An Arboretum Takes Root: An Intergenerational Effort
The John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin, was accredited by ArbNet as a Level I arboretum through the initiative and work of Kendal residents, support from Kendal at Oberlin’s CEO,…
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“Kendal Creates”…Art and More Art
On exhibit through August 14th, in all three Kendal Galleries, is “Kendal Creates,” the works of 50 resident artists. The show includes over 120 pieces in numerous mediums, including painting…
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John Diffey Made a Difference
By Molly Kavanaugh As President and CEO of The Kendal Corporation for 24 years, John guided, inspired and mentored staff and residents at Kendal at Oberlin and the company’s 12…
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“Who Better than Us?” Prisoners Perform Shakespeare
On Monday, April 4th at 7:15 PM Dr. Phyllis Gorfain, Professor of English Emerita at Oberlin College, speaks on Oberlin Drama at Grafton (ODAG) at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.…
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Kudos to Kendal for Excellent Satisfaction Survey
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) recently posted the results of the 2015 Long-Term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey. This biennial satisfaction survey of residents in long-term care facilities is conducted…
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Friends Gallery: Art from Grafton Prison
Currently on exhibit, in Kendal’s Friends Gallery, are the paintings and three-dimensional art of incarcerated participants in The Arts and Crafts Program at Grafton Correctional Institute and Grafton Reintegration Center.…
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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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Recognition for Opera “Strawberry Fields”
Recently Sally Stunkel, Associate Professor of Opera at the Oberlin Conservatory, was informed that the video from the production of the opera, “Strawberry Fields,” was awarded 2nd Prize in Division III…
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Kendal Receives Philanthropic Award from Lorain County Urban League
On September 18, 2015, the Lorain County Urban League presented their Community Philanthropic Award to Kendal at Oberlin. The gala event, a formal evening affair, was attended by Kendal…
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