Archive for August 2016
Generosity at Latham Centers
TIP of the WEEK: To Cook or Not to Cook
We are often asked if it is ok for a person with PWS to cook meals with or without assistance. The answer really comes down to the individual person. Some people with PWS can manage to help with food prep without stealing any food but it may increase their anxiety. Others need full food security…
Read MoreEnd of Summer Fun Day!
With the end of summer approaching, staff, students and adult residents alike are excited for this bash in which we will celebrate beautiful weather, fun activities and hard work. On September 7th, ABB Moonwalk Rentals of Pohasset, MA will generously donate games and amusements for our residents, and the day will be completely staffed by…
Read MoreFitness Revolution Trainer, Jamie Hoffman, Visits Latham Adult Program for the Third Time
Yesterday evening, Jamie Hoffman from Fitness Revolution, drove to Latham Centers’ Great Hill home in order to teach our adult residents new and different types of exercises. Considering the time of year, and how summer is coming to an end, the goal in Tuesday night’s Training Session was to show residents exercises that can be…
Read MoreTeamLatham Finishes the Falmouth Road Race 2016
Throughout the summer you’ve seen the progress of our 2016 TeamLatham runners. After months of training and fundraising, our runners, comprised of family members, staff, and friends to the residents of Latham Centers, ran the 7.2 miles of the Falmouth Road Race. The day was warm, with brief, but beautiful wind gusts. Over…
Read MoreLatham Centers Invites Bikers to Participate in the Last Gasp! Join the Team, or Support a Rider!
Latham Centers has been selected by Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers as one of eight lucky beneficiaries! One-hundred percent of the funds raised from all Cape Cod Charitable FunRaiser events, including the Last Gasp, support the children and adults who call Latham Centers home. On our August 9th blog post we informed you about the different…
Read MoreSupport our Runner’s in Latham Centers Falmouth Road Race Endeavor: Another Runner’s Story
Annually, Latham Centers participates in the Falmouth Road Race. This picturesque 7.2 mile run along the coast and through the town of Falmouth brings runners from across the world to beautiful Cape Cod. This year, 16 runners will run to raise upwards of $15,000 to help the children and adults at Latham Centers live a…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Back to School
As we get ready for back to school it’s important that everyone in your child’s life be on the same page. I am sure that all of the necessary meetings have taken place but be prepared for constant reminders, especially if your child’s teacher and/or aid is new to PWS. Here are some talking points…
Read MoreMasonic Angel Foundation Donates School Supplies to Latham Students through the Beehive School Tools Program
Our dear friend Bob Fellows of the Masonic Angel Foundation, extended an invitation to us to participate in their Beehive School Tools assembly night in the dining room at Universal Lodge in Orleans. It was a great opportunity for me to meet Lodge members and to thank them for all they do for our…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Meghan Pouliot teaches because… “My students inspire me to do my best.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be shared with you, our readers. Thank you to our amazing staff for the work that they do – without…
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