Thrive Elders Circles
Join a kindred community of elders supporting each other in consciously ageing while being of service to the healing of our world.
Dear Friends,
The Elders Council of Thrive Network & Thrive East Bay is offering two monthly Elders Circles – one for BIPOC folks and another for White folks. These circles are open to anyone who is interested in exploring and claiming the identity of Elder.
These monthly Elder Circles will explore themes of conscious aging, Elder developmental qualities, the place of Elders in community, the dynamics of oppression/privilege in the lives of Elders, and other themes chosen, on a regular basis, by the members of the circles. The Elder Circles will be open on a drop-in basis and with an encouragement to attend regularly for the purpose of building community and deepening our journey into Elderhood.
The BIPOC Elders Circle will be facilitated by Ann-Ellice Parker & Nicolás Dumit Estévez Raful Espejo Ovalles, and the White Elders Circle will be facilitated by Drew Sproul & Kurt Kuhwald. Our intention is to create a strong and welcoming space for all participants; for the members of these two groups to ground themselves in their respective identities; and to establish group agreements, creative processes and close relationships that will sustain their work. Given Thrive is a mixed race, multi-generational, collaborative network working to build Beloved Community for these times—we envision bringing these two Circles together over time in multiple ways that meet the authentic needs and developing vision of the members.
If you are someone who may be interested in joining us, please RSVP for the BIPOC or White Elders Circle online here. If you know anyone who may also be interested in these Elder Circles, you are welcome to share this opportunity with them.
We look forward to connecting further with you.
In partnership,
Thrive Elders Council
