Wednesday, December 18: Successful Aging Orientation Workshop

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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 community throughout the course. Please come join us for this exciting and insightful course.

Enrollment open for the Successful Aging free orientation workshops on December 18th and in January

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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 be eligible to sign up the entire Successful Aging course which includes six modules that cover the spectrum of the senior experience: Mobility & Housing, Communication & Group Process, Healthcare & Wellness, Lifestyle & Finances, Identity & Spirituality, and Ecology & Legacy.

Additional free orientation workshops will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 10 am and Saturday, February 8th at 10 am. For the complete Successful Aging calendar or to reserve your spot, please call 510-217-8527 or email [email protected]. 

 

Join us to hear Co-op expert Rick Lewis on November 19th at the Phoenix Commons office

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A renowned expert in the development and support of housing cooperatives will be visiting the Phoenix Commons office as a guest speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Rick Lewis is the executive director of the Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT), a non-profit organization in the East Bay dedicated to developing affordable cooperative homeownership for low and moderate income communities. As a founding member of BACLT, Rick brings his 18 years of experience to discuss housing cooperatives and economic development.

In addition to serving on the BACLT Board from 2006-10, he has served on the Berkeley Housing Commission and the San Francisco Community Land Trust board. Rick also has over 20 years of experience as a carpenter and general contractor.

Please let us know if you will be joining Rick’s talk at the Phoenix Commons office at 1723 Webster St. in Alameda on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m.

Call us at 510-217-8527 or email [email protected].

 

WHO: Rick Lewis, executive director of the Bay Area Community Land Trust

WHERE: Phoenix Commons office, 1723 Webster St., Alameda, CA

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20: Successful Aging Orientation Workshop

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We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring our second Successful Aging Orientation on the 20th 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 course. Please come join us for this exciting and insightful course.

Phoenix Commons officially a 55+ Community

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We have just received word that the City of Oakland has agreed to change the age restriction from 60 to 55, in order to conform with federal fair housing laws. This is great news for future community members under the age of 60, who would have faced exclusion from Phoenix Commons if not for the expeditious and reasonable approach taken by Oakland’s city planners. The city’s ongoing enthusiastic cooperation with Phoenix Commons is much appreciated, and provides even more proof that Oakland is truly a hot spot for forward-thinking and community-minded people from all walks of life!

Thursday, October 24: Successful Aging Orientation Workshop

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We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring our first Successful Aging Orientation on the 24th 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 course. Please come join us for this exciting and insightful course.

Thursday, October 17: Workshop on Ecology and Legacy.

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On the 17th at 6:30 pm we will be hosting the final module of the Successful Aging series- Aging, Ecology and Legacy. This class lead by Elders Village will cover the how to see ecology as a study of relationships both between yourself, society and nature, ways in which our ecological concepts change as we age and understanding the legacy as a positive contribution for future generations. If you are interested in joining in the Successful Aging Workshop series please call us about attending (510-217-8527) one of the Successful Aging Orientations, the next orientation will be held on October 24th at 6:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 17: Workshop on Identity and Spirituality.

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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 for personal and spiritual growth. If you are interested in joining in the Successful Aging Workshop series please call us about attending (510-217-8527) one of the Successful Aging Orientations, the next orientation will be held on October 24th at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, October 15: Workshop on Lifestyle and Finances

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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 life on a fixed budget. If you are interested in joining in the Successful Aging Workshop series please call us about attending (510-217-8527) one of the Successful Aging Orientations, the next orientation will be held on October 24th at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, October 9: Workshop on Health Care and Wellness

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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 maximize wellness. If you are interested in joining in the Successful Aging Workshop series please call us about attending (510-217-8527) one of the Successful Aging Orientations, the next orientation will be held on October 24th at 6:30 pm.