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 at Massachusetts General Hospital. A...
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...
Couple of Changes
Family Fun Night - Cars, Cookout and Country will take place this Friday, June 10th NOT Saturday, June 11th. Hope to see you all there!Our first Cars, Cookout and Country for our Teens and Adults was a hit! Be sure to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and if need be,...
Registration for our Summer Literacy Session has begun!
If you are interested in the Summer Literacy Program at GiGi's Playhouse Rockford for your loved one - child, teenager or adult with Down syndrome or other developmental disability aged 2-1/2 to 99 yrs. old, please contact 815-654-PLAY (7529). When calling please ask for Eleanor Pyper, our Literacy Coordinator. We...
