Residents and College Students Connect in Oberlin
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come to a Kendal class,” Jill said. The two sessions in December involved both movement and discussion, with participants ranging in age from late teens to 70+. “I think the conversation was the most important part. The students had a lot of good questions and were surprised at some of the answers

Art is Everywhere
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Published: March 14, 2025 Walking around Kendal at Oberlin you’re likely to encounter a rich and diverse collection of art works. The retirement community is home to three art galleries, an impressive private art collection displayed on hallways and other public spaces and a well-stocked Art Studio

Celebrating a Life Well-lived
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with the family first. How Kendal at Oberlin Memorializes Residents In any given year about 20 Kendal residents die, and about half of the families request that Kendal hold a memorial service at the community. “It can by anything but they’re always so full of information and joyous, it really

Creative Play for All Ages
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10,000 care settings across the world. “The Wii is ancient now,” says Michele Tarsitano-Amato, creative arts therapy director who introduced Tover to Kendal residents this spring. The game, which contains a high-quality projector, infrared sensors, a loudspeaker and a processor that projects

The John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin Thrives
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2016 has been an amazing year of accomplishments for The John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin. It has been a place of making connections, learning and the diligent dedicated work of residents, staff and Oberlin College students. A passion for protecting our natural resources has driven

Oberlin Creative Writing Group
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Published: September 1, 2015 From artists to musicians, and countless others in between, the talent pool at Kendal at Oberlin runs deep. One area where this is especially obvious is in the area of creative writing. Kendal offers plenty of opportunities for creative writers to share their work, from

Community Update for the Week of 7/18/2022
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remains of the pandemic and faced many major historical moments, and despite if not because of them, together, we emerged stronger. During this time, we – the Kendal family – found strength in each other and in those around us. Guided always by our values, we rose to challenges by bringing new

The Middle Market: What It Is and How It Could Affect Your Retirement
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Opportunities in the Mid-Market” and found that while older adults "experienced greater gains in economic status," they face limited housing options. Some less costly housing solutions suggested in the white paper include: Communities that offer value, peace of mind and independence, but not expensive

Kendal Mom and Son Work in Aging Services
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Kim Leek, Kendal’s Director of Nursing, has a new co-worker – her 17-year-old son Tyler. A 2023 North Olmsted High School graduate, Tyler took advantage of Kendal’s State Tested Nursing Assistant Program and accepted a PRN position as a nurse’s aide at Kendal. He is currently in orientation. Kim
