.”  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

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

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

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

They help low-income older adults prepare their tax returns. They read to preschoolers and teach adult Sunday school.They give tours at the Oberlin College library and the Allen Memorial Art Museum.They deliver Meals on Wheels and sort food at Second Harvest. Kendal at Oberlin residents take

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

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

health and financial transactions; More than half want to learn more about using technology.  An innovative approach to tech learning  Sure, some older adults have the luxury of turning to a more tech savvy family member or friend for assistance, but many of us have to wing it solo. That’s why Kendal

Over the years Larry Mirel’s busy legal career in Washington D.C. kept him from returning to his alma mater, Oberlin College, for the Class of 1957 reunions. When Larry retired and moved to Kendal at Oberlin in 2018 he became 1957 class president (“Every year we elect a president, how I got