Autism Resource Center

Office Closed
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Office is closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Office Closing today at 11
2023-11-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The office will be closing today at 11:00 A.M. We will reopen tomorrow at 9:00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Touch A Truck Community Event
2023-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Chacarone Property, 125 NE Cutoff, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
There will be police, fire, EMS, construction vehicles, K9’s and so much more.
Event is open to all ages.

18 +: R.I. Comic Con
2023-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
We are going to the R.I Comic Con! Transportation will be provided by a transportation company from our Center to and from the Providence Convention Center. Please be aware that this is a well-attended event with large crowds, in the thousands. This venue is expected to have quiet spaces available. Also, individuals can arrange to bring a support person to this event, must be 18 or older.
To Attend:
Participants need to have DDS eligibility.
Registration is required for participants and support people. Due to the high cost of this event, a $20.00 deposit for all participants and support people is due at time of registration to reserve a ticket and transportation. Deposit will be returned only to those who attend at the time of the event and will be given back at the time of the event.
Contact Dianne to register and / or to arrange to bring a support person – dcrossley@hmea.org or 508-298-1611.

Family Portrait Day
2023-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Holiday Family Portrait Day
Registration is required and space is limited.
Contact Brbeaver@advocatesinc.org

ASD Adults: Cooking with Chef Patty
2023-11-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Chef Patty for 3 Cooking Skills Training Sessions. This is an intermediate level series for individuals who have basic cooking skills. Cooking skills trainings to be held at the Center.
Registration Required

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Office closing today at 12:00
2023-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The office will be closing today at 12:00 for the Holiday. We will reopen on Monday November 27. Happy Thanksgiving!

CENTER CLOSED
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-25 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.

ASD Adults: Ornament Making and Pizza
2023-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
By popular demand, we are again holding our annual holiday ornament making activity. So come and get into the festive spirit. Join us for pizza and then learn to make creative winter ornaments. This class will be taught in conjunction with avid crafted, Lynn Pierce.

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ASD 30 + Support Group
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
30 + Group
November 30, 2023
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 experiences and strategies related to neurodiversity.
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]

ASD Adults: Elf The Musical
2023-12-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The beloved holiday movie is now a play, so come with us to get into the holiday spirit to see Elf the Musical. For those who would like to, take an Uber with Dianne and other participants from and to the Center for transportation as part of this event. Registration is required with a $10.00 deposit to hold your reservation. Deposit will be returned at the time of the event to those who attend.

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Adults/Families: DDS Assistive Technology Fair
2023-12-05 11:30 - 14:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is for adults as well as their family and friends to join our group that is going to the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Central West Region Assistive Technology Fair.
Assistive Technology (AT) is any piece of equipment or device used to help people improve their functional abilities, and often to create more inclusive and independent lives for themselves. This fair will feature demonstrations, in-person and virtual exhibits from AT vendors. Come with us to explore various helpful innovations in various areas such as: Employment tools, social and emotional supports, recreation and leisure, executive functioning and organization, transportation, adaptive equipment, and more!
Then join us for lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.
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Adults: Holiday Movie, Spirited & Pizza/Desert
2023-12-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come and hang out with us to watch the popular holiday comedy, “Spirited”, with Will Farrell and Ryan Reynolds on the large 100′ movie screen. Also enjoy pizza and desert.

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Autism Acceptance Night at the Worcester Railers
2024-01-05 19:00 | DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Join us at the Worcester Railers for a Sensory Friendly Autism Acceptance Night. Accommodations for the evening incl. a sensory room, no strobe lights, no train horns and ear plugs provided. Open to immediate family only. Tickets are limited.
contact Brittany at bbeaver@hmea.org to reserve your tickets

ASD Adults Bowling and Pizza
2024-01-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Hopedale Community House, 43 Hope Street, Hopedale, MA, 01747, United States
Join us for a fun Friday Afternoon of Bowling and Pizza at the Hopedale Community House. $3 per person. Registration is required. Space is Limited. Any questions, contact Dianne at 508-298-1611.
Register

Family Bowling and Pizza
2024-01-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Hopedale Community House, 43 Hope Street, Hopedale, MA, 01747, United States
Fun afternoon of bowling and pizza at the Hopedale Community House

Adaptive Exercise with David Crowley
2024-01-22 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-02-26 17:00 - 17:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adaptive Exercise LLC will provide adaptive exercise sessions for ages 13 and older.

Adaptive Exercise 13+ Session 2 6:00-6:45
2024-01-22 18:00 - 18:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adaptive Exercise with David Crowley Session 2. 13 +, 6:00-6:45

ASD Adults: Virtual Game Group
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us the 2nd Thursday of the month on Zoom to meet up with other adults to play popular games such as Jackbox Games, Yahtzee, Scattergories, and etc. This is a small group, but a large amount of fun.
You will receive the zoom link after registering.
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ASD Adults: Appetizers at Applebee's
2024-02-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Diners Club – February 2024
You’re Invited! – Start your weekend by joining us for an ASD Adult Social for Friday Afternoon Appetizers at Applebee’s. This event includes appetizers shared with the Group and a medium soft drink.
Any questions, contact Dianne at 508-298-1611 or text 774-235-4045.

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Family Bingo Night
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Bingo Night. There will be snacks, pizza, BINGO and prizes.

ASD Adults: Diamond Dot Art
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come and make Diamond Dot Art. Receive all supplies to make a 12×12 Diamond Art picture featuring the moon. Also, available are sticker size Diamond Dot pictures of Marvel and Among Us Characters. Join us to start your picture with others, music, snacks and fun. What you don’t finish at the group, take with you to have a project to do at home.

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ASD Adults: Outing at Free Play Bar & Arcade
2024-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: March Sunday Outing – Join us for Family Day at Free Play Arcade and Bar. Unlimited play of classic retro arcade games & pinball.
NOTE: Not a sensory Friendly Environment – Strobe lights, high noise level, can be crowded. Please only register if this would be a pleasant and enjoyable experience to you. One parent/support person can attend per participant. Everyone attending needs to register. To register a support person, register under your name and add 1 guest.
Contact Dianne for questions or more information at dcrossley@hmea.org or text / call 774-235-4045.

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ASD Adults: March Diners Club - Sandwiches / Snacks & Bing with Prizes
2024-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for our March Diners Club for a fun Friday evening. We will have meat and cheese platters to make your own sandwiches and snacks Also, enjoy playing Bingo with Prizes. Drawing supplies and a puzzle table will also be available. So come and hang out with us and have a relaxing Friday evening with this fun and friendly group.
This program is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Participants must be members of Autism Resource Central and must be DDS eligible to participate.
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Family Swim
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Girl’s Inc, 125 Providence St, Worcester, MA, 01604, United States
Family Swim, Girl’s Inc. Worcester
Open to all ages. Immediate family only.

ASD Adults: Boston Museum of Science & Omni Theater with Transportation, Sunday 4/7
2024-04-07 09:45 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults April’s Community Outing
Boston Museum of Science and Omni Theater
Sunday April 7, 2024
Meet at Center
(Transportation will be provided to and from the Center)
9:45 AM – 4 PM
Join us for our ASD Adults April Outing on Sunday 4/7/24 to the Boston Museum of Science and to see a movie at the Omni Theater. Transportation will be provided to and from the Center by a Transportation Company. Participants can bring one support person / parent (Must be 18 or older).
Note: Registration is required for each person attending. If you are bringing a Support Person / parent, they must be registered as a guest. To register go to www.autismresourcecentral@hmea.org/event.
This event is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Participants must have DDS Adult Autism eligibility to attend this event and be a member of our Center. For questions or additional information, contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text / call 508-298 -1611. Space is limited, cancelations will be accepted up to a week prior to the event.
To Register: Click on the website link in the Gray Box below for the Registration Page.

ASD Adults: Bowling at Sparetime
2024-04-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Bowling
Friday April 12, 2024
Sparetime
117 Church St., Whitinsville,
4 – 5:30 PM
By popular request, join us for bowling at Sparetime in Whitinsville. This will be followed by going down the street to Harry’s Famous Pizza for their delicious pizza. Join us just for bowling or also join us after for pizza at Harry’s. Register for each event separately.
Questions, contact Dianne at 774-235-4045.
To Register: Click on the Website link below in the grey box below to go to the Registration Page.

Sparetime Bowling Night
2024-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Sparetime Bowling, 177 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Ages 18-22. Bowling night. Sparetime Bowling, 117 Church St Whitinsville
