The next Info Session is Thursday, January 21st.

I apologize for the extra e-mail.

Michael

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

*  No Board of Directors meeting this month.  We give ourselves a break in
December.

* The next Information Session is Thursday, January 20th.

* Second floor apartment for sale: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800
sq. ft. co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded
hillside to Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to
details. Eat-in kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room,
including bathroom. Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to
$149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Board of Directors Sunday, November 15thth.  Starts about 3:15, following our
annual membership meetings.  Come see how we make decisions.

* The next Information Session is Thursday, January 20th.

* Second floor apartment for sale: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800
sq. ft. co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded
hillside to Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to
details. Eat-in kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room,
including bathroom. Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to
$149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Board of Directors meeting 3:30 – 5:30 Sunday, September 20th. Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next Information Session is Thursday, Oct. 22nd.

* Opportunities to live at Monterey CoHousing:

* Second floor apartment for sale: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800
sq. ft. co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded
hillside to Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to
details. Eat-in kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room,
including bathroom. Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to
$149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

* First floor apartment for sale: Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo
inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.  Faces south,
high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in
winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Board of Directors meeting 3:30 – 5:30 Sunday, August 16th. Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next Information Session is Thursday, Oct. 22nd.

-- Opportunities to live in Monterey CoHousing --

* Small room for rent, available approximately September 1.

Learn about community by living in community. Come join us and learn how we live
and grown and make decisions and have fun! Simplify your lifestyle and meet
interesting community members and guests, take part in our spontaneous and
planned activities or just co-chat as you meet community neighbors in the
hallways and on the grounds.

Room is on the third floor of the main building, shared bathroom on second
floor. Room has large built-in dresser, two large windows and two closets. Small
space, but comfortable for one person. Limited cooking facilities (use of common
kitchen or small fridge/microwave in room). Great sunset and greenscape views.

Monthly rent $360 + a share of snow removal costs. Applicants must be
acceptable to the community. ($360 total includes $15/month to the community).

For more information, e-mail judybxxx@... to express interest, and include
your phone number(s) and the best times to call you. Please introduce yourself
in the e-mail.

Know someone else who may be interested and a good fit? Please feel free to
share this information!

* First floor apartment for sale: Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo
inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.  Faces south,
high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in
winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Second floor apartment for sale: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800
sq. ft. co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded
hillside to Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to
details. Eat-in kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room,
including bathroom. Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to
$149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Try cohousing! Small room for rent at Monterey Cohousing
     Available approximately September 1.

     Learn about community by living in community. Come join us and learn how we
live and grown and make decisions and have fun! Simplify your lifestyle and meet
interesting community members and guests, take part in our spontaneous and
planned activities or just co-chat as you meet community neighbors in the
hallways and on the grounds.

     Room is on the third floor of the main building, shared bathroom on second
floor. Room has large built-in dresser, two large windows and two closets. Small
space, but comfortable for one person. Limited cooking facilities (use of common
kitchen or small fridge/microwave in room). Great sunset and greenscape views.

     Monthly rent $360 + a share of snow removal costs. Applicants must be
acceptable to the community. ($360 total includes $15/month to the community).

     For more information, e-mail judybxxx@... to express interest, and
include your phone number(s) and the best times to call you. Please introduce
yourself in the e-mail.

     Know someone else who may be interested and a good fit? Please feel free to
share this information!

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Information Session Thursday, July 16th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3
days ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under,
no charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

* No Board meeting this month.  We give ourselves a break in the summer.

* Two Co-op Apartments are for Sale at Monterey CoHousing

* Second floor apartment: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800 sq. ft.
co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded hillside to
Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to details. Eat-in
kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room, including bathroom.
Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to $149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

* First floor apartment: Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo inside
mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.  Faces south, high
ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in
winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Second floor apartment: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800 sq. ft.
co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded hillside to
Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to details. Eat-in
kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room, including bathroom.
Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. Price reduced to $149,000.

For further information or to view, please call Phil Stevenson, agent. 
612-871-8196

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* The next Board meeting is at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28th.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next information session will be Thursday, July 16th.

* Two Co-op Apartments are for Sale at Monterey CoHousing

* Second floor apartment: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800 sq. ft.
co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded hillside to
Fern Hill Park.  Updated throughout with artistic attention to details. Eat-in
kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room, including bathroom.
Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. $160,000.

For further information or to view, please call 952-929-9480

* First floor apartment: Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo inside
mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.  Faces south, high
ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in
winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA
--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* The next Board meeting is at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17th.  Come see how we make
decisions.

* The next information session will be Thursday, July 16th.

* Two Co-op Apartments are for Sale at Monterey CoHousing

* First floor apartment: Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo inside
mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.  Faces south, high
ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in
winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Second floor apartment: Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800 sq. ft.
co-op unit overlooking large green courtyard which borders on wooded hillside to
Fern Hill Park. Updated throughout with artistic attention to details. Eat-in
kitchen with maple/granite/stainless. Windows in every room, including bathroom.
Loads of storage. 9-foot ceilings. $160,000.

For further information or to view, please call 952-929-9480

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere in the Twin Cities
metro area in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates has a deal for you. We are
looking for really interested households (singles, families, couples - all ages)
who want to move into a community sooner rather than later. Does that sound like
you? If you are willing to put in time and energy *starting now* in order to
create such a community, we can link you with others who feel the same. We're
currently working with a group that is based in White Bear Lake, and is
interested in locating in the northern suburbs.  We are also reaching critical
mass for a group interested in south Minneapolis. Potential sites we identified
back in 2006 are still available due to the downturn in the housing market, and
we've found other developers with promising sites since then. Cohousing
Advocates' role is first to help people with similar interests find each other,
and then provide support as the group begins to educate themselves about the
cohousing development process. We will coach and mentor your group until you are
ready to partner with a developer and find the site you want. If you are
interested in getting involved to start growing a group, please call
Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them find sites and
partner with developers, to help create more cohousing communities for the Twin
Cities and surrounding region. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we will
actively assist your cohousing group with the steps you need to take in order to
create the cohousing community you want. (We help new groups form, as well as
working with existing groups.) See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more
information and to be added to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us
at 952-926-8554 or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Call
us if you're ready to start a group for whatever part of the Twin Cities or
outstate area you are excited about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Co-op Unit Available
2925 Monterey Ave. So.

Charming spacious, light-filled 1 br/1ba 800 sq. ft. co-op unit overlooking
large green courtyard which borders on wooded hillside to Fern Hill Park. 
Updated throughout with artistic attention to details.  Eat-in kitchen with
maple/granite/stainless.  Windows in every room, including bathroom.  Loads of
storage.  9-foot ceilings.      $160,000.

For further information or to view, please call 952-929-9480

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Information Session Thursday, April 16th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3
days ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under,
no charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

* The next Board meeting is at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19th.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first
floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances. 
Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in
summer and warm in winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.


==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere in the Twin Cities
metro area in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates has a deal for you. We are
looking for really interested households (singles, families, couples - all ages)
who want to move into a community sooner rather than later. Does that sound like
you? If you are willing to put in time and energy *starting now* in order to
create such a community, we can link you with others who feel the same. We're
currently working with a group that is based in White Bear Lake, and is
interested in locating in the northern suburbs.  We are also reaching critical
mass for a group interested in south Minneapolis. Potential sites we identified
back in 2006 are still available due to the downturn in the housing market, and
we've found other developers with promising sites since then. Cohousing
Advocates' role is first to help people with similar interests find each other,
and then provide support as the group begins to educate themselves about the
cohousing development process. We will coach and mentor your group until you are
ready to partner with a developer and find the site you want. If you are
interested in getting involved to start growing a group, please call
Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them find sites and
partner with developers, to help create more cohousing communities for the Twin
Cities and surrounding region. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we will
actively assist your cohousing group with the steps you need to take in order to
create the cohousing community you want. (We help new groups form, as well as
working with existing groups.) See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more
information and to be added to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us
at 952-926-8554 or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Call
us if you're ready to start a group for whatever part of the Twin Cities or
outstate area you are excited about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Two vacant / foreclosed houses
currently might be available. Price etc details unknown tho might be
relatively low ($100K ??? or less) Closest one needs work.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/
=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* "Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They're Important".
Diana Leafe Christian, popular speaker on cohousing and intentional communities
and author of the book "Creating a Life Together" will be doing a presentation
and slide show on Ecovillages at Monterey Cohousing on Thursday Evening, April
2, from 7:30 - 9:00 PM.  With over 400 photos of ecovillages worldwide, Diana
shows the growth and variety of the ecovillage movement, and describes how they
are beginning to to beneficially influence the wider culture. RSVPs are
requested, as we need to know how many guests to plan for.  Call 952-930-7554 to
RSVP. For more information including directions and parking instructions,
contact Joelyn at 952-926-8554 or Joelyn@....

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first
floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances. 
Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays cool in
summer and warm in winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest rooms, fax
machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement, exercise room with weight
machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill, workshop with community tools,
beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe, quiet
area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15th.  Come see how we make
decisions.

The next information session will be Thursday, April 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere in the Twin Cities
metro area in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates has a deal for you. We are
looking for really interested households (singles, families, couples - all ages)
who want to move into a community sooner rather than later. Does that sound like
you? If you are willing to put in time and energy *starting now* in order to
create such a community, we can link you with others who feel the same. We're
currently working with a group that is based in White Bear Lake, and is
interested in locating in the northern suburbs.  We are also reaching critical
mass for a group interested in south Minneapolis. Potential sites we identified
back in 2006 are still available due to the downturn in the housing market, and
we've found other developers with promising sites since then. Cohousing
Advocates' role is first to help people with similar interests find each other,
and then provide support as the group begins to educate themselves about the
cohousing development process. We will coach and mentor your group until you are
ready to partner with a developer and find the site you want. If you are
interested in getting involved to start growing a group, please call
Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them find sites and
partner with developers, to help create more cohousing communities for the Twin
Cities and surrounding region. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we will
actively assist your cohousing group with the steps you need to take in order to
create the cohousing community you want. (We help new groups form, as well as
working with existing groups.) See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more
information and to be added to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us
at 952-926-8554 or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Call
us if you're ready to start a group for whatever part of the Twin Cities or
outstate area you are excited about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres of
stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7 individual homes
and a common house. More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact:
zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional neighborhood
organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city neighborhood two miles from
downtown. Currently no houses available. Contact Fred 612-588-9532
fholson@... http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community and
cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* We had our Board meeting early this month, Sunday, February 8th, to
avoid Presidents Day Weekend.  Next Board meeting is at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15th.  Come see how we make decisions.

The next information session will be Thursday, April 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St.
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to  put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email list)
later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group for
whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Currently no houses available.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Happy New Year!

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Board meeting 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 11th.  Come see how we make
decisions.

* Information Session Thursday, January 15th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3 days
ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under, no
charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

  The next information session will be Thursday, April 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St.
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to  put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email list)
later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group for
whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Currently no houses available.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* No Board meeting this month.  We take December off.  Next Board
meeting 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 11th.

* The next information session will be Thursday, January 15th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

---------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St.
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email list)
later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group for
whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Currently no houses available.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Board meeting Sunday, November 16th, preceded by our annual
meetings.  If you're interested in attending, e-mail
m.holt@... for the time of the regular business meeting.

* The next information session will be Thursday, January 15th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

* "Getting It Built" Cohousing Workshop

November 8-9, 2008 (9-5 Saturday; 9-1 Sunday)

Nationally renowned cohousing pioneers Kathryn McCamant and Charles
Durrett are coming to Northfield, Minnesota to offer their
introductory workshop for forming cohousing. This is an invaluable
resource for early-stage groups seeking to understand the
fundamentals of the cohousing development process. Katie and Chuck
will focus on the nuts and bolts of cohousing development, providing
a comprehensive overview and a roadmap for forming communities.

Cost: $300. Second household member half-price.

Information/registration:
  http://sustainablecommunitysolutions.com/wp-
content/uploads/2008/10/gib-info-and-registrationform.pdf
Cindy Robinson
507-645-5554
cstarkeyrobinson@...

---------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing: Pushing the sustainable neighborhood development envelope

Kathryn McCamant and Charles Durrett will present a cohousing
slideshow/lecture the night before their workshop. A reception
featuring local foods and music by The Zillionaires kicks the evening
off at 6:30. The slideshow, with Q and A time, will run from 7:00 to
8:30. The Zillionaires return to the stage from 8:30 until 10:00. A
cash bar will be open throughout.

Location: Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, Northfield, MN.
Cost: $12
Information:
http://sustainablecommunitysolutions.com/wp-
content/uploads/2008/10/gib-info-and-registrationform.pdf;
507.210.4012
bruce@...

---------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St.
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com.  Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email list)
later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group for
whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. Currently no houses available.
Contact Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceilings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Board meeting Sunday, October 19th, 3:30 – 5:30.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* Information Session Thursday, October 16th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3
days ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under,
no charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

  The next information session will be Thursday, January 15th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

* "Getting It Built" Cohousing Workshop
November 8-9, 2008 (9-5 Saturday; 9-1 Sunday)

Nationally renowned cohousing pioneers Kathryn McCamant and Charles
Durrett are coming to Northfield, Minnesota to offer their
introductory workshop for forming cohousing. This is an invaluable
resource for early-stage groups seeking to understand the
fundamentals of the cohousing development process. Katie and Chuck
will focus on the nuts and bolts of cohousing development, providing
a comprehensive overview and a roadmap for forming communities.

Cost: $250 (by October 24th; $300 after the 24th). Second household
member half-price.

Information/registration:
  http://sustainablecommunitysolutions.com/wp-
content/uploads/2008/10/gib-info-and-registrationform.pdf
Cindy Robinson
507-645-5554
cstarkeyrobinson@...

---------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing: Pushing the sustainable neighborhood development envelope

Kathryn McCamant and Charles Durrett will present a cohousing
slideshow/lecture the night before their workshop. A reception
featuring local foods and music by The Zillionaires kicks the evening
off at 6:30. The slideshow, with Q and A time, will run from 7:00 to
8:30. The Zillionaires return to the stage from 8:30 until 10:00. A
cash bar will be open throughout.

Location: Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, Northfield, MN.
Cost: $12
Information:
http://sustainablecommunitysolutions.com/wp-
content/uploads/2008/10/gib-info-and-registrationform.pdf;
507.210.4012
bruce@...

---------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com.
Watch for our announcement for the date for the first meeting of the
South Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email
list) later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group
for whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown.  Houses adjacent to and across
the alley from Fred have recently sold, and the new owners have moved
in.  Two others on the block are  for sale, including which is in
need of some work is expected to be sold in a "short" sale to avoid
an impending foreclosure.  Contact Fred 612-588-9532
fholson@... http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

*Adorable townhome available—price reduced! Newly remodeled kitchen
and bath, upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage,
hardwood floors throughout. Asking price $210,000. Contact Jocelyn
Simon, owner, at 952-929-9543, jocelynsimon1@..., or Phil
Stevenson, her real estate agent, at 612-871-8196,
Phil@....

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceillings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise room with weight machine, elliptical trainer, and treadmill,
workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

* Board meeting Sunday, September 21st, 3:30 – 5:30.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* Next Information Session Thursday, Oct. 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email
list) later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group
for whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown.  Houses adjacent to and across
the alley from Fred have recently sold, and the new owners have moved
in.  Two others on the block are  for sale, including which is in
need of some work is expected to be sold in a "short" sale to avoid
an impending foreclosure.  Contact Fred 612-588-9532
fholson@... http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Apartment for sale—live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft
first floor condo inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some
new appliances.  Faces south, high ceillings and retro tiles.  Very
temperate--stays cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator
heat.  Beautiful green view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise  room with tv, weight machine, elliptical trainer, and
treadmill, workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super
safe, quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane
Fischer, 612-817-8832.

*Adorable townhome available—price reduced! Newly remodeled kitchen
and bath, upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage,
hardwood floors throughout. Asking price $210,000. Contact Jocelyn
Simon, owner, at 952-929-9543, jocelynsimon1@..., or Phil
Stevenson, her real estate agent, at 612-871-8196,
Phil@....

* Board meeting Sunday, August 17th, 3:30 – 5:30.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next Information Session is Thursday, Oct. 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

---------------------------------------------------------
* Would you like to be in a cohousing community somewhere on St
Paul's East Side, sometime in the next 1-4 years? Cohousing Advocates
has a deal for you. The idea is to start a group of really interested
households (singles, families, couples - all ages) who want to move
into a community sooner rather than later, and understand that they
need to put in time and energy *starting now* if such a community is
going to happen sometime before 2012. The Rivoli Bluff site is one
possible location to be considered, but the site search wouldn't be
limited to that site. Cohousing Advocates' role is first to help
people with similar interests find each other, and then provide
support as the group begins to educate themselves about the cohousing
development process, so they'll be ready to partner with a developer
when they find the site they want. If you are interested in getting
involved to start to grow this group, please call Phil[@]
CohousingAdvocates.com.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with Cohousing Groups, and helps them
find sites and partner with developers, to help create more cohousing
communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Now forming
groups by interest level and locations desired within the Twin Cities
or outstate. Using our "Blueprint to Cohousing" we'll be actively
assisting the group in the steps they need to take in order to create
the cohousing community they are looking for. (We're also available
to work with groups that have already gotten started.) See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added to
our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554 or
612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil[@]CohousingAdvocates.com. Watch for our
announcement for the date for the first meeting of the South
Minneapolis Cohousing Group (to be sent to our newsletter email list)
later this month. Or call us if you're ready to start a group for
whatever part of the Twin Cities or outstate area you are excited
about!

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown.  Houses adjacent to and across
the alley from Fred have recently sold, and the new owners have moved
in.  Two others on the block are  for sale, including which is in
need of some work is expected to be sold in a "short" sale to avoid
an impending foreclosure.  Contact Fred 612-588-9532
fholson@... http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Live in the community!  Cozy two-room, 450 sq ft first floor condo
inside mansion.  Kitchenette, nice bathroom, some new appliances.
Faces south, high ceillings and retro tiles.  Very temperate--stays
cool in summer and warm in winter, with radiator heat.  Beautiful green
view.

Shared amenities include: large living room, TV room/study, two guest
rooms, fax machine, community kitchen, free laundry in basement,
exercise  room with tv, weight machine, elliptical trainer, and
treadmill, workshop with community tools, beautiful yard and garden.

Close to bike paths, Cedar lake, Trader Joe's and Uptown.  Super safe,
quiet area in St. Louis Park.  $95,000.  Contact owner, Jane Fischer,
612-817-8832.

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

*Adorable townhome available—price reduced! Newly remodeled kitchen
and bath, upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage,
hardwood floors throughout. Asking price $210,000. Contact Phil
Stevenson, realtor, at 612-871-8196, Phil@..., or
Jocelyn Simon, owner, at 952-929-9543, jocelynsimon1@....

* No Board meeting this month.  Next Board meeting Sunday, August
17th.

* Information Session Thursday, July 17th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3
days ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under,
no charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

  The next information session will be Thursday, October 16th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

--------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.  Contact
Phil@....

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing communities for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
Now forming groups by interest level and locations desired within the
Twin Cities or outstate.  The initial focus will be Rivoli Bluff, see
above. See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be
added to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-
8554 or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil@....
Or come to Joelyn's monthly open house, from 1:00-3:00 on the 4th
Saturday of each month at 2901 Monterey Ave S, St Louis Park. Next
Open House date is Saturday, July 26th. Call 952-926-8554 to RSVP.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown.  Houses adjacent to and across
the alley from Fred have recently sold, and the new owners have moved
in.  Two others on the block are  for sale, including which is in
need of some work is expected to be sold in a "short" sale to avoid
an impending foreclosure.  Contact Fred 612-588-9532
fholson@... http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Adorable townhome available! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath,
upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage, hardwood
floors throughout. Asking price $210,000. Contact Phil Stevenson,
realtor, at 612-871-8196, Phil@..., or Jocelyn
Simon, owner, at 952-929-9543, jocelynsimon1@....

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Adorable townhome available! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath,
upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage, hardwood
floors throughout. Asking price $228,500. Contact seller - Jocelyn
Simon phone 952-929-9543, or email jocelynsimon1@....

* Board meeting Sunday, June 22nd, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next information session will be Thursday, July 17th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

--------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing options for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
Now forming groups of people interested in getting to know each other
by locations desired within the Twin Cities or outstate.
See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added
to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554
or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil@....

Open houses occur monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month at
Joelyn's house, 2901 Monterey Ave S., St. Louis Park. (RSVP to 952-
926-8554).

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. The recently renovated house is
still for sale and the house on the other side of Fred is expected to
be available and there are two houses across the alley that may be
available soon. If we could find 4 households we could have a 6
household community! Lots of "if"'s there but it is possible. Contact
Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house.  More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Adorable townhome available! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath,
upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage, hardwood
floors throughout. Asking price $228,500. Contact seller - Jocelyn
Simon phone 952-929-9543, or email jocelynsimon1@....

* Board meeting Sunday, May 18th, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* The next information session will be Thursday, July 17th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

--------------------------------------------------------
*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community is a project of Cohousing Adovcates
and Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of
St. Paul. More committed, energetic people are needed in order for
this to move forward as a cohousing community.

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing options for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
Now forming groups of people interested in getting to know each other
by locations desired within the Twin Cities or outstate.  See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added
to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554
or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil@....

Open houses occur monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month at
Joelyn's house, 2901 Monterey Ave S., St. Louis Park. (RSVP to 952-
926-8554).

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Contact Dave at dave.strait@..., or Joelyn at
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554.

--------------------------------------------------------
Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. The recently renovated house is
still for sale and the house on the other side of Fred is expected to
be available and there are two houses across the alley that may be
available soon. If we could find 4 households we could have a 6
household community! Lots of "if"'s there but it is possible. Contact
Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house.  More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Adorable townhome available! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath,
upgraded oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage, hardwood
floors throughout. Asking price $228,500. Contact seller - Jocelyn
Simon phone 952-929-9543, or email jocelynsimon1@....

* Board meeting Sunday, April 20th, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Come see how we
make decisions.

* Information Session Thursday, April 24th, preceded by an optional
dinner and tour.

6:30 p.m. Dinner. Experience a CoHousing meal, like we have twice
every week. Reservations required. Call 952-930-7554 at least 3
days ahead. The cost for dinner is $5, half-price for 12 and under,
no charge for 3 and under.

7:15 p.m. Tour of Monterey CoHousing

7:45 p.m. Discussion and question and answer session.

  The next information session will be Thursday, July 17th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

--------------------------------------------------------
* Rivoli Bluff CoHousing Community
It appears we have the luxury of taking more time to recruit
interested members before decisions need to be made on how many
living units to build and what style of housing people want.  The
developer, a community development housing agency, has its hands full
right now dealing with the housing foreclosure crisis in the Dayton's
Bluff neighborhood (trying to help save people from foreclosure).
It's a mixed blessing, as the timeline for Rivoli construction is
less clear now, but also good for our group because more committed,
energetic people are needed in order for this to move forward as a
cohousing community.

Rivoli Bluff Cohousing is a project of Cohousing Adovcates and
Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of St.
Paul. See contact information below.
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* Farmers Market Flats
We are sad to announce that the developer decided that cohousing will
not be included in this project. Cohousing Advocates will be looking
for other opportunities for the East Metro area.
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* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing options for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
Now forming groups of people interested in getting to know each other
by locations desired within the Twin Cities or outstate.
See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added
to our mailing list for monthly updates. Contact us at 952-926-8554
or 612-871-8196, or e-mail Phil@....

Open houses occur monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month at
Joelyn's house, 2901 Monterey Ave S., St. Louis Park. (RSVP to 952-
926-8554).

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Tai Chi Co-Housing
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...>
(763) 789-0529
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* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Cohousing Advocates is starting a list of people who
would like regular updates on the project - contact
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554 to be added to the
list. You can also contact Dave directly at dave.strait@....

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* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. The recently renovated house is
still for sale and the house on the other side of Fred is expected to
be available and there are two houses across the alley that may be
available soon. If we could find 4 households we could have a 6
household community! Lots of "if"'s there but it is possible. Contact
Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

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*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house.
More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

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*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

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COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Adorable townhome available! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath, upgraded
oversized windows, two bedrooms, two car garage, hardwood floors
throughout. Asking price $228,500. Contact seller - Jocelyn Simon phone
952-929-9543, or email jocelynsimon1@....

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Board meeting Sunday, March 16, 4 – 6 p.m.  Come see how we make
decisions.

The next information session will be Thursday, April 17th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

*Tai Chi Co-Housing -- new
Twin Cities-based group
Development timeline: 2 - 5 years.

An independent group is beginning to organize around the idea of
forming a co-housing community of people who would like to practice
Tai Chi together on a regular basis. Initially, we will be talking
about what our hopes and dreams are regarding a co-housing community.
The tentative location is within the boundaries of the greater Twin
Cities metro area, although it could extend beyond that, based on who
is interested.

Right now, very occasional e-mail updates are all that's happening. A
website is being created. In fall 2008, we intend to start holding
potluck meetings every other month. If you practice Tai Chi in a
group setting, please pass the word to anyone you know who might be
interested so they can sign up to receive e-mail notices.

Contact person: Kathy Ahlers <kathyahlers@...> (763) 789-0529

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*Farmers Market Flats Cohousing
Community Dinner for prospective buyers on March 13th!

This is an 11 unit cohousing community, occupying the second floor of
a new building above a year-round Farmer's Market across the street
from the current open-air St. Paul Farmers Market. Above the
Cohousing floor there'll be 3 additional floors of condos. It's a
time-limited opportunity - we need several more committed buyers
in order for the developer to spend the extra money for the cohousing
ammenities we've envisioned.

There's an open house at the Farmers Market Flats Sales office on
Saturday March 8th,10:00 AM to Noon, and we're hosting a cohousing
community dinner for prospective buyers on Thursday March 13th at
6:00 pm. Call 952-926-8554 to RSVP for either of these events.
See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for a project description and
information about other upcoming events.

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*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community - Things are Moving Fast!

Membership meeting: Friday March 21st, 7 PM, Mississippi Market
(Selby-Dale location).  Light dinner and the latest news about the
construction timeline. Decisions need to be made in the next month on
how many living units to build and what style of housing people want,
in order to keep our timeline on track for construction in Fall 2008.
To RSVP for the meeting call 952-926-8554.

Rivoli Bluff Cohousing is a project of Cohousing Adovcates and
Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of St.
Paul.

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* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing options for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added
to our mailing list for monthly updates. Or contact
Phil@....  Open houses occur monthly on the fourth
Saturday of the month at Joelyn's house, 2901 Monterey Ave S., St
Louis Park. (RSVP to 952-926-8554).

--------------------------------------------------------
* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo MN. Cohousing Advocates is starting a list of people who
would  like regular updates on the project - contact
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554 to be added to the
list. You can also contact Dave directly at dave.strait@....

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. The recently renovated house is
still for sale and the house on the other side of Fred is expected to
be available and there are two houses across the alley that may be
available soon. If we could find 4 households we could have a 6
household community! Lots of "if"'s there but it is possible. Contact
Fred 612-588-9532 fholson@...
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.

A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house. More info at
www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.

This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

Included in this newsletter:
* This month at Monterey CoHousing
* Other CoHousing in Minnesota

For more information, see our website: http://montereycohousing.org

==========================================
THIS MONTH AT MONTEREY COHOUSING

* Board meeting Sunday, February 10th, 4 – 6 p.m.  Come see how we
make decisions.

The next information session will be Thursday, April 17th.

==========================================
OTHER COHOUSING IN MINNESOTA

*Farmers Market Flats Cohousing

This is an 11 unit cohousing community, occupying the second floor of
a new building above a year-round Farmer's Market across the street
from the current open-air St. Paul Farmers Market. Above the
Cohousing floor there'll be 3 additional floors of condos. It's a
time-limited opportunity - we must have 8-9 buyers by mid-March in
order for the developer to spend the extra money for the cohousing
ammenities we've envisioned. The project will be discussed at a
Cohousing introductory session on Saturday February 16th, 2:00-4:00
PM, at Unity Unitarian Church in St. Paul. See
www.CohousingAdvocates.com for a project description and location and
information about upcoming presentations.

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*Rivoli Bluff Cohousing Community

Rivoli Bluff Cohousing is a project of Cohousing Adovcates and
Daytons Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, on the east side of St.
Paul. The Rivoli Cohousing Group will be meeting for dinner on
February 9th, from 5:00-8:00 PM, at Phil Stevenson's house, 224 West
27th Street, Minneapolis. Phil is cooking - just bring yourself and
your ideas for what you want from a cohousing community. Call Phil at
612-871-8196 to RSVP. For future events and information on the group,
see www.CohousingAdvocates.com (PS--this group is for people who are
seriously thinking of living at Rivoli Bluff. If you are just
learning about cohousing, please come to Phil's Open House earlier in
the day - 10:00AM-12 Noon.)

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* Blossom Hill Farm - 12 acres outside of Buffalo MN

Dave Strait is soliciting interest for a cohousing community on land
he owns that provides wonderful views of Mary Lake, just outside of
Buffalo, MN. Cohousing Advocates is starting a list of people who
would like regular updates on the project - contact
Joelyn@... or 952-926-8554 to be added to the
list. You can also contact Dave directly at dave.strait@....

--------------------------------------------------------
* Cohousing Advocates works with developers and groups to help create
more cohousing options for the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
See www.CohousingAdvocates.com for more information and to be added
to our mailing list for monthly updates. Open houses occur twice
monthly: on second Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon at Phil's
house, 224 West 27th St, Minneapolis (RSVP to 612-871-8196) and on
fourth Saturdays at Joelyn's house, 2901 Monterey Ave S., St Louis
Park (RSVP to 952-926-8554).

--------------------------------------------------------
* Homewood Cohousing, Minneapolis, is a cohousing-like intentional
neighborhood organizing effort in an existing racially mixed city
neighborhood two miles from downtown. The recently renovated house is
still for sale and the house on the other side of Fred is expected to
be available and there are two houses across the alley that may be
available soon. If we could find 4 households we could have a 6
household community! Lots of "if"'s there but it is possible. Contact
Fred at 612-588-9532, fholson@..., or
http://mn.cohousing.org/homewood/

--------------------------------------------------------
*Community in the Cities, St. Paul.
This cohousing group-in-formation has decided to suspend business
meetings for now. We still have monthly potlucks, with a less formal
orientation to cohousing in general.  See our web site,
www.CommunityInTheCities.org, for details.  We still have things to
say, and we want to spread the news coming out of other groups.
Probable next step: formal collaboration with another group, possibly
through Cohousing Advocates.  For more information, call Susan or Bob
Hardman, (651) 649-1154 or send an e-mail to SageSusan71@...

--------------------------------------------------------
*Zephyr Valley Community Co-op.
A rural co-housing community with 13 adults and 10 kids on 550 acres
of stunningly beautiful land in southeast Minnesota. There are 7
individual homes and a common house.
More info at www.zephyrvalleycoop.org  Contact: zephyrcoop@...

=======================================
COHOUSING, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, AND COOPERATIVE LIVING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BEYOND MINNESOTA:
None at this time.

=====================================================================
For now, this newsletter is open to including intentional community
and cooperative living announcements. Send your announcement to
m.holt@...

The Board meeting is this coming Sunday, Jan. 13th, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  I
apologize for the extra e-mail.