Family & Graduate Housing - Event Calendar (Apartments)

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.

    • 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, June 4, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.

Friday, June 6, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 7:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Friday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

    • 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.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.

    • 6:00 pm
    • Varies

    Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.

    • 6:00 pm
    • Varies

    Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.

    • 11:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Come see Miss Olivia as she shares fun children's literature activities through music & movement and crafts.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.

  • bingo balls and sheets
    • 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, June 13, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 7:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Friday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.

Saturday, June 14, 2025

    • 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.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.

  • sun, trees
    • 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Outside of the South Laundry Building

    Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious food from local food truck, Smith Burger Company! Gather with your neighbors for food, conversation, and fun. Vegetarian option available.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.

  • sun, trees
    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Parking Lot South of the Goodwin-Green Buildings

    Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious food from local food truck, Smith Burger Company! Gather with your neighbors for food, conversation, and fun. Vegetarian option available.

    • 6:00 pm
    • Varies

    Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.

Friday, June 20, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 7:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Friday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

    • 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.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.

  • paddles and a ping pong table
    • 6:00 pm
    • Goodwin Green Social Lounge (basement of 300 building)

    Join fellow residents for Ping Pong Night. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just playing for fun, it's a great way to meet neighbors, enjoy some friendly competition and build community spirit. Grab a paddle, challenge a neighbor and let the fun begin!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.

    • 6:00 pm
    • Varies

    Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.

Friday, June 27, 2025

    • 10:00 am
    • Orchard Downs Garden Plots

    Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.

    • 7:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Friday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.

Saturday, June 28, 2025

    • 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.