Recent and upcoming events
- Wed, Oct 14 Event: Blending Cohousing and Cooperative for AffordabilityFREE: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:00-7:30 PM. In person with speaker David Ackos (they/them) at the new Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W Minnehaha Ave, St. Paul, or virtually by Zoom. Housing advocate David Ackos (they/them) recently saw and studied something in Germany that was striking: lovely intentional communities average people can afford. Ackos thinks this co-op-based model has… Read more: Wed, Oct 14 Event: Blending Cohousing and Cooperative for Affordability
- Donate to CohousingMN using Thrivent Choice and pay $0 in feesRecently CohousingMN has been added to the Thrivent Choice catalog of non-profits (https://choice-org-search.apps.thrivent.com/). We are listed as “Twin Cities Cohousing Network DBA CohousingMN.” Anyone interested can direct a donation to CohousingMN through the Thrivent Choice platform in two ways: 1. For Thrivent members Thrivent members holding one or more insurance products like life, annuity, long-term… Read more: Donate to CohousingMN using Thrivent Choice and pay $0 in fees
- Sat, July 18 — CohousingMN PicnicsSat, July 18 — ConousingMN picnics to be held in Duluth and the Twin Cities. FREE, near playgrounds for children. Information about cohousing and cohousing activity in MN. Click link above for times, locations, and registration form.
- Intro to Nat’l Cohousing Open HouseApril 30, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT on Zoom Photo credit: Cohousing Association of the US May 2-3 kicks off National Cohousing Open House Month with both in person and virtual opportunities to check out cohousing communities no matter where you live or what stage of the journey you are in. Join us to whet your appetite! Agenda… Read more: Intro to Nat’l Cohousing Open House
- Upper respiratory illness policyCovid 19 recommendations from the CDC has become a recommendation for all upper respiratory illnesses. As of March 2026, CohousingMN has adopted the following upper respiratory illnesses policy. This policy replaces our previous Covid 19 policy. Photo by Mojca J
Previous events
2025
- Picnic In-person on July 20th
Bring your favorite picnic foods, beverages and utensils for a low-waste event. Share food and beverages with others if you wish. Register separately for each location so that we can contact you in case of cancelation due to weather. Lincoln Park, Duluth 11:00-2:30 — REGISTER Lincoln Park, outdoor … Continue reading“Picnic In-person on July 20th” - April 19: Seniors in Cohousing
Join us April 19 from 10:00-11:30 AM to discover how senior cohousing differs from other senior housing options. - National Cohousing Week 2025 April 28 – May 4
Get a feel for a variety of cohousing communities by attending in-person and virtual local and national cohousing open house events the week of April 28. Continue reading“National Cohousing Week 2025” - Feb. 22 – Children in Cohousing
What makes childhood and parenthood easier and more fun? How about other kids and parents? That’s one idea behind this free online event. Saturday February 22, 2025 9:30-11:00 AM Continue reading“Feb. 22 – Children in Cohousing”
2024
- Picnic July 20 in St. Paul or DuluthMay 26, 2024Families, friends, and children are welcome! Come early to play at the park, then socialize in-person with others interested in learning about the characteristics of living in a cohousing community and what it takes to create one.
- Dialogue with Alan O’Hashi on CohousingMarch 19, 2024For those drawn to intentional community and cohousing, they will delight in viewing Alan O’Hashi at 7:00 p.m on May 8, 2024, on Zoom.
- COVID policy revised 3/14/2024March 14, 2024Twin Cities Cohousing Network revised a covid policy adopted in 2022. The new policy language is captured in the infographic on this page.
- Feb. 21 Listening SessionJanuary 6, 2024Twin Cities Cohousing Network has big ideas for 2024. Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 21 on Zoom event for a special listening session. We want to hear to your feedback about ideas we are considering for 2024 and your suggestions for how to get cohousing communities built!
2023
- Top 10 Reasons to Live in CohousingJuly 10, 2023Why do people want to live in cohousing? Karen Gimnig has experienced cohousing as a resident and is professional facilitator who support groups forming and living in cohousing . She is also an author, making her October 11th presentation one you won’t want to miss.
- Picnic in the ParkMay 10, 2023
Socialize in-person with others interested in cohousing at TCCN’s annual picnic held in St. Paul, MN. FREE to attend Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Como Park picnic shelter 6:00-8:00 PM Bring your favorite picnic foods, beverages and utensils for a picnic with Twin Cities Cohousing Network volunteers and other cohousing supporters and share in an evening … Continue reading“Picnic in the Park” - The Need for Permanent Affordability: Community Land Trusts & Cohousing April 11, 2023
Greg Rosenberg’s experience creating cohousing communities and his extensive knowledge of community land trusts (CLTs) offers an exciting approach to creating cohousing communities with permanently affordable housing units. - What’s up with cohousing in Minnesota?
The Feb. 8 event features updates from groups working to create cohousing communities in Minnesota. Small breakout groups after the updates will allow viewers time to ask questions and engage with each other and our presenters.