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“You'll just wish you had moved to Kendal sooner.” –Mary C.

“I spent all my life in academia, and I feel like I have moved from one university to another. Kendal is like another university.” –Kanta B.

"Kendal’s setting ... makes housing two dogs a snap. They love all the affection they get, deservedly, of course." –Doris A.

“If we had it to do over again, we’d just move in earlier. This has been a happy and rewarding move for us on all scores!” –Joy and Dick U.

"Cultural activities in Oberlin are so satisfying, when we go back to visit in New York City, ... I can focus on spending that time with friends." –Betty J.

“Kendal is a place for friendships (old and new), cultural stimulation, fun, and good food. We are secure knowing we will have lifetime care in a caring community.” –Betty and Lew H.

“It felt like home the moment I moved in! The staff are so warm and helpful in every way…. I just had no idea how perfect this place really was until I got here! –Marjorie M.

“Thank goodness, we became Kendal-ized! It's such a secure and beautiful environment.. The staff is most generous and thoughtful, and we have truly wonderful neighbors!” –Tim & Press N.

“At Kendal our canoeing friends agree: 'There is nothing–absolutely nothing–half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.'" –Margaret-Ann and Milton E.

“I can be as independent as I choose to be, yet I know, from recent experience, that caring and competent help is always just a telephone call away.” –Laura C.

“ There are astounding people living at Kendal and we have made such good, dear friends.” –Doris and Bob R.

“Why Kendal? I am a retired nurse, and living in a community with like-minded folks who are vital, thriving individuals surely does appeal to me.” –Marie S.

“I moved to Kendal because I most like people with a cause, purpose, or interest—whether it’s mine or not. These people have concerns beyond themselves.” –Peter T.

“The best surprise is all the residents have a very welcoming greeting and have encouraged me to join in all their enriching activities!” –Kay S.

“Kendal provides opportunities to examine in a nonhierarchical way the relationships among spirituality, peace and social justice.” –Vernon D.

“Lifetime health care without overburdening our children was an important factor in choosing Kendal.. And we don't have to worry about cutting grass or snow removal.” - Charles S.

"Advancing years do not mean the end of curiosity. We now have the gift of time to pursue discoveries in ever widening circles of interest." —Harriett S.