Preparing for the Holidays: A short video by Dir. of PWS Services Patrice Carroll, LICSW

December 16, 2022

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…

Celebrating Anne Gilmore: the “behind the scenes” master coordinator

December 15, 2022

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…

Latham and Transitions spread cheer at Brewster for the Holidays Craft Fair

December 13, 2022

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…

Resident and staff during holiday community outing

ZooLights: memorable weekend outing in Adult Services

December 12, 2022

Direct Support Professional Amanda Pollog shared these special photos from their ZooLights in Stoneham over the weekend. “We had so much fun – it was an awesome experience,” Amanda said. “I liked the lights, sea otters, music, and the Christmas Spirit!” -Matt “I had a lot of fun. I’m glad Amanda had the great idea of going there.” – Drew Thank you to…

Holiday spirit on campus

December 9, 2022

  We’re all enjoying the sights and sounds of holiday time at Latham Centers!  Today’s special craft project made by Latham students was led by our wonderful ‘Garden Ladies’ (pictured below). Don’t miss next week’s follow-up blog honoring one of these talented volunteers who said farewell today after more than a decade of service to…

Latham classes give gifts to Cape Cod community members

December 7, 2022

Latham Centers is grateful for all the support of our Cape Cod community, and our staff members often work with students on projects focused on gratitude. Special Education Teachers Jeff, Shannon, and Kiera and their students have spread much holiday cheer throughout the community: “Over the last few weeks, the classrooms of Bass River, Marconi,…

Housing to Protect Cape Cod Summit: ‘Change has begun!’

December 6, 2022

The momentum for regional collaboration on workforce housing continues following last month’s “Housing to Protect Cape Cod” summit. “Change has begun,” in the words of the Housing Assistance Corporation at their November 3rd event with more than 400 in attendance at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis. HAC called the summit turnout “incredible”…

Together we will build a brighter future!

December 2, 2022

All of us at Latham Centers would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year full of hope and new possibilities. Thank you to all who have supported us in helping individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, achieve their dreams and improve their lives. Without you,…

Meet the cast of ‘Wicked Tuna’ at Comedy Night Dec. 8th to support Latham Centers

December 1, 2022

Are you a comedy fan? Is fishing your passion? Join us at a fantastic event to benefit Latham Centers! Tickets are now on sale for Comedy Night at The Gloucester House on Thursday, December 8th. Show headliner Tony V and comedian Annie Powell perform, and attendees will meet the cast of National Geographic’s top-rated program…

Thanksgiving at Latham Centers: A thank you to our community

November 30, 2022

Thanksgiving at Latham Centers is a festive holiday celebrated by all departments including Children’s, Adults, and Administration. It has become an annual tradition to host a Turkey-Day-Give-Away, when we invite staff to our Latham Campus Expansion Site for some treats, a hot-cocoa bar, and an opportunity to enter a raffle. This year, we raffled off…

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