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.
Our "Bodies, Boundaries and Identity" class series focuses on topics related to interpersonal communication, boundaries and consent, sexuality and how to maintain your overall health. We will announce each week's topic of focus closer to the date of the event. This class will be taught by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain.
Learn how to design and make paper in this fun and creative hands-on class! Participants will learn the process of transforming recycled paper into beautiful handmade sheets that can be used for cards, artwork, bookmarks and other artistic projects. We'll explore different textures, colors and decorative materials while expressing our creativity. This class encourages imagination,...
Have fun with glazes! Each participant will have the opportunity to paint a mug and a coaster with low-fire glazes. You may choose whether to keep them for yourself or give them to someone you care about as a gift (they make a great gift set!). We will provide the supplies. Your items will be...
Our "Bodies, Boundaries and Identity" class series focuses on topics related to interpersonal communication, boundaries and consent, sexuality and how to maintain your overall health. We will announce each week's topic of focus closer to the date of the event. This class will be taught by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain.
If you like to create and make things, join us for Make and Create Club, an innovative makerspace where you can dream up and design a variety things using different types of media. We'll explore multi-modal art and creation, where your imagination drives your creativity and inventiveness. Supplies will be provided and participants will leave...
Daily Living Skills is designed to support the development of the capabilities needed for independent living. The curriculum strengthens transition skills and executive functioning, including decision making and the ability to organize the steps and sequences needed to complete various tasks. Participants will learn essential emergency preparedness skills to help them stay safe and confident...
The Arlington Pet Food Pantry is a need-based donation drive where folks can get any pet-related items they have a need for. The pet pantry will be offering all kinds of dog and cat food, treats, litter, collars, harnesses, leashes, toys and equipment, including litter boxes. If you are looking for something special, please let...
Join us for a fun afternoon of candlepin bowling with friends in the Cotting School Campus Center bowling alley! You will get the chance to play at least one full game while learning bowling techniques. If there is time you will also be able to play some fun bowling challenge games. Bowling Club will be...
In our "Cooking Around the World" series, you’ll learn about global culture and cuisine as we create a meal together and work on our independent cooking skills. Together, we’ll explore language, culture and history as we follow a recipe to make a traditional lunch typically eaten in another country. We'll practice techniques such as dicing,...
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. This week we will be enjoying a pasta dinner, including gluten free and...
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...
*Updated October 2025
To participate in CTI programs, events and activities, individuals must:
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