Autism Resource Center

ASD Adults: Card and Board Games, 4/8/25
2025-04-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Card and Board Games
Join us for meeting up with others to play your choice of fun card and / board games. Come and
play one of our new 10 games, recently purchased for the adults.
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Evening Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Evening support group for caregivers

ASD Adults: Paint & Decorate Bird Houses
2025-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for our ASD Adults April Craft Group to paint and decorate your own bird house.
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Autism Super Hero 5k 2025
2025-04-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Polar Park, 100 Madison ST, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Open to all ages
5k run/walk community event

WooSox Autism Acceptance Game
2025-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Polar Park, 100 Madison ST, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Tickets are located in the Shaw’s Bullpen. Tickets include buffet.
Open to all ages
Immediate family only

ASD Adults: Sweet Treats Social
2025-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for an afternoon delicious, sweet treat at the Bean Counter Bakery on Grove St. in Worcester. This event includes one bakery item and a medium
soft drink, coffee, or tea.

ASD Adults: Miniature Garden
2025-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join our May craft group.
Back this spring, by popular demand, come and create your unique miniature fairy or gnome garden from a variety of items.

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Family Bingo
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Packachoag Center, 203 Packachoag Street, Auburn, MA, 01501, United States
Open to all ages

ASD Adults: May Employment Discussion Group, 5/22/25
2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Are you Employed or looking for Employment? The join our monthly discussion group to talk with peers regards to the successes and challenges to finding and maintaining employment. Also, group members will identify vocational topics for training sessions such as interviewing skills by trainers with specialized knowledge or experience in the subject matter. Group will meet in Millbury from 3:30 – 5 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month. Registration Required
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ASD Adults: Wrights Farm
2025-05-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Back by popular demand, join us at Wright’s Farm for one of their famous chicken dinners. Space is limited, registration required.
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ASD Adults: Mini Golf & Ice Cream
2025-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Join us for one of our most popular events, mini golf and ice cream at West End Cream.

Soft Skills for Workplace Success - 6/19/25, Resume Writing
2025-06-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
A 6-month interactive employment training series with 5 sessions to be taught by the expert staff at the Central Mass Employment Collaborative. Designed to help job seekers build the confidence and skills needed to succeed in today’s job market.
Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Participants must register for each individual session
Pizza to be served after group at 5 PM.
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June 19, 2025 Session is Resume Writing –
Participants will learn how to craft a strong, tailored resume that highlights their skills, experience, and goals. We’ll review different résumé formats, identify transferable skills, and talk about how to describe experiences in a clear and professional way. In breakout rooms, participants will begin drafting or updating their own resumes with support from the instructor.

ASD Adults: Painting on Wood Rounds, 6/24/25
2025-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
June Craft Group – For all those who enjoy painting. Join us to do a paint by number kit on wood rounds. Paint the picture on the kit you choose or just make your own picture on the wood round.

ASD Adults: Bingo & Pizza
2025-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon of Pizza and Bingo with prizes at the Pakachoag Center in Auburn.
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ASD Adults: Breezy Picnic Grounds & Water Slides
2025-07-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at the beautiful breezy picnic grounds and water slides for a day of outside fun.

ASD Adults: 3D Clay Sculpting & Painting, 7/15/25
2025-07-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Wild About Beer and Wine, 7/18/25, Age 21+ Event
2025-07-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Have a great time visiting the zoo and sampling various beers and wines while supporting the Center at this popular Fundraiser. This is a 21+ event.

Driving Safely Group - 3 Sessions
2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Group Description – In partnership with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office and the Worcester Police Department, we are excited to launch our Safe Driving Group. The group is designed for licensed drivers and those with learners permits to answer questions, discuss areas that are confusing, and role playing to be better prepared when driving. We will be discussing the Blue Envelope. Interactions with law enforcement can be anxiety provoking, our hope is that interacting in a friendly, informal way will help to alleviate some of that anxiety, while providing insight into the rules of the road.
Session 1: Tuesday July 22, 5- 7 PM
Session 2: Tuesday July 29, 5- 7 PM
Session 3: Saturday August 9, 11 AM – 1 PM

Sensory Friendly Evening at NE Botanical Gardens At Tower Hill
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States

ASD Adults: Mini Golf & Ice Cream, 7/31/25
2025-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for one of our most popular summer events, Mini Golf and Ice Cream at the West End Creamery.

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Block Party/SOLD OUT
2025-08-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States

Family Bingo/ Sold out
2025-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Packachoag Center, 203 Packachoag Street, Auburn, MA, 01501, United States

Adaptive Exercise Ages 16+
2025-09-08 17:00 - 17:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Open to ages 16+
Session 1- 5-5:45
Session 2- 6-6:45

Tee Up for Autism Golf Tournament
2025-09-12 07:30 - 16:00 | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA, 01505, United States
18+ event

Adaptive Exercise Ages 16+
2025-09-15 05:00 - 17:45 | NH
Open to ages 16+
Session 1 – 5-5:45 pm
Session 2- 6-645 pm

Adults: Interviewing Skills Workshop
2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | NH
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Participants will explore what makes a strong interview, from first impressions to answering behavioral questions. We’ll discuss common interview questions, appropriate dress, and demeanor (for in-person and virtual interviews), and how to follow up after an interview. Participants will roleplay mock interviews in breakout rooms and receive feedback to help improve their delivery and build confidence.
Pizza will be served from 3 – 5 PM.

Adaptive Exercise Ages 16+ Sessions 1 and 2
2025-09-22 17:00 - 17:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Open to ages 16+
Session 1 5-5:45
Session 2 5-5:45

ASD Adults: Claytime
2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 | NH
Come and join us at Claytime and pick out a piece of pottery to paint. Items will be ready to be picked up in about 2 weeks at Claytime or at the Center
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