Resident Stories

Faces of Kendal: Catharina Caldwell

Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The…

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Faces of Kendal: Rollin Conway

Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The…

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Faces of Kendal: Helene Aarons

Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The…

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Faces of Kendal: Barb Davis

Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The…

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Fundamental Kendal Beliefs and Dining Matters

Fundamental Kendal Beliefs and Dining Matters written by resident, Gary Olin

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Kendal at Oberlin Supports Art Education

Kendal at Oberlin residents create art kits for local preschool children, part of a “school-readiness” program.

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A Resident Founder Shares His Story

Kendal at Oberlin resident Elizabeth Hole heard many wonderful stories when visiting fellow residents who now live in the Stephens Care Center. She decided to record and share some of…

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Connie Flanigan Boase: Making a Difference

A Shaker Heights native, Connie Flanigan Boase graduated from Oberlin College in 1946 and returned to Oberlin in 1958 to raise her children. She taught in the elementary school 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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