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Previous Events

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Farm to Table: Cooking and Gardening Class for Ages 16+

Plant, grow, and enjoy! A hands-on class blending gardening and cooking with seasonal ingredients, plus apron decorating. 🌱🍴

Fridays 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
May - June

Bridgewater, MA
Newsletter Club for Ages 18+

Join us at the Newsletter Club to create a weekly newsletter while building communication, literacy, and teamwork skills.

Thursdays, 5:00-5:45 p.m. in June

Bridgewater, MA
Barnyard Friends: A Sensory Exploration Group for Ages 7 - 12

Barnyard Friends is a great way for children to connect, explore, and have fun while building skills through play, movement, and animal encounters.

4-week program on Thursdays in June

Bridgewater, MA
Connection Crew: Young Adult Life Skills & Social Group: Ages 17 +

This group is designed for transition-age young adults who are seeking extra guidance in everyday life and pre-vocational skills.

Wednesdays 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. during Spring 2

Bridgewater, MA
Drums Alive®: Move, Groove, and Have Fun!

Move, groove, and drum to the beat! Drums Alive® combines rhythmic drumming with full-body movement to improve coordination, strength, balance, and confidence. Suitable for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities, no experience needed!

Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 p.m. during Spring 2

Bridgewater, MA
Culinary Creations: Ages 18+

Supportive cooking group where participants learn to follow a recipe each week and try a new meal.

Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. or Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. during Spring 2

Bridgewater, MA
Equine Enrichment Week: June 23-26, 2026

Enjoy lots of 1:1 animal time alongside our staff: Collaborate with your peers to design and ride your own obstacle course, create a riding pattern to a song of your choice, and train an animal to learn a new skill!

Tuesday-Friday, June 23-26, 2026, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Bridgewater, MA
The Good Batch: Ages 18+

Whip up something sweet each week while learning to follow step-by-step baking recipes. Participants will try out new treats, from cookies to cakes, and create a personalized recipe book to take home at the end of the session.

Mondays 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. during Spring 2

Bridgewater, MA
The Good Batch: Ages 18+

Whip up something sweet each week while learning to follow step-by-step baking recipes. Participants will try out new treats, from cookies to cakes, and create a personalized recipe book to take home at the end of the session.

Mondays 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. during Summer

Bridgewater, MA
Father's Day Craft

Join us for a fun morning of arts and crafts for someone special in your life!

Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bridgewater, MA
Brunch Bunch: June

Join us for a morning of collaboration with friends while you create a bunch spread to enjoy together! Teens and adults are welcome.

Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Bridgewater, MA