Archive for October 2016
Latham’s Children’s Program Halloween Parade
Yesterday you heard how the adults in our program were celebrating Halloween, now it’s time to hear about the Children’s program, and how they’re celebrating! Annually the students and staff have a Halloween Parade. All the students dress up, as do many of the staff. (Take a look at the photos from 2015!) Staff…
Read MoreLatham’s Adult Services Halloween Bash
Latham Centers’ Adult Residents are gearing up for a Halloween Bash! On Friday evening, adult residents from our twelve residential homes, as well as Shared Living Programs, are invited to participate in a Halloween gathering at the Sandwich residence. Activities will include a delicious dinner, games such as Bingo and dancing. From 5:30-7:30pm the adults at…
Read MoreLatham Students Mixed Media Show Now at Cultural Center of Cape Cod Through November 7th
The Latham School students, in Brewster, are displaying a mixed media show in the Vault at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth, now through November 7, 2016. The show, entitled “Animals on the Loose II” is the second in a series, with the first appearing last year at Rockland Trust, in Orleans. An…
Read MoreOctober Activities on Campus
Take a look at all the great activities the students have been participating in during October!
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Halloween Tips
With more awareness of children of non-typical diets and children with different needs it is a bit easier these days to celebrate Halloween minus all of the candy. Schools are getting better and better about leaving candy out of lesson plans and even neighborhoods are joining the teal pumpkin craze and offering nonfood treats for…
Read MoreA Beautiful Day, a Beautiful Tournament
left: Golfers wait anxiously for the 11am Shot-Gun Start! right: Cousin Jo-Ellen, Drew holding his player gift from Ocean Edge, and Board Member/Father, Jack. On Monday the 17th, on a beautiful day in October, 150 golfers, donors, sponsors and Board Members came together at the 7th Annual Latham Centers Charity Golf Classic. The Golf Classic…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner!
Before the close of school last year the class participated in “Field Day 2016”. The class had a great time creating a Jamaican Bobsled, team t-shirts, and posters for the field. There was a great deal of laughter while partaking in all of the fun filled activities. During the Summertide Program the students were able…
Read MoreLatham Players to Perform October 21st-23rd
Our very own adult theater troupe, the Latham Players will be performing at this exquisite event! Thank you very much in advance to all our friends who plan on supporting our talented thespians.
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Community Based Activities
While there are many benefits to any kind of exercise, participating in community based activities has the added benefit of inclusion and relationship building. Three of our residents from the adult program have been golfing at a nearby golf course for the past several months. Not only have their golf games improved but they have…
Read MoreFall Gardening on Latham Campus: Agway Herb Garden
Here at Latham in the vocational department we have been busy all summer with attending our Agway Herb Gardens! In our gardens we have lavender, chamomile, rosemary, mint, basil, milkweed, and marigolds. In the beginning we were busy roto-tilling and weeding our garden soil for some new herbs. Next we planted some new herbs…
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