Autism Resource Center

Adults/Families: DDS Assistive Technology Fair
2023-12-05 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | 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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CENTER CLOSED
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.

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.
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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

ASD Adults: Harry's Famous Pizza, Friday 4/12/24
2024-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults April’s Diners Club
Harry’s Famous Pizza
185 Church St.,
Whitinsville, MA
5:30 – 7 PM
Join us for the April’s Friday Night Diners Club. By popular request, we will be going to Harry’s Famous Pizza in Whitinsville for their delicious pizza. Join us just for pizza or also join us prior to this at 4PM for bowling at Sparetime which is just down the street. Register for each event separately. Any questions, contact Dianne at 508-298-1611 or text 774-235-4045.
To Register: Click on the website link below in the grey box to go to the Registration Page.

Friends and Family Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | West Boylston Cinema, 101 W Boylston ST, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Friends and Family Movie
Kung Fu Panda 4 10am,

ASD Adults: Sea Glass Window Craft
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: April Craft Group
(3rd Thursday of the Month)
Sea Glass Windows with
Coastal Craft Workshop
Thursday April 18, 2024
At Center
712 Plantation St., Worcester, MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Join us for our April Craft Group. Come and meet Lisa from Coastal Craft Workshop to make a stunning wood framed 8” x 10” piece. Use shells, star fish, urchins, sand dollars, stones, glass, driftwood, coral, sand and other goodies to create your masterpiece. Create your own design or use one of the provided templates. Epoxy resin will be mixed and poured. Pieces will be left at the Center to dry and be picked up later.
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 to go to the Registration Page.

ASD Adults: Magic Butterfly Conservatory/Gardens & Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield
2024-05-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for our ASD Adults May Outing on Sunday 5/5/24 to South Deerfield. We will be going to Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory / Gardens and then to the large Yankee Candle Village for lunch and shopping. 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).
Approximate Schedule:
Leave Center at 9:30 AM
Arrive at Magic Wings about 11 AM
Leave for Yankee Village about 12:15 PM
Arrive at Yankee Village about 12: 30 PM for lunch and shopping.
Leave Yankee Village at 3:00 PM
Arrive at Center around 5:00 PM
Note: Registration is required for each person attending. Participant and a support person must both be registered.
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.
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Flights of Fantasy Art Class
2024-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
Fairies, Mermaids, Griffins and Gargoyles- explore the fantastical unknown through art! Draw, paint and print your own versions of traditional fantastical creatures- or make up your own! Suggested ages 8-16. Come create with us in a relaxing, flexible art class. Ages 8-16 Must be Dept of Developmental Services eligible to participate

ASD Adults: Fairy / Gnome Garden
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: April Craft Group
(3rd Thursday of the Month)
Fairy / Gnome Gardens
Thursday May 16, 2024
At Center: 712 Plantation St., Worcester, MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join Gardner, Donna Boucher, and make a fairy or gnome garden, just in time for spring. There will be various pieces to choose from so you can create your own personal garden with Gnomes and or Fairies.

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Spring Fling Postponed
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Berlin Country Club, 25 Carr Road, Berlin, 01503, United States
Postponed

Movie Time
2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Entertainment Cinema, 45 Sack Blvd, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Entertainment Cinema
Open to all ages

Adults: Boston Duck Tour
2024-06-02 10:15 - 15:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Boston Duck Tour and Lunch
Sunday June 2, 2024
Meet at Center at 10:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Join us for our highly requested June ASD Adults Community Outing to take a Duck Tour of Boston and have lunch. Take the duck mobile to travel the streets of Boston to see the sights. Then, splash down for the end of the tour to see Boston by water.
Schedule:
10:15 AM Meet at the Center
10:30 AM Transit van leaves for the Duck Tours at the Boston Museum of Science
11:30 AM Eat lunch at the food court at the Boston Museum of Science
12:30 AM Go to Duck Tour Booth
1:00 PM Duck Tour
2:30 PM Take van back to Center
3:30 PM Return to Center
Individuals need to have DDS Adult Autism Eligibility.
Individuals may bring one adult support person. Register individual and support person separately.
Transportation can be arranged to and from the Center if needed. (Call Center at 508-835-4278).
Space is limited, early registration recommended. Please only register if you know you can attend barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Click on Website in grey box below
If unable to register, the event is probably full. Call Center if you would like to be put on a waiting list.

ASD Adults: Bowling & Pizza at Bowlero Auburn
2024-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
By popular demand, we are holding a Bowling & Pizza Event at Bowlero in Auburn. Come and join the fun!

ASD Adults: Paint Night 6/20/24
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Paint Night
Thursday June 20, 2024
At Autism Center
712 Plantation St., Worcester MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join artist Kate Heinze from the Painted Goat to learn to paint the picture as selected or create your own version of it.
