Often, the first people you see when you visit Kendal at Oberlin are the friendly staff at the front reception desk near the main entrance. The front desk is a hub for information, serving residents, visitors and staff seven days a week. We’ve had some changes recently. Veronica Toth accepted a new

and Thomas faced their own health issues. After back surgery, Mary turned to the Kendal pool for deep water walking. “The half-price membership was a cost saver,” says Mary, who continues to use the pool regularly. In addition to the health benefits, the pool has been a great way to nurture old

Koepp Jan Koepp grew up in Oberlin and spent her adult years there so when she moved to Kendal in January she knew many of the residents. She was a familiar face in the physical therapy department too, where her son Kris Koepp has worked as a physical therapist assistant since 2011. “I like to bake

Published: November 7, 2017 We are thankful for health, family, friends and other blessings in our lives, but often we murmur those words to ourselves. Then come the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, and we find many opportunities and are encouraged to express our gratitude aloud. Kendal

Your Best Day - Creating a Supportive Daily Routine”. The series is presented by Rebecca Donato, executive director of Vitalize 360, a national program developed by The Kendal Corporation and Hebrew Senior Life to engage, challenge and inspire older adults to live full, healthy, vibrant lives. Kendal

country faces today, with surging racism, bigotry, misogyny, antisemitism, xenophobia and homophobia, and how a community such as Kendal can make positive impact. “The things we need most in our world and in our lives are generosity of spirit, concern for the wellbeing of others, kindness, tolerance

Published: June 19, 2025 Marian Thomas arrived at Kendal at Oberlin a year ago and quickly found fertile ground to create a labyrinth - something she cherishes and wanted to share with Kendal residents. A labyrinth is a meditative walking path that leads to a center, and the enclosed Greenleaf

Published: April 25, 2018 We are expected to live longer. Good news, yes, but aging comes with many challenges and fears, chief among them is an increased risk of developing dementia. With that in mind, here’s how one Kendal committee helps residents learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dementia

Published: July 20, 2017 True or False? You know you are from Kendal when: Your calendar is crammed full of meetings, volunteer projects and other appointments. Your trash can is barely full because almost everything gets recycled. You head to the Heiser Auditorium around 7 p.m. because something