Published: May 21, 2020 Lillie and Nick Long ended 2019 with a major moving plan in place. The Louisiana couple had just signed a contract for a one-bedroom + den cottage at Kendal at Oberlin. While the cottage was being renovated, they would be busy selling their house, downsizing and planning

Published: November 29, 2021 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 for. “We have learned how to live in this COVID world,” Mary Behm told a packed house

Published: July 18, 2023 When new residents arrive at Kendal, they are welcomed by mentors, handbooks, tours, meet-and-greets and the like. Same goes for the furry four-legged residents, which now number around 22 dogs and 30 cats.  Yes, Kendal is a pet-friendly community, made even friendlier

Published: July 13, 2017 One woman was an exquisite seamstress. Another an aspiring artist. A third had a keen eye for design. These women, deceased mothers of three Kendal residents, are part of a community-wide exhibit called “Kendal Collects.” Every two years, Kendal residents share paintings

Published: July 10, 2019 Mary and Tom Van Nortwick have been collecting Japanese woodblock prints since they met in the late 1980s. The couple, 80 prints in tow, arrived at Kendal two years ago, just as the Kendal Collects exhibit was going down. But there was still good luck for the Van Nortwicks

Published: June 15, 2017 The eclectic and diverse interests and livelihoods of Kendal at Oberlin residents are on display this summer in the community’s three art galleries. What Is Kendal Collects? “Kendal Collects,” a biennial show, gives residents an opportunity to showcase framed art work

Published: April 26, 2023 When it comes to trees and all things green, Kendal at Oberlin has a lot to be proud of this Arbor Day!  Kendal residents and staff are all for enhancing and preserving plant life on its 110-acre campus. Since its inception 30 years ago the community’s focus on preserving

What makes a difference these days?  The time and energy that Kendal at Oberlin residents and staff provide as volunteers makes a significant difference. Nearly 25 years ago, soon after Kendal opened its doors, founding residents initiated a “Volunteer Clearing House”.  The purpose was to match

This month Quinn Barbee is celebrating his 13-year anniversary as a Kendal employee.  During his tenure at Kendal he has worked in Facility Services – three years in Transportation and the last decade in Maintenance. “I love being able to give the residents the support they need and to treat