In a large house like ours, there are always people coming and going. Some of us leave for a few months and sublet, others move on to other places and situations.
Here are some of our past residents. For a list of who currently lives here, see the Co-op House page.
Diana subletted from Joe for the first half of 2009. She writes: ” One year ago I moved back to TO from Victoria BC, where I was applying my music education to teaching piano, as well as: learning and instructing social Cuban Latin dancing, practicing yoga, learning and performing belly dancing, experimenting with art therapy and researching spiritual practices of healing. Recently I travelled to India for several courses at meditation centers and hope to make travel part of my life. For about 2 years now I practice vipassana meditation and planning to attend my first long meditation course in Merrit BC this spring. Currently I instruct piano privately to children, teenagers and adults under “Fun Piano Lessons” and would like to develop a practical teacher training program for first time teachers. I have been a vegetarian since 2002 and I am hoping that living in this house will enrich my intention of conscious living, making consumption choices that are good for the earth, and challenge and stretch my boundaries in awareness and active participation.
Dec 2008: Jasmine moved out to travel in Mexico. She had just finished her BA in religious studies at U of T. “With her degree she will make bowls out of clay and travel to warmer places.”
Spring 2008: Basil moved back to Ottawa for work, but is now back in Toronto living nearby with his partner. He is a multimedia artist, “building slowly on my grad studies and working for a private company that works for non-profit organizations. I’m a 25 years old guy. Nomadic – lived in about 5-6 countries for more than 6 months in each country! I love food and cooking, performance and non-traditional art forms, gardening, and much more.”
Jan 2008: Meaghan moved on to Edinburgh to pursue a Master’s degree. She writes: “This past year, I worked in sub-Saharan Africa with HIV/AIDS related issues, and lived in community in South Africa as well, sharing a home with a single African mom and her son, and fellow volunteers. I am returning to school to pursue a degree in international public health, with the dream of getting back to Africa to work within these communities again. I love jogging, sewing, crafts, jazz music and reading books that change my mind.”
Nov 2007: Darrick left to go to South East Asia to make a film about orphaned wild animals. He has been a vegan/animal rights activist and environmentalist for many years. Prior to that he was involved with peace activism. He is a member of the Sea Shepherd Crew, works as a fire fighter, and does renovation jobs to raise money for worthy causes.
