Entries by Andy Verzea

Thursday, July 11: Planning the Next Chapter

Elder Village presents: Planning the Next Chapter Co-sponsored by Phoenix Commons An Interactive Workshop to Explore the Realities and Imagine the Possibilities Come and learn about the key elements that will enable you to meet, or exceed, your expectations for the next chapter of your life. Come and take charge of your future! When: Thursday, […]

Tuesday, July 2: What’s Your Plan for Life’s Next Chapter Workshop

Elders Village Presents: Planning the Next Chapter An Interactive Workshop to Explore the Realities and Imagine the Possibilities Learn about the key elements that will enable you to meet, or exceed, your expectations for the next chapter of your life. This interactive workshop is designed to help you make the shift from wondering and hoping […]

Many Are Preparing For Life’s Next Chapter

Thanks to all who came to Emeryville on Thursday and Saturday for the presentation on Phoenix Commons. The weather was great both days, turnout was fantastic, and it was exciting to meet so many folks interested in a community that promotes both independence and cooperation. There will be more presentations soon for those who couldn’t […]

Phoenix Commons is in the Senior Housing News

Phoenix Commons was in the Senior Housing News today! The story covers our innovative Phoenix Commons cohousing  lifestyle as well as all the details of the project including amenities, general pricing, and other logistics. Check out this interesting article by clicking here.

Saturday, June 22: Life’s Next Chapter Workshop

Join us on Saturday, June 22 for our Life’s Next Chapter Workshop. The workshop will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will be held at the Phoenix Commons Office located at 1723 Webster Street in Alameda. The workshop will cover: The Benefits of home ownership within a close-knit community of peers. How […]

Thursday, June 20: Life’s Next Chapter

Life’s next chapter can be even better than you imagined! Come learn about Phoenix Commons, the Bay Area’s first cooperative lifestyle community for seniors. With a multimedia presentation and Q&A session, you can find out how to: experience the benefits of home ownership within a close-knit community of peers create and manage the community life […]

Monday, April 1: Phoenix Commons wins EFA Design Award

Describing Phoenix Commons, Environments for Aging Magazine wrote, “This project in progress had a lot of great features an ‘out-of-the-box’ concept, bringing it to a challenging, urban site, with great connections to shopping, entertainment and the waterfront trail are all items the designer should be commended for.” Phoenix Commons’  Honorable Mention Design Award is the […]

Phoenix Commons wins Honorable Mention from Environments for Aging

Environments for Aging (EFA) Magazine honored Phoenix Commons with an Honorable Mention Design Award, the highest award possible for a design project which is not yet built. Describing Phoenix Commons, EFA Magazine said, “This project in progress had a lot of great features an ‘out-of-the-box’ concept, bringing it to a challenging, urban site, with great […]

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Phoenix Commons has made the papers!  Victoria Stone, our community development director, was quoted in today’s San Francisco Chronicle, talking about the development of our “village with walls”. The article Senior “villages” keep people in their homes appeared on the cover of the Health Section (section C). The link to the article on-line is here.