Residents’ Stories

Hat contest entry

Hats Off to Barclay Friends Residents

Barclay Friends recreation team dreamed up some fun for residents and staff to unleash their creative talents on a hat-decorating project, and these dressed up hats did not disappoint! Resident…

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Betsy receives covid vaccine

"I Did Not Throw Away My SHOT!"

Barclay Friends Residents, Staff Vaccinated to the Strains of Hamilton The movie version of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” was playing all day long Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Barclay Friends…

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older man with face mask

80 Miles in 8 Days

Kendal at Oberlin resident Jim Walsh plans to walk 80 miles in 8 days to celebrate his 80th birthday to raise money for charity.

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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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bob and Suetta Harrison

Reflections on waiting in a holding pattern for the arrival of our "new normal"

Kendal at Lexington resident Bob Harrison reflects on waiting in a holding pattern for the arrival of our "new normal." Is it possible our new normal could be better than the old one?

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Lights at night - Kendal campus

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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Joyce and Carl Koch

It’s a brisk fall morning, Joyce Koch is about to embark on a much anticipated, scenic walk through the Collington trails when her husband, Carl gets a phone call. A…

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Marilyn Haskel

It can be a means of expression, lift us up when we are down, inspire us, and entertain us. For Marilyn Haskel, music is more than a passion, it always…

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the johnsons

Glen and Sipra Johnson

Resident Highlight of the Month “Life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better” Simon Raven Traveling provides benefits far beyond just exploring…

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