The Banyan Odyssey

The 3rd Annual Banyan Spring Dance for Neuro-Diverse Adults - Mark Your Calendar!
2025-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | City of Belleair Bluffs Town Hall, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL, 33770, United States
Mark your calendar and join us for the Banyan Odyssey’s 3rd Annual Spring Dance!
We have grown! This year our Special Needs Friends of the Banyan will meet in Belleair Bluffs for dancing to the DJ, snacking on finger foods and making memories with friends!! There will be ‘magical’ moments at this year’s event including a Men & Womens’ Dance-Off Contest and special guests!
Where: The Belleair Bluffs City Hall, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 (located near the E&E Steakout Grill Restaurant off of Indian Rocks Rd)
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Attire: Dressy
Registration: It is important to Pre-register for this event! To Pre-register complete the form below and click “submit”. Note: If you have more than one participant planning to attend, complete the form and submit for the first, refresh this page and then complete and submit the form for each additional participant.
PRE-REGISTRATION: DANCER PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM

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Want to See How to Train Your Dragon? Sign up for the June 29th Private Showing
2025-06-29 13:30 - 16:20 | Studio Movie Grill Theater – Seminole, 7718 113th St, Seminole, 33772, United States
The Banyan Odyssey is hosting a private viewing of the “How to Train Your Dragon” movie!
Friends of the Banyan are invited! (Dragons optional)
JUNE 29, 2025 – Studio Movie Grill in Seminole; Sunday Matinee, 1:30pm check-in, with pickup at 4:20pm
Admission is free to first respondents. YOU MUST REGISTER BELOW IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE MOVIE WITH US. Those who show up the day of the showing, will need to pay the full ticket price, if there are open seats.
Food and Drinks are at your (the movie-goer’s) expense. Cash/debit card (SMG adds18% tip)

Banyan at the Movies
Banyan at the Movies

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Lunch with a Lawyer: A Caregiver Seminar
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Grace Christian Fellowship, 901 Ridge Rd S, Largo, 33770, United States
– A Banyan Event –
Join us for lunch to hear what David Lillesand, a well-known local Disability Attorney, has to say about the current Medicaid/SSI/SSDI environment. A founding partner of Lillesand, Wolasky, Waks & Hitchcock, P.L, Mr. Lillesand has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the ever-changing Federal and State Special Needs legal world. He represents many clients across Florida dealing with Social Security disability issues, Medicaid, Asset Protection (ABLE accounts & Trusts) and is a frequent lecturer on SSI, Medicaid, and Special Needs Trusts at a number of law schools. Following Mr. Lillesand’s presentation there will be an open Q&A session.
You won’t want to miss this valuable educational opportunity plus a chance to ask an expert the questions you may have about the laws and rules that are part of the neurodiverse / disabled world.
The luncheon will be created by our own Camp Banyan participants! They will plan, shop, prepare and serve a light buffet created just for this occasion!!
When: Saturday August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Grace Christian Fellowship, 901 Ridge Road S, Largo, FL 33770
Cost: The Seminar and Luncheon are Free (but you must register)
To attend, you must register by completing and submitting the information form below; you will receive a confirmation email of your registration.
To learn more about our guest speaker, visit his website: Link: Lillesand Special Needs Law
Sponsored by the Banyan Odyssey, there is no cost for the seminar or the luncheon. If you would like to make a donation to the Banyan Odyssey, you may give at the event or click this link: Give at OurBanyan.com

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Banyan at the Movies: A “WICKED: FOR GOOD” Private Showing with Friends!
2025-12-04 15:45 - 18:30 | Studio Movie Grill Theater – Seminole, 7718 113th St, Seminole, 33772, United States
The Banyan Odyssey Hosts a Private Screening of the Musical “WICKED: For Good” at the Seminole Studio Movie Grill for our friends in the neurodiverse/handicapable community. This is the exciting second part to the movie “Wicked” we enjoyed so much last December!
There is no cost for the ticket, but you must *RESERVE A TICKET in advance. Refreshments are at your own expense.
Reserve quickly because our 40 seats will fill up fast!
Who: Neurodiverse / Handicapable Friends (age 22 and up)
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025. Arrive at 3:45pm (Look for Registration Table in Lobby)
Where: Studio Movie Grill – Seminole, 7718 113th St N, Seminole, FL 33772
Cost: Ticket is free – you must sign up below. Participant must bring their own money for any drinks or snacks.
What Else: Costumes in the Oz Theme are welcome. There will be a Photo Op Spot. We also are fine with singalongs to your favorite songs!
*Fill out the form below to reserve your ticket; you will receive a confirmation response email. Note: Caregivers who plan to attend must reserve a ticket, too. Hit the + button next to “Requesting Ticket” to add a name
Lights will be on dim in the theater. Bring earphones if you are sound-sensitive.
If you have questions, please contact Jane Williams at Hello@OurBanyan.com
Watch or subscribe to the Banyan Odyssey Calendar on the Events Page. The Banyan Odyssey is a 501(c)(3) Florida Non-Profit. If you wish to donate visit the “Gift” page or CLICK HERE.

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