Molly Kavanaugh

staff stands in silent reflection on peace and inclusion

A Community Responds with Pain and Purpose

Protests, anger and resolve have rippled across Lorain County in response to the horrific death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.

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A Special Illumination Night at Kendal

During the Pandemic, an honored tradition had to be postponed. But Kendal residents and staff found a way to keep the lights shining.

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Making a Difference with Technology

Kyle Michalak has been helping Oberlin residents for years, first as a police officer, then gallery director at Firelands Association for the Visual Arts. Now he has turned his attention…

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staff member Deb Lindner

Why I Love Working at Kendal at Oberlin…

Deb Lindner has been a housekeeper at Kendal at Oberlin for 14 years. As she cleans apartments in the Stephens Care Center, she chats with residents, sharing stories and answering questions.…

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poolside yoga at Kendal

Kendal Staff Benefits: Personalized Wellness Programs

One of the many staff benefits offered for those working at Kendal at Oberlin are the free staff wellness opportunities offered to employees. Employees can use the swimming pool and…

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The Resident Stories of Kendal Collects 2017

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.…

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Expressions of Gratitude: Ralph Turner

Ralph Turner looked at the world through the eyes of a scientist.  “All sciences from A (astronomy) to Z (zoology),” the retired Oberlin College psychology professor wrote in the bio…

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Former resident Betty James

Donations from Car Sales Fuel A Community Need

Over the years, the 2002 Buick Century had been reliable transportation for Betty and Bill James, but eventually it mostly sat idle in the garage. “It was not hard to…

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