(Participant in the "Community of Communities" workshop November 2006)
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The ElderSpirit Community, Inc. Resource Team works with groups who want to create an intentional community that lives out a spiritual model of aging. The educational program is community-based and builds on the experience of the first ElderSpirit Community at Trailview in Abingdon, Virginia.
Currently eleven groups are participating in creating a "Community for Communities" through shared learning and teaching. The groups are located in North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas and Florida. They all have the common desire to create a community of mutual support and late-life spirituality based on the idea sparked by Drew Leder in his article: "Spiritual Community in Later Life: A Modest Proposal" published in the Journal of Aging Studies (1996.)
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 Extension Groups Round Two March 2006 |
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OFFERINGS The ElderSpirit Community, Inc. Resource Center offers a team of experienced educators and facilitators in the field of "Aging in Community…with Spirit©."
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Workshop Descriptions: |
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| "Tools for Building an ElderSpirit Community" workshop lays out the development of the emerging ElderSpirit Community at Trailview in a step-by-step flow design. "It's more like a dance than a blueprint." Participants choreograph their own "steps" incorporating their situation of place, people and resources. A visit to the residential community in Abingdon is included plus conversation with those involved in its formation. This is a day and a half workshop for an individual group; two and half days for several groups. "Many ideas, much encouragement - sense of direction," participant in 2005 workshop. Monica Appleby, facilitator with Resource Center team |
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| “Conscious Aging: A Spiritual Journey” is based on the ElderSpirit Community model of late life spirituality that flows out of the aging process. Themes include Inner Work, Caring for Oneself, Mutual Support, Community Service, Reverence for the Earth and Creative Life. The course is available in six week series or given in a day and a half workshop/retreat format. Jean Marie Luce, facilitator |
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| "Mutual Support as an Elder" Mutual Support is developing relationships through which we receive and give support. As an Elder we have more experience and time. We also have a fear of being alone or cared for by others. Mutual Support is in contrast to a "Care System." This workshop is to strengthen awareness and skill in reflecting, interacting, creating a field of mutual support. This course is available in a six week series or given in a day and a half workshop/retreat format. Anne Leibig, facilitator |
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| "Not Home Alone: Aging in Community," "spirited" presentation by Dene Peterson | |
| Site visit to the ElderSpirit Community at Trailview in Abingdon including a tour of the building complex. The workshop is tailored to the interests of individuals and groups who want to learn more about the history and life of the community. | |
| The rate for a member of the Resource Team is $300 a day or $40 per hour. Travel and accommodations need to be provided if requesting a workshop on site.
The workshop and retreat prices are negotiable depending on the cost of the facilities. The Resource Team rate remains the same. Tour of the Building Complex including a short presentation for visiting groups or individuals is $10 per person. A Tour without a presentation is $5.00. ElderSpirit Community Resource Handbook® price is $30. ElderSpirit Community Powerpoint Presentation and Discussion Guide - $20
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Tools for Building Community Workshop
October 2005 |
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Tools for Building Community Workshop
October 2005 |
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Community Celebration
October 2005 |
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In-depth Exchange
November 2006 |
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ElderSpirit Community Richmond
November 2006 |
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Marianne & Morgana
Tools Workshop March 2007 |
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Karen, Chris, & Susan
Round Two Tools Workshop March 2007 |
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Extending
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Website Design by Debra Casey Designs
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2007 ElderSpirit Community®, Inc.
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