ASD Adults: LBGTQ+ Celebration at Tower Hill
2023-09-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults and Families Community Event
LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration at New England Botonic Gardens at Tower Hill
Thursday September 7, 2023
11 French Dr. Bolton MA
September is Pride Month in Worcester. Meet us at Tower Hill for their LGBTQ Pride Celebration. Adults can come by themselves or come with family members. Registration is required by Tower Hill for each person attending. This is an evening of lively entertainment and fun festivities for all ages. Connect with community organizations providing valuable resources. This event also includes themed Decades Dance Party and a spectacular Drag Show. Dress as your favorite decade to match the theme.
From the Tower Hill Website:
Timed Activities

5-7:30 | Glitter Tattoos
5:30-6 | Drag Queen Storytime with Harley Queen
5:30-7 | Decades Dance Party
7-8:30 | Drag Show (tipping the queens/kings is a great way to show your support, so don’t forget to bring cash! There are no ATMs located on site).
8:30-9 | Decades Dance Party

All Evening Activities

Lawn Games
Dress-Up Station
Craft for All Ages
No Evil Project Photoshoot
Artisan Venders

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Tee Up for Autism Golf Tournament
2023-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA, 01505, United States
Tee up for Autism Golf tournament fee includes 18 holes, golf cart, lunch and golf umbrella

Adults: Craft Series: September
2023-09-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Center – Based Activity
Seasonal Crafts Series:
Fall Decorative Wall Hanging
Tuesday September 19, 2023
At Center – 712 Plantation St. Worcester MA
6:30 – 8 PM
Do you like to do crafts? If so, join us for our first seasonal craft group to make decorative fall wall hangings. Come and learn how to turn an ordinary pizza pan into a wall hanging / wreath using decorative paper and various embellishments.
You can also join us on Thursday October 19, 2023, and Tuesday November 21 to make seasonal holiday crafts.
Registration Required.
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Outdoor Movie Night
2023-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Join us for Spider Homecoming. Family outdoor movie night. Open to all ages. Bring your own blankets or chairs.

CENTER CLOSED
2023-10-09 08:00 - 17:00, 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.

Halloween Bingo Bash
2023-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join us for a night of fun and games, Friday, October 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm. There will be Bingo (with prizes), pizza, a dessert table and more. Costumes are optional. This is an 18+ event. Registration is required and space is limited.
Call Julie with any questions at 508-918-5197.

Adaptive Exercise With David Crowley 13 and under
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adaptive Exercise LLC will provide an exercise program,in person at the Autism Center. David Crowley, is a special education educator and personal trainer. Adaptive Exercise was formed in accordance with the American Council on Exercise using Applied Behavior Analysis based strategies to create a positive exercise experience.
Class will be held 5:30-6:15pm on Mondays.

Registration is required.

18 +: Seasonal Crafts, No-Sew Blanket
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you like to do crafts? If so, join us for our second seasonal craft group. Come and make a no-sew, fleece throw blanket. These are great for yourself as the weather gets colder. Also, these make very nice holiday gifts that will be appreciated by others.
Refreshments will be served.
Fee: $3.00 for materials
Registration Required

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ASD Adults: Fall Fun Drop - In
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for our ASD Adults Fall Fun Drop – Day

Come and see what we are all about!
Come and go as you would like.
Come on your own or with family or a friend.
Can choose to do scheduled group activities.
Can choose from various independent activities available all day in small quiet areas.

Scheduled Activities:
1:30 – 4:30 pm: 1 Day D&D Campaign with Rob Martin
1: 15 – 2:30 pm: Pumpkin Carving / Decorating
3:00 – 3:30 pm: Minute to Win It Games
3:30 – 4:30 pm Make Fall Treats
All Day Events:
Video Gaming Room
Small Quiet Areas with various materials: Drawing, Anime, Board Games, Puzzle Table
Big Screen Movie
Quiet Room
Food
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Fall Festival
2023-10-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Join us for a Family Fun Day at our location in Sterling. There will be games, prizes, snacks, trackless train rides and so much more.

Office Closed
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | 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!

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.
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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 | 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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