Name: Board Game Night!
Start: 2025-10-07T22:00:00.000Z
Location: House Rules Lounge

**A judgment-free zone for shy and neurodivergent people to connect authentically.**

Are you tired of masking? Need a break from explaining yourself? This meetup is for adults with social anxiety, ADHD, or autism who want to be around others who just "get it."

## **What to expect:**

* No pressure to be "on" or perform social norms
* Understanding when you need breaks or fidget
* Conversations that can jump topics (we love tangents!)
* Acceptance of stimming, quiet moments, and your authentic self

## **Our one rule:**

This is our oasis from the outside world. Please bring kindness and leave negativity/conflict at the door.

*This group is designed for individuals with low support needs who can attend independently.*

**Come as you are. You belong here.**

Do you have **social anxiety**? Are you struggling with having conversations? Please feel welcome to see our **original FREE classes** here:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhrbTYkCPs&list=PL7dZ0pbrV6fTSANlyWr58fqm-Wejf0OjT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhrbTYkCPs&list=PL7dZ0pbrV6fTSANlyWr58fqm-Wejf0OjT)

**IMPORTANT:** We are not a mental health support group but this is a safe place to make new friends.

This group is brought to you by the **International Friend Connection** in partnership with **The Octopus Movement** Think Tank.

**Find out more here:**
[https://internationalfriendconnection.com/](https://internationalfriendconnection.com/)

[https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/](https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/)

IFC: Sarasota Neurodivergent/Shy People Meetup

Scott Ehrenpreis

David Good

jesse

Ariel 

Shy and Neurodivergent Friendly Hangout

Starbucks

Let’s eat some donuts and drink some beer at the 2025 Donut & Beer Festival!

We’ll meet inside the ballpark near the entrance at 3:00p (VIP ticket) and 4:30p (regular ticket).

Get your ticket before they sell out! Purchase it [here](https://www.donutandbeerfest.com/tickets).

Regular tickets are $55 ($49 + fees) and you'll receive:

* 10 tokens for donut samples
* 8 tokens for drink samples
* Logoed cup
* Logoed lanyard

VIP tickets are $71 ($65 + fees) and you'll receive:

* 12 tokens for donut samples
* 10 tokens for drink samples
* 90 minute VIP only entry (3:00–4:30p)
* VIP Donut & Beer Fest Hat
* Logoed cup
* Logoed lanyard

From the event page:
The Country's First and Largest Donut & Beer Festival is returning to LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids! 🍩
It will feature over 25+ unique and local vendors serving over 100 mouthwatering donuts, complemented by 150+ beer, cider, and seltzer selections.
Entertainment for all ages includes a live music performance, donut eating competition, and Alex the Fire Breather and TikTok performer @thatjugglinggirl will also be making appearances.
Attendees can enjoy an all-inclusive experience, with tickets that include food and drink sampling tokens, a branded lanyard, and a sampling cup. VIP tickets offer an exclusive 90-minute early entry.

This is an adults-only meetup.

[Donut & Beer Festival website](https://www.donutandbeerfest.com)
[Donut & Beer Festival Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/share/1AshU52sjp/)

All Things Social West Michigan 30's and 40's

Steven T.

Kyla

Abbi Aldrich

Sonya Inderbitzin-Fischer

Eric Simon

Will Zigler

Kelly

Stephanie

Max Golec

Steve VandenBrink

David F

Donut & Beer Festival

LMCU Ballpark

Let's have a Karaoke Birthday Party for our friend Monica. It will be at my house.

**The only thing I ask is that we have met in person.**
I'll provide the address to people the day before the party.

**PARKING DETAILS:**
There is parking for 2 cars in my driveway, 2 across the street in parking spaces, and up the street a ways at the clubhouse by the pool and tennis courts. There may be some street parking as well.

The map pin location is the clubhouse with the big parking lot.
I will post the address on the day of the party

West Michigan Introverts, Shy, and Neurodivergent People

Monica

Joshua Harmon

Matt Grochowalski

David B

Brandy 

Sarah VA

Lauren Powers

Irina Aeger

Monica's Karaoke Birthday Party!

Carlisle Crossings

Summer is winding down, fall is almost here, and it's great to get out of the house and enjoy a nice beverage with new friends!

Let’s grab a hot/iced coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and hang out with very nice people. Enjoy chatting, make friends, practice social skills, and have fun!

As always, we are going to meet at Matari Coffee Co. in Canton.

New members are always welcome!

We usually stay until 8:30pm or later. 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, and pastries, many other things.

Looking forward to seeing you!

East Michigan Shyness and Social Anxiety Group

Becky Smith

Craig M

Christy

Klaudia

Alexis

Vino

Elaina :)

annab8063

Zach Martin

Juan Elí Arroyo

Mark

luayyaboufadel21

Kevin

Meet Friends with Coffee/Tea - Canton

Matari Coffee Co.

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.

West Michigan Geeks

Michelle VanSledright

Board Game Night!

House Rules Lounge

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