Archive for November 2020
Adult Program Director’s Thanksgiving reflections: “I am thankful for you”
“Thanksgiving Day at Latham” (written by Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services): There is so much to say. Thanksgiving day was an example of true altruism, teamwork, and bravery – and every Adult Services manager and direct support staff member in some way or another played an important role. They say a small group of thoughtful,…
Read MoreHear Latham’s new School Song on our Virtual Tour webpage
Latham Centers’ Admissions and Marketing Team loves to host tours for parents, guardians, and friends. As COVID precautions became the new normal, our team devised a safe way to give tours without bringing visitors to campus. We’re excited to share the new Virtual Tour page on LathamCenters.org! The team created videos describing different parts of…
Read MoreStop & Shop Community Bag Program to benefit Latham in December
Stop & Shop has selected Latham Centers as the beneficiary charity for their Community Bag Program for the month of December! Beginning December 1st (which is also “Giving Tuesday”), Latham will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store in East Harwich! Mark your calendars with…
Read MoreTip of the Week: A Webinar for our PWS Community
The holidays can typically be a difficult time for parents and guardians of children with Prader-Willi syndrome. This year, all families face an additional challenge in COVID-19. By building your community, even virtually, you may find yourself feeling that necessary additional support. The Latham Centers Admissions and Marketing Team will host its second Parent/Guardian centered…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Last month’s VERY happy Halloween
Nothing could stop Latham from having a fun-filled Halloween this year! The supervisory staff organized multiple events on campus, including a decoration contest, best staff costume vote, and a variety of activities. Everyone had a fantastic Halloween! The collages include photos of students and staff, and the 45-second YouTube video includes images of staff and…
Read MorePWSA USA highlights Latham in honor of Caregiver Appreciation Day
In honor of Caregiver Appreciation Day on Friday, November 13th, PWSA | USA recognized residential counselors / direct support professionals, home health aides, nursing home attendants, and many other caregivers. “The individuals who provide care services to the PWS community are especially worthy of this small annual celebration, considering the personal, high-stakes labor invested by these…
Read MorePWS University Episode 12: Annika is a “Shining Example”
In our newest PWS University Podcast, listen to Annika, one of the first students ever to participate in recording a podcast one year ago . In her second interview, she discusses sharks and scary movies, the 2020 summer program at Latham Centers, the importance of creativity, coping skills that she finds most helpful, and what…
Read MoreWellness at Latham: Clinical Team’s newsletter and seminars appreciated by staff
Lead Clinician Samantha Cronin continues to publish the Clinical Team’s “Wellness Wednesday” mental health newsletter. The publication, greatly appreciated by our staff, includes local mental health events, helpful hints, tips, facts, and research based on the team’s topic of the month. The newsletter was created by the clinical team to thank and support our staff…
Read MoreTeam Latham raises over $20K in The Gasp
The fundraising totals are in for the 2020 Virtual Gasp, and we are pleased to announce that over $20,000 was raised to support Latham’s Expanding our Circle capital campaign for the new Latham Community and Arts Center. This was our most successful “Gasp” fundraising event to date! The virtual format allowed riders from out of…
Read MoreNot for the faint of heart: Adult Services’ Haunted Halloween
It was a Halloween like no other for Latham Centers’ Adult Services Program. Thanks to the program’s Assistant Director Ben Mundy, a gifted writer and master-of-the-spooky, we can all enjoy the creepy, hilarious experience: In these unprecedented times, one of the long-standing challenges for us as a program has been to find ways to maintain…
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