Location: Oakham House
55 Gould Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1E9 (map)
This is one of two morning session options for the Fall 2025 In-Person Education Event on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The other option in this time slot is Chairing Skills. The afternoon workshops are Building community in new and fun ways and Managing capital projects.
Fee: Registration for the full-day Education Event is $130 per person for the first two participants. Any additional people who register from your co-op will receive a 50% discount.
The fee covers a choice of two workshops (one morning session and one afternoon session), as well as pastries and coffee or tea in the morning, two breaks and a hot lunch.
We have very limited space for this event and we expect it to sell out. Register today!
Facilitator: Beverly Beuermann-King
Summary
Have you noticed how gossip can act like a virus in a housing co-op community—spreading quickly, eroding trust, and creating tension among both members and managers? Whether you’re a co-op member or a manager, dealing with the ripple effects of rumours and negativity can feel overwhelming. Yet, just like any virus, gossip can be isolated, treated, and ultimately eradicated with the right tools.
This workshop will provide both co-op members and managers with practical strategies to address and eliminate gossip at its source. Together, you’ll learn how to recognize the signs of gossip’s spread, distinguish it from healthy communication, to create an open, respectful environment that discourages negativity. This workshop will empower everyone in the co-op to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration that strengthens the entire community.