Magic the Gathering
2022-06-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you like to play Magic the Gathering or would like to learn how to play? If so, then join us and meet one of new group leader’s at the Center, Jason, to learn about this game that has made a come back and is currently very popular. Also, discuss starting a Magic the Gathering Group at the Center.

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ASD Adults: Plastic City Comic Con, July 16, 2022
2022-07-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Plastic City Comic Con
Saturday July 16, 2022
Wallace Civic Center
1000 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Do you love comics books? If so, then Plastic City Comic Con is a great event for you. This is a small Comic Con that features vendors. Come and dress up as one of your favorite comic book characters.
Fee: $3.00 for Admission to Event

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Wild About Wine & Beer
2022-07-22 17:30 - 21:30 | Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, Massachusetts, 01756
Wild About Wine & Beer – 2022 – HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
Join HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
Friday, July 22 | 5:30-9:30pm
Wild About Wine & Beer
Tasting | Raffle | Silent Auction | Hors d’oeuvres | Special After-Hours Zoo Access
Southwick Zoo | 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756
Tickets $50 per person | $350 for a Reserved Table, 8 Tickets, & 8 Event Wine Glasses
Sponsorship opportunities available from $250 to $5,000.
Click HERE for details on sponsorship levels and exciting benefits!
All proceeds benefit HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. Contact Kris Cariglia, Director, for more information [kcariglia@hmea.org | 508.298.1606]

Cooking Skills Intermediate, Ages 17 and older - July 25 - 29, 2022
2022-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Cooking Skills Advanced Couse, Week Day Series
July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
In-person event at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester
This is a week long course for participants to improved their cooking skills, obtaining a greater sense of independence, self-efficiency, and confidence in the areas listed below.
– Cooking and meal preparation
– Knowledge of healthy eating, nutrition, and food selection
– Developing food budgets, grocery lists, shopping with Instacart.
– Food safety, storage and sanitary procedures.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej8w1fhs76fd8c00

Adults: Indian Princess Cruise
2022-08-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Rd., Webster, MA, United States
Indian Princess Cruise
Friday August 12, 2022
Indian Ranch
200 Gore Rd., Webster
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Fee: $10.00
By popular request, join us for a fun summer Friday afternoon boat cruise on the Indian Princess at Indian Ranch in Webster. This is a 75 – 90 minute cruise. The boat boards at 3:45 PM and leaves right at 4:00 PM.
Fee: $10.00
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ASD Adults: Bowling
2022-10-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Bowling
Tuesday October 18, 2022
Gardner Ten Pins
560 West Broadway Gardner
4 – 5:30 PM
Fee: $3.00

Come and join us for a fun evening of bowling with other adults in the North Central Area.
Registration is required for this event.
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ASD Adults: Seasonal Craft Class
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Hybrid Activity
Seasonal Craft Class –
Fall / Thanksgiving Pizza Pan Wreath
Thursday October 20, 2022
At Center, 712 Plantation St., Worcester
(Option to participate virtually by picking up materials at Center prior to Activity)
6:30 – 8 PM
Come and learn how to turn a plain pizza pan into a decorative and festive
Fall/Thanksgiving wreath – door hanger. Make your craft like samples at the class or create your own unique fall craft piece using alternative materials and styles discussed during the class.

Enjoy crafting with others at the Center. Also, there is an option to attend virtually if materials are picked up at the Center. If you choose this option, contact Dianne to make arrangements to pick craft supplies.

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ASD Adult Party
2022-10-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult Collaborative Event with Open Sky Family Support Center, Whitinsville
ASD Adult Party
October 28, 2022
Hopedale Community House
43 Hope St., Hopedale Community House
5:30 PM – 8PM

Join us for the ASD Adult Party. Meet others who also go to college, graduated from college, or are college bound. Enjoy bowling, pizza, and you can also learn about cosplay by meeting and talking to a cosplayer. If you like, dress as a cosplay or comic book character.
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central and the Open Sky Family Support Center in Whitinsville are excited to collaborate for this ASD Adult Event.
A room will be available at the facility for parents to access if they would like during the event.
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ASD Adults: Lunch at Applebee's
2022-11-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Lunch at Applebee’s in Millbury
Friday November 11, 2022 (Veterans Day)
Applebee’s
70 Worcester – Providence Turnpike, Millbury MA
(Located in the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley)
12:30 -2 PM
Do you have the day off from college or work on Friday, November 11th, Veterans Day? Maybe you are available that day anyways and are just looking for soemthing to do? Then, join us for lunch at Applebee’s in the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley.
The Center will pay for appetizers for the group, bring money for what you order for lunch.
Registration is required
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ASD Adults - 30+ Grp.
2022-11-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
ASD Adults In-Person Support Group
30+ Group
October 27, 2022
Meet at Center
712 Planation St., Worcester
6:30 – 8PM.
This is an open ongoing support group for adults on the spectrum, age 30 and older. Join this small and very welcoming group. Connect with other adults with high functioning autism to share ideas, encouragement, and support with regards to common matters such as relationships, work, and advocating for yourself as an adult on the spectrum. This group usually meets on the 4th Thursday of the month. This group varies the location where it meets. This group can meet in the community or at the Center. There may also be possible to join the group virtually.
Note: This group may be virtual for various reasons such as bad weather, etc. New people to this Group should contact Dianne the day of the group to confirm how this group will be held at dcrossley@hmea.org, text or call 774-235-4045, or call 508-298-1611.

ASD Adults: NorthEast Comic Con
2022-11-27 11:30 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
NorthEast Comic Con and Collectables Extravaganza
Sunday November 27
Boxboro Regency
Hotel and Conference Center
242 Adams Pl, Boxboro
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Venders, Cosplay, Entertainment, Artists, and More! Join us the Sunday after Thanksgiving for the NorthEast Comic Con. This is a small comic con in Boxboro with many venders for shopping as well aa some entertainment. Space is limited and registration is required. Fee is $3.00.

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Dungeons & Dragons Focus Group
2022-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Dungeons & Dragons Focus Group
Tuesday November 29, 2022
Hybrid Group – Attend on Zoom or attend in-person at the Center at 712 Plantation St., Worcester
6:30 – 7:30 PM

Weather you already enjoy playing D&D or are interested in learning what it is all about, join us for a D&D Focus Group. Either attend in-person at the Center or on Zoom on Tuesday November 29 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
Meet a Dungeon Master, learn more about D&D, and ask questions if you would like. Meet and explore with others if there is enough interest to start a new D&D Group either online or in-person in a certain location. Come give us your input!

Link

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CANCELED - Adults Holiday Shopping
2022-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults In – Person Community Based Activity
Holiday Shopping
Sunday December 11
Solomon Pond Mall
601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro
11 AM – 1 PM
This activity is canceled due to the facilitator being out sick.
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ASD Adults: Tower Hill Night Lights
2022-12-13 18:15 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult Event
Tower Hill Night Lights
Tuesday December 13, 2022
New England Botanical Gardens at Tower Hill
11 French Dr., Boylston
6:15 – 8 PM
Registration Required
Fee: $5.00
Join us to see one of the top 5 holiday lights displays in Greater Boston. View this magical display of thousands of lights adorning the vast botanical gardens at Tower Hill in Boylston.
This is an ASD Adult Event. This is intended for individuals ages 18 and older who are independent in the community.
For questions contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or 508-298-1611.
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Teens & Adults New Year's Eve Party December 29, 2022 The Draught House Bar & Grill
2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come Celebrate New Years Eve Eve Eve live with your friends from HMEA’s Autism Resource Central.
We are having an in person celebration at the Draught House Bar & Grill, formally the Manor Restaurant.
Dinner and dancing the night away.
We will celebrate the New Year at 9pm on December 29th.
Age appropiate family members are welcome. They must live in the same household as the person with ASD.
Questions? Call Cid 508-298-1610
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejj1zr8d7967dc01

CENTER CLOSED
2022-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today.

Center Closed
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today. We will reopen on January 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All groups and activities are cancelled for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

All About Able Accounts
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 | 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.
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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 | 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.

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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
