grace that volunteerism can bring to one’s life. My years with GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester have brought me laughter, joy and love. My career...
A Message from Marybeth!
Hi, my name is Marybeth. I'm 15 years old. I have been coming to GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester since 2018. I have three sisters and one brother. GiGi’s Playhouse is my favorite place. I see Ms. Haley and help her to teach dance. I love Ms. Haley because she is my...
Putting “Fun” into Functional Speech and Language Therapy
The amazing thing about the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester is that communication goals are addressed through fun and meaningful experiences. The program allows for and encourages speech and language pathologists to not only address goals that are individualized education plan specific, but functional life...
More Updates from GiGi Prep!
Welcome back to our updates from GiGi Prep! As a refresher, our participants include Chris, Caroline, Emily and Erin. Four, hardworking and determined adults, who want to discover the goodness in others. This week we will be hearing from Caroline and Erin on "What GiGi Prep means to them?" "GiGi...
Updates from our GiGi Prep Crew!
This Fall Session we started our second round of GiGi Prep! We would like to introduce our four hardworking participants Chris, Caroline, Emily, and Erin! Each session, our participants keep a journal to record their thoughts and how they are feeling about their participation in this program. The first question...
Positive self-talk and daily affirmations!
Written by: Tricia Coleman, GiGi’s yoga teacher “Talk to yourself as you would someone you love." ~ Brene Brown Just as we may go to the gym or participate in a GiGiFIT class to be kind to our bodies, it’s also important to nurture our minds and hearts as well! Everyone...
A Message from Brianna!
Hello! My name is Brianna Lee, and I have been a math tutor at GiGi’s for the last two years. I am a student at St. John Fisher University and a double major in mathematics and inclusive adolescent education. When I found out that I would be tutoring at GiGi’s...
Thank you to Cami Nelson for the AMAZING photos!
Rochester, NY | 8.27.2024 This summer, Cami Nelson, a special needs photographer, traveled to Rochester, NY and captured some beautiful moments of some families right here at our playhouse! We extend our thanks to her for visiting us and believing in our mission of acceptance for all. We appreciate you,...
GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester Awarded $25,000 Grant from the Golisano Foundation.
Rochester, NY | 8.20.2024 GiGi's Playhouse Rochester is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $25,000 from the Golisano Foundation to give adults the opportunity to increase their communication skills through free purposeful programing. The Golisano Foundation is one of the nation’s largest foundations dedicated to supporting programs...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!
GiGi’s Playhouse of Rochester has a new spin on addressing Speech, Language and Math! Our Lemonade Stand helps our participants do the following things: Reinforce Math Skills Motivate yourself and other Work on real life skills Build community awareness HAVE FUN! Join Haley and Ms. Kristin this summer with all...
“Yoga isn’t just about poses and breathing; it’s an opportunity to….”
Tricia Coleman is the new yoga teacher at GiGi’s this year and has been thrilled to be a part of this incredible program. Her enthusiasm and compassion have been evident in the relationships she’s been building with students and her efforts to dive deeper into meaningful life skills and personal...