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Community/Nonprofit Β· Sarasota County

Shy & Neurodivergent Friendly Hangout

Shy & Neurodivergent Friendly Hangout

Free

When

13FridayNovember 2026

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET

Where

Starbucks at Barnes & Noble

4010 S Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, Sarasota County

Cost

Free

About it

**🎟️ RSVP Required Event 🎟️** **A judgment-free zone for shy & neurodivergent adults to connect authentically.** 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 "get it." πŸ¦‹ **What to Expect:** * No pressure to be "on" or perform to social norms. * Conversations that can jump topicsβ€”we love tangents! * Acceptance of stimming, room to be your authentic self. β˜• **Cafe Purchase:** Cafe tables are for patronsβ€”we don't charge an event fee, but a cafe purchase is required to attend. (Please no outside food or drinks.) πŸͺͺ **Adults Only Please:** This event is designed for adults 21 and over with low-support needs who can attend independently. πŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΌπŸ‘¨πŸΎβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸ‘«πŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΌπŸ‘­πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΎπŸ‘«πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΏπŸ‘©πŸΏβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΌπŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ€β€πŸ‘¨πŸΎπŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ€β€πŸ‘©πŸΏ βœ… **The Vibe:** Our group is about light-hearted stress-free (platonic) socializing; Let's focus on uplifting, casual topics! πŸͺ·πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ§˜πŸΎπŸ§˜πŸ§˜πŸ»πŸͺ· πŸ’‘ **IMPORTANT:** This is a social meetupβ€”we're not a mental health support group. Just a comfy place to connect. πŸ˜ƒ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ πŸ” **The Fine Print (Our Attendance Policy):** * To keep things fair for everyone and protect spots for those eager to show up, hosts review event attendance. * We do not issue automatic bans for a first no-show offense. Instead, to keep our RSVP process running smoothly and to be fair to those eager to attend, the account is placed on **standby status**. * Removal from events and waitlists for no-shows and chronic or last-minute cancellations will be at the host's discretion. * While we may consider certain circumstances, our focus is preserving open spots for those eager and able to attend, ensuring fairness for the entire group. **✨ Standby Status ✨** * A **no-show** is when attendees miss an event without proper cancellation. Canceling within 24 hours of event time is also considered a **no-show**. * A no-show offense, late cancellation, or chronic cancellation can move your account to **standby status**, meaning **any future RSVPs you make will be removed**. * When this happens, you may direct message the co-host, Janna A, within 2 hours of an event to check for unbooked seats. * If a spot is open, you will be manually added to the event. **If no spot is open, there will be no replyβ€”meaning you should not attend the event**. Standby status gives members a clear path to still attend future events by filling late cancellations or unbooked seats, without risking another empty spot on our roster. We genuinely want everyone to be able to attend. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 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) This group is brought to you by the **International Friend Connection** in partnership with **The Octopus Movement** Think Tank. **Find out more here:** [https://davidgood.org](https://davidgood.org) [https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/](https://www.theoctopusmovement.org/)

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