Autism Resource Center

ASD Adults: Dungeons & Dragons in Sturbridge - 3rd Thursday of Month
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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

CENTER CLOSED
2023-04-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-04 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.

ASD Adults: Collaborative Anime Event
2023-04-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Anime Collaborative Event
Friday April 28, 2023
Singh Performance Theater
60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville
5:30 – 8 PM
HMEA’s Autism Central, Open Sky Family Support, and Great Stories Comic Book and Tabletop Game Shop have collaborated to bring this fun filled Anime Event. Join us for:

Drawing Anime
Create your own facemask
Anime Tic Tac Toe Trivia
Anime Face Painting

Also enjoy the Anime Themed Video playing throughout the event on the screen at the Singh Performance Theater. Pizza to be served!
Registration Required at:
https://airtable.com/shrXAbyQUhtrF7trl

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejqd1nv6382b077a

Autism Acceptance Day at Worcester Red Sox Game Saturday April 29, 2023
2023-04-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Autism Acceptance Day at the Worcester Red Sox Saturday April 29, 2023 as they take the field. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. If tickets claimed reaches capacity, please call 508-298-1610, to add your name to the waitlist.
Tickets to this game were purchased with monies donated to the Center in memory of Maureen (Plante) Trottier, proud grandmother of Theo, of Theo’s Mighty Spideys, and mother of Amanda Jensen-Wheat. Thank you to all who donated in her memory.
Tickets are first come first serve. Tickets are in Section 1 on the 3rd base line nearer the outfield
Outside food may not be brought into Polar Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
Parking is not included and must be reserved on your own. There are several affordable lots/garages in walking distance. Limited accessible parking is available across the street from Polar Park first come, first served.
visit https://www.milb.com/worcester for more information about the park.
Children under 2 are free
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejqv4wr9ccdf903d

Kids ages 6-9 Hangout with Cid
2023-05-10 17:00 - 18:30
For kids aged 6-9 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:00-6:30pm 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 :

Teens & Young Adults Spring Fling at The Draught House Bar & Grill
2023-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Spring Fling is back come celebrate 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.

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 is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejqx4trreb5d3adf

SibShop 11am-1pm May 13, 2023 Family Outing at Mulligan's for SibShoppers
2023-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For siblings of children with ASD ages 7 and 14.
This is our final meeting for the summer, we will resume in September.
This meeting is for the kids who attended SibShop this year and their immediate family.
This month we are having our SibShop at Mulligan’s Mini Golf 123 Leominster Rd Sterling.
We will golf at Mulligan’s, the go to either Meola’s Ice Cream or Sterling Ice Cream Bar for burgers, dogs, and ice cream.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejs3yldl8e64394f

Tweens ages 8-12 Hangout with Cid May 24, 2023
2023-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For tweens aged 8-12 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, play Legos, board games, 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=a07ejt8984e5a796e21

Plant your own Super Hero or Fairy Garden
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Plant your own super hero or Fairy Garden. Then take them home and watch them grow.

CENTER CLOSED
2023-05-29 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.

Canceled due to lack of enrollment Girls ages 8-13 Hangout with Cid
2023-05-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For girls aged 8-13 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the fifth Wednesday of this month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, or board games or do crafts or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration Required:

Workshop: Healthcare Coverage for Adults with Autism
2023-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Virtual Workshop for Parents and Adults
Healthcare Coverage for Adults with Autism
Thursday June 1, 2023
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join Amy Weinstock, the very knowledgeable Director of the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, for an informative workshop. Presentation topics include – Keeping a dependent on a parent’s policy past age 26, An overview of MassHealth, How Social Security affects coverage, ARICA, and more.
Link
Meeting ID: 816 6523 2757
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Register

The Bull Run Speaker Series Presents: Temple Grandin
2023-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at the Bull Run in Shirley for a presentation by Temple Grandin. All proceeds benefit HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. Doors open & brunch is available from 10AM-11:30am. Tickets are $75 per person. Ticket price does not include brunch. Brunch is optional. There will be no Brunch Service once the program begins @ 12noon. Center tickets are preferred seating. Tickets are limited

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 Mini Golf & Pizza
2023-06-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids aged 13-19 Hangout with Cid 5:30-7:00pm.
Due to construction at the Autism Center we are unable to meet at the Center.
We will go mini golfing at Mulligan’s in Sterling,
before we golf we will have our stuffed crust pizza.
This will be our last meeting until the fall.
Parents are welcome to join us for pizza and mini golf.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejtdnib8fd1160c3

ASD Adults: Southwick's Zoo
2023-06-11 11:30 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Community Based Activity
Southwick’s Zoo
Sundy June 11, 2023
2 Southwick St. Mendon,
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Come and join us and spend Sunday at the zoo. Southwick’s Zoo is New England’s largest zoological experience, spanning over 200 acres. Southwick’s is home to over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including lions, tigers, giraffes, chimpanzees, white rhinos, two-toed sloths, and more. Also enjoy a variety of attractions such as the Skyfari Sky Ride, 35-acre Deer Forest, petting zoo, walk-through aviary, presentations and keeper talks and so much more! It’s more than just a zoo, it’s an adventure!

Register

Lego Imagination Build
2023-06-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
All supplies will be provided by a grant from St Gobain.
This event is open to all ages.
We are building whatever your imagination
lets you with Legos.
Did you ever dream of building your own race car,
space ship, school bus, or dragon?
Now is your opportunity, come make new friends, meet people with similar interests.
You will be able to take your build home after you are done.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejtdniojd6ff7104

Minecraft Gaming Group ( for kids up to age 12 )
2023-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Open to all up to 12 years. We have our own realm. This is a world where we work together to build our community and help each other to gain more skills both in our Minecraft world and our real life social world.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91769077864?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 917 6907 7864
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASD 30 + Support Group
2023-06-15 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]

Workshop: SSI / SSDI for Adults
2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual Workshop Series: Public Supports for Adults
Overview of SSI / SSDI for Adults
Presenter: Sabrina Feliciano, Social Security Administration Regional Public Affairs Specialist
Wednesday June 21, 2023
6:30 – 7:30
Did you know that individuals that were not eligible for income subsidy through SSI as children may be eligible when they become an adult at age 18? At age 18 individuals become eligible for SSI based on their own income and not on the income of their family even when they continue to live at home. SSI also offers many incentives for adults to increase their ability to work and still be eligible for SSI to provide monetary income to assist meeting their basic needs as they continue to increase their job-related skills and or education.
To learn more, join us for this Overview of SSi / SSDI Workshop presented by Sabrina Feliciano, the Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration for our region. In addition to a general overview, this presentation will also cover: How to apply for SSI / SSDI, how turning 18 affects SSI / SSDI benefits, working while being on disability, and Q & A.
Register
Link
Meeting ID: 853 6599 4433
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Family Fun Days At Camp
2023-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Family Fun Days at camp are back. Open to children under the age of 13. Activities daily for both children and parents. Entertainment will be provided daily also. Support staff are welcome

Parent Support Group
2023-07-05 20:15 - 21:30, 2023-07-19 20:15 - 21:30 | Virtual
Come join us for support, laughs, and camaraderie. Do you have a question, need answers? Maybe you can help someone else with some words of wisdom. We meet weekly but you don’t have to come all the time? Put the kids to bed by 8 pm and join us at 8:15pm. This meeting will be facilitated by Claire McCarthy, a member of the Autism Resource Central Community.
Join us on Zoom: https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/81127497253?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID 811 2749 7253
Password Autism

Many Types of Art Worcester Art Museum Ages 3-6
2023-07-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Let’s dive into the many types of art people create from different supplies and different styles. The is event is for ages 3-6. Must be accompanied by a support person. Must also be Department of Development Services Eligible

ASD Adults: Virtual Game Nights
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: Virtual Game Nights
Second Thursday of the Month
6:30 – 8 PM

Join us on the second Thursday of the month to play many favorite trivia, word games, and more online. These will include popular games such as Scattergories Trivia, Yahtzee, as well as the popular Jackbox Games

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 821 0553 8625
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Executive Functioning Skills Series
2023-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Executive Functioning Skills Series: For Transition Age Youth, Ages 16 -22
Taught by Executive Functioning Coaches from Effective Effort Consulting.
Tuesdays July 18 – August 22,, 2023
3 – 4 PM
We are excited for a second summer to offer a virtual 6 – week series in Building Executive Functioning Skills. This year’s group is for transition – age youth, ages 16 – 22. Sessions will focus on learning executive functioning skills to plan, organize, manage time, self-manage, coping skills, and more. We are delighted that this series will again be led by exceptional executive functioning coaches from Effective Effort Consulting, Coach Robin and Coach Carolyn. Participants will learn skills and strategies to better manage tasks of daily life at home and school.
This workshop series is designed for individuals who are willing participants and motivated to build new executive functioning skills to be more successful with daily life tasks and managing expectations and responsibilities. Each participant will be mailed a free planning book prior to the start of this series. This series is made possible through a grant from the Hanover Insurance Group.
Also, individuals who complete this series may be eligible for a tech device to keep for assisting them with planning and organizing tasks such as an iPad, iWatch, mobile Apps, etc. – through a grant from the Flutie Foundation.
Contact Dianne at 508-298-1611 for further information and to register. Early registration is recommended due to limited space.
Contact Dianne for Registering at 508-298-1611

ASD Adults: Blueberry Picking
2023-07-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Community Based Activity
Blueberry Picking
Sunday July 23, 2023
Tougas Family Farm
234 Ball St., Northborough, MA
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Join us for Blueberry picking at Tougas Family Farm. Activity includes admission to the farm and blueberries to take home. (Activity is dependent on picking conditions at the farm on 7/23/23).
Register Here

ASD Adults: Barbie Movie
2023-07-25 18:45 - 21:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults Activity: Barbie Movie
Tuesday July 25, 2023
Blackstone Valley 14, Cinema de Lux
70-Worcester – Providence Turnpike
6:45 – 9:30 PM
By popular request we are going to see the Barbie Movie. Join us for a fun night out to see one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Registration required by July 21, 2023, so to reserve a ticket.

Register Here

Plant Slime
2023-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Plant Slime
5:30-7 PM

Suggested ages 4-8 but if someone a little older or younger could be a good fit- it is at your discretion!

The last plant slime class was a total HIT- don’t miss out on this one!!
