Archive for October 2014
Another Successful Year to Benefit Latham Programs & Facilities
Fellow Latham Staffer and Accounts Payable Specialist Anne Haglof (second from left) with her Golf Foursome On Monday, October 20th, 2014 Latham Centers held its 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic on a beautiful and brisk autumn day at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club. Thank you to all of our community-minded sponsors, golfers, donors, volunteers,…
Read MoreLatham Centers Announces New Director of Children’s Services
Latham Centers is pleased to announce that Gerry Pouliot, III has been appointed the new Director of Children’s Services, working from the Latham School Children’s campus in Brewster, MA. As a native Cape Codder, Mr. Pouliot began his career as a special education teacher in the public system before choosing to join Latham in 2010…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Help in Realizing Meaningful Relationships
We often hear people with PWS described as being the “mayor” of his or her community because the ability to make acquaintances comes quite naturally. Parents of PWS children often describe their kids as someone that everyone in the town knows and likes; but the challenge comes when it is time to move from acquaintances…
Read MoreLatham Dedicates Campus Schoolhouse the McNamara-Long Schoolhouse
Yesterday Latham Centers dedicated its campus schoolhouse for children with complex special needs the McNamara-Long Schoolhouse. Amidst an intimate crowd of staff, students, and members of the Latham Board of Directors, Latham President & CEO Anne McManus unveiled the new schoolhouse sign with the assistance of honorees Matt McNamara and Kathy Long. Together, Mr. McNamara…
Read MoreLatham Centers Hosts Federated Church of Orleans on Campus
Members of the Federated Church of Orleans recently visited Latham School Campus in Brewster to witness their philanthropic support in action. The Church’s Local Mission Committee recently awarded Latham School with a grant to purchase iPads and accompanying assistive technology “apps” to benefit our students with complex special needs, including learning disabilities. The tour was…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Surviving Halloween
Well it’s that time of year again. The trifecta of holidays that focus on food and give all of us anxiety attacks long before the actual event! Halloween gives us nightmares but not for the same reason as the rest of the world. There are some things that we can do to allow our kids…
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