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Welcome 6 of 6: Settling In: Living in Community the First Year
Welcome to the Community: A Series from Caddis Collaborative
By Karin Hoskin
Karin Hoskin is business manager for Caddis Collaborative, former executive director of the Cohousing Association of the United States, and a founding member of Wild Sage Cohousing Community.
By the time new members have been in the community for a few months, they have received information about the community via several different modalities. At Wild Sage, they have received “The Guide to Wild Sage” and “Wild Sage at a Glance,” they have met several times with their buddy, and they have had a live orientation.
Wild Sage is also in the process of developing a series of videos on various aspects of community life. These videos will cover such topics as:
- History of Wild Sage, including the urban redevelopment story of the larger neighborhood in which the community is located
- Teams
- Meals
- Zero waste policies
- Work days
- Common House tour, including a video demo of how to use the sanitizer (AKA the “dishwasher”) and the stove/oven
- Perks of being a CohoUS partner
And finally, after new members have lived in the community for several months, it’s a great idea for their buddy to check in to make sure they’re plugging into participation on teams and on work days. Many hands make light work, and cohousing communities thrive to the degree that members roll up their sleeves and contribute.
From initial interest in cohousing to full-blown participation in the community, new members of Wild Sage are invited to join us in a spirited and supportive life together.
Click on the links below to learn more!
- Post #1: A Guide to Orienting New Members to Cohousing
- Post #2: Pre-Prologue: Learning about the Community Before Purchasing
- Post #3: Prologue: Committing to the Community But Not Yet Moved In
- Post #4: Welcome: Moving In
- Post #5: Orientation: Living in Community the First Few Months
- Post #6: Settling In: Living in Community the First Year
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- Inside Caddis (20)
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- Community Engagement (20)
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