Together, transforming the experience of aging.
Children from the Kendal Early Learning Center present 20th anniversary wishes for their many friends at Kendal at Oberlin. The preschool has been part of Kendal’s history from its beginning. Intergenerational opportunities benefit both the children and their many “grand friends” that live in the retirement community. Read more of this post
Kendal resident shares a story with KELC children
The Kendal Early Learning Center (KELC) recently received a $13,000 grant from the Stocker Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to support literacy, the Kendal intergenerational program and ongoing professional development. Read more of this post
Nancy and her husband, Alan, moved to Kendal at Oberlin in October 1993, the 
month that it opened its doors. Prior to their move, they researched communities across the country. There were certain criteria they were looking for including: financial integrity, opportunities for artistic endeavors, life long learning, a voice in the community, and excellent healthcare. They found these and much more. Read more of this post
This was written by John Picken, immediate past president of the Kendal at Oberlin board of directors. John and his 
wife enjoy living in Oberlin, and shared this story about a recital in December that was especially enjoyable.
Last Saturday we decided in mid-afternoon to attend one of the three student recitals given that day at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. This happened to be a young woman playing her junior recital. Performance majors do both junior and senior recitals. Since we attend these regularly we anticipated a good performance of good music. Read more of this post
Cay shares a story she wrote about one of her favorite things at Kendal. She and many other residents gather weekly to listen to jazz music. The Jazz Listening Group is one of many opportunities to enjoy shared interests and time with friends. Oberlin is well-known for jazz studies, as well as classical music. Read more of this post
Larry and Arlene will soon move to Kendal at Oberlin. Here they share the story on why they chose a continuing care community and why they chose Kendal. This also appears on their personal blog, Acornometrics. Read more of this post
Ed & Ruth Schwaegerle
Our story about Kendal residents that have celebrated their 70th anniversaries continues with Ed and Ruth.
Both raised in Cincinnati, Ed and Ruth Schwaegerle met when they were both co-presidents of their respective church youth groups, and they were immediately attracted to each other. Read more of this post
Ruth and Ed Schwaegerle and Gretchen and Ken Roose are among the Founders of Kendal at Oberlin, who moved here when the community opened in 1993. Both couples recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversaries, and while their pace may have slowed some, they continue to be engaged and engaging. Now in their nineties, both couples have seen many changes and experienced much in their years together.
Gretchen and Ken
How do you live into your nineties in relatively good health and sustain a marriage of seventy years? Read more of this post
Maybe the time is now. You’re a planner. You look to the future, explore your options, weigh your choices and make an educated decision about how to live your retirement years. But did you know that when you put that plan in place is critical?
Timing is everything.
Marjorie and Larry are a couple that will soon move to Kendal at Oberlin. They graciously gave us permission to share portions of the holiday letter they sent to family and friends this year. As you can see, they are looking forward to their upcoming move to Oberlin.
Leaving Lake Lansing, Dec., 2012 Read more of this post
