Autism Resource Center

Holiday Party
2023-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Children’s Holiday Party
Gifts for the children, activities, crafts, snacks and a visit with Santa.
Contact Julie Lebeau-508-298-1609 to register

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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Animal Masks
2023-12-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Let your imagination soar and join us to create a wearable unique, awesome, or even fearsome mask. Learn about adaptations of animals and design a mask of your favorite animal or create a new species. Ages 7-12 Space is limited. Registration is required.

Dad's Night Out
2023-12-08 17:00 | DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Calling all Dad’s
Come join other Dads at Off the Rails in Worcester for Dinner and then to a Railers Game.
Dinner and Game ticket are included in your registration.

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.

Snow Slime: Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
2023-12-27 10:30 - 12:00 | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA, 01545, United States
Learn about the states of matter and how water cycles through the planet as we learn the basics of the water cycle. Practice following step-by-step directions and taking measurements as we mix up our own batch of snow-inspired slime. Each child will go home with snow-inspired slime and an additional party slime.
Ages 5-9

Teen Movie Night
2023-12-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Teen Movie
Watch Thor Taganarok
Pizza and Snacks Provided
Ages 13-19

Popcorn and Pajama's Movie Night
2023-12-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Wear your PJ’s. Bring your favorite stuffie. Come watch Snow Day on the big screen. Pizza and Snacks provided. Ages 5-12

Wonders of Water Colors Hosted by New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill Cancelled
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Get creative and learn basic watercolor techniques to capture natural elements and landscapes. Practice using watercolor tools as we go step-by-step through several watercolor techniques, then spend time learning an introduction to color theory. Ages 6-12 Space is Limited. Registration Required.

New Year's Party
2023-12-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Knights of Columbus, 91 Manville Street, Leicester, MA, 01524, United States
Join us for Dinner, dancing, and so much more. This is event is open to ages 14+.

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

Snow Slime: Hosted by New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill
2024-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Learn about the states of matter and how water cycles through the planet as we learn the basics of the water cycle. Practice following step-by-step directions and taking measurements as we mix up our own batch of snow-inspired slime. Suggested ages 4-6 Space is limited. Registration is required.
Ages 4-6

SIBSHOP Winter
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Calling all siblings. Join us for winter games on January 20. Ages 5-12

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

Caregiver Support Group
2024-01-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for a Care Givers Support Group every Wednesday evening from 8-9pm Registration is requires

Jump Nation
2024-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Jump Nation, 810 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
Join us for an afternoon of jumping fun. Ages 10 and under Pizza included

Animal Tracks: Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
2024-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Learn about identifying animal tracks found in the snow or mud. Use your creativity to design artistic animal track prints through a guided lesson. Practice the learned print-making technique and have fun creating a colorful animal track print for a newly invented species. Suggested Ages 6-12 Space is limited. Registration is required.
Ages 6-12

Paint and Pottery Night
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Brush it Off, 559 Main St, Southbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Paint and Pottery Night Ages 6-14, Must be Department of Developmental Services to attend

Gymnastics Ages 2-5
2024-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | The Shrewsbury Club, 3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, 1545, United States
4 week gymnastics session for Department of Developmental service eligible 2-5 year olds

LBGTQ+ Lunch and Learn Series for Parents
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
LGBTQ+ Lunch and Learn Series for Parents -” Language and Insight” and “Transgender Awareness and Allyship.”
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Karate Age 6-12
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | The Shrewsbury Club, 3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, 1545, United States
Karate Ages 6-12. Must be DDS Eligible to attend.

Gymnastics Ages 6-12
2024-02-07 16:30 - 17:00 | The Shrewsbury Club, 3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, 1545, United States
Gymnastics for ages 6-12. Must be Dept of Developmental Services Eligible to attend.

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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Harry Potter Movie Night
2024-02-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Night. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-16
