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. Working in resident’s homes means

suitcase, make each piece count.) support such nonprofits as Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Little Free Library and Goodwill by donating items no longer needed. Kendal Recycling & Other Sustainability Initiatives In 1993, Kendal at Oberlin was founded on many Quaker values, including a foundation

On Nanette (Nan) Holben’s “to-do” list after she moved into Kendal last year was to meet other residents who, like her, were Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV). That happened in November, when a dozen residents gathered for dinner to share stories about their time in the Peace Corps, which ranged from

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. The latest artistic

to Funeral Basics. Use technology sparingly If there was ever a time to make sure your phone is turned off, a funeral is the place. That means no checking your phone for texts or otherwise fiddling with your device. If you want to take pictures or record a ceremony check with the family first. How Kendal

entitled “Body Re-Education and Functional Anatomy” So Jill and Jennifer, who are friends, decided to team up. “We were doing similar exercises and sharing similar philosophies and thought – wouldn’t it be fun to have residents go to the college class and have the students come to a Kendal class,” Jill

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 interactive games onto a table

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

to begin using alcohol 52% less likely to skip school 37% less likely to skip a class 33% less likely to hit someone Communities benefit, too, with an increase in social cohesion, mutual trust and common purpose. Just ask the people who live and work at Kendal, designated a Program of Distinction