Carl and Barbara Whitehouse visited Kendal at Oberlin and a half-dozen other life plan communities before deciding to make Kendal their new home. The couple knew little about Ohio, having spent their years in Vermont and Canada, and knew no one at Kendal. But during their three visits to Kendal

At a recent gathering in Heiser Auditorium, a couple hundred Kendal residents and staff gave Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov a warm welcome and a heartfelt send-off. After a decade at the helm, Krislov is leaving his post at the liberal arts college this summer. It was recently announced

, Kendal residents expect all of the above, and more. But a new year means new things at the 26-year-old community and its grounds, buildings and programs. Here are some of the highlights to come in 2020, starting with a topic of interest to people who are considering a move to Kendal. “Last year

Larry and Betsy Mirel planned to “age in place” in their D.C. home, but a windstorm uprooted those plans. After the Mirels spent lots of time and money clearing up a fallen hemlock tree (in a yard lined with other trees), the couple decided to age at a Life Plan Community. They visited Kendal

Kendal at Oberlin resident Elizabeth Hole heard many wonderful stories when visiting fellow residents who now live in the Stephens Care Center. She decided to record and share some of these stories to portray the vibrant spirit of the people who live here. This first installation of “Voices from

Creating Art Kits For Area Preschool Children Kendal at Oberlin artists have been busy unleashing their creativity on designing art kits for local preschoolers. It’s a pandemic outreach program coordinated by Firelands Association for the Visual Arts in Oberlin (FAVA) and Kendal at Oberlin’s Art

Retirement gives us an opportunity to continue the pursuit of our passions and also discover a few new ones. Choose to live in community with opportunities to develop your creative talents. At Kendal, you’re encouraged to seek the creative outlets you’ve always enjoyed and we make certain

If you’ve been out and about visiting retirement communities, you’ve probably noticed each has its own feel and one may vary drastically from the next. The culture of a community is determined primarily by the philosophy of the community and the principles upon which it was established. The Kendal

is no longer a deterrent to lifelong learning.   What a Great Time to be an Older Student! Just ask Kendal resident Nanette Holben. “I am enrolled in an Oberlin College course focusing on Ukrainian literature and film of the 20th century—a reflection of my family heritage as descendants