Residents’ Stories

Celebrating the Compassionate Journey

Barclay Friends CNA Graduates Shine Bright In the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Barclay Friends has pioneered a transformative initiative, the Barclay Friends CNA Program, catalyzed by the unwavering commitment…

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Nereide Ellis and Tonda Rush 

When they began to think about moving to a life plan community, Collington stood out in a number of ways. Looking for a place that had good walking trails, Collington’s 100-plus acres provided just the right setting.

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Mary Coulling, age 95, sits in her cottage and poses for a photo.

Meet Mary Coulling

Mary poses in the sitting room of her cottage. Kendal at Lexington, a serene haven nestled amidst nature’s splendor, has always been more than just a place to call home.…

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Beth and Chuck Van Anden

Beth and Chuck Van Anden share mutual experiences of a life working in medical care and of watching their parents and grandparents live in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). So when their home in the Adirondacks began to seem too remote, they started the search for a community that suit

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Meet John and Elizabeth

Kendal at Lexington, a serene haven nestled amidst nature’s splendor, has always been more than just a place to call home. It is a vibrant community brimming with captivating individuals…

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You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks: Featuring Ted Burrowes and His Photography

When five-year-old Teddy Burrowes took a picture of a cow, who knew where that random moment would lead.  For most of his life, Ted has enjoyed photography, mainly as a…

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Resident Jo McMurtry’s Art Depicts Vibrant Life at Kendal

“I sketch a lot, whatever happens to be in front of me,” said Jo McMurtry, a 15-year resident of Kendal at Lexington. Days In the Life Over those 15 years,…

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A Day in the Life- Vic and Pamela

Vic and Pamela Crane moved into their cottage on Sunrise Ridge Circle in December 2021, after a visit to Kendal at Lexington that exceeded their expectations. “When we came for…

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What’s the best age to move into Kendal at Lexington?

When contemplating moving to a Life Plan Community (also known as a CCRC) like Kendal at Lexington, one of the questions many folks ask is, “What’s the right age to…

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