With the holidays directly upon us, I know that the anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed are high. Our kids feel our stress, react to a change in their routine, and struggle with maintaining appropriate behavior when they know that expectations are high. During this time, please do not forget to give yourself a break,…
In this blog series, we’re sharing a sampling of the Latham Players’ community events this past year. The group of 14 performers from Latham Centers’ Adult Program entertain at venues throughout Cape Cod – singing at church services, nursing homes, and Latham events, performing on local cable TV, and joining with CapeCodCAN in musical productions…
Performing Arts News: In this blog series, we recognize the Latham Players for their commitment to sharing their performances throughout the community. The Players are participants in our Adult Services program, and today we look back to June when they joined students at Latham School for their year-end celebration. At Latham Centers’ End-of-Year Celebration on…
Performing Arts News: In Part 2 of our blog series highlighting this year’s Latham Players performances, we express our sincere appreciation to The Players for making the wedding of miniature donkeys Esther and Esau such a memorable occasion. Latham Centers’ therapy donkeys Esther and Esau “got hitched” on May 11th at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth…
Performing Arts News: It has been a year of growth and accomplishment for the Latham Players. This group of 14 residents in our Adult Services program regularly entertains audiences with songs, skits, and dances they have mastered. In this 4-part blog series, we honor The Players for their accomplishments, and we thank everyone who supports…
During the holiday season, we see an increase in anxiety with our kids with PWS and along with that can come an increase in behaviors. Behaviors in the community can be even more stressful for parents because of the addition of onlookers who do not understand the syndrome. In an effort to help effectively communicate…
Thank you to the Barnstable Charitable Foundation (BCF) for hosting the annual “Night of Gratitude” at the Hyannis Golf Club last month. The celebration dinner on November 13th recognized BCF beneficiary charities and top individual fundraisers for The Gasp (formerly The Last Gasp) Bike, Boat and Bake. A few members of Latham Centers’ “The Gasp” team were…
On this Giving Tuesday, we’re sharing the personal story of a Latham family member who writes that Latham Centers has given her sister “a safe, supported, independent life and in doing so, has given her family peace of mind.” Below is an excerpt from her letter – the full Holiday Appeal letter and a link…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Meredith J. Morgan, a dear colleague who was a member of our Business Office team for the past 13 years. Meredith served as Latham Centers’ Staff Accountant and then Controller. Her passing is an immense loss for all of us. Meredith worked tirelessly to…
This time of year we celebrate appreciation and gratitude. Holiday meals and family visits dot our calendar, excitement pours out of the windows as gifts and holiday preparation are discussed, and anxiety can be felt bubbling for many in our world of PWS. Last week in our TIP, Patrice Carroll wrote a “holiday letter to…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.