Archive for October 2022

The Halloween event put on by our Adult Services Team on Friday was the greatest!  Residential Manager Bethany Franklin called the spooky event “one for the books,” adding, “We danced, partied, laughed, and most importantly, we were together another year!” It was great to see staff and our individuals mingling and enjoying picture-taking with their…

    Latham Centers would like to thank all the generous sponsors who supported our Charity Golf Classic this year. We had many returning sponsors as well as new organizations who joined in. The money raised from sponsorships is a critical portion of the total amount brought in for the tournament – our largest annual…

We’re excited to launch a new Latham Centers PWS Webinar Series! Members of Latham Centers’ Outreach Team often talk with families about topics related to Prader-Willi syndrome, such as planning for the winter holidays, ADLs and hygiene, transitioning to adulthood, and psychiatric issues. Additionally, at conferences and meetings, parents often ask about topics like planning…

Special Olympics practices and meets have always been a time of fun and fitness at Latham Centers. Residential Activities Coordinator Danny Anderson has taken a leadership role with Special Olympics at our Children’s Campus, and the teamwork, healthy competition, and consistent fitness is such a joy to watch! “I see students out on the field…

Latham Centers is joining the chorus of voices throughout the Commonwealth urging everyone to PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! “Quick Guide to Key Dates”: How to participate in the November 8, 2022 election: Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Massachusetts. Voters will elect a new governor and attorney general. We will also elect members…

Join us in Chatham on Saturday (October 22) for Oktoberfest! Latham Centers is looking forward to participating in this incredible Chatham Merchants Association event. We’ll be at the Town Hall parking lot, displaying Latham School students’ seasonal soaps and handcrafted items. (Free-will donations help support Latham’s Vocational Program.) Betty, Cheyenne, Dawn, Vicki, and colleagues will…

Earlier today, 17 students met for our first Student Council meeting of the 2022 school year.  Facilitated by four Student Council Staff Leaders, the agenda included expectations, class officers, speeches, and voting day. More to come on Latham School’s exciting student government process!

Several of our staff members recently attended an impactful Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) Annual Conference. “We were excited as we boarded the plane to the Windy City, and equally as excited to return to campus with all that we had learned,” noted Katrina Kozak, Director of National Outreach. Attendees included Special Education Teachers, Residential…

While our students have many different interests, almost every one would say that they LOVE animals! Yesterday they had an Amazing Animals presentation on campus, and learned about creatures ranging from lizards to hedgehogs.

It was a true delight to announce Keith Bradley of Chatham as our 2022 Latham Centers Charity Golf Classic Honoree. President and CEO Anne McManus honored Keith, a dedicated long-serving Latham Board member, during our tournament banquet at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on October 3rd. “Keith is a man known by many names:…