Tucker’s Windy Day
Tucker is enjoying this very windy day on the Oakland Estuary!
Entries by Andy Verzea
Justice for Older Workers
Our community members, most of whom still work full-time or part-time, are living proof that mature professionals can still make valuable contributions in any number of fields! https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/464163-we-need-a-social-justice-movement-for-older-workers
Mentioned in Piedmont Post!
Thanks to Joanne Devereaux, we were recently mentioned in an article on cohousing in the Piedmont Post! To read the full article (paywall), visit: https://www.piedmontpost.org/
Phoenix Rising Gala
The Phoenix Rising Gala was a glorious way to start off the new year. Wonderful food, dancing to the music of a live DJ, great company, not to mention a birthday celebration to boot!
Winter Solstice Party
Our winter solstice party was a grand success!
Murder Mystery Night
A wild night was held at Phoenix Commons, featuring a murder mystery with a cast of characters like none other! After enjoying an elegant French dinner, the cast of Phoenix Commons’ stellar performers and audience tried to solve the murder…
Roman Holiday
Ciao from Tim and Leslie, who are enjoying a three month stay in Italy. One thing seems to be as true there as anywhere else in the world: whether in 2,000-year old cellar restaurants or cozy sidewalk cafes on a rainy day, good food and good company bring people together!
In the News Again
We love this article for obvious reasons (with one minor correction: our actual address is in Oakland, although most of our walkable entertainment and dining destinations are in downtown Alameda just across the bridge!) https://www.sfgate.com/senior-living/article/Co-housing-Can-it-really-work-for-older-adults-14269763.php
We Need Each Other
It doesn’t take long for our guests and visitors to notice that Phoenix Commons feels significantly different from your typical 55+ community (the secret is in the relationships!). #cohousing #blessed
Visit by Researcher Sherry Cummings
Sherry Cummings visited Phoenix Commons as part of her research contributing to this article and book. #cohousingrocks https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-how-senior-cohousing-differs-from-an-over-55-community-2019-09-06