(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.
Groups who have requested ElderSpirit Community Resources have the common desire to create an Elder Intentional Community. Some are residential communities either based in new construction or retrofit building complexes. Other groups are establishing membership organizations to support elders who want to age in place through shared services. Some are part of inter-generational communities. The following groups can be reached through their website or e-mail: |
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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: |
| "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 |
| "Soul Work in the Second Half of Life" 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 |
| "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 |
| "Not Home Alone: Aging in Community," "spirited" presentation by Dene Peterson |
| "Positive Aging" We are on the cusp of an aging population explosion with longevity potential unlike any period in history. It is a time for us to retake the positions once held by elders in society so that the world can be a more caring and loving place for all. Our life experience matters only if we count the fruits and are willing to share the harvest with the world around us.
In 1989 Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi founded The Spiritual Eldering Institute, focused on the spiritual dimensions of aging, affirmation of the elder years, harvesting of life’s wisdom, and leaving a legacy for future generations. Reb Zalman’s book From Age-ing to Sage-ing provides the foundation for the work of Spiritual Eldering and is at the heart of our workshops. Desiring to share with others a positive approach to aging while being realistic about the challenges, we wish to impart a "no denials-no regrets" vision for growing older in service to our families, our communities, and our world. |
| 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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2007 ElderSpirit Community®, Inc.
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