Community Update for week of 6/12/2023
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staff members will still be required to wear a mask when around others at Kendal and unvaccinated guests to the Stephens Care Center will be informed to wear a mask. Any person exhibiting any COVID symptom is informed to avoid entering the Stephens Care Center and to avoid contact with others
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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. Indigenous peoples’ movement at Kendal Addressing the myriad of issues surrounding the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples has gained traction at Kendal and in January residents decided to form the Indigenous Peoples Interest Group. The group’s mission is “to educate our community about the original
The Benefits of Being Around Animals
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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
Your Generosity May Reduce Your Taxes
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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
Nearby Winter Getaways
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State University’s May 4 Visitors Center, which depicts the tragic events of May 4, 1970 with a walking tour, exhibits, archives and a film. Plan Well to Live Well Your first step to joining the Kendal at Oberlin senior living community is to become a member of our Priority List. Learn about
A Day for Strong Women in Our Lives
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. 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
Kendal’s Community Garden
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. 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
What Makes Healthy Families Tick? Kendal Resident Has the Answer.
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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
Why Eat Fresh
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. 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
