Aging in Community: Belonging and Respect - In-Person May Social Conversation

of National Cohousing Week (organized by the National Cohousing Association)  and Affordable Housing Month in the East Bay (organized by East Bay Housing Organizations)

Gray Panther Members usually gather socially most second Wednesdays each month. In May we'll be gathering at Strawberry Creek Lodge, the oldest senior affordable housing community in Berkeley, The public is also invited for this event that is part of East Bay Affordable Housing Month, featuring speakers from Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants Council, and other seniors living in similar communities.

Strawberry Creek LodgeWe'll have tea and light refreshments in the garden, opportunity to hear speakers and join discussions on key topics.  Residents, staff,
and board members of affordable housing and cooperative developers are
welcome to learn from residents of multiple senior buildings what the
secrets of growing a strong sense of community as an essential part of
aging well.

The Lodge ground floor and garden are wheelchair accessible, van
drop-off is available, but Parking is on street only; Easily accessible by AC Transit 72, 51, 88 and North Berkeley BART, electric bike sharing stations are close by.

  • 1 PM Doors Open 
  • 1:30 Welcome and Introductions 
  • Featured speakers from Strawberry Creek Lodge, Harriet Tubman Terrace, Redwood Gardens
  • 2:30 - 3:30  Table Talks
  • Light Refreshments
  • Resource Tables
  • Strawberry Creek Lodge Garden tour

As part of Affordable Housing Month in the East Bay (organized by East Bay Housing Organizations), we are delighted to have our May social in a Berkeley community exemplifying affordable senior living options where residents care for one another

Join us in person for a topical conversation and light refreshments.

Organized by:

  • Gray Panthers of Berkeley and the East Bay
  • with Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants Council and Board of Trustees

WHEN
May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3pm
WHERE
Strawberry Creek Lodge
1320 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94702
United States
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CONTACT
Gray Panthers of Berkeley and the East Bay · · (510) 842-6224 voice/text
36 RSVPS
Cecilia Cunningham Leslie Fleming Raines Cohen Betsy Morris Maria Sol Robert Magarian