May Happenings

May 1, 2019
                          Don’t Miss The Donut Run! 

Joinus for our 2nd annual Donut Run on Saturday, May 18th! We have a 5k and 1 mile Donut Dash option. We’ll also have a Kids Dash where the little ones make their way to their own finish line to receive their medal. For those who can’t make it the day of, sign up as a virtual runner! When you register you will be assigned a page so you can share it with your network to help raise funds so GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego can continue offering FREE and purposeful programs. Each team to raise more than $321 will get their child’s picture along the course! Donut Delay sign up here today! 

Music Therapy (Birth-5 years)
North County & GiGi’s Playhouse 

GiGi’s Playhouse and Resounding Joy will be offering another FREE Music Therapy for children 0 – 5. The session will run from May 1st- August 15th Siblings of any age are welcome! To register please email jveroneau@gigisplayhouse.org

Every Wednesday starting May 1st from 9:30- 10:00 a.m. (ages 0-2) & 10:00-11:00 a.m. (ages 3-5) @ GiGi’s Playhouse
Every Thursday starting May 1st from 4:30 – 5:30 pm @ ARC Center in San Marcos 

Crawlers and Walkers (1-3 years)
Crawlers and Walkers focuses on the development of gross and fine motor skills through fun, hands- on activities! Activities will focus on strengthening, movement, and balance.
Click here to RSVP for May 25th 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
LMNOP (Birth-3 years)
LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities.  We recommend this program for ages Birth-5 Years.
Click here to RSVP for May 4th 10:00-11:00 am 
Leaps & Bounds (3-5 years)
This program focuses on the development of large and small muscle groups. Children will participate in fun and engaging activities that require movement and interaction with their development. Our Leaps & Bounds program is recommended for ages 3-5 year olds. 
Click here to RSVP for May 11th 10:00-11:00 am
Playhouse Pals (5-8 years)
Playhouse Pals is an interactive and engaging program for participants ages 5 through 8. We support the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also supports gross motor skills through active games, as well as fine motor skills & self-help skills
Click here to RSVP for May 25th 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Kids Club (8-12)
Kids Club supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor, and self-help skills through meal/ snack preparation activities.
Click here to RSVP for May 11th 2:30-3:30 p.m..
Karate Kickers (8+)
Karate Kickers focuses on development of balance, coordination, discipline, focus, attention, and confidence. There will be no physical contact between peers. For youth with Down syndrome ages 8 and up. Siblings are welcome! 

Click here to RSVP for May 28th at 7:00 p.m.

 
 Crossfit @ Crossfit Humanity (8+)
Join GiGi’s Playhouse and CrossFit Humanity for a fitness program for ages 8+ and their siblings.The coaches will teach technique and formulate routines to help participants reach their goals and work on wellness while being be part of a supportive community!
Located at: 4031 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
Limited availability – please email jveroneau@gigisplayhouse.org to sign up (first come, first serve!)

*NEW TIME! Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. ( No class May 9th)

Teen Tastic (13-17 years) 
 Teen Tastic  is an interactive and engaging program for teens ages 13 through 17. This
program is for teenagers with Down syndrome and those without Down
syndrome. We support the development of social skills, fine motor skills, self-help skills,
and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program
may also support gross motor skills through active games.
Click here to RSVP for May 31st 7:00 p.m. -9:00pm
Fantastic Friends (Adults)
Our Fantastic Friends program supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual fun setting. Adult participants participate in the planning of activities so that group activities are based on personal interests. During Fantastic Friends, the group may participate in active games, dancing or exploring their local community by participating in outings and events.  We recommend Fantastic Friends for ages 18 years and older.              
Click here to RSVP for May 10th 7:30-9:30pm

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