Friends & Family Movie: The Polar Express December 23, 2022 10:30am Elm Draught House Cinema
2022-12-23 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Polar Express: Friends and family movie at the Elm Draught House Cinema.
Doors open at 10:00am, movie will start at 10:30am. Wear your jammies and bring your blanket to enjoy your ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole.
This movie is open to all ages.
We might even have a visit from Santa and his Elf Bobby.
Cost is $3.00 per person.

Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejj1w2m575040da7

Socialize with Cid December 27, 22 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
2022-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you want to socialize with Cid and other friends to talk about just about anything?
How about telling me about your favorite gift you received, maybe your best memory, or it can be anything or nothing at all.
We can play some games, read a book or even play some music.
I would love to see you.
Register here:
Topic: Socialize with Cid
Time: Dec 27, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 717 6047
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Candlepin Bowling Webster December 29, 22 1:00 pm All ages
2022-12-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Sponsored by Webster Police Department Autism Awareness Patch sales.
Thank you Webster Police Department
Candlepin bowling (small balls) for all ages.
Pizza Party following bowling.
Mohegan Bowl
51 Thompson St
Webster MA
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejjt2sixb5e0c946

Teens & Adults New Year's Eve Party December 29, 2022 The Draught House Bar & Grill
2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come Celebrate New Years Eve Eve Eve live 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.
We will celebrate the New Year at 9pm on December 29th.
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 required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejj1zr8d7967dc01

CENTER CLOSED
2022-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today.

Center Closed
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today. We will reopen on January 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All groups and activities are cancelled for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2023-01-04 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=a07ejh10k79fe55a7ed

Family Movie Time January 2023 West Boylston Cinema
2023-01-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
We have a limited number of tickets to the West Boylston Cinema that we are offering to families.
The cost per ticket is $3.00.
Please limit to one ticket per person in your immediate family.
These tickets can be used to any show at any time that is convenient to you.
Tickets can be picked up at the Center or mailed to you.
We are not responsible for tickets lost in the mail
Questions? Call Cid 508-298-1610
To order your tickets: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejlktm7o4cae4d88

All About Able Accounts
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
An in-depth look at ABLE (529A)
Accounts and types of Special
Needs Trusts

Girls ages 8-13 Hangout with Cid in person
2023-01-18 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 third Wednesday of the 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: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejl6skp2d00044b1

Sibshop January 21, 2023 cancelled
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | MA
Sibshops are offered for brothers and sisters who are between the ages of 7-14. The Sibshop model intersperses information and discussion activities with new games, cooking, art activities and special guests. More information on Sibshops can be found here.

Tweens ages 8-12 Hangout with Cid CANCELLED see you in February
2023-01-25 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=a07ejl6skpye3961600

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2023-02-01 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=a07ejl9cq4f17eef7ac

ASD Adults: In-Person Dungeons and Dragons at Sturbridge
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Seven Hills Family Support Center – Sturbridge, 208 Charlton Rd, Sturbridge, 01566
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 starting on Thursday September 1, 2022 and to continue on the first Thursday of the month through December 2022. Come and join the fun as well as pizza and meet our new Dungeon Master.
To Register – Contact Jodie at JKrueger@sevenhills.org

Kids ages 6-9 Hangout with Cid in person
2023-02-08 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.
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Ways to Fund A Special Needs Trust
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Not all assets are the same in
trusts. How planning for
different stages can help the
need for future goals.

Autism 101 Overview of the Center
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

Girls ages 8-13 Hangout with Cid in person
2023-02-15 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 third Wednesday of the 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: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejl6skp8080525c5

CENTER CLOSED
2023-02-20 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.

Tweens ages 8-12 Hangout with Cid
2023-02-22 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=a07ejl6skq2e1319601

Luv 2 Play Indoor Playground February 24, 23 10:15 am ages 0-12 only
2023-02-24 10:15 - 11:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Luv 2 Play
Indoor Playground
Kids 12 & under
10:15 am – 11:45 am
February 24, 2023
An indoor playground for kids up to age 12.
A fun time for all.
Socks are required to play.
You will need to sign a waiver to play.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejmrgr8966cbc12e

Autism 101 Sensory Processing Disorder
2023-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Sensory Processing Disorder Workshop
Presented by
Mary Loughlin, OTR/L

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
2023-02-28 06:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: In – Person Center-Based Activity
Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Tuesday February 28, 2023
At Center
6:30 – 8:30 PM
For all of the many gamers who are fans of Smash Bros Ultimate came and Rob Martian who will be facilitating our own Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament.
Registration is required.
Register

Autism 101/ Basic Rights Understanding the IEP
2023-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

Lego Robotics Camp for kids 9 and older and teens
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid and Sabrina for an in person Lego Robotic Camp. Camp will run on Saturdays March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2023 from 9am-1:30pm 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 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, then will be able to build on their own after the first build. They are welcome to bring their own tablet or IPad if they have one. After camp is over they will be bringing home the kit they have been working with.
We are looking for kids 9 years and older, and teens who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejn8zp8rb88425a4

Autism 101/ Accessing Public Supports POSTPONED
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

Basic Rights/ Transition Planning
2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

Adults: Making Easy Hors d'Oeuvres
2023-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults:
Cooking Class –
Making Easy Hors d’Oeuvers
Friday March 17, 2023
At Center, 712 Plantation St.
4 – 6 PM
Join us at the Center on Friday March 17 from 4 – 6 PM for a cooking skills class to learn how to make easy hors d’oeuvres. Then stay if you would like for our St. Patrick’s Day Party from 6 – 8 PM where the hors d’oeuvres will be served. But don’t worry, there will be plenty for you to taste if you are unable to stay for the party. Register separately for the cooking class and the St. Patrick’s Day Party. For any questions contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text, call 774-235-4045.
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ASD Adults: St. Patrick's Day Party
2023-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults:
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Friday March 17, 2023
At Center, 712 Plantation St.
6 – 8 PM
Join us at the Center on Friday March 17 for our St. Patrick’s Day Party for food, music, games and fun! Registration required. For any questions contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text, call 774-235-4045.
Also, come early from 4 – 6 PM and join us for a cooking class to learn how to make easy hors ordure’s that will then be served at the party. Register separately to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Party and for the Making Hors D’ Ordure’s Class.
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Autism 101/Let's Get Organized
2023-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
