Autism Resource Center

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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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

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+.

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.

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

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

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

CENTER CLOSED
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-23 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.

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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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.

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.

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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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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Holiday Party
2023-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 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: 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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Dino Terrariums
2023-11-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Get introduced to some of the world’s prehistoric plants and then design a terrarium suitable for a dinosaur. Each child will create a 4” glass terrarium completes with a live 2” succulent or cactus.
Ages 6-9
Space is limited. Registration Required.

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: 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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Conservatory Water Color
2023-11-19 10:00 - 12:30 | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA, 01545, United States
Practice using watercolor tools as we go step-by-step through several watercolor techniques, then spend time exploring the conservatories to inspire your watercolor paintings. Space is Limited!

Fall Printing
2023-11-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Ages 6-12) Learn about leaf identification and the colors of fall through printmaking. Use your creativity to design artistic leaf prints through a guided lesson. Practice two different printing techniques and get creative as you play with color and shape. Each student will take home their leaf prints with a decorated frame. Spaces Limited

SibShop
2023-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Us for a Getting to Know You Party
Celebrate with Pizza and cookie decorating

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
