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 in oil and acrylic, watercolors, drawings, photographs, lithographs, collage, ceramics, crewel

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. This year, a series of blogs and videos highlight some of the personal connections residents have

Bringing Generations Together Young and old, mentors and students, children and “grandfriends” – there is so much we can learn from friendships that span generations. Kendal creates opportunities for intergenerational activities every day. Resident life is enriched by the presence of young children

Published: July 2, 2015 Kendal at Oberlin is home to some amazing people from all walks of life. One of those individuals is Robert Taylor, a Kendal resident since 2003. Robert is 75 years old and has led an interesting life before finding his way to Kendal at Oberlin. Life Before Kendal Robert

A Kendal senior living career is more than just a job; it’s a rewarding way to grow creatively and intellectually. Kendal at Oberlin offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a beautiful natural setting with over 100 acres of trees (licensed arboretum), ponds, wetlands, and walkways where

Published: May 16, 2018 Kendal at Oberlin: 25 Years Strong That was the headline in a spring Oberlin College Artist Recital Series program, just one of the dozens of ways Kendal and the larger community are celebrating Kendal’s 25th anniversary. “It’s always a great joy to come to our concerts

Published: October 30, 2017 Sean Kelly, CEO of The Kendal Corporation, recently visited Ireland and experienced a sense of déjà vu.   “It felt like community. People were truly interested in one another and me and the people I was with. It reminded me of Kendal,” Sean told a luncheon gathering

for being a true university-based retirement community. No surprise to the hundreds of residents who have called Kendal at Oberlin home since it opened 25 years ago, Kendal is on the list. Unlike some retirement communities that require getting in a car to get to campus, Kendal residents can walk

Philanthropy has played a key role in the development of the Kendal organization. Indeed, the Kendal story began with a gift and this spirit of generosity continues to characterize life in Kendal at Ithaca. Our Kendal system motto, “Together, transforming the experience of aging”, has inspired us