February at Wolf Creek Lodge

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. It’s also a time to connect with friends. Dr. Oz calls them Vitamins F (for Friends) and counts the benefits of friends as essential to our well being.  According to a 2009 article in The New York Times, “Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship and social networks in overall health. A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends . . . [and] Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could promote brain health as we age.”  In April of last year, the Mayo Clinic listed the following benefits of friendship: Increases your sense of belonging and purpose; Boosts your happiness; Reduces stress; Improves your self-worth; Helps you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one; Encourages you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? All of the benefits listed above, and more, will be a regular part of life in Wolf Creek Lodge. We know that adopting a cohousing lifestyle will be good for us, in many, many ways. We hope you will consider joining us! Happy Valentine’s Day from Wolf Creek Lodge, a community of neighbors and friends.