Many Are Preparing For Life’s Next Chapter

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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 make it this time, as well as interactive workshops for people who are excited about living a cooperative lifestyle and want to further explore the concept. Check our newsfeed often for announcements, or call Cheryl Champ, our Community Relations Director, at (510) 217-8527.

Phoenix Commons is in the Senior Housing News

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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.

Hey Everyone Check out the Article in Business Wire

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Hey everyone check out the article about Phoenix Commons that was published in Business Wire today. Click here  for the whole story. 

Saturday, June 22: Life’s Next Chapter Workshop

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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 to create and manage the community life you and your neighbors envision.
  • Enjoy a sustainable lifestyle that keeps you in charge.

Space is limited so please call (510)217-8527 to reserve a seat. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, June 20: Life’s Next Chapter

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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 you and your neighbors envision
  • enjoy a sustainable lifestyle that keeps you in charge.

Thursday, June 20th | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, CA | 9 Anchor Drive (map)

Parking is complimentary. Space is limited, so call Cheryl Champ, our Community Relations Director (510-217-8527), as soon as possible to reserve a seat!

Monday, April 1: Phoenix Commons wins EFA Design Award

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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 highest award possible for a design project which is not yet built.

Environments for Aging Magazine annually awards projects who merit awards for design issues and trends related to the needs of the entire aging population at the Environments for Aging Conference and publishes the honorees in their Annual Design issue.  To see the article click here.

Phoenix Commons wins Honorable Mention from Environments for Aging

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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 connections to shopping, entertainment and the waterfront trail are all items the designer should be commended for.”

Environments for Aging Magazine annually awards projects who merit awards for design issues and trends related to the needs of the entire aging population at the Environments for Aging Conference and publishes the honorees in their Annual Design issue.  To see the article click here.

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

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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.

Phoenix Commons receives Water Board approval

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Phoenix Commons received approval from the Water Board today.

White Elephant Sale Returns to Jingletown

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Come down to Jingletown this weekend, March 2nd and 3rd, for the White Elephant Sale.  The sale is just down the street from the Phoenix Commons property at 333 Lancaster Street. In fact, we donate our lot to the Oakland Museum volunteers and the Jingletown Arts and Business Community for parking at the event.

Known community wide as a not-to-be-missed event, the legendary Sale has become a destination for both collectors and bargain hunters. With all Sale proceeds benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), shoppers can take pride in knowing that their purchases help support OMCA educational programs, galleries, collections, exhibits and more.

The sale takes place in a huge warehouse located on the Oakland Estuary, 17 unique selling departments provide an extensive offering of quality used Vintage clothing, fine jewelry, Asian collectibles, tools, furniture, sporting goods, and more. For a representative list of what you may find at the sale click here.

  • Sale hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.
  • Admission is free.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information click here.  Hope to see you there!