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 period. During these wonderful three…

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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 6th 5:30-8:30pm – Our Second…

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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 would work for whatever time…

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Inspire to Give

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 lives. In 2018, Ro’s husband Michael unexpectedly passed away, leaving Frankie without a father. Having GiGi’s…

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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 we will exercise and work…

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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 to experience our wonderful Playhouse.…

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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 stories shared by his family…

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Violet Day!

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!

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

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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