The ASA (American Society on Aging) blog has a fascinating interview with USC professor Victor Regnier, who holds the country’s only joint appointment to an architecture school and school of gerontology. His architectural grad students have designed a community based on the Apartment for Life housing projects that are popular in Europe, particularly the Netherlands. […]
On the 17th at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the fifth module of the Successful Aging series- Identity and Spirituality. This class lead by Elders Village will cover the effects of aging on your self and social identities, personal and social aspects of the fear of aging and how to accept aging as a vehicle […]
On the 15th at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the fourth module of the Successful Aging series- Lifestyle and Finances. This class lead by Elders Village will cover the expenses and savings associated with aging, various options for living an affordable lifestyle as you age and understand how community can increase the quality of […]
On the 9th at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the third module of the Successful Aging series- Health Care and Wellness. This class lead by Elders Village will cover the current trends and available options for seniors, examine the best practices for staying healthy in old age and understanding why living in community can […]
The Community Room hosted eleven people at the Orientation Workshop last week, with some great discussions about the aging population, the realities of aging in the 21st century, and various options for future planning. The Orientation Workshop is a prerequisite for the full Successful Aging course. Presented by Elders Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]
On the 3rd at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the second module of the Successful Aging series- Communication and Group Process. This class lead by Elders Village will cover communication styles and techniques, examine the benefits and challenges of group process and also understanding the role of consensus in decision-making. If you are interested in […]
Great news! In a public hearing on September 19th, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), which must approve all waterfront projects in the Bay Area, has formally approved Phoenix Commons’ application to renovate the dock and extend the bay trail all the way to the bridge. This is not just a major […]
On the 1st at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the first module of the Successful Aging series- Mobility and Housing. This class lead by Elders Village will cover the physical changes that occur as you age, compare and contrast various options of senior housing and understanding the benefits of proximity in community. If you are […]
This past Monday, a contingent of future members and support staff from Phoenix Commons hit the road and traveled up to Grass Valley, an hour north of Sacramento, where they met with fellow cohousers at Wolf Creek Lodge. Conceived in 2006 and built in 2012, Wolf Creek Lodge is home to a community of active […]
We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring our first Successful Aging Orientation on the 25th at 6:30 pm. This class lead by Elders Village will establish the need for education and training on aging issues, provide an overview of the entire course curriculum and examine the rationale for emphasizing community throughout the […]