The Elders Council of Thrive Network & Thrive East Bay is offering two monthly Elders Circles – one for BIPOC folks and another for White folks - starting in Oct 2022. These circles are open to anyone over the age of 50 who is interested in exploring and claiming the identity of Elder, and to elder-identifying participants in Thrive’s. To join the Elders Circles, click HERE

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 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, click HERE. If you know anyone who may also be interested in these Elder Circles, you are welcome to share this opportunity with them.

To email the Elders Circles click HERE

We look forward to connecting further with you.

In partnership,

Thrive Elders Council   

To learn more about About Thrive Network click HERE