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We had a great turnout this year for our annual Breakfast with Santa. Thank you to everyone attending and for helping to fill the boxes for our Food Drive!

Here are pictures of our event. Enjoy!

The Orchards Restaurant will present the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band. Out of Chicagoland it is one of the hottest blues bands in the Chicago area. Playing a mixture of R&B, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues.

For reservations contact Frank DiBrizzi, Director of Food and Beverage @ frank.dibrizi@orchardvalleygolf.com or 630-907-5000 x4.

West Aurora Madrigal Singers have offered the residents of Orchard Valley a $10 savings for their performance on Sunday December 17th at 3pm. This performance includes coffee, wassail, and cheesecake.

Tickets are available through this Saturday, December 9th.

We have reached maximum capacity for attendance at Breakfast with Santa this year. Unfortunately walk-ins will not be admitted.

December 15th at 6:30pm Dinner, 7:30pm Comedy Show at The Orchards Restaurant. For reservations call 630.907.0500 ext 4.

From Carl Franco – Due to the recent snow event, the free leaf pick-up program is extended through December 8th.

Please use the phone number listed on the flyer, 630-423-6326, to make reservations for Breakfast with Santa. The number listed on the letter included in the mailing is not correct. Thank you.

December 9th at The Orchards Restaurant from 9 – 11am. Reservations are required so RSVP to 630.423.6326 before December 4th. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

FOOD DRIVE- In the spirit of giving this Holiday Season, the OVHA Board request those attending bring a donation of canned or dried foods which will be donated to a local Food Pantry.