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Creativity Play and Socializing Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC Creativity Play and Socializing Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC

Improv Class

WHO: Jessica Barlow

WHEN: First and third Wednesdays, 6pm, starting Feb 2026

WHAT: Build confidence, connection, and quick-thinking skills in a low-pressure, supportive improv class designed for real humans—not performers. Come play, laugh, and practice showing up as yourself, with no experience required and plenty of room for curiosity, creativity, and rest.

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Creativity Play and Socializing Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC Creativity Play and Socializing Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC

Friends Group

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WHO: Michele Louzon

WHEN: By appointment only. Contact us to reserve your spot.

WHAT: The group strives to improve social-relatedness and self regulation through games, food prep, art and talk. This group is by invitation only. Please check with Michele before attending.

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Dearest Arms Around ASD Family, I am writing to share some incredibly difficult news. It is with deep sadness that I tell you that our dear friend, Denise Fosco, passed away unexpectedly last week. Denise was a valued member of our community and w
It’s Monday morning, January 26. Arms Around ASD will be closed again today. The icy road conditions in much of the area make this a necessity for volunteers, staff and community members. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Don't get caught with FOMO on February 6th! Get your tickets to this spectacular fundraising event for grown-ups. Tickets and details at armsaroundasd.org under "Events." @ashevilledragbrunch #queerandautistic #autismsupport #nonprofitso
We hope you're all staying warm out there! We're sharing this week's schedule before having all the information about how weather might affect our volunteers' availability, mall hours of operation, etc. so please stay tuned on our socials and/or call
The Asheville Mall and Arms Around ASD are closed today due to ice and snow in some areas. Stay home and stay safe 💜
THIS BINGO SMELLS LIKE HAIRSPRAY AND WINNING! On Friday, Feb. 6th at 7PM, @ashevilledragbrunch is supporting Arms Around ASD. Way more fun than a Jane Fonda workout video (Google it, kiddies!), this bodacious bingo will have you singing, “Gir
Here's the week ahead at Arms Around ASD. We look forward to seeing you! Starred (*) items indicate that a service is by appointment only, so give us a call or send a message to schedule. MONDAY 1/19 2pm: Garden Group 4pm: Baking with Harper *4pm-6
BE KIND - REWIND! AND TOTALLY SCORE THESE TICKETS for Feb. 6th - Asheville Drag Bingo: Totally 80’s Fundraiser for Arms Around ASD 🕹️💾📼 Tickets start at $20 — available at BeardedLadyProductions.org. The first ball drops at 7pm🪀✨ Br
Meet our new friend Chelsea, who came by last week to check out the new group hosted at 10:30am on Saturdays by local #autistic therapist Bradley Archer and his Very Good Boy™, Archie the #servicedog. We saw so many new faces this weekend, and
Here's what is coming up this week. Come warm up from the chill with us! Changes/Announcements: - 9D Somatic Breathing will now be on a hiatus through February - The Teen Q&A Group is paused due to unforeseen circumstances - We have added in t