Favorite Places in Oberlin: The Allen Memorial Art Museum
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many opportunities for those in the community—including Oberlin College students and Kendal at Oberlin residents—to view and appreciate fine art. The AMAM collection of over 15,000 works of art is widely recognized as one of the finest among college art museums in the nation, showcasing exceptional
Sunny Forecast for Gardening
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such as AeroGarden. You can get a head start on your seeds or just enjoy colorful blooms and tasty herbs during the doldrums. Plowing through at Kendal Here’s how Kendal horticulturist Rachel Duncan has been biding her time this winter. “When I'm not pruning woody plants or cutting back perennials and grasses, I
Gardening: Good for Body and Soul
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of Kendal at Oberlin since its first summer in 1994. While many residents cultivate smaller gardens around their cottages, the community garden gives other residents an opportunity to dig deeper. The small annual fee comes with lots of perks, explains manager Bill Washburn. The 12 x12 plots are fenced
Oberlin College Students Study Intergenerational Programs at Kendal
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Published: January 23, 2020 Oberlin College students Mikaela de Lemos and Marika Mortimer-Lotke embarked on a 30-hour class project about the benefits of intergenerational learning. They visited Kendal at Oberlin’s Early Learning Center and interviewed both community residents and parents
Community Update for week of 5/8/2023
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a mask. Monitor yourself for COVID or any infectious disease before, during and after travel. Good advice: be mindful that many of our residents at Kendal have weakened immunity. Be considerate of them when returning from travel regarding social distancing, masking, and sharing space to avoid any
Benefits of Volunteering for Older Adults - Kendal at Oberlin
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Good Institute and the researcher responsible for calculating the estimates. In 2019, more than half of Kendal’s residents logged a total of 53,617 hours. Residents enjoy volunteering in Oberlin and throughout Lorain County. They also volunteer within the Kendal at Oberlin community by reading
Community Update for Week of 6/19/2023
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Update to residents on 6/20/2023 Wednesday—Don’t miss the Community Foundation of Lorain County’s Annual Meeting Kendal is pleased to host the Community Foundation’s annual meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 21 from 11 am until 2 pm in the Auditorium and Heiser Lounge. Kendal Residents are welcome
Podcasts
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Check in here for links to podcasts from Kendal at Oberlin, a nonprofit life plan community serving older adults in Northeast Ohio. Memories of WWII These audio recordings are from the original interviews of four residents recollecting their experience during the war, recorded by Mary Behm
Solar Power Advancements and Initiatives at Kendal at Oberlin
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electricity usage. Three local projects are currently underway, including one at Kendal. Solar arrays are being installed on Oberlin City Schools new PreK-5th School and the Oberlin Community Services building. The arrays, supported by the city’s Sustainable Reserve Fund, will provide about 80