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SUMMARY:"Make Your Own Musical" Theater Class
DESCRIPTION:Run by Cotting School Music & Performing Arts Teacher Alison McCarron\, this creative arts program teaches participants how to collaborate and build an original mini-musical from scratch. We’ll explore self-expression\, connection\, and confidence in a supportive environment through singing\, acting\, movement\, storytelling and simple art-making. The program wraps up with a joyful premiere performance of the original work we will have created together\, highlighting each participant’s contributions and celebrating the power of creativity and community. This program is designed for all experience levels and takes place over five weeks; while participants are not required to attend all five sessions\, we recommended that they do if they can.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/make-your-own-musical-theater-class-4/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T153000
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SUMMARY:Dance Class: Jazz & Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dance class taught by Nicole Holloway\, Assistant Director of The Dance Inn in Lexington. Nicole has been dancing for about 30 years and completed her undergraduate degree in dance from Arizona State University. A former Cotting staff member\, she has taught dance for years and specializes in teaching adaptive dance. \nThis week’s dance class will feature two dance styles: jazz and ballet. Participants will learn the fundamentals\, develop some technical skills and have fun learning choreography. You do not need to be an experienced dancer of any kind to take this class. We will provide more information on what to bring and what to expect closer to the event date.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/dance-class-jazz-and-ballet/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260511T005626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152343Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and use your green thumb by learning how to garden! We will be starting plants from seeds\, watering\, weeding\, growing and harvesting vegetables\, flowers and herbs. You’ll even have the opportunity to bring home freshly picked flower bouquets or homegrown veggies.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/gardening-club-13/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T134732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152517Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver\, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out with their friends\, play games\, get creative with some craft projects and enjoy a meal together. Meals are included in the price and rotate between pizza and pasta from one week to the next. This week we will be enjoying a pizza dinner\, including gluten free and dairy free options. You are welcome to bring your own food\, if you would prefer\, as long as it is nut free.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/drop-in-lounge-33/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152526Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts: Tie Dye Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tie dying class in the CTI garden! We encourage upcycling and reusing\, so please try to bring something white that you already own that might be stained or not in perfect condition anymore. We will help you give that item (e.g.\, shirt\, pillow case\, pair of socks) a second life through the use of tie dye. You will learn different techniques for how to roll it into various patterns. All supplies will be provided\, although we encourage you to bring your own old or stained white items to dye. While we will be supplying aprons\, we recommend you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy in.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/creative-arts-tie-dye-class/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260508T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152537Z
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SUMMARY:"Make Your Own Musical" Theater Class
DESCRIPTION:Run by Cotting School Music & Performing Arts Teacher Alison McCarron\, this creative arts program teaches participants how to collaborate and build an original mini-musical from scratch. We’ll explore self-expression\, connection\, and confidence in a supportive environment through singing\, acting\, movement\, storytelling and simple art-making. The program wraps up with a joyful premiere performance of the original work we will have created together\, highlighting each participant’s contributions and celebrating the power of creativity and community. This program is designed for all experience levels and takes place over five weeks; while participants are not required to attend all five sessions\, we recommended that they do if they can. Note: This session features the premiere performance!
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/make-your-own-musical-theater-class-5/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T143905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152546Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Paint Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Guided Paint Night where participants follow along with an art instructor to create their own unique piece of artwork. Taught by Aly Robinson\, a former Cotting staff member and former Muse Paint Bar employee. Aly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trained art educator with a degree from MassArt. She will provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to ensure that everyone completes their painting\, regardless of skill level. The focus is on having fun and expressing oneself creatively\, rather than producing a masterpiece. All supplies–including canvases\, paint\, brushes and aprons to protect your clothing–will be provided. Please dress in clothes that are okay to get paint on them\, just in case. All attendees will leave this event with a beautifully painted canvas.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/guided-paint-night-5/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T143625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152556Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Cooking Class: BBQ Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Unlike most of our cooking classes\, this one will take place mostly outdoors. We will teach you how to safely use a grill to make a picnic lunch\, including burgers\, hot dogs and/or grilled chicken. We will also make a few appetizers to go with our meal and enjoy eating outside at the picnic table in the garden with our friends\, followed by playing lawn games. No prior cooking experience necessary. You will get recipe cards to take home with you at the end of the class. We will reach out to you before the event to discuss allergies and preferences in order to pick recipes that everyone will enjoy.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/lunch-cooking-class-bbq-picnic/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T143325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Baking Club: International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on August 9 to protect the rights\, cultures and knowledge of over 476 million Indigenous people across 90 countries. You will have the opportunity to learn more about this holiday and bake traditional Indigenous items from the U.S. No previous baking experience necessary. You will leave with a recipe packet and informaton about the holiday. We will adapt the recipes we pick to meet the dietary needs of all participants.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/baking-club-international-day-of-worlds-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152637Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Living Skills: Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Daily Living Skills is designed to support the development of the capabilities needed for independent living. The curriculum strengthens executive functioning\, including decision making and the ability to organize the steps and sequences needed to complete various tasks. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain\, who has 10 years of special education teaching experience\, including four years specifically teaching transition skills. This series will focus on financial literacy\, covering topics like budgeting\, purchasing\, estimating when setting up a budget\, money management\, safety skills\, online banking and much more.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/daily-living-skills-financial-literacy-2/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152647Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CTI’s first-ever summer dance party! Come dressed in your best summer outfit\, ready to dance the night away with your friends. We also encourage you to invite new friends who may not have been to CTI before. There will be a photo booth\, fun costumes\, dance competitions and even a quiet room for those who need to take a break. Please feel free to share your song requests. Snacks and drinks will be provided at this event.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/summer-dance-party/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260511T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152657Z
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SUMMARY:Music Exploration: Electronic Instruments & Apps
DESCRIPTION:Music Exploration is designed to foster creativity in a positive and supportive social environment. Participants will learn about different styles of music\, try out a variety of instruments\, improvise and make music together. Each session will be different to allow for maximum musical exploration\, but will always focus on creative expression and confidence\, ending with a group sing-along (lyrics will be provided). No prior music experience is necessary. Taught by Cheyenna (Chey) Eagle\, an MT-BC graduate with a degree in Music Therapy with a concentration on oboe. Chey specializes in working with children and adults with multiple disabilities and has taught adapted music lessons with a variety of instruments. She completed the Neurologic Music Therapy training through the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy and is an adapted music teacher at Powers Music School in Belmont. \nThis week\, we’ll explore the wonderful world of tech and music by trying out a variety of electronic instruments and music making apps designed to make music accessible and fun for everyone!
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/music-exploration-electronic-instruments-apps/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T142725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152711Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a karaoke party\, where you and your friends will entertain and cheer each other on! You’ll have the chance to sign up to sing a song solo or with friends. If you’d rather not have to perform or be in the spotlight\, you can just come to watch\, listen and enjoy the show.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/karaoke-night-4/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260511T005916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152745Z
UID:10000285-1787144400-1787149800@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and use your green thumb by learning how to garden! We will be starting plants from seeds\, watering\, weeding\, growing and harvesting vegetables\, flowers and herbs. You’ll even have the opportunity to bring home freshly picked flower bouquets or homegrown veggies.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/gardening-club-14/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T134859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152754Z
UID:10000310-1787239800-1787250600@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver\, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out with their friends\, play games\, get creative with some craft projects and enjoy a meal together. Meals are included in the price and rotate between pizza and pasta from one week to the next. This week we will be enjoying a pasta dinner\, including gluten free and dairy free options. You are welcome to bring your own food\, if you would prefer\, as long as it is nut free.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/drop-in-lounge-34/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T140554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152805Z
UID:10000317-1787320800-1787326200@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Video Game Club
DESCRIPTION:If you love playing video games and spending time with your friends\, this is the gaming club for you! We will have a Switch set up with games like Mario Cart and encourage folks to bring their own gaming systems to play with their friends. If you aren’t a big gamer but you want to learn more\, we can help you figure out which games are right for you.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/video-game-club-5/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T142425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152815Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner and a Movie
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun “night in” at CTI with your friends! We’ll start off by cooking dinner together\, followed by enjoying our meal and then watching a movie together. If you’d prefer\, you are welcome to bring your own food to enjoy instead of eating the meal we make. We will determine which movie we will be watching and which recipe we will be cooking closer to the date of the event. A recipe booklet will be included in the price of a ticket.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/dinner-and-a-movie-3/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T135400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152825Z
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SUMMARY:Sculpture Creation
DESCRIPTION:Join Cotting School Visual Arts Teacher Bill Ironfield for a four-part series of classes to design and build a 3D sculpture together that will live on Cotting campus! The sculpture will be made out of materials like wood\, paper mache and industrial cardboard. All supplies will be provided\, and participants can expect to use all kinds of tools for art making and building\, such as hammers\, nails and paint. It will be a messy process–so dress accordingly–but a ton of fun! No experience required\, and you may choose to come to some or all four sessions in the series. \nAt this first session\, we will sit down as a group and draw up some sketches of what our sculpture could look like. We will try to incorporate the concepts of community\, inclusion and disability into our sculpture. In the following sessions\, we will design and build the sculpture until we end up with a finished piece that will be installed on campus outdoors for the whole community to enjoy.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/sculpture-creation/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142109Z
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SUMMARY:August Members-Only Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/august-members-only-mixer/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General,Members Only
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260511T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T153636Z
UID:10000294-1787749200-1787754600@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Music Exploration: Hand Drums & Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Music Exploration is designed to foster creativity in a positive and supportive social environment. Participants will learn about different styles of music\, try out a variety of instruments\, improvise and make music together. Each session will be different to allow for maximum musical exploration\, but will always focus on creative expression and confidence\, ending with a group sing-along (lyrics will be provided). No prior music experience is necessary. Taught by Cheyenna (Chey) Eagle\, an MT-BC graduate with a degree in Music Therapy with a concentration on oboe. Chey specializes in working with children and adults with multiple disabilities and has taught adapted music lessons with a variety of instruments. She completed the Neurologic Music Therapy training through the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy and is an adapted music teacher at Powers Music School in Belmont. \nHand drums are used around the world by many different cultures. Join us this week as we learn new rhythms and ways to play the hand drums\, in addition to other handheld percussion instruments like the cabasa\, egg shakers\, maracas\, guiros and rhythm sticks.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/music-exploration-hand-drums-rhythms/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260511T205120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T153646Z
UID:10000305-1787839200-1787844600@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Bodies\, Boundaries and Identity Class
DESCRIPTION:From week to week\, we will focus on topics related to interpersonal communication\, boundaries and consent\, sexuality and how to maintain your health. We will announce each week’s topic of focus closer to the date of the event. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain\, who has 10 years of special education teaching experience and is trained as a sexuality educator through the Elevatus Training program.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/bodies-boundaries-and-identity-class-2/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Erika Cain":MAILTO:ecain@cotting.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T093607
CREATED:20260512T135556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T153705Z
UID:10000313-1788190200-1788197400@cottingtransition.org
SUMMARY:Sculpture Creation
DESCRIPTION:Join Cotting School Visual Arts Teacher Bill Ironfield for a four-part series of classes to design and build a 3D sculpture together that will live on Cotting campus! The sculpture will be made out of materials like wood\, paper mache and industrial cardboard. All supplies will be provided\, and participants can expect to use all kinds of tools for art making and building\, such as hammers\, nails and paint. It will be a messy process–so dress accordingly–but a ton of fun! No experience required\, and you may choose to come to some or all four sessions in the series. \nAt this second session\, we will use the sketches that we drew up last session to design and build the sculpture. Our goal will be to finish building by the end of this session so that we can paint next session. The finished piece will be installed on campus outdoors for the whole community to enjoy.
URL:https://cottingtransition.org/event/sculpture-creation-2/
LOCATION:Cotting Transition Institute
CATEGORIES:General
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