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Published: February 18, 2021 Think of all the ways you and your friends have connected in the past week. Emails, texts and photos, maybe Zoom visits and, oh yes, phone…

Published: March 11, 2021 A once-in-a-lifetime trip takes lots of planning. Domestic or foreign? Tour or DIY? If foreign, any travel advisories (COVID-19, civil unrest, crime)? What is currency, language,…

In Barbra Streisand’s new autobiography, the iconic diva details the painful relationship she had with her emotionally unavailable mother, writing, “I realize my mother did show love, in some ways.…

Sustainability has become a top priority for many communities and organizations, and Kendal Affiliates are no exception. Where You Live Matters writes, “Green building initiatives began about 20 years ago…

Published: January 23, 2024 On March 2, 1992 Barbara Thomas headed to the third floor of a bank building in Oberlin to begin her new job with Kendal at Oberlin,…

Why Do We Make Resolutions? History tells us that New Year’s resolutions date back 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians, who made promises to the gods to pay their debts…

2023-A Year of Opportunities Over 2023, Kendal shared many inspiring stories, highlighting the impact Kendal Charitable funding opportunities have afforded. In this article, we recap the amazing stories that were…

Published: December 27, 2023   When it comes to physical exercise, many older adults are all in. Thanks to health insurance benefits such as SilverSneakers, a barrage of medical messaging…

Quaker values emphasize simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. One expression of these values is respect for every individual. A previous post on how Kendal dispels ageism outlined a…