Fun Events Designed to Build Connections in Manufactured Home Communities
Moving into a manufactured housing community extends many opportunities to engage with neighbors! At Sun Communities, we make it easier for everyone to have an amazing life by staying active and committed to building a harmonious connection with others in the neighborhood. The staff members, the residents, and their families all take advantage of the outstanding amenities at each facility.
We promote an active lifestyle for all ages. Coordinated activities and events in manufactured home communities highlight the importance of building rapport within and outside the home park. Below is a list of social activities residents can participate in to promote an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
Community Meetings
These events, while mainly discussing policy updates and improvements and announcing future events, allow neighbors to get to know each other. Staff members usually lead the meetings, and residents can voice their opinions and ideas to help improve the community.
Cocktail Hour
Everyone deserves a drink or two after a hard day's work! Residents can organize events and hire a bartender or get a friend to volunteer to make drinks. Events can be held indoors or outdoors. In many communities, you can even enjoy cocktails outside by the fire or in the clubhouse while playing pool or ping-pong.
Start a Friendly Pickleball Tournament
It's America's newest favorite pastime! This easy-to-learn, medium-intensity exercise is ideal for making new friends while staying competitive. Create a sign-up sheet and invite players of all levels to participate. Pickleball leagues unite the community while giving winners bragging rights until the next tournament.
Discover new parks: Lakeside Crossing offers pickleball courts to residents
Back-2-School Party
One last hoorah! Summer might be over, but one "big" splash party won't hurt anyone before school starts. Build excitement for the coming school year and encourage kids and families to participate in a pool party with refreshing drinks and delicious BBQ for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more: Boulder Ridge Splash Party
Holiday Potluck
Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Valentine's Day-choose which holidays to celebrate together over potluck! Inviting the neighborhood for a meal is always enjoyable and provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships within the community. What better way to genuinely develop lasting friendships than sharing quality time together over favorite dishes?
Tip: Generate buzz ahead of time by distributing flyers for a holiday potluck. This allows neighbors to think of and prepare a dish they want to share with others.
Ice Cream Socials
Who doesn't like ice cream? Kids of all ages and adults enjoy an ice cream or two at this social gathering. Cup, cone, or cone in a cup, this event is ideal for spring, summer, and early fall and is perfect for beating the warm weather. Enjoying ice cream on a hot day is an excellent way to hang out, chill, and get acquainted!
Organize Weekly Basketball Games
Stay in shape, shoot hoops, and make friends with weekly basketball games. It's a fun exercise for all levels of fitness! A basketball game can be a simple pick-up game on weekends or turn up the competition by starting a league. A basketball game is a fantastic way to get everyone in a single space. Laugh with friends or cheer on your favorite team. Everyone's a winner because they all had a great time together!
Volunteering at Local Events
Park residents always have opportunities to participate in events outside of the community. Anyone can sign up for after-school programs, reading events at the local library, town festivals, or street clean-ups. This is an excellent way to get to know the area beyond the community.
These are just a few of the events that can be hosted at Sun Communities. Our planned communities become more than just neighborhoods of houses. They become a family with shared interests and create a sense of belonging. Communities like this don't just happen overnight! They are built over time, sharing experiences, laughter, and love of their neighborhood.
Ways to Boost Participation in Activities and Events in Manufactured Home Communities
At Sun Communities, a sense of community is one of the most important parts of managing manufactured home communities. We help find ways to connect and reach out to others.
Here are simple ways to reach out to other homeowners in your community:
Announce Upcoming Activities and Events In Community Meetings
Participate in community meetings. This is a resident's chance to invite neighbors to upcoming events such as holiday potlucks, sports tournaments, or volunteer opportunities.
Use Social Media to Your Advantage
Today, we're connected in more ways than one. We communicate with others in person and on social media. Some residents may be unable to join monthly meetings but want to participate in community events. Having a social media group where they can see announcements of upcoming events is an excellent way to communicate. Residents who participated in an event can also share pictures with others so everyone can see and remember all the fun. Whether organizing or simply participating, activities and events in manufactured home communities are a great way to build relationships with neighbors!
Create Social Clubs
Some people move into planned communities because specific amenities appeal to them. Whether it's a high-end fitness center that offers group yoga classes or a clubhouse with game nights, future or current residents find their tribe and connect with those who share hobbies or interests.
At Sun Communities, we sincerely believe in the power of building community. We promote a sense of fun, goodwill, and harmony for our residents. We love to see neighbors and friends break bread, get together, and toast the good times!
Interested in finding a new home in one of our all-ages community? Send us a message, and one of our friendly experts will gladly help you get started.