Re: [UC] Couple articles worth reading

2003-03-25 Thread John Ellingsworth
William, John: To say that Mr. Perle is a 'neo-conservative' is not really giving Mr. Perle's political beliefs much depth. Why would Perle confront the UN? With a title like Thank God for the Death of the UN one can quite quickly discern that he is not in favor of its existence. For an

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread Monique . M . Harvey
Yes, I often think about growing older (and disabled - I have liver disease) in this beautiful neighborhood. I have a big old monster near the corner of 49th and Cedar, and I imagine it will be just too much to upkeep. I am in my 40's now, not nearly ready to retire even, and yet still I

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread John Ellingsworth
A coworker and I were speculating that it had been turned into a BB . . . anyone know if that is the case? Thanks, John Ellingsworth http://ellingsworth.org/john/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

RE: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread Knight, Sandra (US - Philadelphia)
Elly Cernansky and her husband, Nick, have been running a BB at 48th Springfield since they finished (more or less) the rehab job they did on the building. That would have placed the start time during July of what year? 2000? 2001? I can't remember it's been so long. They get the overflow

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread Naomi
Title: Re: [UC] housing for older years Even though I am quite a ways away from retiring, I have been thinking a lot about housing opportunities and creating community in this neighborhood that I love. I have been doing a good bit of reading about co-housing and have visited a number of

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread John Ellingsworth
The Tiberino family has an arrangement similar to what you describe, with a focus on artwork. Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary American Art 3819 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA A gallery dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of contemporary African-American

[UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
I'm glad to see a few folks are thinking beyond their present chronological status. It was only a few years ago that this neighborhood turned down development of a senior citizen complex at 47th and Warrington, in favor of a restaurant. (It would generate too much traffic, it wouldn't fit with

[UC] 1 Bedroom Apartment Wanted

2003-03-25 Thread Gregory Oliveri
Title: Re: [UC] housing for older years Hello All, I have a friend who is looking for a spacious one bedroom apartment in our neighborhood with immediate availibility for $700/month or less. . . please respond offline to me or contact Jerry Ruis at 215 222 1233. Thanks Gregory Oliveri

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 3/25/03 1:18:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm glad to see a few folks are thinking beyond their present chronological status. It was only a few years ago that this neighborhood turned down development of a senior citizen complex at 47th and Warrington, in favor of a

Re: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread Gerardo Razumney
There is a fundamental problem with an approach to senior housing that attempts to segregate seniors into special living arrangements. That is a totally artificial environment, with none or very few of the interactions that are essential for a healthy state of mind. The benefits that extended

RE: [UC] housing for older years

2003-03-25 Thread J. Matthew Wolfe
It is nice to see such heartfelt talk about out retirement years. I am not too concerned about it. It is my plan to be as much of a burden to my children as I possibly can when I am old and cranky, so I will probably be living with them. Paybacks. Matt Wolfe _

[UC] Fwd: NYTimes.com Article: A Pair's Persistence Pays Off

2003-03-25 Thread JAFISHBURN
This was sent to me in response to the topic of senior years living. I am forwarding it to the list hoping it will inspire someone. Jo Ann ---BeginMessage--- This article from NYTimes.com has been sent to you by [EMAIL PROTECTED] how two women built a retirement community [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] Clark Park Work Day, Saturday March 29

2003-03-25 Thread Andrew W Cole
Clark Park Volunteers, Our oft-postponed Winter, now Spring Work Day will finally happen this Saturday, March 29, 2003. Please meet at 10:00 AM at the flagpole in the north part of Clark Park where Ann Dixon, Ed Rich, and myself will have lots of things for you to do to help out in Clark Park.

Re: [UC] Fwd: NYTimes.com Article: A Pair's Persistence Pays Off

2003-03-25 Thread Shaera
Hi The article Jo Ann sent was very interesting and I applaud the hard work of these women. There are a number of Senior communities (like "Ann's Choice") that I think offer these types of services. Here's my question (and, yes, this is long)what does a person do who does not have between