Memories Made, Dreams Ahead!
Reflecting on an Incredible 2024 at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento As we look back on 2024, we are filled with pride, gratitude, and joy for everything we accomplished together at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to our amazing community of participants, families, volunteers, and...
Happy Holidays from GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley We’re having a great holiday season at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento! Over the last month we’ve hosted lots of different holiday themed events- from concerts to photos with Santa! Our resident rockstar/super volunteer Mia attended many of the events and sat down with volunteer Claire...
A Holly Jolly Celebration to Remember!
This year’s annual Holly Jolly Jubilee was a magical celebration filled with laughter, joy, and festive cheer! From exciting games to delicious cookies, and, of course, cherished photos with Santa, it was a day to remember for all who attended. We couldn’t have made this event so special without our...
Our Fantastic Friends-Giving Day Parade
A Fun New Take on a Thanksgiving Tradition! By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley November is all about being thankful and spending time with friends and family! This November, our Fantastic Friends celebrated one of our favorite holiday traditions- our very own “Friends-Giving Day” parade! We opened our session with...
GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Leadership Conference 2024
Every year in November GiGi's Playhouse volunteers, board members, self advocates, and staff join together every year for a 4-day event focused on professional and mission growth. Attendees learn from their peers, community leaders, and experts in the business and nonprofit world, walking away energized, inspired, and ready to take on another...
Halloween at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento
A Spooky Good Time! By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley We’re having a great Halloween season at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento! Over the last month we’ve hosted lots of fun & purposeful programming, some with a fun Halloween twist! Our resident rockstar/super special volunteer Mia attended and volunteered at various Halloween...
Leaps & Bounds at GiGi’s Playhouse – Pumpkin Fun!
by Nicole Deters This month, GiGi’s Playhouse hosted a special pumpkin-themed Leaps & Bounds, and it was a hit! Perfectly timed for Halloween, our participants enjoyed sensory play, fun songs, and festive activities all centered around the season’s favorite vegetable – pumpkins! Nicole, Payton’s mom, shared:“Leaps & Bounds was pumpkin...
GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 5th Annual Golf Outing: A Hole-in-One for Acceptance!
by Nicole Deters GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 5th Annual Golf Outing was a tremendous success! Set against a picturesque backdrop, this year’s event brought together a community of dedicated supporters, golf enthusiasts, and families—all with a shared mission: raising awareness and funds for GiGi’s Playhouse programs. From the moment attendees arrived,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Claudia & Shannon
GiGi’s Kitchen and our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse. They provide invaluable support, helping to teach essential life skills and fostering a sense of community and belonging for our participants. Shannon and Claudia have been a part of GiGi's Kitchen Teen since the...
National Down Syndrome Convention Recap with Mia
By Mia Siino In July we (Mia and my mom Karen) went to the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. We met other friends from all over the world! The NDSC Convention is a convention for Down syndrome, to meet other friends, and to interact with one another....
Fantastic Friends Olympics Fun!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley Fantastic Friends got into the Olympics spirit this month, channeling their inner Team USA! We kicked off the session sharing our favorite Olympic sport to watch. Both Mia and Claire said their favorite sport was gymnastics! Swimming, basketball, and synchronized swimming were other popular...
A Day of Joy and Inclusion: GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento 2024 Acceptance Challenge
By Nicole Deters What a day to remember! GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 2024 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at Maidu Park was a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and community spirit. Families, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate acceptance and inclusion, creating memories that will last a lifetime.The event kicked off with local vendors...