American Heart Month
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imagery or progressive muscle relaxation. A nature walk, taking a hot bath, doing yoga, listening to soothing music and talking to a close friend are other ways to ease tension. Remember: There is no one way, experiment until your find your way to relax. Learn More About Kendal at Oberlin
Fresh Veggies
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in Berlin Heights. Pick your own peaches, and soon apple picking are pillars of this nearly 100-year-old market and new this year is Real Fruit Ice Cream, made with orchard-grown fruits – strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, peach and cherry. Kendal’s Community Gardens No surprise that Kendal is home to many
Aging Well No Matter Your Age
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conducted by AARP Research, in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. Older adults cite relationships with family, friends and their community as the cornerstone of their happiness. Are you making plans for the future? Kendal at Oberlin offers an active lifestyle with opportunities for lifelong
Getting Started with Composting
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leaders to offer such a service. (For ideas of what communities are doing across the country check out the EPA’s Success Stories.) Another possible option is to find a nearby drop-off site for your compostable materials. At Kendal, the Grounds crew composts yard waste, plus residents leave food
Why Eat Fresh
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and is open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vendor list is still being finalized. Vermilion’s Market in the Park is open through August 27 in Victory Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’s even a weekly market at Kendal at Oberlin that is open to the public. Executive Chef Scott Stonestreet has arranged for produce from
FAQ: 5 Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
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provider for assistance. About Kendal at Oberlin: Kendal is a nonprofit life plan community serving older adults in northeast Ohio. Located about one mile from Oberlin College and Conservatory, and about a 40 minute drive from downtown Cleveland, Kendal offers a vibrant resident-led lifestyle
Holiday Meals: Think Small & Outside the Box
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not be as festive as years past, try to include a side dish that feeds your heart too. Kendal resident and retired Professor of Religion Malcolm Peel will be serving up kindness in three flavors. “I expect to pass through life but once. --- If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, any good
Vegan and Vegetarian on the Holiday Table
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can make to create healthier foods,” says Katie Hoover, Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist who works at Kendal. Here are 7 tips from Katie: Fill your plate first with vegetables, fruits, and salad before getting the entrees and desserts. Aim to fill ½ your plate with vegetables Choose lean
The Benefits of Being Around Animals
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activities to boost confidence and mental wellness. Also consider pet sitting for a friend. A few days with a dog, cat or bird might be just the physical and emotional boost you need. At Kendal, home to 22 dogs and 30 cats, residents who don’t own pets often have opportunities to interact with the animals