Yesterday we celebrated the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a transcendent figure who will always occupy a special place in our nation’s history for his selfless advocacy on behalf of peace and justice. In addition to equal rights and nonviolence, Dr. King was also a proponent of community self-reliance and cooperative […]
On a bright, crisp Thursday morning, dozens of people gathered on the Oakland waterfront to celebrate a major milestone for our community. Phoenix Commons, the Bay Area’s first cooperative lifestyle community for seniors aged 55+, officially broke ground, coming one step closer to spearheading an exciting, new trend in senior housing in the Bay Area. […]
Now that the new year is upon us, have you considered your New Year’s Resolutions? Are you musing about your future, not just for 2014, but also the long-term plans for your retirement years? Now is a great time to do some research about Cohousing and cooperative living by attending a Successful Aging workshop. The next […]
James Gray lived a rather glamorous life, one could say, serving the crème de la crème of British society as an executive butler. Raised in one of Ireland’s notorious industrial schools, James embraced domestic work and went on to serve in some of the most luxurious estates and castles, supporting global dignitaries such as U.S. […]
We are pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 9th to celebrate the construction of Phoenix Commons, a new senior cohousing project in Oakland’s eclectic Jingletown neighborhood along the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. The first of its kind in the Bay Area, Phoenix Commons is a 41-unit cooperative lifestyle community for seniors that offers resident-owners […]
A few weeks ago, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki blogged about one of his favorite scientific experiments, performed back in the 50’s by Stanley Schachter. Participants were told they would receive a series of electric shocks, and then asked if they would prefer to wait in a room alone or with other people. When the […]
We often get asked by folks if they can drop by the office to talk to us in person and get more detailed information about Phoenix Commons. The answer is absolutely, and we even have Thursday afternoons reserved for visitors. Come in and see us Thursdays between 2pm – 4pm, and learn how a senior […]
We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring another addition of the Successful Aging Orientation on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 pm. This class, led 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 […]
If you are interested in creating your own road map for Successful Aging, Phoenix Commons is sponsoring a free orientation workshop in partnership with Elders Village on December 18th at 6:30 pm at the Elders Village office at 1723 Webster Street in Alameda. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling the Elders Village office (510)217-8527. Workshop attendees will […]
We are pleased to announce that Elders Village, the nonprofit organization that works closely with Phoenix Commons on education and training, has been awarded a $2,500 grant from Coming of Age, a national organization that helps 50+ seniors explore their futures, make new connections, and contribute to the common good. This Making A Big Difference […]