Tag: Covid

Thriving During the Pandemic: The Story of One Urban Community

Submitted by Bryan Bowen, Caddis Collaborative on July 9, 2021

Caddis Collaborative has been privileged to design a number of cohousing communities across North America. As society begins to move out of COVID-19 restrictions, we reflect on how many of these communities have thrived during the pandemic. More than hunker-down survival mode, these communities looked actively to self-organize for neighborly care and connection. A case... Read More

ReOpen Cohousing Photos

Submitted by CohoUS Staff on July 1, 2021

Thanks to everyone who attended our Reopen Cohousing event this month. It was great to gather and share photos and stories. For those who missed it, we hope you enjoy these photos depicting that joy that is cohousing this season.

Transitions

Submitted by Karen Gimnig on March 30, 2021

Transitions are stressful, even the good ones. When I was raising toddlers, their father traveled for work. The departures were hard. The returns were harder. Partly it was because I didn’t see it coming. After looking forward to his return for weeks, it did not occur to me that it could be both joyful and... Re

Holiday Sharing

Submitted by Maraiah Lynn Nadeau, RoseWind on December 21, 2020

At RoseWind, even as we continue with physical distancing and masking, we are bolstering our social connections, beyond emails and zoom meetings. This past week has seen deliveries of candles, home-made cookies, biscotti, jam, and yogurt; promise of delivery of a gourmet Christmas dinner to our single members; darning and mending favors; help getting a... Read More

Community in Covid times

Submitted by Sheila Hoffman, Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing on October 10, 2020

Observing Covid-19 safety measures hasn’t stopped Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing from experiencing community. They’ve shared these images of community in Covid times. Distanced eating in small groups – outdoors has been a boon over the summer months. We’re working on creative solutions for the colder/wetter months in Seattle. We purchased a $50 movie screen that... Read More

Covid Support

Submitted by Maggi Rohde, Touchstone Cohousing on August 9, 2020

In April, I came down with COVID-like symptoms, including a high fever, cough, and congestion. I was lucky enough to have a place out of the house where my kids could be, to allow me to isolate for the recommended amount of time. It ended up being a long time before I had three days... Read More

Where in the World?

Submitted by CohoUS Staff on July 9, 2020

Looking for a way to stay connected through Covid? Read on for one idea from a forming community, including the invitation template you can use to do this in your community! Recently, Bay State Commons members gathered together (virtually, of course!) to share memories of important trips. WOW, our people do love to travel! From... Read More