We offer a variety of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year designed to engage, empower and educate both members and their caregivers. Check our calendar for the full list of events and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know about new opportunities.
Do you enjoy getting out into the crisp winter air and exploring nature? Bundle up and join us for a winter walk in the woods/pathways around Cotting's campus. Start by learning about the different types of birds that might be present in our area, and then use binoculars to search the sky for them. Stop...
Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out at the CTI with their friends, play board games/pool and enjoy a meal together, which is included in the price. The meals will rotate from pizza, to pasta, to sandwiches or even breakfast for dinner....
Love music? Love Bingo? You'll love CTI's Music Bingo event! We will have multiple rounds, all with different themes, such as country music bingo, Broadway musical bingo, top radio hits bingo. Each round will come with it's own set of prizes to be won. No food will be provided, though participants should feel free to...
This class is going to be all about different science myths and figuring out if they’re true or false. Participants will pick a myth and run scientific trails and experiments to see if the myth is in actually a science fact. We expect to get creative, messy and make new discoveries together!
This event is cancelled, please contact Erika Cain if you have any questions. Accessible Martial Arts is run by Easterseals of Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to disabled children and adults, including therapy, recreation, employment support and assistive technology. This class will be different than the last...
Did you know that meditation and mindfulness practice can lower stress levels, improve concentration and help you feel more relaxed in just one or two minutes? Learn simple, research-proven mindfulness techniques to help with everyday stress. We will practice light movement, breath work and meditation. No previous experience necessary, just bring an open mind.
This drop in lounge is SOLD OUT! Please add yourself to the wait list if you would like to attend and you will receive an email from Erika if a spot opens up. Thank you! Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out...
Have you heard about a sport that's all the rage recently called pickleball? It's a paddle sport the combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. If you like sports and want to learn something new, feel free to sign up for a pickleball class with Kelsey Nagle, a Cotting School teacher and racket sport...
Have you ever done an escape room with your friends or family? What about an escape room box?! An escape room box is a set of puzzles (visual, auditory, maybe even video clips) that you have to solve in order to "escape the room" or solve the puzzle box. If you are someone who likes...
Are you a performer at heart? Or, do you enjoy cheering your friends on as they take the stage? Join us for our first Saturday night Open Mic Night! Sign up to sing a song solo or with friends, read a story, play an instrument, or just come to watch and enjoy the show. We...
Do you love playing video games and spending time with your friends? Then sign up for CTI's video game club! We will have a Wii and many options for games to play. We also encourage folks to bring their own gaming systems, such as Switches to play with their friends. If you aren't a big...
We invite our participants to come to the CTI to hang out with friends, help us make dinner and watch a movie all together. If you attend and would like to bring your own food (instead of eating the dinner we make), you are welcome to do so! We will determine which movie we will...
*Updated October 2025
To participate in CTI programs, events and activities, individuals must: