{"id":1439,"date":"2012-11-05T09:57:48","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T14:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.transitionamherst.org\/blog\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2012-11-05T09:57:48","modified_gmt":"2012-11-05T14:57:48","slug":"senior-cohousing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transitionamherst.org\/blog\/2012\/11\/senior-cohousing\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Cohousing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senior Cohousing Information Sessions Scheduled\u2014in Amherst & Northampton<\/strong><\/p>\n

A public presentation \u2013 \u201cSenior Cohousing: An Option for Aging Successfully in Community,\u201d \u2013 will be given by cohousing resident, advocate, and facilitator Dyan Wiley on 3 different dates and locations in the region. She will examine what senior cohousing has to offer, and what makes it one of the best new choices \u2013as a pre-thought out solution to the challenges of aging\u2014emerging in the marketplace for seniors as they age. Cohousing appeals to proactive adults who want to live in an environmentally and socially vibrant community, in custom-designed neighborhoods organized by the seniors themselves to address their real needs, wants and aspirations for health, longevity and quality of life. More than 150 cohousing communities exist in North America, including 6 senior-focused developments.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The information session will be repeated at three locations. All run 7:00-8:30pm.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
\nBangs Community Center \u2013 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst<\/p>\n

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
\nNorthampton Senior Center \u2013 67 Conz Street, Northampton<\/p>\n

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
\nFlorence Community Center \u2013 140 Pine Street, Northampton<\/p>\n

\u201cCohousing is about living an enjoyable life among neighbors in a mutually supportive and productive neighborhood that also has low environmental impact,\u201d says session presenter Dyan Wiley. \u201cIt is unique for its emphasis on creating architectural as well as social design elements that build community and caring. It is attractive to active seniors for several reasons, including resident involvement in the design phase and incorporating affordability measures. Also cohousing neighborhoods are models of environmental, economic and social sustainability attracting proactive individuals who want to do something about saving the earth and the human race through their lifestyle choices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Please forward this announcement to interested friends and colleagues! The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information contact Dyan at dyan[at]cohousing.com or 413.427.3790 or find us on Facebook at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SeniorCohousingInWesternMass <\/p>\n

Also learn out about a 10-session course that Dyan leads, “Aging Successfully-Aging in Community.” The curriculum uses experiential learning to highlight the opportunities and challenges of \u201caging in place,\u201d and the advantages of community living over the alternatives. Sharing stories and experiences, knowledge and beliefs, fears, laughter, hopes and dreams will open up new ways of thinking about your future. This workshop helps participants decide if a senior cohousing community will support your vision of aging successfully. Topics include: <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Aging Successfully: What Is Your Aging Scenario? Who Is Your Community? <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Realities Of Getting Older: Everything Isn\u2019t Like It Was! <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Working Together: Group Process, Making Decisions & Conscious Communication <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Co-Care And Outside Care: Who Takes Care Of Whom? <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Co-Healing: Staying Healthy Through Community & The Search For Quality Longevity <\/p>\n

\u00b7 The Economics Of Getting Older <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Spirituality And Philosophy Of Aging: Fears & Mortality\u2014The Inner Work. <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sage-Ing: What We Offer The World<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Embracing Risk: Being Proactive To Transform Your Housing Option <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Wrap Up & Fieldtrip: Visiting a Cohousing Community; Development Process Overview<\/p>\n

The flyer in PDF format:
\nSenior Cohousing Presentation Flyer Nov-Dec 2012<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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