and mental wellness. Also consider pet sitting for a friend. A few days with a dog, cat or bird might be just the physical and emotional boost you need. At Kendal, home to 22 dogs and 30 cats, residents who don’t own pets often have opportunities to interact with the animals as they walk through

Expense Receipts in One Place During a recent Kendal Zoom meeting on taxes with Oberlin CPA Vance DeBouter, a member of Kendal at Oberlin’s finance committee, residents were encouraged to pull out a shoebox to keep tax receipts all in one place. For older adults, medical records can pile up. We

. Vendor list is still being finalized. Vermilion’s Market in the Park is open through August 27 in Victory Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’s even a weekly market at Kendal at Oberlin that is open to the public. Executive Chef Scott Stonestreet has arranged for produce from a local farmer to set up

.   Together, Staying Safe and Well A community for older adults, like Kendal at Oberlin, can be a safe harbor in challenging times. Learn how residents and staff have worked together to make our community the safest place to be. Learn About the Comforts of Community In the past, Molly Kavanaugh

, who have been together more than 37 years, were married in California in 2008 and moved to Kendal at Oberlin in 2011.  On the day of the decision, Ardith and Ruth Ann celebrated at Kendal with gay and heterosexual residents and talked about the importance of the court ruling. “Living at Kendal has

. The community garden, currently comprised of 34 plots, has been part of Kendal since its first summer in 1994. While many residents are satisfied to cultivate smaller gardens around their cottages, the community garden gives other residents an opportunity to dig deeper. A Tour of the Garden Melissa Reed

When it comes to family well-being, Kendal resident Linda Bell has worn three hats during her adult life. With a Ph.D. in psychology, Linda is a family researcher and therapist. She’s also a wife to David (53 years) and mother to two sons and one daughter. This year, she added a fourth hat to her

the equipment choices – and there are many – check out these helpful guides from REI.   Learn More About Kendal at Oberlin – A Vibrant Community for Older Adults Request a Brochure This blog was originally published in 2018 and was updated in 2024. In the past, Molly Kavanaugh frequently wrote about

How much does Independent Living cost at Kendal at Oberlin? It’s common that one of the first questions people have about any community is “How much does it cost?” Pricing information is important. But there should be more questions to follow. What factors cause the fees to vary? What services