Meet Bea and Cathy

​We are thrilled to introduce our two newest members who both share a history of cohousing and Sacramento.  Bea, joining us from Flagstaff, was a resident of N Street Cohousing in Davis many years ago.  Cathy, joining us from Sacramento, was involved in the formation of Southside Cohousing in Sacramento and is excited to be joining our community.  

Meet Bea

Bea grew up in a close-knit community in El Paso, field tested cohousing in Davis, worked at establishing a cohousing community in Flagstaff, and joined Washington Commons in April.

​“The Sacramento area was my home in the 80’s and 90’s. I arrived chasing what had become one of my passions, whitewater rafting.  The South Fork of the American River boasts Class III boating in an invigorating and beautiful canyon and I spent hundreds of days on that water over the next 15 years.  ​

N Street Cohousing in Davis was my home for part of that time and I’m grateful to my friends there who taught me the joy and rewards of community living.

​Washington Commons is now affording me the opportunity to come “home”.  My heart has longed to be back among friends, water, fabulous bird watching locations and gorgeously blooming gardens in Sacramento.  Living almost beside the Sacramento River, but steps from the Capitol, restaurants, arenas and with my new family at Washington Commons is my heart’s desire.  Sharing much of daily life while having my own private home will be icing on my cake.”

Meet Cathy

​​Cathy was involved with Southside Park Cohousing during its formation, explored Washington Commons last year, attended our March SABA Bike event, and became our most recent member in April. 
 
"My introduction to cohousing was in the early 90s.  I loved the concept of living in a people and environmentally friendly community and hoped someday I would have the opportunity to join one.  I have enjoyed living in an urban, walkable community in Midtown Sacramento for almost 30 years.  ​Washington Commons offers a similar environment on the other side of the river with the added benefit of having neighbors close by for mutual support and fun. ​

I am a retired clinical social worker writing a book about my work with veterans at the VA, which was terrific, and VA mental health policy, which needs improvement. When I’m not writing I enjoy gardening, music, and the Sierra Nevada to ski, hike, and camp.  I’m looking forward to the possibility of visiting some wineries with other members, having buddies to cycle our American River Bike Trail and sail at Lake Washington Sailing Club, just ten minutes from Washington Commons.  It’s hard to beat an evening sail when the Delta breeze kicks in after a hot summer day in Sacramento."
 
WELCOME Bea and Cathy, it is a joy to be creating community together!