Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Rec for SW Wash senior cohousing

[Kathy Tymoczko (kathy.tymoczko]

If you're thinking about Portland, there's a (somewhat new?) non-profit
called "Villages NW" (villagesnw.org) which is meant to support aging in
place.  It has an annual fee, but looks like it would help provide some of
the things that might be beyond the scope of most cohousing communities.  I
know at least a couple of my neighbors at Daybreak Cohousing in Portland
are thinking of joining.  I don't know if there is anything like that in SW
Washington.

On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 1:10 PM, Mary Baker, Solid Communications <
mary [at] solid-communications.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Jenny. Your comment was fine.
>
> Some communities that emphasize “aging in place” require applicants to be
> 55 or over. I am looking for more “mixed age” emphasis, while still having
> some senior amenities, or assistance with property upkeep. That might be a
> bit much to expect, though, as communities with that kind of emphasis do
> need to have a strong population buy-in to make services like that pencil
> out.
>
> From: Jenny Guy
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:08 AM
> To: Mary Baker, Solid Communications ; cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org
> Subject: Re: [C-L]_ Rec for SW Wash senior cohousing
>
> Sorry I didn't mean to pick it apart, I just wanted to ask if you were
> considering senior coho (if there's any in the area), in addition to
> multi-generational. Hope you find something that works for you!
>
> On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Mary Baker, Solid Communications <
> mary [at] solid-communications.com> wrote:
>
> > Re: “age-restricted” ... I don’t even understand how that came up.
> >
> > I simply meant we would like to look at cohousing (which is mixed age,
> > typically) as an option to senior retirement communities.
> >
> > I was hoping for some personal and positive experiences or suggestions,
> > but it appears people here would rather just pick apart my question. My
> > family and I are going through a painful, difficult time, so that is not
> > helpful.
> >
> > From: Elizabeth Magill
> > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:35 PM
> > To: Cohousing-L
> > Cc: Mary Baker, Solid Communications
> > Subject: Re: [C-L]_ Rec for SW Wash senior cohousing
> >
> > ?? I certainly *hope* that any cohousing that wants to limit children
> > is age restricted, if it is not then it is against the fair housing
> > laws.
> >
> > Liz
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Jenny Guy <jenstermeister [at] gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > Hi Mary, can you be more specific about what areas work for you? Is
> > > Portland close enough to SW Washington? Also, I'm pretty sure most
> senior
> > > cohousing is not age restricted, just trying to avoid being
> > child-centered,
> > > so if it's just the two of you, don't rule that out if there's any in
> > your
> > > area.
> > >
> > > -Jenny
> > > Kingfisher Cohousing, Oakland Calif.
> > >
> > > On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 1:31 PM, Mary Baker, Solid Communications <
> > > mary [at] solid-communications.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> We’re looking at lifestyle choices for my 88-year-old Dad. He’s lived
> on
> > >> this farm all his life but can’t take care of it anymore. Ideally, he
> > would
> > >> like to stay here, but we want to consider other options too. Frankly
> > I’m
> > >> bored and lonely here, so if he does decide to sell, I’m thinking a
> > >> cohousing might be the best choice for both of us. Mixed-age cohousing
> > with
> > >> senior care or amenities would be ideal.
> > >> Suggestions?
> > >> Mary
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Kathy Tymoczko
Daybreak Cohousing <http://www.daybreakcohousing.org>
Portland, Oregon
765-307-1083