meditation sessions, and continues to do so weekly. “She saved us psychologically” Barbara said. Retired Oberlin police officer Kyle Michalak is a familiar face at Kendal too. His mother Joyce lived there for nearly 20 years. Using his 3D printer, Kyle made 3D facial masks and donated them to Kendal

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

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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

, and raise money with a creative basket raffle (basket organizers pictured below).                                                  This year, they also had a physician come to campus to speak about the communication challenges those with dementia face, and opened the talk to the public. This fall, Kendal

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

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

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

Published: June 19, 2025 Marian Thomas arrived at Kendal at Oberlin a year ago and quickly found fertile ground to create a labyrinth - something she cherishes and wanted to share with Kendal residents. A labyrinth is a meditative walking path that leads to a center, and the enclosed Greenleaf