Archive for December 2022
Hanukkah celebrations at Latham: students and staff enjoy old and new traditions
Clinician Judy Skolnick, LCSW, creates amazing Hanukkah programs for all the students at Latham Centers each year. She thoughtfully sent out worksheets, coloring pages, and activities for the students to color/make for the holiday. Her special touch is impressive and greatly appreciated! Throughout the holiday season, we love seeing staff and students working together to…
Read MoreHoliday Light Fight (Part 2) from the Adult Program’s Elf Squad
The Elf Squad and program participants exceeded all expectations in this year’s Adult Services HOLIDAY LIGHT FIGHT contest! Staff and residents showed the most enthusiasm and participation ever with this year’s Residential Program Light Fight. “Being part of the elf squad, I’d like to thank all the participants,” said Residential Manager Bethany Franklin. “Christmas spirit…
Read MoreAdult Services Program’s holiday “Light Fight” 2022: Part 1
The individuals at Setucket look forward to the annual Light Fight all year long, Residential Manager Kendra King-Blischke said when sharing this pre-holiday video clip. “Michelle C. puts so much planning and effort into decorating!” Our Adult Program management team did an incredible job planning and sharing the results of the Residential Team’s decoration contest. Jodi…
Read MoreHo Ho Holiday Extravaganza featured original dancing and appearance by Santa
On Wednesday, December 21st, the friends, family, and students of Latham Centers gathered together at the Brewster Baptist Church for a fun and festive Holiday Extravaganza. The students’ performance, led by Performing Arts Instructor Gabrielle Siani, was the main attraction for the guests, however for the students, it was Santa. Performance highlights included Original Dancing…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings from Latham Centers!
Warmest holiday greetings from all of us at Latham Centers! Wishing you good health, happiness, and belonging in the year ahead. In the words of Latham student Matthew (bear artwork creator), we hope you find your place “where everyone can go and be happy.” Thank you for being a part of our Latham Community!
Read MoreThe Attitude of Gratitude (Part 2)
Pictured: The students first completed a writing activity in class; this is one student’s work. We posted a video and blog yesterday capturing three students’ gratitude during the holiday season. To continue the Attitude of Gratitude series, we wanted to showcase three more gentlemen, some of whom have been at Latham Centers for a few…
Read MoreThe Attitude of Gratitude at Latham!
Pictured: Students completed a writing activity in class; this is one student’s work. The students at Latham Centers are a grateful bunch, often working with staff to show appreciation in many ways. Whether staff and students are bringing wreaths to the fire and police departments in Brewster or sharing monthly ‘affirmations’ during Community Meeting, the…
Read MorePreparing for the Holidays: A short video by Dir. of PWS Services Patrice Carroll, LICSW
Pictured: Staff on campus work hard to create a fun and safe environment for our students during the holidays Our Director of PWS Services, Patrice Carroll, LICSW, created a short video for the parents in our Prader-Willi syndrome community after many inquiries from parents and a recent staff training for our Children’s and Adult Program…
Read MoreCelebrating Anne Gilmore: the “behind the scenes” master coordinator
Pictured: The Children’s Program Education Team thanks Anne Gilmore (part of her retirement video) Anne Gilmore wore happy hats at Latham Centers in her position as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Children’s Services. Back in January, fifteen colleagues at Latham Centers said a formal “farewell and good luck” at a low-key retirement party. Tributes…
Read MoreLatham and Transitions spread cheer at Brewster for the Holidays Craft Fair
Our Latham Holiday Craft Fair on December 3rd was a true delight in so many ways! The event was part of the Brewster for the Holidays festivities, and we had a steady stream of visitors for 5 hours at our Campus Expansion site. Dozens of Latham friends came to shop, catch up, and take some…
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