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Family Village

Toronto, Ontario,

Canada

(close to High Park)

We are striving towards attracting an uplifting community of friends with children to have fun, help each other and grow together. Our social culture ideally would include potlucks, camping, games nights, art/craft circles, performances, inspirational movie nights, recreation and non-competitive sports, music, guest speakers, and inspirational discussion nights. Together we can make these happen. The community would celebrate and honour personal and seasonal highlights. Everyday life may include doing projects together - cooking parties, fix-it nights, clean-up-your-house-a-thon, and group shopping and errand running system, for eg. We could add some workshops for the members, a support circle so we can really help direct each other in our everyday experiences, and weekly reviews to find ways to improve as we grow. Babysitting would be more like playdates so the other families can catch up on things. Economically, some resources are purchased communally. We would take care of each other by trading services depending on people's skills. A retreat could be possible on some land we share at present. A faciliated open and regular forum would provide communication space and decision time. Please feel free to email me to get a more indepth idea of what we can create together.

Contact:

Aspen
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Last Updated:9/15/2008

Visitors Accepted

Population Adult Members: 2 Child Members: 2 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Age Focus: Young Adults :: Middle Age (families preferably) Age Restrictions: Yes (looking to develop a community of friends in a similiar time in our lives) Which Ages Restricted: (preferably between 30 and 45)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (we help each other with personal projects then ending with a feast) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: (individual residences) Cohousing: No Answer (would like apartments in our house to be community membrs eventually)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (healthy, nutritious and preferably organic) Dietary Practice: (organic chicken and fish, limited red meat) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Shared Spiritual Path: No (a general spiritual interest) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled (local alternative school)

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