Social activities are sponsored by the Orchard Brook Homeowners Association as well as some of our neighbors. We enjoy gathering for plenty of family-friendly fun as well as some grownup activities.
Want to help? Email the Board Social Activities Chairperson
Halloween Parade & Party
On Friday, October 23, meet at 4:45 PM to line up for the parade and plan to start walking at 5:00 PM to the clubhouse for the party until 7:00 PM! See evite for line up location details.
We’ll have pizza, snacks, Halloween games, music, glow fun, a costume contest with prizes, and activities for the kids. Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults alike! Adults are also welcome to BYOB if you’d like.
Please RSVP here and include the total number of adults and children attending so we can make sure we have plenty of pizza and supplies.
Looking forward to a fun Halloween night with everyone!
Want to help? We’d love a few extra hands! If you’re interested in helping with the parade or party (or would like to be one of our costume contest judges) please reach out to Amanda. Even a small amount of help is appreciated!
Mahjong Open Play
Every second Thursday of the month, come ready to play, learn, and enjoy a fun night with neighbors. All skill levels are welcome – including beginners!
Next event: Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 PM at Orchard Brook Clubhouse
Please RSVP here so we can plan for the right number of tables and Mahjong sets. If you have a Mahjong set to share, please bring it with you, along with your Mahjong card. The more sets we have available, the more tables we can get playing!
We’d love to have you join us!
Orchard Brook Book Club
Book club offers a consistent open invitation to all adults 18+, so bookish guys and gals, please join in the fun anytime! We have a wonderful mix of new and long-time residents in the group, and a wide range of ages. Bring your own beverage and a snack to share if you like.
Sunday, November 1 at 7pm at the Clubhouse, discussing Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce (historical fiction)
Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm at the Clubhouse, discussing Life, & Death, & Giants by Ron Rindo (literary fiction / magical realism)
Tuesday, January 19 at 7pm at the Clubhouse, discussing Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green (nonfiction)
Book club will aim to meet every six weeks. We will rotate through different weeknights to allow more participants to join. Come when you can, skip when you have conflicts. Stay tuned for more book selections and dates to be announced.
If you didn’t finish the book (yes, you can intentionally quit for any reason), please come to the meeting to share your reading experience and socialize. Books aren’t an obligation; they are an invitation!
The Downers Grove Library offers extended checkout for local book clubs. If you’d like to participate, please email Beth with your library card account name & number. Please specify if you would prefer large print or audiobook (Audio CD or Playaways/preloaded mp3 players) and the library will accommodate that request if available, and provide a regular print copy if not. Your information will remain on file at the library as part of the “Orchard Brook Book Club,” and when the book club organizers request the next title, the library will check out a copy on your account for six weeks instead of three. All you have to do is pick it up from the library’s hold area and return it to the library after our meeting/discussion. Anyone who prefers an eBook or audiobook through Libby, Cloud Library, or Hoopla should check out a copy on their own. Library staff cannot reserve these for you or extend the due date.
Have questions? Contact Beth or April.
Happy Reading!
