Archive for October 2017
Tip of the Week: In his words
Dylan asked to be featured in this week’s tip so he could help other students living with PWS who may be struggling. Dylan is a student who has grown more than I had ever hoped in the past few years. He is compassionate, loving, full of life, and always willing to help out a friend.…
Read MoreRabbi Alperowitz teaches students about Jewish traditions
Rabbi Yekusiel Alperowitz and his wife Devorah came to our Brewster campus last week and met with four Latham students who have Jewish backgrounds. They discussed Jewish traditions, including the recent high holidays and upcoming Sukkot celebrations. The students also participated in two craft projects (making an apple napkin holder for Rosh Hashanah and a…
Read MoreLatham crafters shine at Yarmouth Seaside Festival
Latham Centers’ staff and adult residents greeted countless visitors during the weekend-long Seaside Festival in Yarmouth. Despite periodic rain throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, inspiration was spread under the Latham canopy. While Latham’s adult crafters sold their creative handiwork, staff members shared information about our vocational pet care program and diverse career opportunities. The…
Read More“Last Gasp” raises more than $14,000 for Latham Centers
Donations to Latham Centers from the 26th annual Last Gasp event on September 17th exceed $14,000, and donations are still coming in. Latham is one of several beneficiary organizations of Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ premier event. The Last Gasp 60-mile bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown was a thrill for riders and spectators again this year. Latham Centers’ Adult Services Case…
Read MoreLatham School celebrates new graduate’s accomplishments
Longtime student Annee graduated this week, and all of us at Latham Centers applaud this special milestone. Annee’s graduation ceremony included staff and friends, her family, and her Rogers & Gray family (where she worked off-campus). Staff members who spoke highlighted Annee’s successes throughout her 6½ years at Latham. Teacher Meghan Pouliot first met…
Read MoreLoyal Order of Moose Yarmouth brings annual carnival to campus
Moose Carnival was a wonderful event filled with excitement and fun last week — and particularly welcome after three days of Cape Cod fog and rain! Our dear friends from the Yarmouth Loyal Order of Moose put on their annual carnival for Latham students. It has been a tradition for more than ten years at…
Read MoreKudos to Latham’s Facilities Team
We’re fortunate to have a talented, dedicated Facilities Department keeping our school, residences, offices, and properties looking great. Facilities (which includes maintenance and housekeeping staff members) completes an impressive number of work orders throughout Latham Centers, averaging more than 300 per month . Some of our maintenance staff members also play an important role on…
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