Autism Resource Center

Cooking Skills Intermediate, Ages 17 and older - July 25 - 29, 2022
2022-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | 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

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]

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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.

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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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

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

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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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

Writers Group
2022-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 | 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]

Lunch and Learn IEP Mediation & Facilitation 12-1 pm
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
IEP Mediation and Facilitation
Join us for an informative Lunch and Learn session regarding IEP Mediation and Facilitation.

Yoga for Kids ages 6-13 with Kayla: Mondays in April 23-May 2022
2022-04-25 16:45 - 17:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Yoga with Kayla is for Kids aged 6-13. Kayla Robillard is certified yoga instructor who enjoys teaching yoga to kids with special needs. This class will be held from 4:45-5:15pm via Zoom on Mondays April 28, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. This class is open to all ages, if your child is older than 13 please call Cid 508-298-1610.
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Family Fun Bowling Gardner Ten Pins April 21, 2022
2022-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Fun Bowling 10:30- 11:30am followed by pizza and drinks.
Come on out to enjoy a family fun day.
Open to all ages.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej58rmac0b541467

Old Sturbridge Village Wednesday April 20, 2022
2022-04-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres.
We look forward to your visit! Our goals are to provide a safe environment for all staff and visitors, use our unique outdoor environment to expand our stories of early New England life, and to deliver the engaging, educational experiences you’ve come to expect at Old Sturbridge Village.
While you are visiting, stop by our numerous households and see what kind of winter activities kept families busy. Our trades will be active as well, from needlework to working at the potter’s wheel, we use the winter to hone our hand skills. See the farmers industriously preparing for the spring season, and of course, our farm animals always enjoy a visitor too.
$5.00 per person, children 3 and under free
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4gxjq2c585479f
Please arrive before 9:30 am as we have to enter as a group at the Museum Education Center

STEM Robotics Camp Ages 12 and up April 18-22, 2022
2022-04-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 4 day Robotics Camp for teens and young adults.
Camp will run April 18-22, 2022 from 2:30- 4:30pm on Zoom.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with Engino Discovering STEM Structures: Buildings & Bridges, and Mechanics: Cams & Cranks.
This camp will be held virtually.
We are also adding a weekly meeting after camp is over to continue on with the Engino Mechanics: Cams & Cranks.
This is also from the St Gobain grant.
This camp will be held May 5, 12, 26. There will be no meeting on May 19.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4z8ywy63af1044

The Butterfly Place Monday April 18, 2022
2022-04-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
See New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the world. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat. Enjoy our koi fish and quail birds which live among the butterflies. Visit the “show and tell bench” where a staff member is always available to answer your questions and help make your visit fun. See eggs, caterpillars or other interesting creatures up close.
Watch a 15 minute, continuously running video which explains the butterfly life cycle and shares fun facts. Explore exhibits where you may observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides. Each display gives information about the species featured.
$3.00 per person, children 3 and under free
Please arrive before 9 am, we need to enter as a group.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4f0v9p62002464

Digital Art Focus Group
2022-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Digital Art Focus Group with Erin McWalters, Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Are you one of our many members who enjoys drawing digitally? Then come and meet Erin McWalters. Erin is one of our adult members who sells her art work on Esty. Join Erin to discuss your interest in digital art as well as the different programs the group uses to create drawings. Show your art work to the other participants if you would like to. Participants will also discuss if there is interest in pursuing more activities and learning opportunities for those who enjoy drawing digitally.
Link
Meeting ID: 961 3868 7103
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SibShop April 11, 2022 via Zoom
2022-04-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For siblings of children with ASD ages 7 and older. It’s a chance for your child to learn that they are not the only one with a sibling who acts differently. We make new friends, play games, have discussions, and have more fun.
This is the return of SibShops. We are doing our first one on Zoom. In May we are planning an in person meeting, time and date will be discussed at the first meeting.
To register click here: https://zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]

2022-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Autism Parent Focus Group
Join us for a discussion regarding the challenges you experienced scheduling an autism evaluation for your child.

Parent Focus Group
2022-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for a discussion on the challenge you have experienced obtaining an autism evaluation for your child.

Cancelled - Spring DIY
2022-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Cancelled due to lack of Registrants
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Adults: Bowling & Pizza
2022-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Bowling, Games, and Pizza
Thursday March 31
Hopedale Community House
43 Hope St., Hopedale
6:30 – 8 PM

Join us for candlepin bowling and pizza at the Hopedale Community House which is always a good time. Fee: $3.00 which will be collected at the event.

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Woman's Focus Group
2022-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Woman’s Connections Virtual Focus Group
Tuesday March 22
4 -5 PM
Are you a woman on the spectrum who would like to meet other women with Autism? Then come to this focus group. Connect with other women to discuss interests and the possibility of forming a monthly group for woman to talk about topics and do activities of common interests that are decided upon and planned by the group.
Join Zoom Meeting
Click Here for Link
Meeting ID: 929 3086 6061
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Lunch and Learn Overview of the Center
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for an overview of the Resource Center and how we can assist.
Presented by Deb Henderson, Autism Waiver Supervisor
