Autism Resource Center

Writers Group
2022-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | MA
Virtual Writer’s Group with Albert Jersey, First Thursday of the Month, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Are you one of our many members who enjoys writing or journaling? Then come and meet Albert Jersey and other adults who like to write. Discuss your interest in writing. Also, you can share what you have written or just listen to what other group members share what they have written.

Link
Meeting ID: 821 1337 1221
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Gardening Club Kids 8-13 years old May 15, 2022, 2 pm
2022-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Have you ever wanted to play in the dirt and try some gardening? We have the club for you! We will meet monthly. First we will build on fill our raised beds, fill with dirt and plant. Learn about the care of the plants, weeds and what we can grow. The following months will be tending to our crop and other needs. Finally picking the crop.
We will be planning ahead for next year, possibly starting our own plants from seed, using an indoor greenhouse.
Sounds like a lot of FUN to me.
The Center will be providing the tools and gardening gloves.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej6di3wu5043ac0b

Great Stories Tour & Pizza
2022-05-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Great Stories Comics and Games Store Tour & Dinner at New England Pizza
May 17, 2022,
5:30 PM – Meet at the Great Stories Store at 1167 Providence Rd., Unit 4, Whitinsville
7:30 – 8 PM – Leave from New England Pizza,1115 Providence Rd., Whitinsville

Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Comic Books, Table Top Board Games, Painting Miniatures. Do you enjoy doing any of these things or would you like to learn how to do any of these things? Then join us for a tour of the Great Stories store that has moved to Whitinsville and is bigger and better than ever. Learn about what they offer such as Game Nights, Tournaments and more. This is more than just a store, it is a welcoming and friendly community of staff as well as customers and it has always been a fun place to go for an activity. Meet others who also enjoy these activities and discuss the possibility of future activities created around these types of interests. We will then walk to New England Pizza for dinner.
Fee: $3.00 – Includes dinner at New England Pizza.
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ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts
2022-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
An in-depth look at ABLE (529A) Accounts and types of Special Needs Trusts

Botley 2.0 the coding robot ages 6-12, May 21, 2022
2022-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Meet Botley, the code to fun! With Botley 2.0, kids as young as five learn to code in an easy, friendly way – that’s completely screen-free! With new enhanced features, Botley 2.0 will have your kids coding in no time!
Botley is a coding robot who can detect objects and be programmed to go around objects with if/then logic. He can also follow looping commands, take on obstacle courses, follow black lines and has hidden features to unlock!
Botley 2.0 is a good impressionist – code him to transform into a police car, ghost, train, dinosaur, and more!
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej6hrjia7935377f

Cooking Skills Course Ages 16+
2022-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adults: Cooking Skills Couse – 6 Week Series
Tuesdays, May 24, 2022 – June 28, 2022, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
In-person Event at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester
This is a 6 – week course for participants to develop new or improved basic cooking skills, obtaining a greater sense of independence, self-efficiency, and confidence in the areas listed below.
– Basic 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.
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That's Entertainment Fitchburg
2022-06-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
That’s Entertainment Store in Fitchburg and option for Ice Cream at Carol’s Dairy Bar – Wednesday June 8

6:30 PM – Meet at That’s Entertainment at 56 John Fitch Hwy., Fitchburg and Walk to Carol’s Dairy Bar
8 PM – Leave from Carol’s Dairy Bar, 310 Summer St. Fitchburg

Do you like to go That’s Entertainment Comic Store or have you been wanting to go there? If so, then join us at That’s Entertainment in Fitchburg. Meet other adults who have interests such as comic books. Also, come and meet one of our Center’s new group leaders and discuss the possibility of starting our own Magic the Gathering Group or Dungeons and Dragons Group in the North Central area for those of you who enjoy playing theses games or would like to learn how to play.

For those who choose to, when finished at That’s Entertainment, we will walk to Carol’s Dairy Bar for ice cream. All participants will receive $6.00 for a medium ice cream or to put towards another menu item if they would like.

Autism Acceptance Day at Worcester Bravehearts Game Friday June 10, 2022
2022-06-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Autism Acceptance Day at the Worcester Bravehearts Friday June 10, 2022. The Worcester Bravehearts will be facing the Norwich Sea Unicorns at 6:30 pm. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. If tickets claimed reaches capacity, please call 508-298-1610, your name will be added to a waitlist. There is no guarantee we will have enough tickets for every one to go to the game..
Outside food may not be brought into Hanover Insurance Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
$3.00 per person, children 3 and under are free
This is a friends and family event.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej6hrjk2000f56e3

The Caterpillar Lab Sunday June 12, 2022
2022-06-12 14:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at The Caterpillar Lab’s summer pop-up, a mini version of their own lab space, located in Keene, NH. This drop-in program will feature a huge variety of New England caterpillar species and there will be plenty to see and touch! Educators from The Caterpillar Lab will teach you all about metamorphosis and tell incredible but true stories about the creatures’ strange and surprising adaptations. Some caterpillars may be camouflaged to look like twigs or snakes. Some may have stinging spines or brightly colored baubles. Check out some little-known native critters munching on their food plants right in front of you. Stay for a few minutes or for an hour; you’re sure to see something new! Learn more about The Caterpillar Lab at www.thecaterpillarlab.com.
Registration is requested: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej7rqtj3c39fefb9

How to Fund a Special Needs Trust
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Not all assets are the same in trusts. How planning for different stages can help the need for future goals

Magic the Gathering
2022-06-14 18:30 - 19:30 | 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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Worcester Bravehearts Game Saturday July 9, 2022 1PM
2022-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at the Worcester Bravehearts Saturday July 9, 2022.
Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Free Jake the Lion hat voucher and FREE parking.
Outside food may not be brought into Hanover Insurance Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
$2.00 per person, children 3 and under are free
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej9ks8wrdecace2a

Camp Bartlet's Pond Family Fun Saturday & Sunday July 16 & 17, 2022
2022-07-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Enjoy 2 days playing outside in an autism friendly environment.
We will have lots of fun activities including splash pads, fishing, legos, arts and crafts, digging in the sand, tye dying and many other fun activities.
Pack a picnic lunch and bring the family.
Camp is structured for kids up to age 12 but all are welcome.
This is a come when you can camp. An adult is required to attend with the child(ren). The adult must be in camp with their child(ren).
If you need to come in late or leave early it’s ok with us.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej9cm7ge45dbef94

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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Lego Robotics Camp August 15-19, 2022
2022-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 1 week in person Lego Robotic Camp. Camp will run August 15-19, 2022 from 10am-2pm at the Autism Resource Center.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit.
We will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks.
The participants will be working in teams of 2, to learn to work cooperatively.
We are looking for kids 10 years and older, teens and young adults who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.

Lego Mini Camps August 22-26, 2022
2022-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 1 week in person Lego Mini Camps. Camp will run August 22-26, 2022 from 10am-2pm at the Autism Resource Center. You are responsible for transportation to and from camp.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with:
Lego Gear Bots on August 22
Lego Chain Reactions on August 23
Lego Gadgets on August 24
Lego Make Your Own Movie on August 25 &26 (2 day camp)
You can choose to come to all the camp days or only some or one day.
We will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks.
The participants will be working in teams of 2, to learn to work cooperatively.
We are looking for kids 8 years and older, and teens who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.
Registration is required click http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejauz075d7eb602a

Adaptive Exercise with David Crowley September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 2022
2022-09-12 18:00 - 18:45 | 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 6:00-6:45pm on Mondays. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 2022. There will be no class on October 10, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejcwq7nv80d94ee5

Accessing Public Supports Lunch and Learn
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States

Apple Picking Brookfield Orchards Sunday September 25, 2022 1-3 pm
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join me for Apple Picking at Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield MA.
Join me at 1pm at the Orchard so we can pick some apples together.
Fee: $5.00 per family gives you a peck of apples (10 pounds).

Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eje0jbx173a5a1c9

Legos with Cid - Afternoon Session
2022-10-06 16:45 - 17:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Open to all ages, join us anytime, there is no limit to Lego fun, join us once or as often as you wish.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97631251006?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 976 3125 1006
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Kids ages 6-9 Hangout with Cid in person
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
For kids aged 6-9 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, Legos, board games or do crafts or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration Required : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejej8o222349454a

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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Make your own charcuterie board
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States

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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Fall Festival Family Fun for All Ages October 30, 2022
2022-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Fun Fall Festival. This event is open to kids 12 years and under come join us for a carnival like afternoon. There will be games, prizes, food and most important FUN. Costumes are welcome but we request NO masks that cover the full head. Come out to enjoy a family fun day at the Center.
Registration is not required but appreciated. To register for the event click here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejenwnoqb3b1da37
If you have any questions please call Cid 508-298-1610

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids aged 13-19 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, Legos, board games or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejf0em3iceb41f9e
