Autism Resource Center

Ice Cream Meetup
2021-08-12 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult: Ice Cream Meetup in Westminister
Thursday, August 12, 1:30 – 3 PM
Kay’s Dairy Bar, 196 State Rd. W. Westminister

Come and enjoy an ice cream and reconnect with old friends and new at our first outdoor in-person activity in the North Central Area. All participants will be entitled to a medium ice cream cone or an iteme at the equivilent cost. Participants are required to pay for any items they order above the cost of a medium ice cream.

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Outdoor Movie Series
2021-08-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult and Teen Event: (For ages 16 and older)

Outdoor Movie: Movie to be announced
Tuesday August 10, 7:30 PM, at Center, 712 Plantation St., Worcester

Now Playing at the Center! Come to the Center’s own Outdoor Theater and watch a movie under the stars while being socially distant from others. Specific movie to be announced.
Event Specific COVID Safety Requirements

Bring own lawn chair or blanket to sit on
Bring your own snacks, (The Center is unable to distribute food at this time.)

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Outdoor Movie - Marvel Movie
2021-07-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult and Teen Event: (For ages 16 and older)

Outdoor Movie: (Marvel Movie)
Tuesday July 20, 7:30 PM, at Center, 712 Plantation St., Worcester

Now Playing at the Center! Come to the Center’s own Outdoor Theater and watch a movie under the stars while being socially distant from others. This event will be showing a movie from the MCU, (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Event Specific COVID Safety Requirements

Bring own lawn chair or blanket to sit on
Bring your own snacks, (The Center is unable to distribute food at this time.)

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West End Creamery
2021-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
West End Creamery: Ice Cream and Mini Golf
Monday July 19, 4 – 6 PM, 481Purgertory Rd. Whitinsville

Join us at West End Creamy for to play 18 holes of mini golf on their beautiful course. Then have an ice cream and enjoy the rest of the outing socializing with the rest of the group.
Masks are required by the West End Creamery.
Registration is required, event is limited to 6 participants for safety.

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Virtual Triva & Board Games
2021-07-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come and have fun on Monday afternoons from 3:30 PM – 5PM. Join us to play various types of trivia, quiz as well as popular card and board games.
https://zoom.us/j/94901594952?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 949 0159 4952
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Marvel Sticker Night
2021-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday July 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Join other Marvel fans to create sticker art pages of covers of Marvel Comic Books. Come and meet and talk to others who also enjoy taking about superheroes and all things Marvel.
https://zoom.us/j/97640535080?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 976 4053 5080
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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ASD Adult: June Paint Night
2021-06-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Tuesday June 29, 2021, 6:30 – 8 PM

Join us to paint this underwater picture of a mermaid’s tail. Step by step instructions will be given by a You Tube video. We will provide a small table top easel, canvas, paints & brushes. Participants will need to make arrangements to pick up materials at the Center or a designated location.
https://zoom.us/j/91578573675pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 915 7857 3675
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Worcester Bravehearts Autism Awareness Specialty Jersey Day June 27, 2021
2021-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This is a friends and family event. Sunday June 27 the Bravehearts are hosting an Autism Awareness Day complete with the players wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit our Autism Resource Central.
All who register will also receive a Worcester Bravehearts baseball hat.
Grab the kids and family and friends to join us for this fun filled day at Hanover Insurance Park. Game time is 4:00 pm

Click this link to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ei3gk97n4dc83f54

Employment Workshop 2
2021-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Employment Workshop Series: Tips on Finding and Getting a Job
Workshop 2: Tips on Interviewing and the Hiring Process,
Wednesday June 16, 6:30 – 8 PM.
Join presenter,Suzanne Wigen, to learn about tips on interviewing and being hired. This workshop will address: Preparing for an interview, disclosing disabilities, and asking for work accommodations. This workshop is for adults as well as family members.
https://zoom.us/j/98545558920pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 985 4555 8920
Passcode: [REDACTED] 2: Tips on Interviewing and the Hiring Process, Wednesday June 16, 6:30 – 8 PM. Join presenter,Suzanne Wigen, to learn about tips on interviewing and being hired. This workshop will address: Preparing for an interview, disclosing disabilities, and asking for work accommodations. This workshop is for adults as well as family members. https://zoom.us/j/98545558920pwd=[REDACTED]

Womans Craft Night
2021-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you enjoy doing art or crafts? Do you like animals? Would you like to meet other woman and talk about your pets, animals and other topics of Interest? Then, join us for this woman’s Crafts Night to do one of our our most popular art / craft activites, sticker art. We will be doing sticker art pages from Brain Games Sticker Art Book – Amazing Animals. The Sticker Art Books will be mailed to you.
https://zoom.us/j/92821881090pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 928 2188 1090
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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ASD Adults: May Paint Night
2021-05-27 18:30 - 20:30
Thursday May 27, 6:30 – 8 PM

Join us for a Virtual Paint Night to paint this scene. Step by step instructions will be given by a You Tube video with artist, Cheryl Hughes. You will receive an easel, canvas, paints & brushes. Participants will need to make arrangements to pick up materials at the Center or a designated location.

https://zoom.us/j/99098476403?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 990 9847 6403
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Lego Gadgets for Lego Fanatics
2021-05-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a fun filled 90 minutes of building different gadgets with your Legos. We will be using the Lego Gadgets book, which will be provided, you will need to pick up the book at HMEA’s Autism Resource Center.
Click here to register for Lego Gadgets for Lego Fanatics http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehz35wevecc341f3
The zoom link will be provided in the registration confirmation email.
If you already have the Lego Gadgets book, no need to register just log in to the zoom. https://zoom.us/j/97796205679?pwd=[REDACTED]

Transitioning to Adulthood: For Parents of Individuals ages 14-22
2021-05-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
New for Parents of Individuals ages 14-22. Transitioning to Adulthood: Eight part Series tailored for your needs. May 24, May 27, June 1, June 3, June 7, June 10, June 14, and June 17, 2021 all sessions 6:30- 8:30 PM
The Zoom link:
https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/97281920342?pwd=[REDACTED]
Session 1 May 24, 2021 (Monday)
Sue Loring Director Family and Community Affairs
Introductions and Tools for Planning from Charting the Life Course
Session 2 May 27, 2021 (Thursday)
Advocate Plus Gayle Greene M.Ed.
Making the Individual Transition Plan a WORKING document
Session 3 June 1, 2021 (Tuesday)
Sue Loring & Dianne Crossley
Reviewing your plan for your child
Session 4 June 3, 2021 (Thursday) Group will split into Breakout Rooms
Traditional ASD Track
Suzanne Crosby, Supervisor of the Transitional and Community Services program Employment Prevocational Goals and Vocational Assessments
ASD Only Track
Julie LeBlanc – Assumption College – Part A Preparing for College 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Shelly Summers – HMEA Career Options Coordinator Part B Vocational Assessments & Resources *Part B will be done on June 8, 2021 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM it will be recorded
Session 5 June 7, 2021 (Monday)
Fred Misilo Esq.
Guardianship and Alternatives, Public Supports
Session 6 June 10, 2021 (Thursday)
Cathy Boyle Autism Housing Pathways
Thinking about Housing
Session 7 June 14, 2021 (Monday)
Amy Weinstock Director Autism Insurance Resource Center
Healthcare for Adults
Session 8 June 17, 2021 (Thursday)
Dianne Crossley
Public Benefits for Adults
Session 9 June 21, 2021 (Thursday)
Parent Panel

Employment Workshop 1
2021-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Employment Workshop Series: Tips on Finding and Getting a Job
Workshop 1: Tips on Where and How to Find Employment,
Wednesday May 19, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Are you looking for a job? Then join us for this workshop presented by HMEA’s Career Options Coordinator, Suzanne Wigen. This workshop will address: Reputable companies with a diverse workforce / Resume advise / How to complete online applications. This workshop is for adults as well as family members.
https://zoom.us/j/98545558920pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 985 4555 8920
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Gender Wellness Workshop
2021-05-18 18:30 - 20:30
Affirming Community Through Understanding Gender and Sexuality,
Tuesday May 18, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Center is proud to present a workshop by The Gender Wellness Initiative of Children’s Friend. Join Gender Resource Specialist, Omiya Kawas for this workshop on understanding the basics of gender/ gender diversity, sexuality and the intersection with Autism and the Autism Community. This workshop is for parents, young adults, and transitional youth, ages 16 and older. Please submit any question you would like addressed anonymously by the presenter by 5/13/21 at dcrossley@hmea.org
https://zoom.us/j/94668041223?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 946 6804 1223,Passcode: [REDACTED]

Superheroes Fan Night
2021-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday May 13, 6:30 – 8 PM
Are you one of our many members who is a superhero fan? Then come and enjoy an evening discussing superheroes and play superhero trivia with other adults who are also knowledgeable about superhero comics and movies.
https://zoom.us/j/99050772307?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 990 5077 2307
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Page Pocket Gift
2021-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday May 6, 2021 06:30 PM – 8 PM
Come and make a Page Pocket Letter. This is a fun and easy individualized creative project which would make a great gift for your mom for Motther’s Day or for anyone on anyday. We will be using a nine pocket baseball sleeve and fill the pockets with desiger paper, tags, stickers, tiny treasures as a tea bag, beads, or anyother thing you would like to include. All materials that will be supplied but you can also add to these if you would like to make it even more personalized if you are making it for a special person. Registration is required by April 27, 2021 so materials can be received.
https://zoom.us/j/96250950539?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 962 5095 0539
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Event Registration

ASD Adults - 30+ Grp.
2021-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is an open ongoing support group for adults on the spectrum, age 30 and older. Join this small and very welcoming group. Connect with other adults on the spectrum to share ideas, encouragement, and support with regards to common matters such as relationships, work, and dealing with issues associated with COVID-19.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99971355265?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 999 7135 5265
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Paint Night for Teens, Adults & Parents April 27, 2021
2021-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is for teens, adults & parents. The painting is very easy to do. I’m not a painter but my friend Cheryl, the instructor, walks you through every step if you need it.
So far the kids have had all the fun with camps but save the date April 27, 2021 for our first Virtual Paint Night with Cheryl Hughes. We will provide an easel, canvases, paints & brushes ( you can supply a paper plate palate) then join us on Zoom at 7 PM that night for the instructions on how to paint this gorgeous piece of art !
You will need to pick up your supplies at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central by April 27.
Register here:

Tree of Life CHughes

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehtooe4nc1ed5eb6

Diamond Art
2021-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday April 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Diamond Art is a new popular creative hobby which is like a combination of cross-stich and paint-by-number. We will be making Diamond Art stickers. Choose from stickers of superheros, Among Us charaters or balls used in sports. Register by April 12, 2021 so materials can be mailed and received in time.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94190568441?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 941 9056 8441
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Event Registration

Camp Spring Time April 20-23, 2021
2021-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids 4-12 years old
Camp Spring Time April , 2021 9am-12 and 1-3pm
You can join the fun using your own supplies if you wish.
please contact Cid 508-298-1610 if you have questions
To register for Camp Spring Time click the link below
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehrii1k56f803d4c

ASD Adults - Parent Support
2021-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Support group for parents of adults, with an Asperger, PDD Autism type profile. This is a group for parents to support each other, share ideas, and discuss resources.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95305914613?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 953 0591 4613
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Superhero Tic-Tac-Toe
2021-04-08 18:30 - 20:00
Thursdays Young Adult Activity / Social, April 8, 2021
Superhero Tic-Tac-Toe
Calling all Superhero fans. Join us for a fun night of Tic-Tac-Toe, Superhero style. Participants will be divided into 2 teams. Teams can put an X or an O on the Tic-Tac-Toe Board for their team by ansswering superhero themed trivia questions.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99114518736?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 991 1451 8736
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Paint by Sticker
2021-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Young Adult Social / Activity
Thursday April 1,

Paint by sticker is a fun, easy, and relaxing art form for all ages with all levels of difficulty. A picture is divided into
multiple small sections. Find the sticker with the corresponding number, peel, stick, and see your picture
come to life. Registration is closed for this event.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92494880384?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 924 9488 0384
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Making Paracord Bracelets
2021-03-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday March 25 at 6:30PM – 8PM
ASD Adult Social and Activity: Making Paracord Braclets.
Learn how to make an easy and basic weave paracord braclet. These are a fun to make. Paracord barcelets are also functional, known as survival or saftey braclets because they can be taken apart to use the cord when needed by hikers and others. Come and socialize with others and make a paracord braclet.
Registration is required by Thursday March 18, 2021 inorder for materials to be mailed and received.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99972291327?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 999 7229 1327
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Workshop: Self-Advocacy
2021-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
March 18, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Workshop – Self – Advocacy
Workshop: Persenter – Sue Moriorty, Central Region Coordinator from MASS Advocates Standing Strong and Self -Advocates. Join us for an informative presentation on steps of self -advocacy to best communicate your needs and how to obtain them.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96930172888?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 969 3017 2888
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tween Hangout with Cid (ages 8-12)
2021-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you want to have some fun or conversation? We can do both, come hangout with me on Wednesdays. It’s a great time to get away from your family and have so fun of your choosing.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99129591117?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 991 2959 1117
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Social / Activity: Jeopardy
2021-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thursday March 4, 2021 at 6:30 – 8 PM
Do you like to play along with Jepordy and shout out the questions to the answers? Then join us for a night of playing this popular game.
https://zoom.us/j/99874058065?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 998 7405 8065
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Young Adults Hangout with Cid
2021-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you want to have some fun or conversation? We can do both, come hangout with me on Wednesdays. It’s a great time to get away from your family and have some fun of your choosing.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99129591117?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 991 2959 1117
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Gaming Group for Teens and Young Adults
2021-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
We will pick a game to join in play together. Maybe Minecraft or maybe something different. Teens (14 and older) and Young Adults are welcome to join Cid as we pick a game and play cooperatively. We will be talking through Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91814001998?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 918 1400 1998
Passcode: [REDACTED]
