Archive for October 2021
Tip of the Week: Happy Halloween!
Halloween can still be a great holiday for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome, even without the candy! Many families celebrate Halloween by dressing up and going trick or treating but with a twist. Some families switch the candy for a present at the end of the night and others allow for one piece a day for…
Read MoreBass River students take field trip to Taylor-Bray Farm
Latham School’s Bass River classroom visited Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port on October 18th. It was a nice sunny brisk day – just look at those happy faces that got to enjoy a day off from schoolwork but still learn all about the farm animals. Fun facts and photo captions: Amazing Facts About the…
Read MoreSpectacular October sunsets
Adult Services shared these priceless photos from a recent Cape Cod sunset, along with two favorite quotes: “Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” (A staff favorite) “That sunset was spectacular. It made me feel so cool and calm.” (Reaction by Max)
Read MoreHalloween fun: Making holiday-themed flower arrangements with volunteers
Latham Centers has the most amazing volunteers who continue to work with students and staff in our Children’s Program. The students especially appreciate when the beloved “Garden Ladies” join us. During this session, the Garden Ladies taught students how to make Halloween-themed floral centerpieces. As you can see from the video, there were smiles all around. “We are…
Read MoreGolf Classic postponed until November 1st (golf spots available!)
We have rescheduled the 11th Annual Latham Charity Golf Classic due to today’s rain, to provide an enjoyable experience for our golfers and volunteers. The tournament will take place one week from today, on Monday, November 1st. The current forecast calls for “mainly sunny” skies in Brewster on Monday. Golfers: We have foursomes still available; player…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Finding support through the holidays
As we enter the holiday season it is especially critical to seek out and maintain support through the PWS community. Either in person or online there are many opportunities through conferences, local associations, or virtual get-togethers to be around people who understand the unique stressors of being a parent or loved one of someone diagnosed…
Read MoreEnd-of-Summer “Living Healthy with PWS” newsletter is coming soon!
The latest edition of Latham’s “Living Healthy with PWS” quarterly newsletter will be sent to our subscribers soon. We’re so excited to feature highlights from Summertide and Campus 9/11 Remembrances; “Latham Star” staff and student spotlights; and more news from our Program Marketing and Admissions Team. Latham families, staff, and friends in the Prader-Willi community: If…
Read MoreGetting Spooky with Adult Services
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit! Staff and residents in our Adult Program had a great time painting and decorating Halloween-themed crafts recently. Thanks to Kristi D. for taking these fantastic images – we love the vibrant colors chosen and the happy artists at work! Coming soon – more spooky and fun fall activities…
Read More“I am moved and inspired by the Latham staff”
In an open letter to our staff, longtime Latham Centers Board of Directors member Kathryn Earle praises our team members for their extraordinary service in this crazy time of COVID: “As a Latham Board member, organizational consultant, and human being in the time of COVID, I have been thinking for months, now, of the terrible…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Fulfilling dreams with meaningful work
Meaningful work is one of the crucial elements to quality of life. People with Prader-Willi syndrome have talents and skills that are assets to many employers, but they may also require a level of supervision that other employees may not need. It is our job to advocate for the necessary accommodations to allow the person…
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