Adult Services
Vocational news: Equestrian Zander P. volunteers at Cranberry Sunset Farm
Latham adult resident Zander (Alexandra) P., who has an impressive background in riding and caring for horses, has been volunteering in recent months at Cranberry Sunset Farm in Marstons Mills. Latham’s Vocational Director Maura Smith said connecting Zander to this wonderful non-profit farm has been extremely rewarding. The farm began as a horse rescue, Leslie…
Read MorePeter Cooper adult residents participate in Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Residents from the Peter Cooper house in Wareham participated in the 2018 Special Olympics Polar Plunge last month at Fort Tabor in New Bedford. The residents have been competing on the Greater New Bedford Special Olympics teams for about three years. They wrapped up basketball earlier this month and are now moving onto swimming and…
Read MoreGenerosity: Latham adult resident Stacie M. delivers donated bedding to St. Joseph’s House homeless shelter
In so many ways, Adult Services residents and staff give back to the community through vocational programming. This winter has been especially active for resident Stacie M. from our Turning Mill home. Stacie has been working with Vocational Director Maura Smith to gather donated bedding and blankets for regular deliveries to a local homeless shelter.…
Read MoreLatham Players receive grant from Arts Foundation of Cape Cod for rehearsal pianist
Our Latham Players have been awarded a generous grant from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod to fund the cost of a rehearsal pianist for the coming year. The Latham Players is a group of approximately 15 adult performers drawn from Latham Centers’ adult residential program. They perform at various venues throughout Cape Cod; singing…
Read MoreAdult Holiday Party highlights: residents and their families celebrate with staff and honorees
Our Adult Services Annual Holiday Party was held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Hyannis on December 21st, and everything from the food to the special honors was perfect. It was an opportunity for the families of our individuals to come and celebrate the holiday season with staff. All families and guardians were invited, and…
Read MoreLatham Centers honors Brendan Corliss for his 2017 Strength Ride
One of the highlights of the Adult Services Program holiday celebration was the presentation of a special award to Brendan Corliss, brother of Latham resident Justin Corliss. At the December 21st event, Brendan was honored for his 2017 Strength Ride fundraiser in support of Latham Centers. In October, Brendan rode his bike 220 miles…
Read MoreYear-end gratitude for Latham’s expanding vocational opportunities
Our December pop-up boutique featuring the handiwork of Latham’s adult crafters was a wonderful year-end event for Latham’s expanding Vocational Services Program. For five of our adult residents with artistic talents and interests, crafting has become more than a hobby – it’s part of their career plans. Our gracious host of the holiday craft sale,…
Read MoreHeroics at Brewster adult residence: training saves a life
Residential Counselor Joanna Shea’s quick action proved heroic when an adult Latham resident was choking. Her supervisor commended Joanna’s vigilance. “Direct support staff at Latham are trained regularly in basic First Aid and CPR,” noted Residential Manager Stephen Lavallee. “An incident like this shows us all how important these trainings are. It’s with great appreciation—from…
Read MoreYoga apprenticeship inspires adult residents to try something new
A new yoga program being developed by Vocational Director Maura Smith has exceeded all expectations in its first several weeks. The “Latham Bliss Yoga” pilot project was inspired by adult resident Michelle C., who loves doing yoga and aspires to become a yoga instructor. In this first-ever Latham Centers yoga apprenticeship, Michelle has been serving…
Read More“Celebrating Ourselves” Talent Show highlights from the Latham Players
The Latham Players performed to a packed house at last month’s “Celebrating Ourselves” Talent Show at Thirwood Place in South Yarmouth. The Players joined with other groups from all over the Cape at the October 21st Talent Show which was sponsored by CapeCodCAN (Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network). The Latham Players is a group…
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