Archive for November 2022
Latham Hawks Special Olympics Team Wins Bronze at Gillette Stadium!
Simply WOW! The Latham Hawks players and coaches have been incredibly impressive in 2022. Our Hawks were invited to Gillette Stadium for the Flag Football Championships on Sunday, and despite the rain and gloomy weather, they came away with a bronze medal! (This group photo is a 2022 favorite for sure!) We’ll post more videos…
Read MoreGolf Classic Air Cannon shout-outs
If you missed last month’s annual Latham Charity Golf Classic and the fun of the Air Cannon at our Ocean Edge event, here’s a 2-minute clip of highlights. Special thanks to Jeff and Kris Fox for sponsoring the Air Cannon, a popular feature of our tournament that raised $1,200 (total funds raised at the event…
Read MoreStaff Recognition: Congratulations, Gabrielle S and Heather A!
Our September ‘Staff of the Month’ award recipients are upbeat, happy, creative, and engaged! Latham’s Children’s Program team members nominate colleagues who have gone above and beyond for the honor of Staff of the Month. Whether it be working with the students or supporting their colleagues, the staff selected are hardworking and caring. In September,…
Read MoreStaff Recognition: Congratulations, Chevaughn S and Emily H!
The Staff of the Month for September were announced at our Children’s Program’s October Community Meeting. Our staff nominate ‘Staff of the Month’ who have gone above and beyond. Whether it be working with the students or supporting their colleagues, nominees selected are hardworking, caring, and exemplify Latham’s core values. In September, our Children’s…
Read MoreLoving working with people who have PWS: “We need to learn from THEM!”
In the latest LivingHealthy with PWS Podcast (PWS University 21), Patrice Carroll and Elizabeth Roof chat with Katrina Kozak about why they love working with the Prader-Willi syndrome population, the importance of buy-in when creating a successful environment for someone diagnosed with PWS, and the significance of empathy versus sympathy. It is important to listen…
Read MoreDon’t miss “LivingHealthy with PWS” Newsletter Volume 19
Latham Centers’ latest quarterly LivingHealthy with PWS newsletter is packed with inspiring agency highlights. Created by Latham’s Admissions & Outreach team, the electronic newsletter is sent to friends and families in the Prader-Willi syndrome community near and far. Our articles celebrate Latham staff, students, residents, and families – and our mission in action. Volume 19…
Read MoreJoin us for Lunch with Latham Webinar: Planning for the Holidays
Caption: Meghan Foley, Director of Education, makes Thanksgiving extra fun and poses with student on Thanksgiving Day, 2021 Patrice Carroll and Monique Williams offer Lunch with Latham: Planning for the Holidays from 12:30-1:30 pm EST Thursday, November 10. Latham Centers’ Prader-Willi syndrome webinar series is offered via Zoom. In this first session, Monique Williams (Director…
Read MoreOur students’ love for animals is evident in their recent experiences!
Our educational team’s fun fall outings and outstanding on-campus activities continue to impress our Latham Community. The Amazing Animals Exhibit came to the students on campus, and the students explored off-campus to learn about sharks at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Shark Center in Chatham. Director of Education Meghan Foley said students had a…
Read More2022 Children’s Services Halloween: a smashing good time!
Our staff and students look forward to Latham Centers’ Halloween festivities on campus every year. Multiple Children’s Program departments plan activities that create a safe and fun holiday centered on spending time with friends. On Friday, October 28th, the students participated in the Halloween Parade across campus, where staff volunteers hosted stations ranging from the…
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