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…

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Tip 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…

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Donkeys-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…

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“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,…

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Latham 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…

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Tip 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…

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Latham 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…

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Latham 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…

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