Autism Resource Center

ASD Adults: Boston Museum of Science & Omni Theater with Transportation, Sunday 4/7
2024-04-07 09:45 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults April’s Community Outing
Boston Museum of Science and Omni Theater
Sunday April 7, 2024
Meet at Center
(Transportation will be provided to and from the Center)
9:45 AM – 4 PM
Join us for our ASD Adults April Outing on Sunday 4/7/24 to the Boston Museum of Science and to see a movie at the Omni Theater. Transportation will be provided to and from the Center by a Transportation Company. Participants can bring one support person / parent (Must be 18 or older).
Note: Registration is required for each person attending. If you are bringing a Support Person / parent, they must be registered as a guest. To register go to www.autismresourcecentral@hmea.org/event.
This event is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Participants must have DDS Adult Autism eligibility to attend this event and be a member of our Center. For questions or additional information, contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text / call 508-298 -1611. Space is limited, cancelations will be accepted up to a week prior to the event.
To Register: Click on the website link in the Gray Box below for the Registration Page.

ASD Adults: Bowling at Sparetime
2024-04-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Bowling
Friday April 12, 2024
Sparetime
117 Church St., Whitinsville,
4 – 5:30 PM
By popular request, join us for bowling at Sparetime in Whitinsville. This will be followed by going down the street to Harry’s Famous Pizza for their delicious pizza. Join us just for bowling or also join us after for pizza at Harry’s. Register for each event separately.
Questions, contact Dianne at 774-235-4045.
To Register: Click on the Website link below in the grey box below to go to the Registration Page.

Sparetime Bowling Night
2024-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Sparetime Bowling, 177 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Ages 18-22. Bowling night. Sparetime Bowling, 117 Church St Whitinsville

ASD Adults: Harry's Famous Pizza, Friday 4/12/24
2024-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults April’s Diners Club
Harry’s Famous Pizza
185 Church St.,
Whitinsville, MA
5:30 – 7 PM
Join us for the April’s Friday Night Diners Club. By popular request, we will be going to Harry’s Famous Pizza in Whitinsville for their delicious pizza. Join us just for pizza or also join us prior to this at 4PM for bowling at Sparetime which is just down the street. Register for each event separately. Any questions, contact Dianne at 508-298-1611 or text 774-235-4045.
To Register: Click on the website link below in the grey box to go to the Registration Page.

Friends and Family Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | West Boylston Cinema, 101 W Boylston ST, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Friends and Family Movie
Kung Fu Panda 4 10am,

Claytime, Ages 12 -18
2024-04-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Claytime, Ages 12 -18
Sunday April 14, 2024
124 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury MA
2:30 – 4 PM
Join us for a fun clay art session to paint pottery. Figurine and Functional pieces are available. 1-2 week turnaround expected for items.

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ASD Adults: Sea Glass Window Craft
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: April Craft Group
(3rd Thursday of the Month)
Sea Glass Windows with
Coastal Craft Workshop
Thursday April 18, 2024
At Center
712 Plantation St., Worcester, MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Join us for our April Craft Group. Come and meet Lisa from Coastal Craft Workshop to make a stunning wood framed 8” x 10” piece. Use shells, star fish, urchins, sand dollars, stones, glass, driftwood, coral, sand and other goodies to create your masterpiece. Create your own design or use one of the provided templates. Epoxy resin will be mixed and poured. Pieces will be left at the Center to dry and be picked up later.
This event is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Participants must have DDS Adult Autism eligibility to attend this event and be a member of our Center. For questions or additional information, contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text / call 508-298 -1611. Space is limited, cancelations will be accepted up to a week prior to the event.
To Register:
Click on the website link in the Gray Box below to go to the Registration Page.

Autism Super Hero 5k 2024
2024-04-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Polar Park, 100 Madison ST, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Join us for a family fun day full of activities, games, food, 5k walk run and of course the Kid’s Fun Run

Friendship Group
2024-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Friendship Group, Ages 13 – 17
Tuesday April 30, 2024 from 5:30 PM – 7PM
Let’s have fun! There will be cupcake decorating, a craft, and some Mario Kart Racing on the Nintendo Switch. This is not a drop off event but a good time for parents to socialize too. Registration is required. Space is limited.
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Flights of Fantasy Art Class
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Fairies, Mermaids, Griffins, and Gargoyles – explore the fantastical unknown through art! Draw, paint, and print your own versions of traditional fantastical creatures – or make up your own! Suggested ages 8-16. Must register to attend, have DDS eligibility, and be a member of the Center.

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ASD Adults: Magic Butterfly Conservatory/Gardens & Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield
2024-05-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for our ASD Adults May Outing on Sunday 5/5/24 to South Deerfield. We will be going to Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory / Gardens and then to the large Yankee Candle Village for lunch and shopping. Transportation will be provided to and from the Center by a Transportation Company. Participants can bring one support person / parent (Must be 18 or older).
Approximate Schedule:
Leave Center at 9:30 AM
Arrive at Magic Wings about 11 AM
Leave for Yankee Village about 12:15 PM
Arrive at Yankee Village about 12: 30 PM for lunch and shopping.
Leave Yankee Village at 3:00 PM
Arrive at Center around 5:00 PM
Note: Registration is required for each person attending. Participant and a support person must both be registered.
This event is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Participants must have DDS Adult Autism eligibility to attend this event and be a member of our Center. For questions or additional information, contact Dianne at dcrossley@hmea.org or text / call 508-298 -1611. Space is limited, cancelations will be accepted up to a week prior to the event.
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Flights of Fantasy Art Class
2024-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
Fairies, Mermaids, Griffins and Gargoyles- explore the fantastical unknown through art! Draw, paint and print your own versions of traditional fantastical creatures- or make up your own! Suggested ages 8-16. Come create with us in a relaxing, flexible art class. Ages 8-16 Must be Dept of Developmental Services eligible to participate

Teen Movie Night
2024-05-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Steve’s Pizza, 341 West Boylston St, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Teen Movie Night, Ages 13 -19
Thursday April 18, 2024
Join us for Teen Movie Night for ages 13 – 19. Meet at Steve’s Pizza at 5:30 PM and then go to the west Boylston Cinema. Movie to be announced on April 11th.

ASD Adults: Fairy / Gnome Garden
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults: April Craft Group
(3rd Thursday of the Month)
Fairy / Gnome Gardens
Thursday May 16, 2024
At Center: 712 Plantation St., Worcester, MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join Gardner, Donna Boucher, and make a fairy or gnome garden, just in time for spring. There will be various pieces to choose from so you can create your own personal garden with Gnomes and or Fairies.

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Spring Fling Postponed
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Berlin Country Club, 25 Carr Road, Berlin, 01503, United States
Postponed

Sibshop
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join us for a day of gardening fun. Help us decorate our planters and plant our gardens

Mommy and Me Time
2024-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join other parents for coffee and conversation, while your children have some fun playing with other children.

Crystal Caves Mini Golf
2024-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Crystal Caves, 790 Southbridge ST, Auburn, MA, 01501, United States
Join us for Mini Golf at Crystal Caves
Ages 16-22
This is not a drop off event

The Lego Movie/Full
2024-05-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for the Lego Movie Night and Lego free build. Ages 6-12

Movie Time
2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Entertainment Cinema, 45 Sack Blvd, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Entertainment Cinema
Open to all ages

Adults: Boston Duck Tour
2024-06-02 10:15 - 15:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Boston Duck Tour and Lunch
Sunday June 2, 2024
Meet at Center at 10:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Join us for our highly requested June ASD Adults Community Outing to take a Duck Tour of Boston and have lunch. Take the duck mobile to travel the streets of Boston to see the sights. Then, splash down for the end of the tour to see Boston by water.
Schedule:
10:15 AM Meet at the Center
10:30 AM Transit van leaves for the Duck Tours at the Boston Museum of Science
11:30 AM Eat lunch at the food court at the Boston Museum of Science
12:30 AM Go to Duck Tour Booth
1:00 PM Duck Tour
2:30 PM Take van back to Center
3:30 PM Return to Center
Individuals need to have DDS Adult Autism Eligibility.
Individuals may bring one adult support person. Register individual and support person separately.
Transportation can be arranged to and from the Center if needed. (Call Center at 508-835-4278).
Space is limited, early registration recommended. Please only register if you know you can attend barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Click on Website in grey box below
If unable to register, the event is probably full. Call Center if you would like to be put on a waiting list.

Teen Karate Class
2024-06-04 18:00 - 18:45 | The Shrewsbury Club, 3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, 1545, United States
Ages 13-17
Must be DDS eligible to participate

ASD Adults: Bowling & Pizza at Bowlero Auburn
2024-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
By popular demand, we are holding a Bowling & Pizza Event at Bowlero in Auburn. Come and join the fun!

ASD Adults: Paint Night 6/20/24
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Paint Night
Thursday June 20, 2024
At Autism Center
712 Plantation St., Worcester MA
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join artist Kate Heinze from the Painted Goat to learn to paint the picture as selected or create your own version of it.

ASD Adults: Lunch & A Movie
2024-06-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us in Millbury on Sunday afternoon, June 23, 2024, at The Shops at Blackstone Valley for lunch at the Longhorn Steakhouse and then to see Inside Out 2, as requested by many of our members, at the Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux.
The time for this event is estimated. The exact time will be announced based on the movie schedule.

Roger Williams Park Zoo
2024-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Join us for a fun day at the zoo.
Immediate Family Only

Weekend Family Supported Summer Camp
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Ages 5-13 years. Must be Dept of Developmental Services Eligible to attend
A week of daily activities, entertainment and fun.

Ages 14 -17, Virtual Series: Executive Functioning Strategies for Learning,
2024-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
6 Week Virtual Skill Series: Executive Functioning Strategies, Ages 14 -17
Thought by Coach Robin and Coach Carolyn, highly experienced clinicians and educators from Effective Effort Consulting.
Tuesdays, July 9 – August 13, 2024
3 PM- 4 PM
A 6-Week virtual series for high school students ages 14-17. The series is an overview of academic and executive functioning skills to empower learning for high school students struggling with executive functioning skills and who desire to achieve academic success and to attend college. Skills covered include planning, organizing, time management, homework skills, college readiness skills, and more. All participants will receive a free planner. Also, information, resources, and support to parents will also be available.

Canobie Lake Park
2024-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Canobie Lake Park, 85 North Policy Street, Salem, NH, 03079, United States
Spend the day at Canobie Lake Park. This event is open to 1 16-22 year old and a support person. You must be Dept of Developmental Services eligible, reside in Central Massachusetts and be a registered member of the Center.

ASD Adults: Wrights Chicken Farm, 7/12/24
2024-07-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Wrights Chicken Farrm, 84 Inman Rd., Burrillville, RI, 02830, United States
ASD Adults: July Diners Club
(2nd Friday of the Month)
Wrights Chicken Farm
84 Inman Rd, Burrillville RI
Friday July 12, 2024
4:30 – 6:30 PM

Our event in May event to Wrights Chicken Farm for their famous family style chicken dinner was so requested that we are doing this again in July. Space is again limited and to be fair, priority for this event is for those previously on the waiting list to go in May.
