The Importance of Swim Lessons
It is very important for all of us to have swim lessons and people with Down syndrome are no different. Please read the following email that I received after announcing our partnership with Catch the Wave Swim Club. Hey Paula, When I was young boy I took swimming lessons at...
Summer Teen Time Begins
What a great time we had at our first Teen Time for summer 2013. We were all greeted by Loves Park Police Office Brian. Brian opened his squad car for us to take a peek at. We even sounded the siren. That sure started the day out right. We made...
GiGi’S Playhouse was Rockin
WOW! GiGi's Playhouse was rockin Sunday night. We had family fun with our friends from Back Country Roads. GiGi's Rockford wanted to kick off Summer in style, how better to start our summer than to have a Rockin Parking Lot Party! We had tasty burgers and hot dogs cooked by our favorite...
Eagle Scout Project Benefits GiGi’s Rockford
Elijah Cummings completed his Eagle Scout project last week. Elijah built a picnic table and two trash can holders. Our new out door area is more complete now thanks to Elijah and his fellow scouts. We love spending time out back at GiGi's whether we are just hanging out or...
3K FUN RUN/WALK BENEFITS GIGI’S – ROCKFORD
On May 18th Belvidere Central Middle School National Junior Honor Society hosted their 3K Fun Run/Walk to benefit GiGi's Playhouse-Rockford. It was a beautiful Saturday morning to get up early for a walk or run. We all had a great time with several GiGi families and some of our board members participating. Several of the members of...
Spring at GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford!
It's Spring! We can feel it in the warm air and see it in the green grass and beautiful flowers. Spring time at GiGis is always busy and we are beginning to utilize some of our outdoor space to have fun in. Our basketball hoop is up and we have had...
Rockford’s Gala
Our Gala is one week away and we are ready for you! Our centerpieces are done and they look fantastic! We are excited to have Dr. Brian Skotko, M.D., M.P.P., as our guest speaker. A world reknowned geneticist and co-director of the Down Syndrome Program...
We are riding the Mosaic train once again for our Gala to be held on March 9th
In 2012, we held our 1st annual “i have a voice” Gala, one of our main fundraisers. Our goal for our 1st Gala was to keep it fun with a bit of whimsical style. This resulted in many people who love GiGi’s Rockford – donors, board members, staff members, people...
GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford holds Annual Volunteer Open House
Volunteer Open House GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford will be holding their Annual Volunteer Open House on Monday, October 15, 2012 from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the Playhouse at 8801 N. 2nd Street, Ste 2, Machesney Park, IL. GiGi’s Playhouse serves babies, children, teens and adults with Down...
Teen Time Takes Over The Playhouse in Rockford!
Our Teen Tastic group simply was wanting more time at our playhouse. Well...... we took care of that! Instead of sitting at home this summer, we have brought Life Skills, Physical and Creative Activities and subliminally added Education throughout their summer to our teenagers ages 13 to 19. We have created...
Dancing with Morgan
We are fortunate enough to have a dancer amongst us this Summer, our intern Morgan. Morgan helped to start the Special Needs Dance Class at Evolve Dance Company in Rockford. She will be holding a Dance with Morgan evening on Tuesday evening, June 28th from 6:30 - 7:30. See the...