October Happenings!

By Tracy Smith | September 27, 2019 |

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 to experience our wonderful Playhouse.…

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In Honor of a Wonderful Father and Husband

By Tracy Smith | July 24, 2019 |

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 stories shared by his family…

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Violet Day!

By Tracy Smith | May 21, 2019 |

We would like to share an outstanding story of Playhouse inspiration and what it really means to be Generation G. Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Accepting. Be Generous. Be Kind. On Wednesday, April 17th the Student Council from A. MacArthur Barr Middle School in Nanuet, NY organized a…

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GiGi’s Playhouse, Wizards and Me!

By Tracy Smith | April 15, 2019 |

On Saturday, March 23rd the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community gathered at the Tappan Hill Mansion to celebrate and raise money to continue to provide free and purposeful therapeutic and educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome. What a fantastic evening! We ate, danced, laughed and listened to some powerful and inspiring speeches. One of those…

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Outta the Mouths of Mom’s and Dad’s

By Debbie Young | January 4, 2019 |

Pictured: The Hinkaty Family Every now and then, more now than then, we hear a parent or sibling express how GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester has changed their lives.  Here are 2 such comments: “I was happy to find a place where I could talk to other parents. I didn’t feel alone and GiGi’s Playhouse made me…

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Anything Is Possible!

By Tracy Smith | April 3, 2018 |

On Saturday, March 24th the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community gathered at the Tappan Hill Mansion to celebrate and raise money to continue to provide free and purposeful therapeutic and educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome. What a fantastic evening! We ate, danced and listened to some powerful and inspiring speeches. One of those speeches…

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Tutoring, volunteering and more!

By Tracy Smith | December 3, 2017 |

I have almost reached my year anniversary of being the new (not all that new now!) Program Director at GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. What an amazing place this is; I am so grateful for all of you! Since that first day, when I walked in with my daughter and her girl scout troop to help at…

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21 Reasons Why Life Is Better With You, Henry

By gmason | October 6, 2017 |

21 Reasons Why Life Is Better With You, Henry By Erin Wells 21. When I look over your crib to reach in and get you in the morning, you immediately smile and start our day filled with happiness. 20. You always score free cookies from the bakery at the grocery store with your smile, and…

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My Lucky Day-by Kathy Higgins

By akimerling | October 25, 2016 |

      I have been working with families who have infants and toddlers with Down syndrome for 26 years. It started when I first came to The Children’s School for Early Development and I was asked to sit in on a group that our social worker Davida Levinson was facilitating. Unfortunately for us, Davida…

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