ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A MODEL FOR COOPERATIVE AGING?
CASA CLARA (1408 D Vassar NE) MAY BE THE PLACE FOR YOU
Casa Clara is a community of people who are committed to:
- Interactive, supportive and cooperative living
- Participation in the decisions that affect their daily lives
- Creating a model for cooperative aging
Casa Clara is a garden apartment complex composed of 19 rental units on about one and one-quarter acres of land close to the North Campus medical facilities of UNM, the UNM Hospital, public transportation, and a small grocery store. Presently rents run from $650 to $885. There will be an Association fee.
Casa Clara is a community of people who value:
- Interdependence and mutual support
- Enjoyment of life to the fullest extent possible
- Involvement in service to the larger community
- Consciousness about health and the environment
- Respect for different opinions as well as compromise and consensus
- Support for each other through the end of life when that is feasible
- Willingness to contribute work for the Casa Clara community
Among the many benefits of living in the CCC are:
- No more home ownership hassle
- Mutual support and access to pooled services
- A place to create community including a lovely community space
- Beautiful grounds in a convenient location
- Protection against rent increases
- Protection against eviction
- Independence and self governance
Contact: Carol Glassheim 266-3331 or ceaglass@nmia.com
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CASA CLARA COMMUNITY
Is this the right place for you?
This questionnaire is designed to help you decide if Casa Clara Community might be a good fit for you and your values. Read the following statements and note whether you agree or disagree. This is for your purposes only, but it may be a good way to see if CCC is the right place for you.
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I am not expecting to be just “cared for”. |
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I am willing to actively participate in making decisions about my life. |
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I am a person who takes responsibilities seriously. |
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I value a sense of community with others. |
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I enjoy participating in some group activities. |
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I am willing to give some time to community work/responsibilities. |
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I do not need to always get my way and am willing to compromise for the good of the community. |
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I have a sense of humor and perspective. |
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I would like to enjoy my life and take pleasure in the enjoyment of others. |
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I would like to give and receive caring support as I age. |
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I value the environment and act accordingly ( use of resources, recycling, etc.) |
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I enjoy living in nice surroundings, and am willing to do my part to keep them that way. |
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I value personal growth and feel that I can still grow. |
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I respect the spiritual path of others and do not hold mine as the only one. |
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I am open to change and try to “go with the flow” as much as I can. |
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I appreciate diversity in a community. |
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I do not smoke cigarettes. |
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If I have an animal, I am committed to being a responsible pet owner. |
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We gratefully acknowledge the Elderspirit Community in Abington Va. for allowing us to adapt this questionnaire.