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Filtered by Archive: April 2018

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.… Click for more.

Students in Latham Works prepare specialty items for Figawi Charity Ball

Latham School students participating in the vocational Latham Works program have been busy crafting, sanding, staining, and painting a specialty “Mystery Box” to be donated for auction at the 32nd… Click for more.

Christafa S. develops administrative skills through vocational internship

Latham student Christafa’s smile is contagious as he works his internship at Latham Centers’ administrative office in Orleans once a week. Vocational Director Maura Smith, who works directly with Christafa… Click for more.

Year-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… Click for more.

Students in new Latham Volunteers Club develop their skills and give back

On Friday afternoons, students take part in club activities during school such as Geocaching, Vocational Club, and Watercolors. Our new club this year is the Latham Volunteers, and it has… Click for more.

Adult Services resident hosts first pop-up farm stand in Brewster

At his first-ever pop-up farm stand last week, Latham resident Warren sold vegetables and herbs from the garden he planted at his home in Yarmouth Port. Warren’s garden stand was… Click for more.

Pet care as a passion – and a job for Latham residents

Some of our residents have found great satisfaction in caring for others’ pets and earning money doing what they love. Daisy, an adult resident and animal lover, recently volunteered her… Click for more.

Vocational opportunities expand in the Orleans Admin office

Part-time jobs for residents at Latham continue to expand, thanks to collaboration between Vocational Services, Admin Office staff, and our direct support professionals. Three Latham adults and one student work… Click for more.

The Growing Agway/Latham Centers Partnership

Since 2013 Latham Centers and Agway have been working together to create opportunities for our residents. In 2015 Agway donated plants and materials to install the Agway Herb Garden on… Click for more.

Circle of Crafters: 2017

Maura Smith, Director of Vocational Services, works closely with four Crafters who participate in our Adult Residential Program. In the past, you have read about fine works of art… Click for more.

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