Archive for December 2021

The staff at Latham Centers received an extra-special “Happy Holidays” wish from the Latham Board of Directors. With their permission, we’re sharing it with the Latham Community – their heartfelt messages of appreciation will surely resonate with everyone connected to Latham Centers. In the words of Board President Chris Gillstrom, “On behalf of the entire Board…

The Recruitment Team at Latham Centers shared its New Year message in The Cape Cod Chronicle’s First Night Chatham Guide*. First Night Chatham will be an outdoor street festival this year. The local Fiirst Night “Main Street Edition” activities include the Town Photo Shoot, Carnival Caper Road Race, Noise Parade, early Fireworks (at 5:30 p.m.),…

The students at Latham Centers truly impressed all the staff in attendance at our annual Holiday Concert. While we were unable to gather all the students in-person due to current COVID-19 protocols, Meghan Foley, Director of Education, and Matthew O’Sullivan, Assistant Principal, innovatively designed a concert in which all the students were able to participate…

We’re dreaming of a healthy, happy winter ahead for all of our students, residents, staff, and families near and far. “Hope Shines Bright” here at Latham Centers. To donate to Latham Centers, please follow our Winter Appeal link.

  As we approach the end of 2021 and reflect upon the year, the directors at Latham Centers are incredibly grateful for everyone who works in our programs. From those in Maintenance who work to beautify the grounds and buildings every day in both the Children’s Program and Adult Program, to the Direct Care Staff,…

  2021 marked Latham Centers’ sixth year as a beneficiary charity for “The Gasp” bike, bake, and boat fundraiser. While the ride has taken place virtually for the past two years due to the pandemic, Team Latham has continued to participate, raising funds to support Latham’s capital campaign for our Campus Expansion Project. This year,…

One favorite activity for many of our Adult Program participants (and staff, too) is creating art together. These photos from over the summer offer another wonderful (and colorful) glimpse into life at Latham Centers.

Having a predictable schedule decreases anxiety, promotes focus and attention, and allows for the person with Prader-Willi syndrome to navigate easily through their day. A daily routine and schedule does not mean that every day needs to be exactly the same, it simply means that the day’s events need to be reviewed ahead of time…

In our Children’s Program, with over forty students hailing from different parts of the country, it’s such a joy to learn about the “special something” that others enjoy about their holiday traditions. We like to celebrate a bit of everyone’s holiday. This year, for Hanukkah, Latham students came together with group games, celebrations, and a…