Elderspirit Community at Trailview is self-organized and managed. The Residents' Association comprises all the residents and meets on the second Saturday of each month. Every resident pledges to serve on at least one committee, and the chairs of the committees meet every month as the Council of Chairs. All the committees give reports at the regular monthly meetings. We keep a running list of ad hoc committees as well as the ones that are standing.
Groups have formed to facilitate community living. In addition to committees, we also have the opportunity to meet in small groups we call “pods.” Totally voluntary, pods meet regularly for an hour and a half, are limited to 7 people, and are a way to get to know each other on a deeper level. We describe pod life as "a learning, trusting process for personal and community growth.”
Special interest groups have formed spontaneously. At present, people enjoy exercising together. Another group took turns cooking evening meals for each other using a healthy heart diet. Groups range from one on prayer and another on meditation, to Bridge, singing, book study and social justice concerns. We’ve had training sessions on consensus decision-making and conflict management. A Clearing House committee meets when concerns arise about the physical campus of the community in order to make recommendations for solutions to the appropriate boards or committees.
Information about ElderSpirit Community at Trailview is available. A visit and tour can be arranged at $10 per person.
The process for becoming a member of Elderspirit Community at Trailview is based on person(s) becoming acquainted with the mission and values of the community. We hope to provide enough information to help you determine if this living situation fits with your own values and life style. Below are several documents for you to consider.