Donkeys-For-Good: Latham Centers requests the pleasure of your company

April 10, 2019

Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Put on your dancing shoes and come help us celebrate! Hors d’oeuvres generously provided by Luciano’s Restaurant, Wrentham. Toast the happy couple with champagne supplied by Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club. Lemonade will be available for the kids, and wine in commemorative glasses will be…

“My Voice, My Values” arts program comes to Latham

April 9, 2019

Students at Latham School recently participated in “My Voice, My Values”, a unique visual and theater arts program offered through Cape Cod Theatre Company’s Education and Outreach program. Funded by a generous grant from the Roy T. Morgan Foundation, My Voice, My Values focuses on opportunities for kinesthetic learning and is taught through a hands-on,…

Latham resident shares Plymouth Airport volunteer experience

April 8, 2019

We’re so excited to share an interview with Brian, one of our residents who has been volunteering at Plymouth Airport for about two-and-a-half years. Here, he discusses with Alan Milsted, Adult Services Case Manager and Vocational Counselor, what he does and how he has benefited from the experience. So, Brian, you have been volunteering at…

Tip of the week: Speaking with the Experts: Elizabeth Roof, M.A., to present at June PWS Conference

April 5, 2019

This week’s PWS TIP focuses on utilizing resources in our community. It is important that we recognize and communicate with experts who can be helpful for professionals supporting individuals with Prader-Willi (such as staff at Latham Centers) and helpful for parents, guardians, and caregivers. On June 1st, 2019, Elizabeth Roof will join Latham Centers and…

Latham meets $250K capital campaign challenge-match goal

April 4, 2019

One year after we announced an anonymous donor pledged a $250,000 challenge match gift for the capital campaign to fund the Latham Community and Arts Center, donors have met the goal! “The response from the community, Latham families, our staff, Board, and volunteers has been overwhelming,” Director of Development Heather Kelsey said. “In December of…

Latham to co-host and present at PWS Conference in June

April 2, 2019

Latham Centers’ renowned PWS expert, Patrice Carroll, and highly regarded Chef and Director of Dining, Paul Donahue, will present at “Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future” on June 1st in Connecticut. Patrice and Paul are two of several featured speakers at the PWS conference co-hosted by Latham Centers and The Mac Pact. Other PWS specialists who…

Principal’s Corner: A momentous day—Brewster FD hosts graduating Latham student

April 1, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20th, Brewster Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Kevin Varley took time out of his busy day to tour our soon-to-be Latham School graduate Nick around the fire station.  Nick has had a love for fire trucks and stated that he would like to be a firefighter someday. Nick was thrilled to get the…

Tip of the Week: Invitation to April 9th PATH for PWS Study Webinar

March 29, 2019

For our Latham friends near and far with a loved one diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, I’d like to remind you that participants are needed for a new study, PATH for PWS: Paving the way for Advances in Treatments and Health for PWS, that will help us better understand serious medical events in PWS. A short 30 to…

The Making of a Donkey Wedding

March 28, 2019

The early response to our Donkey Wedding fundraiser has been incredible! This unique and quirky concept has piqued the interest and enthusiasm of the community. In today’s Donkeys-for-Good blog series, we thought that we would share some of the behind the scene details that led to the creation of this event. Latham’s beloved and innovative…

Latham students show appreciation to Masonic Angel Foundation

March 27, 2019

Students from Latham School welcomed Masonic Angel Foundation co-founder Robert Fellows to campus yesterday to thank him for his organization’s support. Jake and Mikey presented him with a poster signed by students and staff with the message, “Masonic Angel Foundation… We appreciate you!!” The students donated $200.00 to the Masonic Angel Fund, which represents half…

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