Name: Wino Thursday(Strict RSVP)
Start: 2025-06-19T22:00:01.000Z
Location: Cooper's Hawk Winery

**Find comfort in creativity:** Join us at Schuler Books Cafe for a low-pressure social experience designed with shy and socially anxious people in mind. Having an activity to focus on makes socializing so much easier!

**How it works:** Bring your favorite coloring books, art supplies, or any activity you enjoy (Nintendo Switch, card games, knitting - anything goes!). The activity gives you something to concentrate on while conversation happens naturally around you - no awkward silence, no pressure to maintain eye contact or constant chat.

**Shy-friendly promises:**

* No introductions to the whole group required
* Come and go as you please
* Participate in conversation only when you feel comfortable
* Activities provide a natural buffer and conversation starter

**Too anxious to walk in alone?** We understand completely. Message us when you arrive, and a friendly greeter will meet you at your car to walk in with you. Many of our regular members started this way!

**Everyone welcome:** While this event is designed with shy folks in mind, we welcome anyone who enjoys a calm, judgment-free environment. The West MI Social Club from Facebook will be joining us too.

**What to bring:** Your favorite coloring books and supplies (or Schuler's sells these if needed). Feel free to bring other activities instead - whatever helps you feel comfortable.

**Look for:** The Meetup sign in the cafe area.

**Take your journey further:** Discover our original and in-depth program for overcoming social anxiety and building meaningful connections through our YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhrbTYkCPs&list=PL7dZ0pbrV6fTSANlyWr58fqm-Wejf0OjT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhrbTYkCPs&list=PL7dZ0pbrV6fTSANlyWr58fqm-Wejf0OjT)

Questions? Visit our website: [https://internationalfriendconnection.com/](https://internationalfriendconnection.com/)

*"I sat in my car for 20 minutes before my first event, but then I never missed an event for years. The coloring and activities made all the difference." -* Krystle (our former host that moved away in 2022)

West Michigan Introverts and Shy People

Annalise Medema

Irina Aeger

David Good

Tam A

David B

Paul Michael Baxter

Abigail Pickett

Andrei Khamedov

Vardaan Chaphekar

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🧑‍🎨 The Shy-Friendly Hangout: Coloring & Various Activities

Schuler's Books and Music

Let’s grab coffee, tea, or frozen drink and hang out with very nice people. Enjoy chatting, make friends, practice social skills, and have fun!

Feel free to bring games, coloring/crafts, or any activity to make you comfortable!

As always, we are going to meet at Sweetwater in Ann Arbor.

New members are always welcome!

We usually stay until 9 pm, the cafe is closed. Come and go anytime.

This is a safe place with nonjudgemental people in a relaxed setting. There is nothing to hide or feel ashamed about. We all understand each other and can sympathize.

Coming to our events is the first step! We just chat about casual topics. We never force you to speak up in our group. If you are still too anxious to come to the meeting, please feel free to contact me.

You don’t want to talk? It’s ok. You can just sit and listen to other people. You can enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, and many other things.

Check out the menu!

[https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/menu/coffee/](https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/menu/coffee/)

Looking forward to seeing you!

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Do you love meeting new people?
Do you love board games?
Do you want to meet other gamers?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this event is for you!

Join us for Meet, Greet, and Play Night at House Rules Lounge at 6:00PM on Tuesdays.

The lounge features a full bar that includes wine & cocktails, plus 20 draft beverages ranging across coffee, soda, cider, mead, and of course beer. The lounge also has a library of hundreds of games we can play.

This will be a super casual night, Feel free to show up solo or as a group. Also feel free to bring your own games or use our library. This event is all about showing up, seeing who else is here, and then choosing games to play. These events are more about having a good time than who wins. All experience levels are invited to play. The games played vary based on the interest of who’s there. Showing up solo? No problem! Don’t know the game? No problem! Someone in the group can teach you how to play.

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Wino Thursday(Strict RSVP)

Cooper's Hawk Winery

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