Archive for November 2013
TIP of the WEEK: Giving Thanks
Traditionally this is the week that we reflect on the things in our lives that we are thankful for, the people and relationships that bring us joy. But what do we do when those very people are causing us so much turmoil and stress? There are families that are currently going through crisis with their…
Read MoreDifferent Yet the Same. Wisdom From Others…
I just returned from parent/ teacher conferences for my fourteen year old daughter. Her teachers were full of praise for her academic achievements, her inquisitiveness, and her kindness. Last week I had a quarterly meeting for my 17 year old son with Prader-Willi Syndrome. There his teachers shared with me the progress he had…
Read MoreLatham Gets It
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! And all of a sudden I have a memory flash of Mr. Rogers walking through his front door. Boy, I haven’t reminisced about that wonderful PBS show in a long time! Now, back to my original thought—it is gorgeous, if just a tad bit chilly outside. My toes…
Read MoreLatham Annouces Playhouse Raffle Winners!
Thank you to all who participated in the 13th Annual Cape Associates Playhouse Raffle to Benefit the individuals at Latham Centers During the months of June and October you may remember purchasing raffle tickets for the charming yellow replica of Captain Elisha Bangs’ home on Latham Centers’ school campus in Brewster built and designed by…
Read MoreFlag Football at Gillette Stadium
On Sunday, November 17th, the Flag Football games were a huge success at Gillette Stadium. The kids did a great job handling the long day, and managed the weather (it started to rain the last couple hours) without issue. We won 1 of our 3 games, but all the kids played and the team spirit…
Read MoreA Season of Giving…
Annually we celebrate Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now it is time we celebrate together as the Latham Family, a Season of Giving. Just around the corner is #GivingTuesday, December 3rd. This new day on the calendar is bringing together a network of generous and creative people who want to remind the world that…
Read MoreClean-Up Day Success!
Latham Centers recently acquired the New England Fire and History Museum on Route 6A in Brewster – just down the street from Latham School. The property, transferred to Latham from the former museum’s Board of Trustees, will afford Latham tremendous possibilities for recreational, vocational and community programming. On October 26th, we held a Community Clean-up…
Read MoreHalloween at Latham!
‘Witch and ghost make merry on this last of dear October’s days.” ~Author Unknown
Read MoreThe Quiet Season
It is so darn dark out when my alarm goes off at 6am that I think the clock is lying to me. Many people say “good morning” when they wake, I just groan loudly. I am stuck between seasons, between closets, between dawn and dark. It has always seemed to me that I am not…
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