Family & Graduate Housing - Event Calendar (Apartments)

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Friday, September 27, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

  • people, world, food
    • 2:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us at our annual International Food Festival on Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. in the Orchard Downs Community Center! Sample foods from all around the world and learn about how countries celebrate their culture through food.

Monday, September 30, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Bring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Join us for a magical hour of Story Time every Thursday at 11 a.m.! Each week, we dive into a new and exciting theme, perfect for sparking the imaginations of young children. Discover the amazing people who keep our community safe and thriving with our Community Helpers theme and explore different emotions through engaging stories.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, October 4, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, October 7, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

    • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Ashton Woods Community Building (2221)

    Join us for BINGO! BINGO is a game for all skill levels and is a fun way to get together with fellow residents and win prizes. Come join the fun!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am

    On October 10th, Story Time will feature a special visit by a dental hygienist who will talk about the importance of dental hygiene for children. The hygienist will share fun and engaging tips on how to keep those little smiles bright and healthy. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about good dental habits in an interactive and enjoyable way.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us for BINGO! BINGO is a game for all skill levels and is a fun way to get together with fellow residents and win prizes. Come join the fun!

Friday, October 11, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, October 14, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join fellow residents each month for Dinner & Dialogue. Each month will be a new topic and food selection. October’s topic is Fire Safety. Food will be served along with availability of vegetarian option.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

  • goose speaking
    • 11:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us on Thursday, October 17th at 11 a.m. for a delightful visit from Mother Goose. Dana, our wonderful librarian, will read fun books and lead the children in singing fun songs. At the end of the session, Dana will share a free book with each child to take home. Don’t miss this magical experience filled with stories, songs, and a special gift for your little ones.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, October 18, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, October 21, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us for “Break the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness”! This session aims to raise awareness, share resources and support those affected by domestic violence. Together we can foster understanding, empower survivors and create a community of support.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, October 25, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

    • 2:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us for Pumpkin Creations and Treats! Celebrate Halloween with your family and neighbors as we enjoy festive treats and get creative with pumpkin decorating. It’s a perfect way to have some fun and make memories together. Costumes encouraged!

Monday, October 28, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us for “Empower and Protect: Self Defense Essentials” as part of Safety Month. This hands-on class will teach you basic moves to boost your confidence and stay safe in any situation. Learn how to defend yourself because your safety comes first!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, November 1, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, November 4, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Bring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, November 8, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

  • wreath, pumpkin, words
    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Student Dining Residential Programs Building (301 E. Gregory Dr, Champaign) Room 2025 AB

    You’re invited to a Fall Harvest Dinner! All residents of Family & Graduate Housing are invited to the Student Dining Residential Programs Building, Room 2025 (301 E. Gregory Dr., Champaign) on Sunday, November 9 from 5-7 p.m. to partake in a traditional Midwest Thanksgiving meal, as well as learn about Native American history.

Monday, November 11, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, November 15, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, November 18, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Bring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, November 22, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, November 25, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, November 29, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, December 2, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Bring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, December 6, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Monday, December 9, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

    • 9:30 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    A free English Class for international students, scholars, and their spouses/partners on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. This class focuses on vocabulary and is for intermediate and advanced students.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    This weekly class is an informal group of international individuals who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, December 13, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

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    • 4:30 - 6:30 pm
    • University Ice Arena (406 E. Armory Ave., Champaign)

    Family & Graduate Housing residents are invited to the annual ice skate excursion at the University Ice Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820) on December 14. The event start at 4:30 p.m. and will end promptly at 6:30 p.m. We will have pizza and hot chocolate to enjoy. Come celebrate the winter season and the end of the semester!

Monday, December 16, 2024

    • 6:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. The knowledge and practice of Sri Sri Yoga comes from a living Master Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. SSY is a gentle yet powerful discipline uniting us with our consciousness and our higher self.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Bring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to join the community at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Family Resource Center (1834-A)

    Discover the joy of reading at our free Storytime program for children aged birth to 5 and their caregiver, held every Thursday from 11 am – 12 pm at the Family Resource Center (Apt 1834-A). Engaging stories, interactive sessions, and early literacy growth await your little ones in this enriching weekly event.

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 2040-A in Orchard Downs

    Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is now offering FREE sexual health screenings and resources inside Orchard Downs! The clinic is located in 2040-A every Thursday from 1-4pm. Services offered: full STD/STI testing, rapid tests for HIV and Syphilis, free condoms/lube, pregnancy tests, sexual health education and more!

Friday, December 20, 2024

    • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free meditation class at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and blanket/shawl. For more information, please contact Heena at (217) 778.3285.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.

Saturday, December 28, 2024

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A) Streetside

    Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.