Outdoor Movie Series

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Now Playing at the Center!  Come to the Center's own Outdoor Theater and watch a movie under the stars while being socially distant from others. Specific movie to be announced.
Event Specific COVID Safety Requirements:Bring own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Bring your own snacks, (The Center is unable to distribute food at this time.)

Ice Cream Meetup

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Come and enjoy an ice cream and reconnect with old friends and new at our first outdoor in-person activity in the North Central Area. All participants will be entitled to a medium ice cream cone or an iteme at the equivilent cost. Participants are required to pay for any items they order above the cost of a medium ice cream. 

ASD Adults: Crystal Caves

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Connect with new friends and old at our first outdoor community outing in the Auburn area! Meet us at Crystal Caves Family Entertainment Center and have fun playing a round of mini golf and eating ice cream. Registration required, limit of 6 participants.

ASD Adults: Tower Hill Music & Picnic

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Join us at the beautiful gardens at Tower Hill Tower.  Bring -your - own - picnic and enjoy it while listening to live music. (Musical entertainment to be announced by Tower Hill). Also bring your own lawn chair. 

Fraud Squad Players

This training will address how to beware and protect yourself from various types of scams such as those asking for money, your personal information, or a person not being who they say they are in different situations such as in online dating.  Join this fun training by the Fraud Squad Players who will perform skits as away to learn about this topic.  Join us virtually on Zoom or in- person at our Center. To attend the in-person training at the Center please contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or 508-298-1611.

ASD Adults: Apple Picking

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Join us for the classic fall activity of apple picking at the popular Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield.  Each participant will receive about 10 lbs. of apples. 
Bring money if you would like to purchase food or items at the Brookfield Orchards Store. Registration is required. Fee is $3.00 per participant.

Making Halloween Treats

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Come and enjoy making and eating some special Halloween Treats. Chocolate and/or caramel coated and decorated apples and pretzel rods.
Registration is required.

Resources for Adults

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

The Leominster Public Library is hosting a presentation by the Center's Autism Adult Specialist, Dianne Crossley, LICSW. This is an informative workshop on the, Supports, Resources, and Social Opportunities for Adults with Asperger Autism Profile.

ASD 16+: Holiday Treats

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Join Dianne and Cid for making and eating some special holiday treats. Bake and decorate holiday cookies as well as make and decorate holiday chocolate covered pretzel rods. Register online or contact Dianne at 508-298-1611, text at 774-235-4045, or email at dcrossley@hmea.org.

ASD Adult: Holiday Party

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Come and celebrate holidays with us. Join us for pizza and then make holiday ornaments and/or decorations.

ASD 16+: A Christmas Carol

Join Cid and Dianne for the Hanover Theater's popular production of the holiday classis, A Christmas Carol. Per the theater, participants need to show their COVID vaccination card and masks are required.

Adults: Netflix Movie Watch

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Join us to watch, Red Notice. This fun and adventure filled comedy with: Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Connect with others by the chat. To participate you will need: A PC or Mac, access to a Netflix account, Google Chrome as your browser. Information on how to join the Movie Watch will be in a confirmation email.