When:
January 7, 2026 – December 2, 2026 all-day
2026-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
2026-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
In person and online with UMass Lowell, twice a month, throughout 2026. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person and virtual (Discord) events. Please see below for specific dates.
* The main goal of The Network is to provide an opportunity for young adults on the autism spectrum to meet others who they may have things in common with and who they can connect with.
* Join groups for in person social events, or meet online, chat, and play games.
To RSVP or for more information visit https://www.uml.edu/Research/Autism/services/the-network.aspx or contact Ashleigh_hillier@uml.edu
2026 Tentative Schedule – Subject to change. Please check with link for updated information.
- JANUARY 7th – Pot luck night at UMass Lowell
Saturday 10th January 10.30am: off-campus social event TBD
Thurs 15th January 6-7.30pm: Discord - FEBRUARY 4th -Quiz night at UMass Lowell
Sunday 8th February 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 12th February 6-7.30pm: Discord - MARCH 4th – Games night at UMass Lowell
Saturday 7th March 10.30am: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 19th March 6-7.30pm: Discord - APRIL 1st – Movie night at UMass Lowell
Sunday 12th April 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 16th April 6-7.30pm: Discord - MAY 6th – Show and Tell at UMass Lowell
Saturday 9th May 10.30am off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 14th May 6-7.30pm: Discord - JUNE – Wednesday 10th June 6-7.30pm. Quiz night at UMass Lowell
Sunday 7th June 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 18th June 6-7.30pm: Discord - JULY – July: No meeting first Wednesday of the month.
Saturday 11th July 10.30am: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 16th July 6-7.30pm: Discord - AUGUST – August: No meeting first Wednesday of the month.
Sunday 8th August 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 20th August 6-7.30pm: Discord - SEPTEMBER 2nd September 6-7.30pm. Games night at UMass Lowell
Saturday 12th September 10.30am: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 17th September 6-7.30pm: Discord **** this day and time may need to change - OCTOBER 7th – Pot luck night at UMass Lowel
Sunday 11th October 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 15th October 6-7.30pm: Discord **** this day and time may need to change - NOVEMBER 4th – Show and Tell at UMass Lowel
Saturday 7th November 10.30am: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 19th November 6-7.30pm: Discord **** this day and time may need to change - DECEMBER 2nd – Holiday quiz and games at UMass Lowell
Sunday 6th December 1.00pm: off-campus social event: TBD
Thurs 17th December 6-7.30pm: Discord **** this day and time may need to change
