Lifelong Learning

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VMI’s Memoir Project Partners with KaLex

The popular Rockbridge Community Memoir Project through VMI will look a little different this year as the popular in-person workshop goes virtual. The collaboration between VMI cadets and English faculty,…

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COVID-19 Brings Technology Advances at Kendal

Published: August 5, 2020 A year ago, none of us could have imagined that a global pandemic would drastically change our daily lives. Today, try to envision a pandemic without…

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Where Art and Art Lovers Meet

Visit Downtown Lexington’s Gallery Row Downtown Lexington has gained a reputation among artists and art lovers from around Virginia as having a flourishing art scene. A stroll down West Washington…

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Reading List: Learning About Racial Inequality

Published: June 9, 2020 June 9, 2020 The May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis, has prompted libraries,…

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Stories of Enjoying in Place

Celebrating 100 years with a swim in the KaLex pool. Photos by resident Lad Session Ice cream “truck”. Staff serve delicious ice cream door to door to residents of the…

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Thank Goodness for Technology!

Published: May 31, 2020 In the past week have you: Participated in a Zoom meeting (maybe after taking a Doodle poll)? Used Telemedicine with your doctor? Ordered groceries and paid…

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A Special Illumination Night at Kendal

During the Pandemic, an honored tradition had to be postponed. But Kendal residents and staff found a way to keep the lights shining.

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Good Reads While Staying Safe at Home

Published: May 7, 2020 Today we lament: “So many books, so much time” but what do we feel like reading while riding out COVID-19? If you’re the kind of traveler…

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Kiplinger lists Oberlin and Hanover among ’12 Smart Places to Retire’

July 8, 2019—A feature article posted July 3 on Kiplinger.com includes Oberlin, Ohio, and Hanover, New Hampshire, on its list of “12 Smart Places to Retire.” Kendal communities are located…

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