Kendal at Oberlin Housekeeping Supervisor Denise Makay was featured in an article in the “Meeting Ground” section of KendalNet in March 2018. KendalNet is the intranet for Kendal staff, and “Meeting Ground” is the section that features relevant Kendal staff news from around the affiliate system. Denise was chosen to represent Kendal at Oberlin at […]
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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 exercise equipment in their free time, plus attend classes designed just for them.
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One of Kendal’s Best Kept Secrets
When moving to a life plan community, few people would expect live theatre productions on site. Well, often unexpected things happen at Kendal at Oberlin.
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Building Relationships in a Woodshop
As soon as they opened the door to the Kendal at Oberlin woodshop, it was evident that they were in their comfort zone. This is not the kind of place where most 12 and 14year olds like to hang out. Eddie and Charlotte have a special connection here. They are the grandchildren of Kendal residents, […]
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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 features over 80 cherished artworks from residents’ private art collections.
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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. “I know every single resident like I know my own grandmother,” she says.
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2016 – Report to Kendal Residents Association
The Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association (KORA) is actively engaged in governance, programming and supportive services. The following report was shared at the November 2016 KORA meeting by outgoing President, Ardith Hayes. Ardith’s words to fellow-residents touched eloquently on what the community (residents, staff and board) has accomplished in recent years, as well as what […]
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Expressions of Gratitude: Ralph Turner
Ralph Turner looks 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 that accompanied his move to Kendal in 1993. Ralph’s ham radio also came with him, along with reel-to-reel recordings of Big Band music.
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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 James and her late husband, Bill, but now it mostly sat idle in the garage. “It was not hard to give it up,” Betty says. And neither was selling it, thanks to a Kendal at Oberlin program that generates donations to support […]
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Work of Kendal Resident and Artist Bob Cothran Celebrated
On October 5, 2015, it was a beautiful fall day befitting “A Celebration of The Journey Mural by Robert Cothran”. The Heiser Lounge at Kendal at Oberlin was
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