Our Drop-In program at the Hub in Bowmanville offers a safe, judgement free gathering space where member families can relax, connect and make your own fun.  Enjoy puzzles, board games, self-serve kitchen and Zen Den. Open weekdays 10 am  – 4 pm.

Games, Gym & Swim – Thursdays in Ajax
Work out your board game skills with friends, then work out your muscles with an hour of boxing fundamentals in the gym, and finish with a group swim.

Maker Space – Mondays @ the Hub
Bring an art project, find a cozy spot, and create!

Oshawa Games Cafe – Wednesdays (seasonally)
Enjoy group trivia, board games, or bring your favourite game from home! Connect, socialize, and build friendships in a safe, welcoming space. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a volunteer-run event.

Story Studio – Mondays
Create original characters and discover how to bring them to life through storytelling & creative writing.

Arts Connects – Tuesdays
Music & arts for self-expression, social connection, and overall well-being in a fun, active group with your family caregiver.

Karaoke & Bingo – Thursdays
Whether you’re singing your favourite song or dabbing your bingo cards, it’s a great opportunity to socialize in a relaxed & supportive environment.

Improv – Every 3rd Sunday
Do you like to laugh? Want to learn how to make friends? Our monthly improv sessions are filled with spontaneity and humour.

Gym & Swim – Wednesdays (Newcastle)
Enjoy a warm-up, your choice of multi-sports, then stretch out with the group. Followed by a swim in the pool.

Games, Gym & Swim – Thursdays (Ajax)
Work out your board game skills with friends, then work out your muscles with an hour of boxing fundamentals in the gym, and finish with a group swim.

Boxing – Fridays (Bowmanville)
Get fit in a fun & high-energy boxing class led by professional boxing coaches.

5-Pin Bowling – Bi-weekly Fridays (Newcastle) 
Enjoy a couple of rounds of bowling, socialize with friends, and explore our community. This is a volunteer-run program.

Indies – 1st Tuesdays (Throughout Durham Region)
A wildly fun community meetup for independent Autistic self-advocates. AHB plans the event, and a staff member is on-site to welcome participants and help with introductions to new friends.

Games Night – 2nd Tuesdays
From classic board games to modern party games, there’s something for everyone.  This is a volunteer-run program.

Guys Night  – 3rd Tuesdays 
Dads, sons, & brothers are welcome.  A chance for the guys to connect and socialize with peers. This is a volunteer-run program.

Movie Night – 4th Fridays
Get together with friends and enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Hub for a relaxed movie night.

Spring & End of Summer Picnics, Halloween, & Holiday Parties
These are favourites for the whole family with games, food, costumes and talent shows fueling connections within our supportive community.
Don’t forget to pitch in on Earth Day or Plunge in for the Polar Swim each year. 

Healthy Bites – Tuesdays & Fridays
Create a healthy snack together to replenish our bodies after rec programming. 

Chop It Like It’s Hot – Thursdays
Build practical cooking skills—from knife work and prep to essential methods like sautéing, roasting, and simmering. Gain confidence to create satisfying meals that focus on building a healthy, balanced plate — all from scratch.

Supper Club – Monthly on the 4th Friday
Together we’ll prep, cook, and enjoy some pub-style favourites, then share them in a relaxed, social dining environment with friends. 

Note that recipes & ingredients change with the seasons.

Pickleball Pals – Tuesdays
Try your paddle at this fun & friendly court game. No experience required, sense of humour recommended.

Mingle & Munchies – Monthly
A relaxed evening to meet new people, share stories, and enjoy some time away from your usual caregiving routine. While you enjoy your evening at the Studio, Autism Home Base will provide free respite support at the Hub for those who require it.

Global Chefs – Monthly
Enjoy a culinary adventure exploring the cultural use of herbs, spices, ingredients, and traditional foods; all while relaxing and connecting with other parents.

12-week programs offered seasonally on demand.  Join the waitlist for the next session.

PEERS
Learn how to make and maintain friendships, start conversations, and understand social cues.

Living Well
Strategies to recognize and reverse patterns of negative thinking.

Two-part series offered monthly on topics that you prioritize, including:

Success in the Workplace: Decoding Social Do’s and Don’ts
Strategies to build positive workplace connections.

Money Works
Tips & tools to earn, spend, and save your money. 

Get Organized
Reduce decision fatigue by prioritizing tasks to reach your goals.

Ask about our:

Knowledge Exchange Symposium
Bi-annual event supporting high-school transition aged individuals and their families to connect with service providers and hear stories of adults in the community.

LEAP (Lived Experience Autism Perspective) for Service Providers and Employers 
In-person, virtual and e-learning options.

Summer Palooza – 8 week program – $360
The pathway to fun and friendships. Participants are grouped by interests and independence level for a full day of fun, one day per week for eight weeks. * Fully staffed, transfer of care program for participants with support needs. 

Community Respite Mornings – 12 week programs – $120
2 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings for members to get out of the house and share new experiences with their *paid support worker or family caregiver. Pick the themed morning that works best for you with music, art, and multi-sport options. Thursdays sold out.

Possibilities – Offered seasonally
This highly individualized social program supports Autistic adults to explore community, discover new interests, enhance independence, and find friendships beyond their circle of family support.