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13 The South Marysburgh Mirror br ) ( y As the summer continues, so do the clubs at the branch. The intermediate French group contin- ues to meet each Tuesday at the library at 2:00 p.m. and all are welcome to join in. The evening book club invites new members to join them as well. The club meets the first Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 p.m. Should you have any questions, want to or- der a book, or have any comments about the li- brary, we invite you to contact us. E-mail: crenaud@peclibrary.org or call the branch at 476- 4130. Looking forward to seeing you in the library soon! Library Hours Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Todd Smith, MPP Prince Edward - Hastings Unit #3 - 81 Millennium Parkway P.O. Box 575 Belleville, Ontario K8N 5B2 Telephone: 613.962.1144 Toll Free: 877.536.6248 Fax: 613.969.6381 The new Picton satellite office is now open! Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Armoury - 206 Main Street 613-476-9616 Ontario (‘Cohousing’ continued from page 11) The County PNG reports that typical Cohous- ing communities can be home to intergenerational mixes of singles, couples, elders and families with children. In the County, however, there seems most interest among retirees who are very concerned about di izing and the ad of aging in place. In addition to its social benefits, Cohousing offers a refreshingly democratic arrangement where would-be residents participate in the planning, de- sign and development of the project. Being of one mind on environmental issues, everyone involved endorses environmentally friendly construction op- tions as far as finances will permit. Once it is up and running residents would have a voice in the ongoing management and main- tenance of their community. With the evolution of the Cohousing concept over the last thirty years, there has been a trend towards smaller individual houses, often ranging from 600-1,200 square feet in size, while at the same time Common Houses have grown signifi- cantly in size as residents realize that it is more fun to do things together than on their own. The Common House really serves as the hub of the community, and its space replaces much of the space that we think we need at home. In an effort to determine the costs of the project, the County PNG has been actively consult- ing with architects, municipal officials, and real es- tate agents. Trying not to reinvent the wheel, they are also taking the advice of already established Co- housing communities seriously. When it comes to finances, the cost of Cohousing is typically close to market value, but an exceptional bonus is that for their money residents also share ownership in the Common House. A small number of subsidized units do exist in some developments. These help Cohousing plan- ners to include some lower income participants and they also encourage the financial participation of various lending sources. In general, Cohousing clus- ters have excellent resale value, with waiting lists for some. (‘Cohousing’ continued on page 14)