CEO Barbara Thomas is Recognized by LeadingAge Ohio
https://kao.kendal.org/news/ceo-barbara-thomas-is-recognized-by-leadingage-ohio/
Visionary Leadership Award 2023 Kendal at Oberlin residents and staff were thrilled but not surprised that Kendal CEO Barbara Thomas was recently recognized for her visionary leadership at the annual LeadingAge Ohio conference on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. “We see Barbara Thomas as the living
The Resident Stories of Kendal Collects 2017
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Following are some of the resident stories behind “Kendal Collects – 2017,” a biennial art show at Kendal at Oberlin that featured over 80 cherished artworks from residents’ private art collections. This year, a series of blogs and videos highlight some of the personal connections residents have
Music Matters for Kendal at Oberlin
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The Kendal at Oberlin community has a deep appreciation for music. And now, thanks to the generosity of a former resident and the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, that affection has been enhanced with the recent acquisition of two Steinway pianos. The Gift of Music Professional pianist Marian
Kendal at Oberlin Early Learning Center Earns National Award
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Kendal at Oberlin Early Learning Center has been selected by Mather Institute as a 2023 Honorable Mention recipient of the Promising Practices Award. Now in its thirteenth year, this awards program recognizes organizations that are moving away from conventional practices by developing
Kendal at Oberlin - 5 Years in Mather Age Well Study
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A 5-year study of health and wellness among more than 8,000 residents of life plan communities across the country found that residents are doing quite well compared to older adults living in the community at large. The findings from the Mather Institute “Age Well Study” are not surprising to Kendal
80 Miles in 8 Days
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Kendal at Oberlin Resident Walks to Celebrate 80th Birthday Kendal resident Jim Walsh walks regularly for exercise around and near the KaO campus, but he’s planning to “step it up” a notch as he approaches his 80th birthday. Jim will walk 10 miles per day for 8 days – a total of 80 miles – just
Community Update for week of 4/17/2023
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Update to residents on 4/18/2023 “Kendal Family News” We’ve been part of the Kendal family for more than 30 years if you consider we were under development with The Kendal Corporation since 1987 and opened in 1993. The family has grown a lot since then and when there is news about the family
Fundamental Kendal Beliefs and Dining Matters
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. In these communities there is the spirit of shared responsible for health and strength of the institution and of each other. In a conversation with Sean Kelly, Kendal Corporation CEO, he told me that maybe as many as 90% of senior living communities trend toward the cruise ship model, leaving only about 10
Community Update for Week of 7/25/2022
https://kao.kendal.org/news/community-update-for-week-of-7-25-2022/
Update to residents on 7/26/2022 Afternoon Exchange on ZOOM and KOTV ONLY- with Guest Host, Stacy Terrell Wednesday, July 27, at 4 PM we will not meet in person in the auditorium but instead use ZOOM and KOTV. Here is the Zoom link: https://kendal-org.zoom.us/j/86578041875 Meeting ID: 865 7804