Family & Graduate Housing - Event Calendar (Apartments)

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

    • 4:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. 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.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

    • 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, April 16, 2025

    • 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 men and women who meet to gain practical experience speaking English. Classes are FREE, but regular attendance is encouraged. This class is run through the International Hospitality Committee.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

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

    The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be 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 - 11:30 am
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us on the 17th for a magical visit from Mother Goose! She’ll be here to enchant us with her delightful stories, sing along to classic nursery rhymes, and get everyone moving with scarves and egg shakers. Plus, every child will receive a free book to take home and cherish. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for fun, learning, and a bit of dancing! See you there!

  • words
    • 5:30 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    • 6:00 pm
    • Learning Resource Center (2044-A)

    Join U of I Extension staff for a weekly nutrition class with a variety of nutrition topics, cooking skills demonstrations, healthy cooking recipes and more!

Saturday, April 19, 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.

  • earth and plants
    • 1:00 pm
    • Orchard Downs Community Center

    Join us for an exciting Earth Day-themed scavenger hunt! Explore the wonders of nature as you search for natural objects that celebrate our planet. Enjoy delicious vegetarian food served from Forge Kitchen, play informative games, and discover how small actions can make a big impact on creating a greener future. Adventure awaits - don't miss out!