Faces of Kendal: Bobbie Conlan and Steve Ristow
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Published: October 5, 2022 Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The residents share many common values, such as sustainability and lifelong learning, and many have ties to Oberlin College

The Faces of Kendal: Meet Jack and Kathleen Secrist
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Published: August 17, 2022 Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The residents share many common values, such as sustainability and lifelong learning, and many have ties to Oberlin College

Rock Sculptures Enhance Kendal Grounds
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Published: July 17, 2024 Barbara Brecht arrived at Kendal bearing a gift that tapped into two things Kendal residents cherish: art and nature. She donated three outdoor rock sculptures made by Ted Ludwiczak, a New York artist who sculpted hundreds of heads from rocks he gathered from nearby Hudson

Dating apps and tips for older adults
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the individual face-to-face. Here are 5 top sites according to Forbes: SeniorMatch – best for people new to online dating; eHarmony – best gender balance; Singles50 – best video call feature; OurTime – best for local events and meetups OKCupide – best affordable membership. TheSeniorList looked

Gear Up and Get Outside!
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, the latter which sells Patagonia, North Face, Columbia and other outdoor brands. Both outlets offer lots of expert advice too, like how to choose base layers and winter coats, even “how to go to the bathroom in the woods.” Good walking shoes or boots are always important, but especially in icy and cold

Maternal Bonds at Kendal at Oberlin
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Koepp Jan Koepp grew up in Oberlin and spent her adult years there so when she moved to Kendal in January she knew many of the residents. She was a familiar face in the physical therapy department too, where her son Kris Koepp has worked as a physical therapist assistant since 2011. “I like to bake

Webinar Series: Designing Your Best Day
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Your Best Day - Creating a Supportive Daily Routine”. The series is presented by Rebecca Donato, executive director of Vitalize 360, a national program developed by The Kendal Corporation and Hebrew Senior Life to engage, challenge and inspire older adults to live full, healthy, vibrant lives. Kendal

Kendal Traditions Build Community
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country faces today, with surging racism, bigotry, misogyny, antisemitism, xenophobia and homophobia, and how a community such as Kendal can make positive impact. “The things we need most in our world and in our lives are generosity of spirit, concern for the wellbeing of others, kindness, tolerance

Swimming for Seniors: Dive Into Health & Wellness at Kendal at Oberlin
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Tvaroha, wellness coordinator at Kendal, home to many swimmers and two indoor pools, recently gave a fitness talk outlining the 5 health benefits of swimming: Provides low-impact cardiovascular exercise; Provides a full body workout; Boosts mood and reduces stress; Builds endurance Contributes to better
