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.

Thinking about Housing with Cathy Boyle

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Information on housing for your family member with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  This will be held virtually with the Zoom link sent to you via email from Catherine Boyle. Registration is required.  To register click this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eizlyr9jb1784702

Bingo with Prizes

Enjoy playing the classic favorite game, Bingo! Come by yourself or invite your parents to join in on the fun. Small prizes will be given to the winner for 4 of the Bingo games.

Cancelled-Cos Play Event

Do you enjoy reading comics? Join us to meet others who share your interest. Come and discuss your favorite comic books characters and heroes. We will also  explore if there is enough interest for other related activities such as attending Comic Cons, designing and making your own costumes and more!

Paint on Wood

Autism Resource Central 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester

Join us to make paint on wood holiday decorations which was a previous popular activity. We will make 2 Valentine's Day wall hangings. Participants will need to make pick up the craft kit at the Center or make other alternative arrangements with Dianne to get their craft kit.