GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates Down syndrome every day
BY JEFF FALK
World Down Syndrome Day doesn’t celebrate our differences. World Down Syndrome Day celebrates why we’re all special.
On March 21, at 2501 Oregon Pike, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster added its own special twists to World Down Syndrome Day.
“Down syndrome is not a condition,” said Kevin Hewitt, president of GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s seven-person advisory board. “People with Down syndrome aren’t suffering. They’re just different. They might have challenges that other people don’t have. Sometimes they’re challenged physically. They might be challenged in their cognitive abilities.”
“In the past, people with Down syndrome tended to get pushed aside,” continued Hewitt. “General acceptance is what World Down Syndrome Day is all about. (People with Down syndrome) are often misunderstood, and sometimes they’re bullied. Our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome.”
That Friday in late March at the Lancaster location of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, World Down Syndrome Day was
celebrated from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and was marked by discovery, fellowship and inclusion. As part of the festivities, a group of GiGi’s Playhouse clients visited Lancaster County Christian School and a group of Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 students and Pennsylvania
state Rep. Nikki Rivera visited GiGi’s Playhouse and toured the Manheim Township facilities.
“It was just a festive day, a day of awareness and celebration,” said Hewitt. “The playhouse was decorated with balloons and glitter. Music was playing.
Different families were coming in. Grandparents were joining with families. It was loud, fun and exciting.”
In all, about 150 people visited GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster on World Down Syndrome Day. The only Down syndrome
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There is simply nothing like one-on-one connections, human touch and personal interaction. They can lift spirits and change lives.
Those types of interactions are what Aaron’s Acres is built upon, and collectively they are the driving force behind the local nonprofit’s original program, summer camp.
“We accept participants with all disabilities,” said Elaine Burnett, who’s been a program director at Aaron’s Acres for 12 years. “Their needs vary, from hand over hand to behavior assistance to emotional and communicative assistance. With 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 staffing, we’re able to meet those needs. We’re able to meet those participants where they’re at. It helps us meet the child where their need is right now.”
“The traditional summer camp usually has a 1-to-6 or 1-to-8 counselor-to-participant ratio,” Burnett added. “But we’re able to assist and modify concerns right there and now.”
This year’s edition of Aaron’s Acres summer camps will be held over three two-week sessions - June 16 to 27, July 7
Individuals celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster.
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to 18 and July 21 to Aug. 1 - at New Holland Community Pool and Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. The camps are designed for residents of Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, ages 5 through 21 with mental, behavioral or emotional disabilities.
Aaron’s Acres offers half-day summer camps from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or full-day summer camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the camp activities include games; arts and crafts; swimming; therapeutic music; therapeutic horseback riding; and interactive entertainment like magicians, petting zoos and ventriloquists.
“The goal is to create a traditional summer camp program,” said Burnett. “All participants should have opportunities to enjoy summer camp regardless of their abilities. Everybody should have the opportunity to participate in programs like these. At Aaron’s Acres, we want to provide that for them.”
In 2024, Aaron’s Acres summer camps served 45 participants in each of its sessions. But a shortage of
seasonal staff counselors created a waiting list for participants.
“We can only accept as many participants as we have staff for,” said Burnett. “The more staff we have, the more participants we can have. Last year, we didn’t have enough staff members to accommodate all the participants every two weeks. We’d like to accept 60 participants every two weeks. We need to hire more staff.”
Staff counselors must be 18 or older, and they are not required to have any specialized training.
“We will do all the training,” said Burnett. “Our counselors are generally made up of college students who are looking to go into special education or becoming social workers. This is an amazing hands-on opportunity for college students.”
Aaron’s Acres, which is located at 1861 Charter Lane, Suite 114, Lancaster, was founded in 1998 as a summer camp for 11 participants ages 5 through 9 with disabilities. Today, Aaron’s Acres serves 160 individuals ages 5 through 40 with year-round, recreation-based sports, social
Liza and Ted emerge from a swim at last year’s Aaron’s Acres summer camp.
and community-service programs directed by trained, certified staff members.
“It started when a parent came to our executive director (Risa Paskoff) and said, ‘School is over. Now what?’” said Burnett.
“So that parent and our executive director started
this summer camp. Over the years, we’ve expanded the ages, and we expanded the programs. Then we started a weekend program. Last year, we expanded our programs to include adults.”
For additional information, go to www.aarons acres.org.
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The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley will present a program, “Vehicle for Growth: The History of the Reading and Columbia Railroad,” on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.
G. Douglas Gehr from the Historic Ephrata Cloister will discuss 120 years of railroad operations that sparked
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The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
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Faith United Methodist Church (UMC), 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host an outdoor community craft and yard sale on Saturday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A variety of items will be for sale, including books, DVDs and CDs, toys, and other household items. There will also be hot dogs, drinks, chips, and desserts available to purchase. Proceeds from the sale will
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Yard sale spaces are available to rent for a fee, with no tables provided. Setup will start at 6 a.m., and preregistration is required. No sales of food or drinks will be allowed. For more information or to reserve a space, visit www.faithumc.us or call 717-696-5321.
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Live Like Libby will hold its third annual Basket Bingo Bash on Saturday, May 31, in the cafeteria at Warwick High School, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m., and bingo will begin at 4 p.m. A variety of prize baskets, including gourmet treats, vacations, family fun baskets, and spa packages, will be available to win. A concession stand with meals, snacks, and drinks will also be available.
Tickets for the bingo may be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting www .eventbrite.com and searching for “Live Like Libby 3rd Annual Basket Bingo Bash!” Live Like Libby was created to honor the memory of 10-year-old competitive dancer Libby Miller, who died in a car accident in 2022. Proceeds from the event will support the organization’s mission to provide scholarships for dancers in financial need.
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On Wednesday, June 11, parents and siblings are invited to join in after the VBS for a classroom tour and ice cream social.
To preregister, visit www.chiqueschurch.com.
Students should be registered based on the grade they are currently finishing. To learn more, email chiquesvbs@gmail.com.
Each evening’s program will include an opening program, a Bible story, a craft, games, a snack, and a closing session and live-action drama.
The Conewago Rod and Gun Club, 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, has rescheduled the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Safe Boating Course previously set for May 4. The free, eighthour course will now be held on Sunday, June 8, starting at 8 a.m.
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achievement center in Pennsylvania, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster currently serves about 530 families from Lancaster County and beyond.
Operated through the work of one paid staff member and more than 100 volunteers, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster offers services like career development, tutoring and therapeutic and educational programs free of charge to participants.
they’re going through.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome. About 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year.
Down syndrome is named for British physician John Langdon Down, who first described the condition in 1866.
“We have new families coming in all the time, and they’re not sure how they’re going to fit in,” said Hewitt. “It’s encouraging for parents and grandparents to know there’s a place like GiGi’s Playhouse. Some parents just sit and talk about what
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“The general public really doesn’t understand people with Down syndrome,” said Hewitt. “What they’re seeing is someone who looks somewhat different. Our people with Down syndrome are out in the community. They work at all kinds of places. We don’t facilitate them getting jobs, but we prepare them. They’re becoming members of the community. I think there’s some misunderstanding about the capabilities of people with Down syndrome.”
One of 62 GiGi’s Playhouses across the country, the Lancaster location opened in 2020, serving 100 families affected by Down syndrome. Now, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster offers 18 programs to families.
GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster, which moved into its current more spacious building in April of 2024, is financed through four major fundraisers throughout the year and some individual donations. The organization is currently exploring the grant application process.
“That growth trend is continuing,” said Hewitt. “Lots of generous people and generous businesses believe in what we do. Every week another new family comes into the playhouse. They see all the programs, and we tell them, ‘We’re here for you.’
We’re always accepting donations, and we always want people to volunteer. We love to give tours of our playhouse. We also love to give presentations to businesses about what we do.”
For additional information, go to www.gigisplay house.org/lancaster.
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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS*
When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
$100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980
$300-$1,000 CASH PAID ON ALL VEHICLES Serving York/Lancaster. 717-515-2607
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Brian 717-542-1055
CYCLES
CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158
• 2 Lancaster Stormers ticket vouchers, good for any 2025 regular season home game
Gospel singer to present concert
Vote for your favorite local shops, salons, restaurants, artists, doctors, things to see, and more in this year’s Reader’s Survey!
4/4/25
• Papa John’s buy one Large Pizza get one FREE certificate
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BEILER-CAMPBELL
4078 Gipsy Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742
$581,000
4/5/25
1902 Pheasant Ridge Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
$1,440,000
4/7/25
5939 Windmill Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365
$470,000
4/9/25
252 Cambridge Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344
$1,265,000
4/10/25
122 Ida Red Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
$2,210,000
4/11/25
677 Wide Hollow Road, East Earl, PA 17519
$475,000
4/12/25
11973 Fleming Lane, Mill Creek, PA 17060
$3,900,000
4/19/25
4534 Raccoon Valley Road, Millerstown, PA 17602
$1,220,000
5/2/25
2 N. Church Street, Quarryville, PA 17566
$625,000
5/2/25
667 Noble Road, Christiana, PA 17509 $470,000
5/3/25
101 Peach Orchard Road, Middleburg, PA 17842
$600,000
5/10/25
136 Winding Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044
$2,615,000 UPCOMING
Sat. May 24, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
709 Pleasant Rd., New Holland, PA 17557
3 Bedroom, Garages, Welsh Mountain area
Mon. May 26, 2025 @ 3:00 PM 1635 Diamond Station Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 Zimmerman-Weaver Benefit Auction
Jim Worthing will present a gospel concert on Sunday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 532 Lebanon Road, Manheim. Worthing has sung professionally for his entire adult life. In a career spanning over four decades, he has performed for millions of people in 48 states, Canada, the Bahamas, Germany, and Switzerland. Prior to his solo career, Worthing sang with two
Class of 1955 to hold 70th reunion
UPCOMING - CON’T
Sat. May 31, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
00 Rt. 850, Honey Grove, PA 17035
50.7+/- Ac. Woodland 3 Parcels, Timber, Fields
Sat. May 31, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
5 Peach Road, Liverpool, PA 17045
Personal Prop., Tractors, Guns, Tools
Fri. June 6, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
167 Sproul Mountain Road, Roaring Springs, PA
Bloomfield Nursery Annual Overstock Sale
Fri. June 6, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
5560 Hideaway Lane, Todd, PA 16685
3.92 Ac. w/Deluxe Cabin, New Construction
Sat. June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
2477 Ridge Road, Richfield, PA 17086
14+/- Ac. Luxury Home, Guesthouse, Lg. Patio
Sat. June 14, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
530 Hopeland Road, Stevens, PA 17578
7.2+/- Ac. Farmette, also Personal Property
Tues. June 17, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
706 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, PA 17557
0.91 Ac. Industrial Zoned RE w/double house
Thurs. June 19, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
69 Fairview Road, New Providence, PA 17560
3.19+/- Ac. Lanc. Co., 5 BR, 2 Bath, Pasture
Fri. June 27, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
6066 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, PA 17047
10.65+/- Ac. Farmette, House, Barn, Garage
Sat. June 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
911 Robinson Road, Blain, PA 17006
14.2 Ac., House, Barn, Shop, Pers. Property, Perry Co.
Sat. June 28, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
337 N. Fairville Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17112
Please watch our website for upcoming details
Fri. July 18, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
402 Swamp Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
Please watch our website for upcoming details
Sat. July 19, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
396 Bridge Valley Road, Pequea, PA 17565
Watch our website for upcoming details
The Donegal High School Class of 1955 will hold its 70th class reunion on Saturday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Centerville Diner 2, 740 E. Main St., Mount Joy. The Class of 1955 was the first class to graduate from Donegal High School. For more information or to make a reservation, call Gail at 717-653-5772 or email mjhawthornes@ yahoo.com.
