Kendal Early Learning Center’s “Nature Club”
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/news/kendal-early-learning-centers-nature-club/
Kendal Early Learning Center’s “Nature Club” provides opportunities to explore the great outdoors. There is no cost to take part in the programs and families from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Known for its creative curriculum, Director, Jeni Hover, and the preschool teachers
Kendal's Molly Kavanaugh Receives Excellence in Communications Award
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On September 15, 2017, Molly Kavanaugh of Kendal at Oberlin was awarded the Excellence in Communications Award by LeadingAge Ohio. The award was presented during the LeadingAge Ohio Awards Luncheon, in Columbus, as part of the LeadingAge Ohio 2017 Annual Conference and Trade Show. The award
ABCs of Collecting
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and intensity run the gamut, as illustrated by Kendal Collects, a biennial exhibit in which residents display paintings, pottery, photograph, quilts and more from their “collection.” (More on this later). First, let’s take a look at collecting, whether casual or serious. “Nostalgia is one of the biggest
Oberlin Tours for Everyone
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Kendal resident Kathy Hazelton decided to organize an outing for 16 Kendal residents and 2 staff members. “My husband and I joined Kendal a few months before the pandemic hit and didn’t have time to explore Oberlin much before that. As we were coming out of the restrictions, I thought about taking one
Vegetarian Diet: Healthy and Easy
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decades ago, Anne and Ed Wardwell decided to try a vegetarian diet, inspired by the bestseller Diet for a Small Planet and upset over the ethical treatment of farm animals. The couple was hooked, so when they moved to Kendal at Oberlin, they knew having a daily vegetarian meal was essential
National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate
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.” Speaking of cultural foods, this month might be a good time to try healthy foods from cultures other than your own. Here are some Academy-recommended recipes for Asian, Middle Eastern and Native American dishes. Tips from Kendal at Oberlin’s Community Nutritionist “Creating a nutritious meal
Get Ready for Spring in the Garden
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and vegetables we want to grow. Rachel Duncan, Kendal at Oberlin Horticulturist and Arboretum Curator, says “Pay attention to other landscapes to find inspiration for your own.” You may also find some help from the National Garden Bureau, which offers tips for inspiration in the garden. Look for new
5 Financial Questions to Ask About a Life Plan Community
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communities. Here are 5 key financial points to consider when choosing a life plan community. The Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows how much cash and investments are available. It’s important to see what funds have been set aside for specific purposes. For example, Kendal at Oberlin has a strong
Memory Enhancement Course
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/memory-enhancement-course/
collaboration that created a memory enhancement course for Kendal at Oberlin residents. Working with the philosophy that “the brain is a muscle, if you want to see improvement, you must put forth the effort,” Megan and Lal developed an eight-week course designed to educate residents about memory