Kendal Values and Practices
Men and women interested in moving to or working for Kendal at Oberlin learn early in the process about the values and practices that have guided the community since its…
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Giving is Good for Others- and You Too
Many of us like to ring out the old year by giving financial donations to our favorite charities. But giving should be a year-round activity and there’s lots of ways…
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New Year New Exercise
For many of us a new year means a new fitness regimen. But instead of turning to the tried-and-true (i.e. running, biking, swimming), how about trying something new for you.…
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Nearby Winter Getaways
After the holiday season subsides, older adults with flexible schedules like to plan a winter getaway. Given the uncertainty of these times, though, planning a trip within a day’s drive…
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Tipping & Year-End Giving
In the old days, i.e. pre-COVID, the rules were pretty simple. We basically tipped our food servers and hairdressers and gave a holiday gift like cash or gift card…
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Vegan and Vegetarian on the Holiday Table
These days it’s the rare holiday gathering that does not include one or more guests who are vegetarian, vegan or plant-based diet enthusiast. A recent study found that the…
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2021 State of Kendal Community
The annual meeting of the Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association (KORA) took place a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving, and the president’s report was full of items to be thankful…
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Books to Read & to Share
Cold days and longer nights plus holiday giving means ‘tis the season to browse bookstores and reading lists to find the perfect books to read and give ( if you…
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New Holiday Traditions
We cherish our holiday traditions because they connect us with loved ones and fond memories. But it’s never too late to add new traditions to the mix, be it a…
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