Fantastic Friends Celebrates Karen <3
Honoring our favorite Program & Volunteer Coordinator! By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley In March our Fantastic Friends held a very special themed night- “All About Karen”, featuring activities celebrating one of our favorite people/moms- Karen Siino! Our ice breaker question was Karen’s favorite activity of the night! We asked...
Silly Socks, Sweet Treats, and Celebrating Inclusion: World Down Syndrome Day with GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento!
By Nicole Deters Every year on March 21st, our GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento family comes together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)—a day that means so much to us. It’s a time to recognize the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who bring joy, love, and light into our lives, while...
Get Ready to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Leatherby’s!
Every year on March 21st, we come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and embracing the incredible individuals in our community with Down syndrome. Why March 21st? Because Down syndrome occurs when there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome—a...
Music Makers Valentine’s Day Performance: A Celebration of Love & Song
By Nicole Deters Love was in the air at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento as our Music Makers took the stage for a special Valentine’s Day performance! With the Playhouse beautifully decorated and hearts full of joy, our talented participants shined as they sang their favorite love songs for family and friends....
Fantastic Friends hosts Fun Trivia Night!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley The first week of January, our Fantastic Friends group had a special guest. We invited Joe, Trivia Master at Jackrabbit Brewing Co., to host a fun night of trivia! We split our group into teams, and came up with names like “Awesome Friends”, “A...
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...