Events

Interested in cohousing, living sustainably in Vancouver and want to know more? You may want to mark your calendar and join us our Info Session over ZOOM.

In this presentation you will:

• Learn about our project on Main street and how the construction is going
• Learn the basics of cohousing including its benefits and advantages
• Meet the families involved in the community so far
• Hear about the remaining 4 units
• Learn about our shared common spaces

There will also be lots of opportunities to ask questions.

When: October 30, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Where: From the comfort of your home via ZOOM

To register or to find out more,  please send us an email.

Come get to know members of our community and learn more about OUV on October 23 at Truffles café at VanDusen Gardens from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet a few members of our group and ask your cohousing questions.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com so we can know to expect you! If we haven’t heard from you before, please also fill out a profile.

Cohousing is a community centred around social connections. We privately own our individual units, while our shared common house and courtyard are the social heart. We’re committed to regular shared meals. We value inclusivity, diversity and enjoy our vibrant urban neighbourhood. Meet with us to learn more about our project over coffee!

 

Please join us at our October 15 social. We will be sharing a meal, potluck style, from 5:30 – 7:00pm at 1068 West Broadway. This is your chance to come and learn about our project, meet our members and ask all of your cohousing questions.

Kindly bring anything you want to drink and some food to share with the group. Children are encouraged to join!

Please note that COVID protocols will be in place. The room is fairly large and will be well ventilated. We ask that only fully vaccinated people attend and please do not attend if you feel sick or have been exposed to anyone sick.

If you haven’t been able to meet us at one of our past events, or perhaps you did but want to know more, please join us at our October 1 social. We will be sharing a meal, potluck style, from 5:30 – 7:00pm at 1068 West Broadway.

Kindly bring anything you want to drink and some food to share with the group. Children are encouraged to join!

We love to host guests at our potlucks, but we are at capacity for new interested folks for this event! Please give us a shout via the Contact us page if you’d like to connect!

Please note that COVID protocols will be in place. The room is fairly large and will be well ventilated. We ask that only fully vaccinated people attend and please do not attend if you feel sick or have been exposed to anyone sick.

Come learn about our project!

Construction of our building is now in full swing and we have just 4 units left.

Curious about living with us? Join us on September 26 to learn about our project and how you can become a member. Our friends at Little Mountain Cohousing have generously lent us their space for our event.

Date: September 26, 2021
Time: Drop by anytime between 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 4985 Quebec Street, Vancouver

If you’re interested in cohousing, please drop by! Come meet the members of our community, learn about the development, explore which units might suit your needs, and find out the process for becoming a member of Our Urban Village.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP so we can know to expect you!

The safety of our community and visitors is important to us; please note that standard COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Proof of vaccination will be required and masks must be worn while inside (subject to any updates to PHO orders).

Days are getting a bit cooler, but OUV folks are still meeting at Quilchena Park to make the most of the weather before the rain begins. Come and ask your cohousing questions and learn about our project.

When: September 3, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway – near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

Coffee chat are resuming at VanDusen Park.

Come get to know members of our community and learn more about OUV on August 28 at Truffles café at VanDusen Gardens from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet a few members of our group and ask your cohousing questions.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com so we can know to expect you! If we haven’t heard from you before, please also fill out a profile.

Cohousing is a community centred around social connections. We privately own our individual units, while our shared common house and courtyard are the social heart. We’re committed to regular shared meals. We value inclusivity, diversity and enjoy our vibrant urban neighbourhood. Meet with us to learn more about our project over coffee!

 

We’re growing into a tight-knit community, and we’d like to bring our next four households into the fray as soon as we can! If you’ve toyed with the idea of engaging: get to know us at a social event, a low-key way to see if the community might appeal to you.

When: August 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: 1068 West Broadway

Please RSVP to confirm attendance and get access information.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

This month we’re taking advantage of the nicer weather in Vancouver and meeting at Quilchena Park. We’re growing into a tight-knit community, and we’d like to bring our next four households into the fray as soon as we can! If you’ve toyed with the idea of engaging: get to know us at a social event, a low-key way to see if the community might appeal to you.

When: August 6, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway – near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

Now that BC is in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 plan and the weather is glorious, we are meeting in person at Quilchena Park. We are growing our tight-knit community of 8 households and would love to find our final four. If you are interested in cohousing, have questions or simply want to meet us, come and join us at Quilchena park July 16. We will be located near the playground.

When: Jul 16, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway –  near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.