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Affinity Groups at Harvest: Creating a Sense of Belonging

July 15, 2023
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Creating a culture of belonging is one of the guiding principles of Hillwood Communities. And our new home communities, like Harvest by Hillwood in Argyle/Northlake, TX, are purposefully designed so residents can live life together for greater joy and mutual support. The affinity groups at Harvest by Hillwood in Argyle/Northlake, TX (which are part of our award-winning lifestyle program) are one way we help connect neighbors and create community. At Harvest, everyone has a place where they belong.

What Is an Affinity Group?

The dictionary definition of “affinity group” is “a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose.” Affinity groups are common both in the workplace and in the greater community. As Harvest residents meet each other through broad, community-wide activities and events, people become acquainted with others and discover commonalities. When smaller groups assemble to partake in more focused, niche activities, affinity groups are born!

Community Affinity Groups at Harvest

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Harvest has an affinity group for almost everyone. Some of our community affinity groups are centered around identity, helping people to meet their peers:

  • Teen Council – It can be tough to make friends after moving to a new home. Luckily, Harvest’s Teen Council makes it easy for teens to meet others their age. The Council hosts fun activities like pool parties and gives back to the community with fundraising events like Hoops for Hunger, which raises money for the North Texas Food Bank.
  • Tween Council (ages 10-12) –Mentored by the teen council, Harvest Tweens learn the importance of community philanthropy and plan social events like last year’s gellyball party.
  • Harvest 50+ – Sometimes it’s just fun to get together with people your age. Our 50+ group has a blast with get-togethers and themed nights like our tropical-themed mixer (complete with Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts)!
  • Veterans Group – The Veterans’ Affinity Group offers connection with others who share experiences and a common culture, plus fun (like a field trip to Ross Perot’s private museum at Hillwood’s corporate office) and opportunities for service (like a partnership with Building Homes for Heroes).

Other Harvest community affinity groups focus on providing support for residents who have unique needs or concerns, allowing those neighbors to form micro communities that provide support, encouragement, and understanding. They include:

  • Special Kids of Harvest – Led by residents for residents, this affinity group supports families of children with special needs by sharing resources and planning activities for the whole family.
  • Harvest Homeschoolers – Homeschooled kids don’t lack community at Harvest. Here they and their parents enjoy field days, holiday parties, and weekday fellowship with their homeschooled peers.
  • Business Networking Group – Small business owners who live in Harvest meet monthly to support each other, brainstorm new ideas, and help grow their businesses.
  • Harvest Cancer Support Group – No one should have to go through cancer alone, and at Harvest, no one does, thanks to the Harvest Cancer Support group.
  • Harvest Cares – This community affinity group cares for its neighbors by providing support (like home cooked meals) to people during challenging times, and by welcoming new residents to the Harvest family.

Some of our affinity groups are just for fun! There’s nothing better than connecting with neighbors and meeting new friends who enjoy the same activities, like:

  • Ladies’ Bunco – This group has a load of fun with pajama-themed parties and Christmas in July-themed bunco!
  • Women and Wine – The women of Harvest connect over wine tastings, trips to wineries, and the joy of a good vintage.
  • Book Club – It’s reading. It’s discussing. It’s laughing: The Harvest Book Club provides literary enjoyment all through the year (with the occasional book-themed movie outing)!
  • Men’s Night – Sometimes it’s a poker game. Sometimes it’s hanging out with friends, old and new. No matter what the event, it’s always nice to get together with the guys.
  • Fitness Classes and Groups – No matter your exercise jam, you can find a group. They include:
    • Men’s Workout Group
    • Harvest Move
    • Fit4Mom Denton County Run and Fit4Mom Stroller Strides
    • Camp Gladiator
    • Harvest Yoga
    • Water Aerobics
    • And more!

Speaking of more, check out the rest of our community affinity groups. If you don’t see the group you’re looking for, you can get it started with the help of the HOA team!

FAQs About Affinity Groups

What are affinity groups? 

Affinity groups are made of people with a common interest, identity, or purpose, who voluntarily come together to share information, resources, and support.

What are examples of affinity groups? 

Affinity groups are often centered around identity, interest, or support. Examples of identity-based affinity groups include groups for people of color, those with common ancestry, and women’s groups. Examples of interest-based affinity groups include book clubs, hobby groups, and card playing groups. Support-based affinity groups may include people fighting cancer or parents of homeschooled or special needs children.

Who are members of affinity groups? 

Members of affinity groups are people who self-identify as having a common interest or identity.

Why do people join affinity groups? 

People join affinity groups to connect with others who share a common social identity. They may join for support, friendship, or just a sense of belonging.

What can affinity groups do? 

Affinity groups can build a sense of community. Group members can mentor and support each other, share resources, raise funds, promote or publicize an event or issue, or simply have fun being with like-minded people. Affinity groups can also combat loneliness for people who feel alone, unseen, or “other.”

Harvest’s Affinity Groups Help You Find Where You Belong

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Some of Harvest’s affinity groups were started by our award-winning Lifestyle Director, Page Austin. Others grew organically out of a need or desire. All of them help build community and make Harvest a home you’ll never want to leave.

Other reasons to call Harvest home: great location in Argyle/Northlake, excellent schools, top-notch amenities, and a lifestyle that puts community first. Find your new home at Harvest by Hillwood today and be part of a community that has been named DFW’s Master-planned Community of the Year three times. Our new construction builders have available homes, and many are offering incentives, so now is a great time to buy!

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