Archive for April 2019
Cape Cod African Dance and Drum comes to Latham
Cape Cod African Dance and Drum recently visited Latham Centers’ students and staff for an all-campus assembly. On Wednesday, March 27th, Tara Murphy brought the creative dance and drum program to our Brewster campus as part of an ongoing visiting artist series for Latham students generously funded by a Federated Church of Orleans performing arts…
Read MoreTip of the week: Low muscle tone
Low muscle tone impacts many different aspects of the life of the person with PWS. The obvious impact is difficulty maintaining movement for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue. Less obviously it can impact body functions such as swallowing, respirations and bowel elimination. Having a primary care physician and other medical professionals familiar with…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Latham Centers requests the pleasure of your company
Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Put on your dancing shoes and come help us celebrate! Hors d’oeuvres generously provided by Luciano’s Restaurant, Wrentham. Toast the happy couple with champagne supplied by Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club. Lemonade will be available for the kids, and wine in commemorative glasses will be…
Read More“My Voice, My Values” arts program comes to Latham
Students at Latham School recently participated in “My Voice, My Values”, a unique visual and theater arts program offered through Cape Cod Theatre Company’s Education and Outreach program. Funded by a generous grant from the Roy T. Morgan Foundation, My Voice, My Values focuses on opportunities for kinesthetic learning and is taught through a hands-on,…
Read MoreLatham resident shares Plymouth Airport volunteer experience
We’re so excited to share an interview with Brian, one of our residents who has been volunteering at Plymouth Airport for about two-and-a-half years. Here, he discusses with Alan Milsted, Adult Services Case Manager and Vocational Counselor, what he does and how he has benefited from the experience. So, Brian, you have been volunteering at…
Read MoreTip of the week: Speaking with the Experts: Elizabeth Roof, M.A., to present at June PWS Conference
This week’s PWS TIP focuses on utilizing resources in our community. It is important that we recognize and communicate with experts who can be helpful for professionals supporting individuals with Prader-Willi (such as staff at Latham Centers) and helpful for parents, guardians, and caregivers. On June 1st, 2019, Elizabeth Roof will join Latham Centers and…
Read MoreLatham meets $250K capital campaign challenge-match goal
One year after we announced an anonymous donor pledged a $250,000 challenge match gift for the capital campaign to fund the Latham Community and Arts Center, donors have met the goal! “The response from the community, Latham families, our staff, Board, and volunteers has been overwhelming,” Director of Development Heather Kelsey said. “In December of…
Read MoreLatham to co-host and present at PWS Conference in June
Latham Centers’ renowned PWS expert, Patrice Carroll, and highly regarded Chef and Director of Dining, Paul Donahue, will present at “Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future” on June 1st in Connecticut. Patrice and Paul are two of several featured speakers at the PWS conference co-hosted by Latham Centers and The Mac Pact. Other PWS specialists who…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: A momentous day—Brewster FD hosts graduating Latham student
On Wednesday, March 20th, Brewster Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Kevin Varley took time out of his busy day to tour our soon-to-be Latham School graduate Nick around the fire station. Nick has had a love for fire trucks and stated that he would like to be a firefighter someday. Nick was thrilled to get the…
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