Meet our new Board Members!
Blog Series – Meet our Volunteers! As Program Director, part of my job is to meet the volunteers and guide them to find the right position in our growing community. We are so thankful for each and every one that walks through our doors. In this blog series, I would...
February Happenings!
February 2020 Violet can't wait to see you all at the Playhouse this month! Music and Movement with Chloe Join us for song, dance and play! Children and their siblings will enjoy a variety of sing-along songs, signing, gross motor activities, bubbles, musical instruments and more!...
January Happenings!
Events THIS January! Happy New Year! January 7th – Gala Committee Meeting 7pm Join us to find out how you can help with our biggest fundraising event of 2020. SAVE THE DATE – Annual “I have a Voice” Gala March 21st 2020 Purposeful Programs THIS January Teen Tastic (13-18)...
End of Year Reflections
This month, I will celebrate my 3-year anniversary of being the Program Director at GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. The past few weeks I have been reflecting on my time here, all the experiences I have shared with each and every one of you and how the Playhouse has evolved during this...
December Happenings!
Events THIS December! December 3rd - Giving Tuesday and our Annual Appeal This year our appeal has gone digital, please check your emails and our blog! December 3rd - Gala Committee Meeting 7pm Join us to find out how you can help with our biggest fundraising event of 2020. December...
Never Stop Trying – You Do Make a Difference
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight and Best of All goes to Sushma and her math student Patricia. From the first day of tutoring, Patricia clearly demonstrated that she was not interested in going upstairs to the Learning Lab. Over time, Patricia did move from the couch to the table downstairs and...
Inspire to Give
Ro with her daughters Frankie and Danielle Frankie, a vivacious 20-year-old with Down syndrome, has been part of the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community since we opened four years ago. Ro and Frankie have intimate experience with the positive and integral role GiGi’s plays in our families...
November Happenings!
November 2019 Teen Tastic (13-18) Teen Tastic promotes friendship, social interactions, communication through a variety of social activities, outings, exercise activities and games for teens. Participants in Teen Tastic gain confidence, leadership skills, and empowerment while working as part of a team or on individual projects and tasks. This month...
October Happenings!
October 2019 - Down Syndrome Awareness Month Pace University – Make A Difference Day! Pace University volunteers are visiting us during Down Syndrome Awareness Month to help make a difference. Join us Saturday, Oct 12th12-2pm for a DSAM celebration and Open House. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and more...
September Happenings!
September 2019 5k Fun Run, Walk and Dash We not only have a fabulous group of participants at our Playhouse, but our participants’ siblings are also the best! We are fortunate to have a group of siblings who have seen what our Playhouse means to their little sister and have...
In Honor of a Wonderful Father and Husband
On Saturday, July 13th, I had the honor of attending the 1st annual dinner/dance to celebrate the life of Michael (“Mikey”) Sibrizzi. I did not know Michael, but I do know that he was the beloved husband of Ro Sibrizzi and father of Frankie Sibrizzi, a GiGi’s participant. Based on the...
