Autism Resource Center

All About Able Accounts
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
An in-depth look at ABLE (529A)
Accounts and types of Special
Needs Trusts

ASD Adults: In-Person Dungeons and Dragons at Sturbridge
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Seven Hills Family Support Center – Sturbridge, 208 Charlton Rd, Sturbridge, 01566
ASD Adults In – Person Activity
Dungeons & Dragons Plus Pizza Night in Sturbridge
In Collaborative with Seven Hills
Family Support Center in Sturbridge:
First Thursday of the Month
Seven Hills Family Support Center
208 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Do you like to play Dungeons and Dragons or would like to learn how to play? If so, then you will be glad to hear that HMEA’s Autism Resource Central and the Seven Hills Family Support Center in Sturbridge are collaborating to offer ASD Adults: Dungeons & Dragons Plus Pizza Night starting on Thursday September 1, 2022 and to continue on the first Thursday of the month through December 2022. Come and join the fun as well as pizza and meet our new Dungeon Master.
To Register – Contact Jodie at JKrueger@sevenhills.org

Ways to Fund A Special Needs Trust
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Not all assets are the same in
trusts. How planning for
different stages can help the
need for future goals.

CENTER CLOSED
2023-02-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center is closed today. All scheduled groups and activities are cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
2023-02-28 06:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: In – Person Center-Based Activity
Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Tuesday February 28, 2023
At Center
6:30 – 8:30 PM
For all of the many gamers who are fans of Smash Bros Ultimate came and Rob Martian who will be facilitating our own Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament.
Registration is required.
Register

Autism 101/ Accessing Public Supports POSTPONED
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

Adults: Making Easy Hors d'Oeuvres
2023-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults:
Cooking Class –
Making Easy Hors d’Oeuvers
Friday March 17, 2023
At Center, 712 Plantation St.
4 – 6 PM
Join us at the Center on Friday March 17 from 4 – 6 PM for a cooking skills class to learn how to make easy hors d’oeuvres. Then stay if you would like for our St. Patrick’s Day Party from 6 – 8 PM where the hors d’oeuvres will be served. But don’t worry, there will be plenty for you to taste if you are unable to stay for the party. Register separately for the cooking class and the St. Patrick’s Day Party. For any questions contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text, call 774-235-4045.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejonkkm236704145

ASD Adults: St. Patrick's Day Party
2023-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults:
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Friday March 17, 2023
At Center, 712 Plantation St.
6 – 8 PM
Join us at the Center on Friday March 17 for our St. Patrick’s Day Party for food, music, games and fun! Registration required. For any questions contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text, call 774-235-4045.
Also, come early from 4 – 6 PM and join us for a cooking class to learn how to make easy hors ordure’s that will then be served at the party. Register separately to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Party and for the Making Hors D’ Ordure’s Class.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejoodrc39c701157

ASD 30 + Support Group
2023-03-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
30 + Group
Fourth Thursday of the Month
Hybrid Event: Meet in person at Center or on Zoom
6:30 – 8 PM
Join this ongoing support group for adults on the spectrum who are around age 30 and older. Discuss issues and feelings related to being neuroatypical in a neurotypical world. Also, join us for or new series on, Developing new Friendships & Relationships.
New people interested in joining this group please contact the Group Leader, Dianne Crossley, at 508-298-1611.
Zoom Link https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/89304655638?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 893 0465 5638
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Adults: Marvel Movies and Inspirations from Mythology
2023-03-28 05:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Marvel Movies and Inspirations from Mythology
Presented by the Worcester Art Musuem
Tuesday March 28, 2023
Hybrid Event: Event at Center 5:30 – 7:30 PM (Virtual Presentation is 6 – 7 PM)

Are you a fan of the Marvel Universe, Mythology, or maybe both? Then this event is for you. Join Karen Hastie-Wilson from the Worcester Art Museum for a virtual tour that looks at the mythology behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Fans of the MCU may have noticed that mythologies from many diverse cultures are woven into the storylines. Join us to explore how objects in the Worcester Art Museum support the mythological inspirations seen in the Mavel Movies.
This is a hybrid event. Join us at the Center from 5:30 – 7:30 PM for pizza and meet others who also are interested in Marvel Movies or join the virtual tour from 6-7 PM.
Virtual link will be sent to those participating virtually after registering.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejor7mq0e3bf4587

Canceled ASD Adults: Adult Coloring Group
2023-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.

ASD Adult Hybrid Event (At Center and virtual on Zoom)
Tuesday February 7, 2023
At Center – 712 Plantation St., Worcester and virtual on Zoom
Registration Required
Do you enjoy doing art and /or coloring? If yes – then come and join artist Erin McWalter as she facilitates our new coloring group geared for adults. Coloring is not just for kids anymore. Coloring is an activity that is enjoyable and relaxing for people of all ages. Learn techniques of this popular art form, but most of all just come and have fun!

ASD Adults Craft Group - Diamond Dots
2023-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
New Monthly Craft Group
April and May – Diamond Dot Art
Tuesday April 18, 2023
At Center, 712 Plantation St., Worcester
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Do you enjoy crafts? If so, join us for our new monthly craft group. For April and May, join instructor Sarah Giusti to make a scenic diamond dot art piece. Diamond dot painting is a new popular creative hobby for all ages which is like a combination of cross-stich and paint-by-number. Each participant will receive all materials needed to make a 12×12 diamond dot picture.

Register

ASD Adults: Dungeons & Dragons in Sturbridge - 3rd Thursday of Month
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults In – Person Activity
Dungeons & Dragons Plus Pizza Night in Sturbridge
In Collaborative with Seven Hills
Family Support Center in Sturbridge:
First Thursday of the Month
Seven Hills Family Support Center
208 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Do you like to play Dungeons and Dragons or would like to learn how to play? If so, then you will be glad to hear that HMEA’s Autism Resource Central and the Seven Hills Family Support Center in Sturbridge are collaborating to offer ASD Adults: Dungeons & Dragons Plus Pizza Night. By popular demand, this activity is now being held twice monthly on the first and third Thursday of the month through June 2023.
To Register – Contact Jodie at JKrueger@sevenhills.org

ASD Adults: Collaborative Anime Event
2023-04-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Anime Collaborative Event
Friday April 28, 2023
Singh Performance Theater
60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville
5:30 – 8 PM
HMEA’s Autism Central, Open Sky Family Support, and Great Stories Comic Book and Tabletop Game Shop have collaborated to bring this fun filled Anime Event. Join us for:

Drawing Anime
Create your own facemask
Anime Tic Tac Toe Trivia
Anime Face Painting

Also enjoy the Anime Themed Video playing throughout the event on the screen at the Singh Performance Theater. Pizza to be served!
Registration Required at:
https://airtable.com/shrXAbyQUhtrF7trl

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejqd1nv6382b077a

Autism Acceptance Day at Worcester Red Sox Game Saturday April 29, 2023
2023-04-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Autism Acceptance Day at the Worcester Red Sox Saturday April 29, 2023 as they take the field. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. If tickets claimed reaches capacity, please call 508-298-1610, to add your name to the waitlist.
Tickets to this game were purchased with monies donated to the Center in memory of Maureen (Plante) Trottier, proud grandmother of Theo, of Theo’s Mighty Spideys, and mother of Amanda Jensen-Wheat. Thank you to all who donated in her memory.
Tickets are first come first serve. Tickets are in Section 1 on the 3rd base line nearer the outfield
Outside food may not be brought into Polar Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
Parking is not included and must be reserved on your own. There are several affordable lots/garages in walking distance. Limited accessible parking is available across the street from Polar Park first come, first served.
visit https://www.milb.com/worcester for more information about the park.
Children under 2 are free
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejqv4wr9ccdf903d

ASD Adults: Southwick's Zoo
2023-06-11 11:30 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Community Based Activity
Southwick’s Zoo
Sundy June 11, 2023
2 Southwick St. Mendon,
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Come and join us and spend Sunday at the zoo. Southwick’s Zoo is New England’s largest zoological experience, spanning over 200 acres. Southwick’s is home to over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including lions, tigers, giraffes, chimpanzees, white rhinos, two-toed sloths, and more. Also enjoy a variety of attractions such as the Skyfari Sky Ride, 35-acre Deer Forest, petting zoo, walk-through aviary, presentations and keeper talks and so much more! It’s more than just a zoo, it’s an adventure!

Register

CENTER CLOSED
2023-06-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center is closed today. All scheduled groups and activities are cancelled as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Family Fun Days At Camp
2023-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Family Fun Days at camp are back. Open to children under the age of 13. Activities daily for both children and parents. Entertainment will be provided daily also. Support staff are welcome

ASD Adults: Virtual Game Nights
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Virtual Game Nights
Second Thursday of the Month
6:30 – 8 PM

Join us on the second Thursday of the month to play many favorite trivia, word games, and more online. These will include popular games such as Scattergories Trivia, Yahtzee, as well as the popular Jackbox Games

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 821 0553 8625
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASD Adults: Blueberry Picking
2023-07-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Community Based Activity
Blueberry Picking
Sunday July 23, 2023
Tougas Family Farm
234 Ball St., Northborough, MA
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Join us for Blueberry picking at Tougas Family Farm. Activity includes admission to the farm and blueberries to take home. (Activity is dependent on picking conditions at the farm on 7/23/23).
Register Here

ASD Adults: Barbie Movie
2023-07-25 18:45 - 21:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Activity: Barbie Movie
Tuesday July 25, 2023
Blackstone Valley 14, Cinema de Lux
70-Worcester – Providence Turnpike
6:45 – 9:30 PM
By popular request we are going to see the Barbie Movie. Join us for a fun night out to see one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Registration required by July 21, 2023, so to reserve a ticket.

Register Here

ASD Adults: Cooking Skills with Chef Patty - Intermediate level
2023-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Intermediate Level Cooking Skills with Chef Patty
(For individuals 24 and older)
Wednesdays August 9, 16, 23, 2923
In-person event at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester MA
5 PM – 8 PM
Join Chef Patty for 3 Cooking Skills Sessions, This is an intermediate level series designed for individuals ages 24 and older who have basic cooking skills. Wednesdays August 9, 16, 23 from 5 PM – 8 PM. In-person Sessions at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester.

Contact Dianne to register at 508- 298-1611

Worcester Bravehearts vs Vermont Lake Monsters
2023-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Fitton Field, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA, 01604, United States
Playoff game. Worcester Brave Hearts vs Vermont Lake Monsters.
Free Event
Tickets will be at Will Call when you arrive

Family Fun Days At Camp
2023-08-12 10:00 - 2023-08-13 15:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Family Fun Days at Camp was so much fun in June we decided to do it again.

Family Movie/Back to the Future
2023-08-18 10:00 - 13:00 | West Boylston Cinema, 101 W Boylston ST, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Family Movie. Open to All Ages. Back to the Future

Breezy Picnic Grounds and Water Slides
2023-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Breezy Picnic Grounds, 520 N Main Street, Douglas, MA, 01516, United States
New date
