Do You Belong to the Club?
As a parent that has a child with Down syndrome, I love that Chris Bomgaars (Megan's mom) from the A&E show "Born This Way" said the following (in regards to her relationship with other parents who have children with Down syndrome). "There's a secret club that we all belong to and...
Save the Date-2016 “I Have a Voice” Gala
Save the Date! 2016 "I Have a Voice" Gala GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park Saturday, April 16, 2016 Wishlist Bottles of Alcohol Gift Cards Basket Item Donations Sponsorship
Happy Holidays from GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park!
GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Holiday season with family and friends. We are SO grateful for all of the support and blessings we have been given this year-thank you all for being GiGi's Believers. Here is a...
Join us for Open House with Santa!
We are SO excited that Santa will be visiting us at the Playhouse TODAY-Sunday, December 13!! Come visit with him your friends (GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park 16800 Oak Park Avenue) from 3:00-5:00pm! We will have snacks, coloring, and of course a visit with Santa himself!! Don't miss out on this...
Reactions to “Born this Way”
A&E's new show "Born this Way" premiered last night! We would love to hear your reaction to the NEW show! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it will air on Tuesdays at 9:00pm (CST) on A&E. Please feel free to comment below!
#GivingTuesday
GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park is just one of twenty-six national & international Down Syndrome Achievement Centers that provide individuals with Down syndrome and their families with FREE educational and therapeutic based programs. These programs are available for all ages, from birth through adult. Please consider giving today, on #GivingTuesday. Any gift...
What is Generation G?
What is Generation G? GiGi's Playhouse Inc. has recently rolled out a new campaign known as "Generation G". You can read more about it HERE. It is a campaign that, among other things, is helping to expand PR programs to help promote social change in the way the world views Down...
Kid’s Clubhouse & Celebrating Best of All
GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park will be offering Kid's Clubhouse for the FIRST time this week on Friday, November 20 from 6:00-8:00pm here at the Playhouse. This program will help promote friendships, social skills and peer interactions through creative and social activities. If you are interested in joining us please RSVP HERE!...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our AMAZING intern Elizabeth!
My first time coming to the Playhouse I remember walking in the door and Diane giving me a hug. Right away I felt welcomed and already new GiGi's would be a great experience for my internship. That day as children and families came to the Playhouse everyone welcomed me and...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Gil!
Gil Andreas was born on October 21, 2014 and spent much of his life in the hospital. He went home to be with Jesus on July 15, 2015. He was our sweet red-headed little boy. He loved to blow raspberries and had the biggest smile. We loved everything about him...we...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Matt!
I would like to say the opening of GiGi's Playhouse was so important to my nephew Mayor Matt. I know my sister wishes, as do the rest of us, that a place like GiGi's was available when Matt was born ! He is so proud of "his place" and is...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Hope!
Being Hope’s father is more enjoyable than words can describe. The Down syndrome community at GiGi’s is so supportive. They have offered us a place to go for advice, friendship, and most of all a family. Some of my best memories are the first time that my wife and I stopped...