Family & Graduate Housing - Event Calendar (Apartments)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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2:00 - 4:30 pmLearning 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, July 8, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community Center
Meets every Wednesday at 10 AM at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Weather permitting, the group walks around the building; if not, the walk takes place inside the community center. Strollers are welcome, and all ages can join. This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and get light exercise with your child.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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10:00 amFamily Resource Center (1834-A)
Join Miss Melissa from Birth to Three for a make and take activity for caregivers and their little ones.
Friday, July 10, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community Center (raised garden beds)
Residents are welcome to join our community garden and help in planting, watering, weeding and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome, children under the age of 5 must attend with a parent. Please bring water, a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meets at the raised beds at the ODCC on Monday’s & Friday’s at 10:00 am.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community Center (raised garden beds)
Residents are welcome to join our community garden and help in planting, watering, weeding and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome, children under the age of 5 must attend with a parent. Please bring water, a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meets at the raised beds at the ODCC on Monday’s & Friday’s at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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10:00 amFamily Resource Center (1834-A)
Let’s get creative with our little ones and make our own masterpieces through exploring different textures.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community Center
Meets every Wednesday at 10 AM at the Orchard Downs Community Center. Weather permitting, the group walks around the building; if not, the walk takes place inside the community center. Strollers are welcome, and all ages can join. This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and get light exercise with your child.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community CenterOur friendly Mother Goose is packing her basket full of rhymes and flying down to Orchard Downs! Join us for a delightful morning of songs, stories, and giggles. Mother Goose will sing her favorite tunes and share magical tales, and by the end, she will give away a free book to each child.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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10:00 amOrchard Downs Community Center (raised garden beds)
Residents are welcome to join our community garden and help in planting, watering, weeding and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome, children under the age of 5 must attend with a parent. Please bring water, a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meets at the raised beds at the ODCC on Monday’s & Friday’s at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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2:00 - 4:30 pmLearning 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.
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6:00 pmOrchard Downs Community CenterJoin 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 and learn more about personal wellness. Come join the fun!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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5:00 - 7:00 pmOrchard Downs Community CenterJoin neighbors and the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) for an evening of community engagement, safety education, and fun. Meet UIPD officers, ask questions, learn valuable safety tips including car seat safety information, and enjoy food and interactive games. This event promotes community, safety, and connection in a welcoming environment.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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2:00 - 4:30 pmLearning 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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2:00 - 4:30 pmLearning 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.