Two documents in this file: ElderGrace Commuity Mission statement http://www.eldergrace.org "Would you fit the ElderGrace Community?" Questionaire - see below Converted to text from 2 files: Form One.doc and Form Two.doc 11/17/06 fholson [at] cohousing.org MISSION STATEMENT ElderGrace, a Jubilados-inspired conscious aging community, is an elder co-housing project whose members dedicate themselves to spiritual growth, mutual support, respect for the environment and service to others. VALUES Spiritual Growth Members hold that there are diverse paths to spiritual growth and that we respect them all. Members hold that deepening our connections to the natural world and our fellow beings is a significant part of conscious aging. Community Members value living in a respectful egalitarian community and are committed to using Formal Consensus to guide decision making. We are creating a place to live that is peaceful and aesthetically pleasing. We will make space for creative activities that bring joy and laughter into our lives. Mutual Support Members should value each other and should seek to promote an environment conducive to mutual physical, emotional and spiritual support through the end of life, helping members to locate outside resources as necessary. Respect for the Environment Members recognize the sacred quality of all life. We work to conserve the earth's resources in order to promote a habitable planet. Service Members value service to the larger community, and encourage each other to participate both as individuals and as representatives of ElderGrace. I __________________________ am in full agreement with the Mission and Values of ElderGrace. Print Name _____________________________ _________ Signature Date ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you fit the ElderGrace Community? Elder Grace is an intentional community of older adults. We value closeness and participation. This questionnaire is to help you decide if you would enjoy being part of our community. Answer No, Not sure or Yes to the following: I value what I define as my spiritual practice and I am tolerant regarding the spiritual beliefs of others. I understand the importance of remaining physically and mentally active. I find learning new things exciting. I want to fully participate in community. I am willing to sacrifice convenience to protect the environment. I have a high regard for volunteer work. I find sharing work makes it easier, sharing grief can reduce it, and sharing joy can increase it. I want to explore all aspects of conscious aging - physical, emotional and spiritual - with other adults. I welcome the challenge of stretching my tolerance and flexibility in order to respond to the needs of a community which employs consensus to make decisions. I want to live in community for the rest of my life giving and receiving caring support as I age. Did you answer yes to all of the above questions? If not, please explain any reservations that you have. __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your age? ___________ Do you have any physical or mental limitations that would preclude your full participation in our community activities? Please explain. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Do you have any commitments or travel plans that would severely limit your time or availability as a community member? Please explain. _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What skills do you bring to ElderGrace? ____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ What are some of your hobbies/interests? __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ What experience have you had in living in community? ______ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I ______________________________ support the mission and values of ElderGrace, understand what ElderGrace intends to create and would like to be a part of this experience. Print Name Signature ________________________________ Date ______________