Memories of a Swedish Christmas and what the holidays meant to two of our members who were raised in Jewish homes, plus some recipes
Read MoreAukje talks about how she came to be interested in non-violent communication, and the editor interviews Sheila and Tzabia about their lives and their interest in KCC
Read MoreFrom the most “credible source’”, the internet, I found that “bad things happen in threes” might stem from 1915 and the Crimean war.
Read MoreWho gets the newsletter? Equity members, Explorers, Friends and Associates, anyone who subscribes (and they may be outside the community).
Read MoreMany years ago, I took a pottery class at Fleming College. It was exciting for me, a chance to leave my normal house-duties as a mother of two very small children and explore the life within clay.
Read MoreThis spring, we got a couple of new lambs, courtesy of our neighbour with a penchant for animal husbandry. We named them Butch & Sundance
Read MoreThis is a story from last year, but some of you may not know it, or not know all the details. You have probably heard the name Primo at some point. In honour of spring, here is Primo’s story:
Read MoreIt took me years to divest myself of my late husband’s things. First his clothes – easy, to Goodwill. One piece of clothing did give me pause, his old 1950’s style wooly hat, grey and smelly with age.
Read MoreWhen Rick Metcalf said the words "Pop Up Meditation" during a Wednesday morning KCC chat, he had my attention. That was before Christmas.
Read MoreIf you've read my bio you know that I've been trying to create community for a long time. I really like bumping into people I know while I'm shopping, reading in the common room or meandering through town
Read MoreDecember 2020 worldwide will likely go down as one of the darkest months in recent history. Still, at Kawartha Commons Cohousing (KCC) we have found several reasons to celebrate, light candles and get together (virtually of course).
Read MoreYep. It's coming. Peterborough got about 20 cm of snow this past weekend, and it's stuck around for a few days. Like it or not, winter is upon us.
Read MoreOur virtual information sessions on sustainable development continue. Earlier this month we held our third meeting, this time with four experts in Green design.
Read MoreDid you know that at one time Peterborough was the canoe-building capital of the world? It's true. Around here there's never been a shortage of lakes and rivers where you can dip your paddle.
Now that we've reached Stage 3 of the recovery throughout most of Ontario, we're looking for opportunities to get together to socialize and enjoy each other's company.
Read MoreLike everyone else, we've been making the most of these strange times. All things considered, we're doing pretty well.
Read MoreKawartha Commons Cohousing continues to build and strengthen community. We've been making good use of Zoom to hold our business meetings and Discovery Circles.
Read MoreIt's getting a little tougher to hold things together as this pandemic drags on, but we're still coping. One thing it has taught us: it's a whole lot easier when we all pull together.
Read MoreThe world is changing. These are unprecedented times, and we're experiencing upheavals the likes of which we've never witnessed.
Read MoreWe've achieved a great deal in just over two years, and have reached the point where we're offering our Full members the opportunity to transition to Equity membership.
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