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Come relax from the summer heat with some sweet treats!

Join us for an opportunity to tour and volunteer at the U-M Botanical Gardens, Campus Farms! The campus farm is a student-driven living learning lab that supports sustainable food systems. Northwood residents are welcome to join sessions during October and November to learn more about the farm, volunteer by harvesting seasonal goodies, and explore other exciting opportunities for engagement. Please meet us at the Northwood Community Center. We will have lunch at the farm! We will arrange a vanpool to commute from the community center to the farm. Families and children of residents are invited to attend (please note in your registration if additional attendees will join you).

When volunteering, it is recommended that participants wear pants long-sleeve clothing, and closed-toed shoes.

Join us for a fun picnic in NW V! Come socialize and get to know your community!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and self-expression with our "Paint the Sidewalk" event! Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking to unwind and have fun, this event is for you. Come prepared to unleash your creativity and make your mark on campus!

Note: In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. 

Join us for a DIY Ice Cream Sandwich Day and coloring for kids!

It's National Root Beer Float Day! Come make your own root beer float! 

Join us for an opportunity to tour and volunteer at the U-M Botanical Gardens, Campus Farms! The campus farm is a student-driven living learning lab that supports sustainable food systems. Northwood residents are welcome to join sessions during October and November to learn more about the farm, volunteer by harvesting seasonal goodies, and explore other exciting opportunities for engagement. Please meet us at the Northwood Community Center. We will have lunch at the farm! We will arrange a vanpool to commute from the community center to the farm. Families and children of residents are invited to attend (please note in your registration if additional attendees will join you).

When volunteering, it is recommended that participants wear pants long-sleeve clothing, and closed-toed shoes.

Join us for an exciting evening of fun, laughter, and the thrill of the game at our Bingo Night Extravaganza! Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or new to the game, this event promises a fantastic time for everyone. Enjoy multiple rounds of bingo with a chance to win amazing prizes. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the beginning of the event and the first game will begin shortly after our refreshments. Don't miss out on the opportunity to shout "Bingo!" and celebrate your wins. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of excitement and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a fun and energizing start to the new school year! Our Back to School Breakfast at the Bus Stop event is designed to bring the community together and help our students start their day right.

There will be easy grab-and-go options to fuel students' minds for a successful day. It's a great chance for neighbors to connect, share excitement about the new school year, and know if you're taking the right bus. All are welcome to participate.

Come out, enjoy some tasty food, and let’s make the first day back one to remember!

Join us for an opportunity to tour and volunteer at the U-M Botanical Gardens, Campus Farms! The campus farm is a student-driven living learning lab that supports sustainable food systems. Northwood residents are welcome to join sessions during October and November to learn more about the farm, volunteer by harvesting seasonal goodies, and explore other exciting opportunities for engagement. Please meet us at the Northwood Community Center. We will have lunch at the farm! We will arrange a vanpool to commute from the community center to the farm. Families and children of residents are invited to attend (please note in your registration if additional attendees will join you).

Come unwind with yoga at the Ann Arbor School of Yoga!

Please join us for a welcome back ice cream social! We are excited to see you all again! 

Start your morning right with a delicious breakfast on the go. Swing by the bus stop for complimentary donut, fruit and a smile. It's our way of saying thank you for being a part of the U-M community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to fuel up before your day begins!

Grad students please join us for a relaxing fall night with pizza and a movie! Bring your friends and get to know your fellow grad neighbors! Movie options include La La Land, Apollo 13, Black Panther, Wonder, The Giver. 

Please vote via the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsLagrIsWArJPaDTvhVC6_ShBN_xEDDKAPuyBW_AJuvouH9A/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Come unwind with yoga at the Ann Arbor School of Yoga!

Come join us in kicking off the start of Latinx heritage month with a beginner friendly salsa lesson in the Northwood Community Center. No partner needed. Light snacks will be provided.

Join us at a Welcome Dinner for Northwood families! Enjoy a taco bar, meet other families, and learn about U-M resources!

Celebrate the arrival of Michigan Fall with your RA and fellow residents as we enjoy some donuts and apple cider! Drop in for a quick bite before work or class or maybe stay longer for some good conversations perhaps while the washer or dryer is going. 

In partnership with Maize & Blue Cupboard, please join us for cookies and a cookware distribution event at the Northwood Community Center. Our goal is to provide students and families with gently used cookware (plates, cups, pans, silverware, etc.) while enjoying free cookies! Please stop by to browse our collection! 

Come meet at the Northwood CC to travel down to the Farmers' Market in Kerrytown together!

Join us for an epic showdown as UM takes on Washington! Feel the thrill, share the excitement, and connect with fellow students at our Game Watch Party!

Enjoy:

Snacks

Awesome Prizes 🎁

Loud Cheers & Good Vibes 🙌

Come enjoy some activities for kids, snacks, and learn a bit about nutrition tips for kids!

Come relax at community yoga!

Join us for an afternoon visit to Wiard’s Orchard and County Farm! Wiard’s is a family-friendly apple orchard in Ypsilanti MI. The Orchard County Fair includes a wagon ride, animal farm petting, a corn maze, apple picking, an array of apple-infused food and beverages, and donuts! We will sponsor the first 10 tickets for RSVP’d residents on behalf of Northwood housing. Residents who RSVP and plan to bring family and friends must pay for additional tickets separately (children 23 months of age and younger receive free admission). Residents will meet RAs at the Northwood Community Center at 12:50 PM for a small vanpool. Tickets will be reserved for 1:30PM. Residents driving on their own must arrive at Wiards the reserved time.

Attention all graduate students! Test your knowledge and win bragging rights at our upcoming trivia extravaganza: Grad Trivia Showdown: Community, Transit, and Housing Edition. Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and friendly competition as we dive into teams to learn the quirks and essentials of our vibrant campus community.

Food will be provided! Prizes may be won!

Come and join fellow Northwood families for a family-friendly movie night. 

Join fellow international students at Northwood for a cozy evening of chai, samosas, and great conversation! Let's build connections, share experiences, and feel a little more at home together. Some conversation starters:

Fun and Cultural:

1. What's the funniest cultural misunderstanding you've had in the US?

2. Which food from home do you miss the most?

3. What's your favorite spot on campus to relax?

Practical Matters:

4. Any tips for finding internships that sponsor international students?

5. How are you handling the visa renewal process?

6. What resources have you found helpful for understanding US tax requirements?

7. How do you budget for life in Ann Arbor? Any money-saving tips?

8. What's been your experience with on-campus jobs?

Lifestyle and Wellbeing:

9. How do you stay connected with family back home?

10. What's one American custom you find interesting or strange?

11. How do you balance academic pressures with maintaining your mental health?

Join Northwood families and children for an afternoon of arts and crafts! We will provide snacks and art supplies, but feel free to bring your own, too! Hope to see many of our mini-Northwood residents there! 

Come with your friends and family to the Community Center to grab food and nonpartisan voting resources (registration, voter education, polling location) including FREE SWAG! Bring all your questions to Turn Up the Vote reps! Ready to vote? Skip Election Day lines and stress by taking a trip with fellow residents to the polls @ Duderstadt Center. Need some more time? Still take a trip to Duderstadt where UMich Fellows can help you make a voting plan or you can pick up an absentee ballot to take home with you. An RA will be there to help you make a travel plan to Duderstadt (walk, bus, or catch a ride on the Northwood van).

Preparing for the Walk to the Polls:

• Confirm your registration 

• Ensure your address has been updated since the last time you moved

• Find more information about voting outside of Ann Arbor here.

• If you are registering in the City of Ann Arbor during the event, you will need to bring additional identification including proof of residency. Information can be found here.

• • Update your “Current Local Address” under ‘Campus Personal Information’ in the Wolverine Access portal or bring another proof of current residence

  • You will need proof of current residency and a photo ID

  • If your photo ID is not a Michigan Driver’s License, you will also need your last 4 SSN Digits to register to vote

  • Proof of current residency is needed to register to vote at the Satellite Clerk’s Office at the UMMA OR DUDE. 

  • Other Proofs of Residency: You can also use an official document like a lease, paycheck, bank statement, or current utility bill that have your current campus address listed with your name.

• If you are casting your ballot in the City of Ann Arbor during the event, you will need to bring a form of government-issued photo identification such as your MCard. More information can be found here. 

• Research your ballot! Use our nonpartisan resources to make informed ballot decisions.  

Studies show that one in three college students experiences food insecurity. The Maize and Blue Cupboard at U-M addresses food insecurity by providing students (and faculty and staff) with access to healthy, nutritious food, and the means to cook it.

From November 1-November 30th, we will be collecting donations from our Northwood Community to give to the Maize and Blue Cupboard to help our fellow campus community. Please consider donating the following (UNOPENED) items:
Hand soap
Dish soap
Sponges
Laundry soap
Dishwasher detergent
Toilet paper
Paper towel
Facial tissues
Garbage bags
Lysol wipes
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Floss
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Lotion
Deodorant
Feminine products
Condoms
Baby items
School/office supplies
Unopened, dry, ground herbs and spices
Cookware such as pots, pans, tupperware, plates, bowls, cutting boars, silverware, etc

You may drop off you goods at one of the bins located across Northwood at one of these three locations:

NW 1&2: 1666 Cram Circle Apt. 3
NW 4: Community Center
NW 5: 2308 Stone Road

Come hang out with RA Tasmine and other Northwood neighbors as we shuttle to and from the local supermarket. This is a great opportunity if you need to go to the supermarket but you don't have a car. Tasmine knows how hard it is to carry groceries from the supermarket - stuffing things in a backpack and having tired fingers! Even if you have a car, this is also a great opportunity to save fuel. Have you seen gas prices lately?!

Contact Tasmine (tasmine@umich.edu)

Take time to de-stress from mid-semester responsibilities and be in community with other Northwood residents to engage in relaxing mindfulness activities and self-care. We will provide clay molding, drawing/coloring crafts, and other activities to help you disengage from the everyday demands of being a grad student. If you'd like to bring your own supplies/activities (e.g., a book) to be in community with us, please do! We will be providing dinner and comfort food to nourish the soul!

Join us for a half-hour session to discover how CEW+ can help you achieve your educational and career goals! Learn about a variety of scholarships available for all students, including those balancing caregiving responsibilities. The session will include a brief overview of CEW+ and a Q&A segment to answer all your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure valuable resources and support for your journey. Register now!

Meeting link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/6753155343?omn=94281973095

Password: 1234

Being a parent is hard. Being a student is hard. Doing both at the same time= HARD. Join us to connect with others in the Northwood community who are also navigating these waters! We will have a virtual option and an in person option in case you have childcare over that time! The in-person option will have food!

Meeting Link:https://umich.zoom.us/j/91286504621

Password: 160650

Come join us for the hour on Saturday with pizza, fresh fruit, and great conversations! Whether you're a fan of cheesy slices or fruity snacks, we've got something for everyone. This is the perfect chance to connect with your RA and neighbors in a relaxed, and fun environment. Bring your appetite and lets mingle!

Join the Northwood Res Staff as we host a Friendsgiving event! Bring your fellow Northwood friends and family as we come together over a traditional "Thanksgiving" themed meal. Food will be provided while supplies lasts.

We hope to see you there! 

Warm up with some hot cocoa and muffins while leveling up your LinkedIn game! Join us for casual buddy session where we can work on our LinkedIn profiles, network, and boost our online presence. This is the perfect chance to get feedback and ask questions. Plus, enjoy some cozy vibes with hot drinks and sweet treats, include some fruit too! Connect with your neighbors and RA while preparing to connect with the professional world.

Looking for some fun exercise to do on a beautiful fall morning? Come and join us at the Volleyball and Basketball courts at Northwood V on the roundabout for some non-competitive fun!

Need a cozy hobby? Join us for a fun afternoon of air dry clay! From ornaments to magnets, your possibilities are endless. We'll provide the food and clay, you bring the fun! Families welcome.

Come and use some items from Autumn nature to create art work!

Come hang out with RA Tasmine and other Northwood neighbors as we shuttle to and from the local supermarket. This is a great opportunity if you need to go to the supermarket but you don't have a car. Tasmine knows how hard it is to carry groceries from the supermarket - stuffing things in a backpack and having tired fingers! Even if you have a car, this is also a great opportunity to save fuel. Have you seen gas prices lately?!

You must register at least 12 hours before the start of this event to guarantee a seat.

Contact Tasmine (tasmine@umich.edu)

Join us for a visit to the U-M Detroit Observatory, on campus! This event includes free registration to the "Exploring the 19th Century Solar System Event" Thursday, December 5th at 8PM. Residents will learn more about the scale of the solar system through presentations, activities, and an opportunity to engage in telescope observation! Additionally, all participants MUST register on Detroit Observatory website for a ticket, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-the-19th-century-solar-system-tickets-1079783273839?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Families including children are welcome to join. Prior to departure, please meet at the Northwood Community Center for a quick slice of pizza at 7 PM, before taking the U-M bus to the Observatory located on central campus.  

Come get some hot cocoa and cookies!

Come and join your fellow residents for a Holiday Special Movie Night. This movie night will feature Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Donuts, and PIZZA!

This is an Anonymous Book Swap: Bring a Book, Get a Book! To participate bring a new or used book (wrapped or in a bag--doesn't have to be anything fancy). On the outside of the wrapping/bag write the genre of the book and a couple words to describe what it is about without revealing too much (e.g., Thriller, woman finds mysterious map that leads her on an adventure to find how her parents disappeared). If you are bring a children's book to swap for another children's book please include the reading level, otherwise we will assume it is for adults.

We will have plenty of hot cocoa and pastries!

Come relax and unwind with $5 community yoga! 

Carpool available from the Northwood Community Center. This is a pay on your own program. 

Bring items your child has outgrown and give them new life within Northwood as a way to pass it on to others in the community. You don't need to bring anything to participate- feel free to come and browse! This is similar to a free yard sale/buy nothing group. The items are not for sale, but a chance to clear space in your apartment and help others within Northwood- while looking to see if there is anything that would be helpful for you!
Snacks provided!

Any clothing swaps, sales, or similar exchanges among Northwood residents is a personal choice and is not vetted, endorsed, or managed by M Housing.

Come relax, unwind and destress with community yoga!

Have you ever gone to a UM musical performance? Would you like to check this off your UM bucket list? Do you want to attend with other people? Are you looking for ways to destress and unwind?

Join us to attend a free concert that celebrates celebrates Black History Month! With compositions by Black composers, this concert celebrates faith, truth to power, resistance, and freedom. Featuring works by Carlos Simon, Henry Dorn, Ben Horn, Nkeiru Okoye, and Omar Thomas, this concert is not to be missed.

Courtney Snyder, conductor
Christiana Blahnik and DaJuan Brooks, graduate conductors
Maitri White, soprano

PROGRAM
Carlos Simon, Go Down Moses
Henry Dorn, I, too, am America
Ben Horne, Deep River
Nkeiru Okoye, Voices Shouting Out
Omar Thomas, Of Our New Day Begun

RAs Ben and Tasmine will provide snacks before and after the event to honor Black History Month. Limited seats will be available for adults to ride in the Northwood van.

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making notes of affirmation to your roommates, neighbors, and loved ones! Show your love and appreciation for your community! Craft supplies and food provided!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, take some time out of your busy schedule to care for your body, mind, and spirit as an act of self-love that allows us to show up for others. Drop in for a quick bite and a gift bag filled with sweets & self-care essentials or maybe stay longer for some good conversations perhaps while the washer or dryer is going.

Join us for an exceptional musical experience that fuses the vibrant rhythms of African American jazz with the rich storytelling tradition of pansori, a unique Korean musical art form. Both genres share a deep connection to improvisation and active audience participation, creating a rare and captivating blend of two distinct yet harmoniously intertwined traditions.

Limited seats will be available for adults to ride in the Northwood van.

The Ann Arbor Public Library: Downtown is hosting a Taste & Tell Event in which attendees can make their own tasting flight of chocolates led by Michelle Krell Kydd. Michelle has a trained nose in flavors and fragrance who shares her passion for gastronomy, sensory evaluation, and the perfume arts in Glass Petal Smoke. Taste & Tell builds community through interactions with flavor, fragrance and storytelling. Attendees will develop a language for chocolate flavor. In addition, they’ll be able to apply knowledge acquired at Taste & Tell to build on chocolate appreciation on their own or with friends. All materials will be provided to attendees.

If you would like to go to the event together, please meet at the Community Center at 5:15pm. Otherwise, we will meet you there!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rich flavors, cultural exchange, and meaningful conversations at The Spice Exchange: Levant Conversations – a vibrant celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine and community connection. This event invites community members to gather over delicious foods inspired by the Levant, featuring fresh, and aromatic spices. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the Levant or simply enjoy an evening of good food and even better company, The Spice Exchange: Levant Conversations promises a memorable experience for everyone. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to make connections that will last beyond the meal!