Welcome to 2024! Like always, the new year feels a bit like it just snuck up on me out of nowhere. If you feel the same way, this issue is for you. Our new directory lists family-friendly and kid-centered businesses in the 585 area. We’ve also added a list of area organizations that offer summer camps. It may be cold out, but you’ll be more than prepared for the warmer months!
By the way, isn’t our cover adorable? I was excited to visit Gigi’s Playhouse in December with photographer Renée Veniskey. Donna Rush, the executive director at Gigi’s, welcomed us with open arms, and we had a wonderful time photographing the children and their families. If you don’t know about Gigi’s I urge you to read Dawn Kellogg’s 2022 (585) Kids article. You can find it online at 585kids.com/gigi-s-playhouse. Gigi’s Playhouse “offers direct educational, therapeutic, and career building programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.” It’s a fun, loving, and welcoming place that is a treasure here in Rochester. Visit gigisplayhouse.org/rochester to learn more about Gigi’s Playhouse.
—Christine Green, Managing Editor
