Perspectives from 3 Communities Hear representatives from 3 members of Cohousing and intentional communities talk about how their communities have contributed to the wellbeing of their members, especially during pandemic lockdowns. Keith Shackleton (Terra Firma, Ottawa) Mary-Kate Craig (Junction Village, Guelph) Dyan Wiley (Pioneer Valley Cohousing, Amherst, Mass.) Guests will share their experiences living in […]
Would you like to live in a supportive neighbourhood? One where you know your neighbours and have a say over how your neighbourhood is run? A community that cares about sustainability as well as each other? Brew up a cup of coffee (or other favourite morning beverage) and join us for a virtual get together […]
During the second webinar we will: • Get to know one another. • Review the core cohousing concepts with Q&A for clarification • Reflect on personal visions of cohousing and what it might be like to live in cohousing. • Co-develop a group vision of cohousing. • Identify and discuss personal values and how they […]
During the third webinar we will: • Discuss challenging characters and situations. • Explore inclusion, exclusion and who we would like in our community and why. • Explore ways we might deal with challenges in community. • Dig into the importance of group process and social dynamics. • Introduce tools and skills that help foster […]
During the fourth webinar we will: • Explore our hopes and fears about living in cohousing. • Practice deep listening without evaluation. • Explore ways to mitigate or address our fears. • Discuss whether cohousing is a good fit (and why or why not)? • Review next steps for those interested in starting a community […]
Can you co-buy, or co-live, in cohousing Date: September 28th, 7 - 9pm What you will learn: Differences between co-buying, coliving and cohousing Key considerations for co-buying/coliving How coliving can work within a cohousing community How to co-buy a unit in cohousing Format: An interactive discussion regarding what makes a household and home A Fireside […]
Join Cohousing Options Canada for our 4-part online workshop series of learning, discovery and reflection where you will find out: What is it like living in a cohousing neighbourhood. What it takes financially and skillswise to develop and live in cohousing. Whether it is right for you! During the workshop you will have the opportunity […]
Module 2: Getting it Built Tuesday April 12, 2022 7pm – 9pm Eastern Time – Toronto Take a deeper dive into how cohousing develops and overview site criteria, work plans, budgets, bylaws & incorporation. During the second webinar we will: Review the typical phases from group formation to move-in Note what groups can do for […]
Module 3: Living in Community Tuesday April 19, 2022 7pm - 9pm Eastern Time - Toronto This workshop introduces tools and skills that help foster healthy communications, conflict resolution, effective decision making. During the third webinar we will: Discuss challenging characters and situations. Explore inclusion, exclusion and who we would like in our community and […]
Module 4 - Hopes and Fears Tuesday April 26, 2021 7pm - 9pm Eastern Time - Toronto Explore your hopes and fears about living in community and explore ways to mitigate or address your fears. During the fourth webinar we will: Explore our hopes and fears about living in cohousing. Practice deep listening without evaluation. […]