Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association May 2021 Volume XXVIII, Number 5

Commencement The Call of the World Highlights in Oberlin Fri., May 14, In-Person Com- mencement Exercises, Bailey Field, 9:30am & 2:00pm Peter Baker, chief White House corre- spondent for the New York Times, will Spring Fling! 2021 Dance Around the Maypole give the commencement address and Sat., May 1 - 7:15pm - KOTV Sunday, May 2 - 3:00pm receive an honorary doctor of fine Heiser Main Entrance Peruse the teaser displays along the arts degree. Three other degrees will windows in Heiser Lounge and get Join the English country dancers and be granted: Renata Adler, award- ready to enjoy a whirlwind of stories square dancers as they wrap the May- winning journalist, novelist, and film and music from places Kendal resi- pole on the driveway in front of the critic, honorary doctor of fine arts; dents have visited! Heiser main entrance. The band Consen- composer John Harbison, honorary We can’t gather in the auditorium sus will provide the music. Residents are doctor of music; and Michael J. Sor- yet, but we can invite friends and invited to bring chairs, enjoy the music, rell ’88, president of Paul Quinn Col- neighbors to our homes (in groups up and watch the event. Dancing is open lege, honorary doctor of humanities. to six). Sit back and enjoy the show to anyone who would like to partici- The ceremony will be live-streamed together while snacking on your small pate. Jan Larsen will teach and prompt by the college and shown on WSCC. bags of complimentary goodies. the dancing. No experience or partner Be prepared for a Grand Tour! needed.

Primary Election Day Tuesday, May 4 - 6:30am–7:30pm The Lodge of New Russia Township 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin Sun., May 23, Virtual Campus Illu- If you haven’t voted yet, note that the Absentee mination, 7:00–10:00pm Do you miss Ballot Drop-off Drive-thru in the Lorain County sharing ice cream and music at com- Board of Elections parking lot will be open: mencement on a Tappan Square trans- • Sat., May 1, 8:00am–4:00pm formed by strings of colored Japanese • Sun., May 2, 1:00pm–5:00pm lanterns? Oberlin alumni are being en- couraged to shine their light on the • Mon., May 3, 8:00am–2:00pm global Oberlin community and take Issues on the May Primary Ballot: part in a virtual Illumination. • Oberlin City Renewal/1.2 mills Current Expenses Check out www.oberlin.edu/alumni- • Oberlin City Renewal/3.0 mills Collection and Disposal of Garbage association/reunion/illumination for in- • Oberlin Public Library Renewal/3.25 mills Current Expenses structions on how to take and submit a • Central Lorain County Ambulance District Renewal/1.15 mills Ambulance photo to join the celebration. Photos and Emergency Medical Service must be submitted by Fri., May 7, for Questions? Ask Kendal resident Mary Van Nortwick, LWV Oberlin Area. the May 23 event.

Spring LifeLong Learning Classes at Kendal These courses will be conducted via Zoom. You will be able to ask questions by using the Zoom chat function. Sign up to receive the invitation to join a class by contacting Rebecca Cardozo. There is no fee for the courses. Seeing Stephens Care Center residents in Heiser and around the grounds has Mosques, Churches, and Synagogues in Medieval Spain; Tues., May 11, been exhilarating! Life seems to be 18, 25; 10:30am–12:00pm. Erik Inglis, Professor of Medieval Art History, Ober- returning to a busy hum of activity in lin College, presents a three-lecture course on Iberia from the 12th to 14th cen- many ways, as we can visit with friends turies. During this period, the peninsula had vibrant Muslim, Jewish, and Chris- and family within and outside of Ken- tian communities, whose coexistence was marked by both strife and cooperation. dal, groups of 25 can participate in Works of art and architecture were vehicles for, and documents of, this coexist- programs in the auditorium, and dining ence. Each lecture focuses on one faith, but also shows art’s role in contact with has resumed in Fox and Fell with the other two. Langston reopening in a few weeks. The first lecture, Precious Objects from Al-Andalus, focuses on Muslim At the possibility of resuming some- courts, which put a premium on precious objects in ivory, metal, and silk. thing like normal life, many of us are The second, Race and Religion in Alfonso the Wise’s Cantigas de Santa experiencing mixed emotions. As Alys- Maria (Songs of Holy Mary), looks at Alfonso the Wise, ruler of Castile and sa Rosenberg wrote: “No inoculation, Léon from 1252 to 1284, who was an important patron of learning and books. no matter how miraculous, can teach This lecture introduces the Cantigas and focuses on the miracles that document us how to live in the wider world again contact among Christians, Jews, and Muslims. after spending so long in isolation.” The last lecture, Synagogues and Haggadot: Jewish Art in Castile and the We need patience and to go with the Crown of Aragon, discusses two aspects of Jewish art from two distinct regions flow. of 14th-century Spain: two synagogues from Castile, and some Aragonese hagga- From May 1 to May 28, residents dot manuscripts read during the celebration of Passover. All these works were have the opportunity to thank our staff created in regions governed by Christians but have different ornamental forms. with gifts to the “Employee Vacation/ The synagogues’ ornament has clear ties to styles pioneered by Muslim artists Appreciation Fund,” one of our two and architects, while the figurative decoration of the manuscripts demonstrates annual appeals for staff since we don’t contact with Christian models. give tips. These gifts are distributed equitably among all the staff except Employee Vacation/Appreciation Appeal senior management and department Each May, residents have thanked our staff by contributing generously to the heads, who are not included. We’ll also annual Employee Vacation/Appreciation Fund which is in lieu of tipping. This have a table in Heiser so you can write year we are especially thankful for the staff’s extraordinary dedication to our personal thank-you notes to all staff. well-being, all while they were dealing with the difficulties and dangers of Thank you for continuing your gener- COVID-19 in the world outside Kendal. They were there for us, providing ex- osity and meaningful recognition of pert care with kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Some gave up other our exceptional Kendal staff. jobs to protect us; some gave up visits to family and vacations to protect us; they ~Mary Behm, KORA President 2021 worked long hours, always with high standards and a smile which could be seen through their masks. To make our thank-you extra special, we can write personal notes to staff on delightful Jean Slonneger-designed notepaper. There will be a table along the windows in Heiser Center with the notepaper and labels for each staff member. Please write to thank as many staff members as you wish. Next KORA Council Meeting Our contributions are distributed equitably among all the staff by a formula Thurs., May 20 - 10:00am developed in consultation with administration and KORA. Senior management Zoom and KOTV and department heads are not included. Checks should be made out to Kendal at Oberlin with the memo “Staff Appreciation” and deposited in the box at Heiser Mark your calendar and be sure to Reception Desk by Friday, May 28. These gifts will be given out in early June, join us for our monthly meeting! accompanied by our personal thank-you notes. Your generosity is very much appreciated. ~Mary Behm, KORA President 2021

EXCHANGES WITH BARBARA THOMAS - Thursdays at 4:00pm - Zoom, KOTV, WSCC

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Hot Issues in Employee Redistricting 101 ♫–Music at Kendal–♫ and Other Civil Rights Mon., May 10 - 7:15 pm Mon., May 3 - 7:15pm Zoom and KOTV First Sunday Chamber Zoom and KOTV 2021 is a big year for Ohio: it’s when Music Open Rehearsal Attorney Tamara Packard (OC ’90) we redraw congressional and state vot- Sun., May 2 - 4:00–5:00pm practices employment and other civil ing districts. In 2015 and 2018, Ohio- Heiser Auditorium

rights law in Madison, WI. For several ans overwhelmingly voted for reforms Stop by and listen to this informal years, she co-taught a seminar at the to end the egregious gerrymandering. presentation by Kendal residents. It’s a University of Wisconsin Law School on Over 70% of us in all 88 counties read-through (or rehearsal) for all to Sexual Orientation and the Law. She voted for new rules to guide district enjoy! Protocols limit the number of will speak about new developments in map-making, mandating the process be people who can be in Heiser Auditori- employment antidiscrimination laws, bipartisan, transparent, and public. um at any one time to 25, including the unionization, access to abortion, voting Join Kate Rivet and Robert Thomp- musicians. If more than 25 people show rights, police immunity reform, and the son from Fair Districts Ohio for a up, the overflow will be able to hear the like. Live questions follow her talk, and presentation on the redistricting pro- music in the hallways and Heiser you may email questions in advance to cess and how you can get involved in Lounge. [email protected]. Tamara is the ensuring Ohio’s new maps are drawn daughter of resident Linda Grashoff. fairly to represent all Ohioans. LifeLong Learning Team Invites Your Suggestions We’re Planning for the 4th of July The final course of the 2020–2021 year Now that the Spring Fling is behind us, the Special Events Plan- will be offered in May, with classes re- ning Group is turning its attention to our celebrations on the 4th suming next fall. To help us plan for of July. The morning activities will be the same as last year’s – a next fall and beyond, please suggest parade around Heiser Circle followed by an abbreviated outdoor patriotic pro- classes that you’d like to see. We’re es- gram. We will also organize a number of other activities for the afternoon. If you pecially interested in adding more top- would like to be a part of the parade or would like to suggest an activity for the ics in the sciences and social sciences. afternoon, please email Carol Harvey. We are always happy to consider your Suggestions for both topics and poten- ideas as we plan our community celebrations throughout the year. tial presenters are welcome. With Zoom as an option, the presenter need not live in the Oberlin area. Send all suggestions Arbor Day Programs – Three Events to Celebrate and comments to Mary Van Nortwick.

Wed., May 5 - 2:00pm - Outdoors, North of the Ed. Building Pain 101: How Pain Works Kendal’s Soils and the Success of its Trees and What Can Help David Benzing talks about soil structure in general and the specific challenges of Mon., May 17 - 7:15pm soils at Kendal, and Rachel Duncan demonstrates the various stages of planting a Zoom and KOTV tree to ensure its healthy life. Nancy Darling, Professor and Chair of Psychology at Oberlin College and Wed., May 19 - 10:00am - Zoom and KOTV founder of 1step2life, will introduce Invasive Plants and Woodland Restoration basic pain physiology and talk about the difference between acute and chronic David Benzing makes a presentation on the problems of invasive plants in gen- pain, and how different treatment and eral and the specific issues facing The John Bartram Arboretum. rehabilitation options change pain pro- cesses. Pain’s basic function is protec- Wed., May 19 - 2:00pm - Woodland at Parking Lot 8 tive – it tells us that our body is in dan- Field Trip ger. This basic function is complex, David Benzing and Rachel Duncan talk about the process of removing invasive however. Pain responses depend as plants and the restoration process, including the new native plants in the space. much on the brain as they do on the stimuli that trigger them. Long-term Please bring your own chairs for outdoor events. chronic pain can be a disease unto it- COVID-19 protocol will be followed. self, where the pain is the disease.

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Saturday Night Movies overexcited at movies with big robots, 7:15pm - KOTV Art loves drawing monsters and other silly things.” David’s work is exhibited May 1 - It’s Spring Fling! Gallery concurrently in FAVA’s online gallery. May 8 - Amélie (2001) An innocent News He was one of FAVA’s Artists in Res- and naive girl in Paris with her own idence a few years ago. sense of justice, Amélie decides to help The Kendal Gallery continues to ex- The Friends Gallery exhibition of those around her and, along the way, hibit the colorful, fascinating, and artworks by Kendal Art Studio art- discovers love. French, subtitles. marvelously creative photographs by ists and photographs by Nancy Ryn Clark. In a recent artist talk, Ryn Lombardi and Kathy Caldwell May 15 - Driving While Black: Race, spoke at length about the creative pro- continues. Space and Mobility in America The Curio Cabinet now contains (2020) The advent of the automobile cess by which she layers the photo- the art of aircraft as structural design, brought new mobility and freedom for graphs of flora and fauna that she African Americans but also exposed takes on her daily walks to form these a display of small models that Joe Lu- them to discrimination and deadly vio- make-believe landscapes with an al- ciano has been assembling and paint- lence. That history resonates today in most three-dimensional effect. Her ing all of his life here at Kendal – per- the pervasive prejudice in our culture. photographs will remain on display haps longer! until the Kendal Creates show opens The biennial Kendal Creates show May 22 - The Story of Plastic (2020) on May 18. opens May 18. Residents who plan to Documentary exposes the ugly truths In the Community Gallery David exhibit an item they have created behind plastic pollution and the false Spencer’s whimsical and intriguing should submit their entry forms to solution of plastic recycling. digital pictures and pencil drawings are Box 68 no later than May 14. Bring May 29 - Alone in the Wilderness on display until May 17. In an artist your artworks to the hallway outside (2004) In 1968, one man films his at- talk in April, he gave insights into his the library on Mon., May 17, from tempt to build a cabin and live in the creative process. As he said, he “gets 8:30 to 10:00am. Alaskan wilderness.

Sunday Movies of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his Thursday Movie Musicals hometown in Wyoming. 2:00pm - WSCC 7:00pm - WSCC May 6 - The Wizard of Oz (1939) - May 2 - Chariots of Fire (1980) In the Wednesday Themed Films Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog 1924 Olympics personal goals spur a 2:00pm - WSCC Toto are swept away by a Kansas tor- devout Scottish Christian who runs for nado to a magical land. With three new the glory of God and an English Jew May 5 - The Enlightenment (2018) friends, she embarks on a quest to see who runs to overcome prejudice. Four individuals from very different backgrounds seek the transformational the Wizard who can help her and Toto May 9 - Our Souls at Night (2017) power of the Kalachakra initiation, led return home to Kansas. Two widowed neighbors (Robert Red- by the Dalai Lama in India. May 13 - Something to Sing About ford, Jane Fonda) develop an unex- (1937) New York bandleader (James pected relationship in their small Colo- May 12 - Storm Boy (2019) A young Cagney) gets a contract with a Holly- rado town. boy growing up on a largely uninhabit- ed coastline of Southern Australia res- wood studio, but runs into trouble be- May 16 - Billion Dollar Hobo (1977) cues three orphan pelicans and forms a cause he is determined to do things his A clumsy but lovable dope will inherit close bond with them.. way, not theirs. his uncle’s fortune if he travels the rails May 20 - Willy Wonka and the as a penniless hobo. May 19 - The Nun’s Story (1959) Sister Luke (Audrey Hepburn) strug- Chocolate Factory (1971) The owner May 23 - Milk (2009) In San Francis- gles with devotion to her vows during (Gene Wilder) leads kids on a thrilling co, American gay activist Harvey Milk crisis, disappointment, and WWII. and often dangerous tour of the strang- (Sean Penn) becomes California’s first est chocolate factory. May 26 - Fatima (2020) Based on openly gay elected official. true story. Three children in Fátima, May 27 - Royal Wedding (1951) A May 30 - Taking Chance (2009) Portugal, witness visitations of the Vir- brother and sister dance act (Fred Based on true story of Lt. Col. Michael gin Mary, who delivers a message of Astaire, Jane Powell) encounter chal- Strobl (Kevin Bacon), a volunteer mili- peace for the world, angering officials lenges and romance when booked in tary escort who accompanied the body and inspiring believers. London during the Royal Wedding.

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Strategic Planning: Notes From Fun Fitness Kendal Plans for the Future the Program Committee Week Returns Kendal at Oberlin’s new strategic plan- We hope that you enjoyed the pro- June 7–11, 2019 ning process will engage residents, staff, grams presented in April including Our annual Fun Fit- and supporters in the effort to identify Yolanda Cruz’s Covid update, Heather ness Week begins on areas for future enrichment, improve- Lemonedes’ Stories from Storage at the Monday, June 7, and ment, and growth. The Strategic Plan- Cleveland Art Museum, and Phyllis concludes on Friday, ning Committee of the Board of Direc- Gorfain’s lectures on Macbeth. If you June 11. Once again we will offer both tors will provide specific opportunities missed a program or want to revisit it, indoor and outdoor FUN activities for Kendal residents to share hopes, you will find a DVD in the library. such as perimeter walking, bicycling, ideas, and concerns for the future of In May we especially look forward to swimming, outdoor observation, bas- Kendal. a program featuring KaO residents ketball shoot, shot put throw, tennis, In late May residents will be invited who were interviewed about their dog play, robot sailing, croquet, and to respond to a short questionnaire. WWII experiences, and David Dau- baggo. “Name that Tune” and “Name This survey will be followed by an op- phiné’s White Water Story. Be sure to that Thing” will be presented remotely. portunity for each resident to partici- contact Carol Harvey to receive re- Mark your calendar now and watch pate in one of two face-to-face Zoom minders and links to upcoming Kendal for details. conversations about the future on: programs. If you would like to help plan or Tues., June 8 - 4:00pm or We will offer limited programming in execute activities, contact Kathy Thurs., June 17 - 4:00pm June, July, and August. But let us hear Caldwell. Specific information about participa- your ideas about programs that you tion will appear in the June Kendalight. would like to see in the fall. We do not In addition, Kendal residents are in- yet know about inviting speakers or an vited to communicate thoughts and audience to Heiser or the range of pos- Event Links ideas about the future of KaO to the sibilities for presenting programs. Strategic Planning Committee: chair Liz There are many tasks associated with • For “inside Kendal” program links, Schultz ([email protected]), vice soliciting and implementing Kendal’s contact Carol Harvey. • For “outside Kendal” community chair Gary Olin ([email protected]), Dick programs and we would like your help. cultural and educational ad hoc Baznik, Mary Behm, Ann Fuller, Sean It takes a village. Please contact Shirley events, contact Barbara Gordon- Kelly, Karen Kilgo, Toni Merleno, Jack to learn more. Lickey. Southworth, Barbara Thomas, Mary ~Shirley Taylor, Chair, Program Committee Van Nortwick, and Joan Villarreal. ~Gary Olin Tuesday Teatime Tales: Suggestions and Concerns An Edith Wharton Short Story for Mother’s Day Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 11 - 4:30pm - KOTV Mon., May 10 - 2:00pm Maxine Houck reads a tardy Mother’s Day short story, a Crossroads Room slowly unwinding tale of two old friends. “Roman Fever” Members of this committee will listen to is set on a hotel terrace in Rome as the women reminisce your suggestion or concern in confi- about their youthful escapades in the Eternal City and dence (and privately, if you wish), dis- look to the escapades of their two daughters as they dash cuss it with you, and decide how to pur- off into a romantic night. Of course, there are surprises. sue it to a satisfactory resolution. For more information, contact chair Marjo- rie Porter.

The Kendal cable channels are: The Kendal Creates show is coming

• WKAO: 919, 19-1, or 95-100 May 18 to August 15

• KOTV: 920, 19-2, or 95-101 See Art Gallery News, p. 4.

• WSCC: 921, 20-1, or 96-100

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Help Needed! More About Shopping for Stephens Care Kendal’s Residents Center Residents We need a few independent living vol- Upcoming Moves unteers who are willing to purchase Jesse Carlock and Kerry Glaus from food and sundries for our friends in the Beavercreek, OH, in May. SCC at Drug Mart, IGA, and Ben Franklin once every two months on a Recent Move-Ins Wednesday or Thursday. It takes about It’s Time for the Plant Sale! 1–2 hours each time; training is easy Fri., May 7 - 7:30am–5:00pm Judy Glaser from Lakeside, OH, in and will be provided. The items are Covered Walkway early April. charged directly to the SCC resident’s Behind Lot 11 Garage Janet Newman from Winter Park, Fl, account so that no cash is involved. If in mid-April. you would like to help, please contact Asters to Zinnias, plus Begonias, Gera- Dina Schoonmaker. niums, Impatiens, Tomatoes, Shasta Daisies, as well as seeds, and more! Recent Transfers Medical Companions Members of the Horticulture Commit- Marilyn Myerson to Whittier. tee have been making cuttings and Sometimes when residents are going to rooting new plants, growing seedlings, important medical appointments, they and collecting other garden items for would like someone to accompany you to enjoy. Plant sizes range from Oberlin Heritage Center them. It can be helpful to manage a large (mature) house plants to small Civil War Personalities wheelchair, help the resident navigate seedlings, ready to be planted outside. Tues., May 25 - 7:00pm - Zoom to the office, sit in on the appointment Prices begin at $1.00 and can be paid and take notes, or just simply be a for in cash (with change available) or Join Civil War historian and author friendly companion. If you would like by check (made out to KORA). There Gene Schmiel as he highlights a variety to be a Medical Companion, contact will be bags and some boxes for you to of people, famous and unsung, Black Ken Cheek. All local transportation will carry your new plants home. If you can, and White, Union and Confederate, be provided by Kendal. bring a carrier (bag or box). Unsold who influenced the outcome and after- plants will be offered on the honor math of the conflict. Dr. Schmiel has Wheelchair and system on Saturday at the same spot. written several books related to the Walking Partners The new location allows one-way Civil War, including an award-winning Now that SCC residents can visit traffic along the walkway for proper biography of Oberlinian Civil War social distancing and offers shelter General and Ohio Governor Jacob Heiser and go for walks, some need a Wheelchair or Walking Partner to make should there be a shower. Enter the Cox, the namesake of Oberlin College’s sale at the south end of the walkway administration building. This free, 40- it possible. There are currently two re- quests received from staff: closest to the apartment entrance and minute Zoom program will end with a exit at the end by the Troll Bridge. Q&A session. • Walk with a specific resident who lives in Jameson House on Tuesdays, If you can help with the sale, we have Advance registration for this Oberlin a job for you! Contact Prudy Hall. Heritage Center event is required at Thursdays, and Fridays at 11:30am www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or http:// and 3:00pm. We need up to three bit.ly/3ddDNMc. Registrants will receive residents to make a commitment for one of the two times for one day a confirmation email containing infor- each week. Contact Sandi McClen- mation about joining the meeting. nen if you can do this. Need Gadget Help? • Partner with different residents on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30am Student Cailin will be answering ques- and 2:30pm. If you can help, sign up tions virtually to assist with technology for a specific date and time on a clip- on Fridays, 2:00–3:00pm, on Zoom: board beneath the open mailboxes. 929 5079 1155. Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Wheelchair partners receive a brief and type in the Zoom number when training session. asked. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Hole.

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Meet Our Kendal Betty Weinstock’s Book on Wildflowers Newcomers on KOTV The Horticulture Committee is delighted to provide the fol- Wed., May 19 - 4:00pm lowing links to the digital copy of Betty Weinstock’s book The Newcomers Committee brings you Wildflowers seen in and around Oberlin, 1998-2001. interviews with our newest residents You will be able to access the book from the electronic edi- via monthly programs on KOTV. Plan tion of this Kendalight by clicking on the link given below. Or to take advantage of this opportunity to if you prefer, copy or type the address into your browser. learn more about people you will want The book can be downloaded onto your computer for further reference. The to get to know. Committee is grateful to Larry Dunn for his work in making the online version Please note that this will be our last accessible. newcomer interviews until we resume • Betty Weinstock’s Book: https://tinyurl.com/33yk7pdf in the fall. ~Sharon Furrow • Index by Common Name: https://tinyurl.com/vb9uyv28 • Index by Scientific Name: https://tinyurl.com/h35839c Annual Migratory Bird and Amphibian Trip to the Film: Kendal at Oberlin Remembers: World War II Oberlin South Woods Thurs., May 13 - 7:15pm - Zoom and KOTV Ramsey Right-of-Way This moving film is based upon lengthy interviews with Kendal residents John Wednesday, May 12 - 9:45am Matsushima, Jim Sunshine, Bill Rice, and Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick about their Meet outside of Heiser experiences during and immediately after World War II. The film will be fol- lowed by a Q&A with John, Jim, Bill, Mary, Mary Behm (interviewer), and the Ray Stewart and John Katko (Ohio filmmakers from StoryLens, Geoff Pingree and Clarissa Heart. Their full inter- Wetlands Association), Norm Damm views will be available soon as podcasts on KaO’s website. This is a unique, (Ohio Association of Herpetologists), important documentary of a time that changed our world. In the future we Dean Kulwicki (Black River Audubon), hope that other residents’ stories from WWII can be recorded and added to and Kate Pilacky (Western Reserve KaO’s oral history. Land Conservancy) will be our guides. Carpool to be arranged. Sign-up sheet Play Readers: Angel Street by mailboxes. For more information, Fri., May 21 - 7:15pm - KOTV email [email protected] or call 774-4226.Cosponsored by the Angel Street is the psychological thriller that became the award-winning movie, Kendal Environmental Concerns Gaslight. Our cast – Bob Longsworth, Lynn Eastman, Vern Wettersten, Pauline Committee. ~Kate Pilacky, Handman, and Sandi McClennen – will be directed by Robert Taylor. Firelands Assoc. Field Director, Western Reserve Land Conservancy Whitewater Story: Chasing Snow Melt, Paddling River Rapids Mon., May 24 - 7:15pm - Zoom and KOTV

Join by Zoom, in order to be able to interact, or by KOTV to see resident David Kendal Resale Shop Dauphiné’s whitewater photos and video clips of guiding kayak support trips on Benefitting Kendal Residents Assistance the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, and to hear his narration. As a Fund (RAF) and Community Charities bonus, you will learn about the natural features of moving water in rivers.

SHOP! Wed.–Sat., 11:00am–5:00pm (closed Sun.–Tues.) Kendal Kryptogram #194 - by Nina Love

DONATE! Bring your donations of clean, MARY ARE AM MXCK TAPEAYZ YKPAFFKUT gently-used, ready-to-wear clothing and usable household items to the HUAELKY TAPEAY. ~HUAUWFARZ box outside the shop.

Given to RAF in Mar. 2021: Total contribution: $2,454. Solution to Kryptogram #193: “Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.” ~William Shakespeare

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Climate Query Library Did you know that 300 corporations asked the Biden administration to reduce Notes emissions 50% by 2030? That the only way to do that is with a carbon tax? That former climate-change doubters like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Introducing the New Library American Petroleum Institute now support carbon pricing? Urge Rob Portman Overdue Reminder

(designed by Jean Slonneger and (202-224-3353) and Sherrod Brown (202-224-2315) to support carbon pricing. Caroline Brandenberger) Snapshots from Our Stephens Staff Education Fund

With generous contributions from residents, the Stephens Staff Education Fund helps finance continuing education for Kendal employees. The Kendalight will feature a few employees who have recently benefited from the Fund.

Jonah Becker Photo: Terry Kovach Nearly everyone at Kendal has met Jonah Becker, who worked in Dining Services The library loan period is one month. for seven years and on the Renewals are allowed if no one has re- maintenance crew for three quested the item. Plain white book- years. “This is the first and marks are available to note the due date longest job I’ve had,” says and keep with the book. Jonah, “and it looks like it After a grace period, notices are sent might be a career. I learned for overdue materials with cards still in a lot in dining, but the the active circulation file and not on the facilities managers Rey shelves. Our secure return box ensures [Carrion] and Ken Menefee that returns will not be removed before knew I wanted something their records have been cleared. different after seven years. They asked me to be on the maintenance crew.” There are no overdue fines or fees Rey and Ken suggested that Jonah take courses at the local Joint Vocational for lost books. The library’s lending is School to increase his skills. The Stephens Staff Education Fund paid his tuition. on an honor system that assumes re- Jonah says, “I want to thank the residents who contributed to the staff educa- sponsible behavior by Kendal resident tion fund. It really has helped me out, and it will likely be helping me in the fu- borrowers. ~Mary Clare Beck ture, too. So far I have taken three classes: HVAC, Plumbing, and College 101, which introduces college and career planning. I loved plumbing! I didn’t miss a class. [He placed first in his class, but is too modest to brag.] I have three more courses to go: Electricity, Carpentry, and Blueprint Document Reading; then I get a certificate. For every class I complete, I get a pay raise. “I recommend this program for other staff at Kendal. Take all the courses you can, do your best, and make sure it’s what you want to do. I’ll probably take the electrical class next. A lot of the first-shift guys have helped me work with my schedule and cover for me when I’m in class. If you know what you want to do, do it.” Jonah grew up in Birmingham, just 12 miles from Oberlin, and graduated The Rising of the Moon from Firelands High School. He began working at Kendal one month later and has been here ever since. He first worked swing shifts at night but was then Wednesday, May 26, will be the Full assigned to the first and second shifts. He reports, “It’s cool in maintenance. I Flower Moon (also called Mother’s always said that in the kitchen, you’re in four walls, but in maintenance you get Moon and Corn Planting Moon). to work in the whole place, even the grounds. You have to be a self-starter. Un- May marks a time of increasing fertili- like dining services, you never know what’s going to happen. For example, in ty, with temperatures warm enough for February I got a radio call about water on the floor of an apartment. It was a safely bearing young, a near-end to late broken pipe. We get lots of emergencies, not scary ones but unexpected things. frosts, and plants in bloom. I also go on calls with the nurses, if they need me.”

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From The John Bartram Arboretum: like Wildflower Hill, along the wood- Changes in the Arboretum ed edges on our perimeter drive, and We are having some changes in promi- around Center Pond. This demon- nent places in the John Bartram Arbo- strates that they truly are invasive retum at Kendal at Oberlin and you right here, not just listed that way by residents and staff may be wondering the state. Nurseries will not be selling what is going on. this species after 2022. First of all, suddenly five circles ap- The Kendal Master Landscape Plan peared in the sod to the northeast of group has decided the first phase of the Education Building. This is where a the plan will be to redesign Heiser. grove of the American sycamore tree This will include “sit and chat” areas and the planting of new native trees, and the London plane tree, a hybrid, Nest Box News will be added to our Arboretum. These shrubs, and perennials which will at- are donated by a resident. Tall, stately tract birds and butterflies throughout Although it is still very early in the trees in the Platanus family which will the growing season. These will be nesting season, there is an active East- provide shade to the walkways in that enjoyed from inside the Heiser hall- ern Bluebird nest with four warm eggs location are known to be human- way corridors as well as from the out- in a box by Island Pond. The female friendly and animal-friendly, providing side. When this master landscaping has probably not laid all her eggs. The seeds for many birds. plan is complete, it will be shared with typical clutch contains five chicks, Secondly, for many years we have the entire community. although four or six chicks are also enjoyed the blooming pear trees in But the Arboretum Committee asks fairly common. front of Heiser in April. Now there are for your patience as these additions American Tree Swallows have re- reasons we need to remove them. and changes take place. Having con- turned but have not yet completed a Some of them are no longer healthy, struction vehicles around and small nest in any of our nest boxes. Just as having cracked trunks and girdled plants appearing where we were used well, since both species are dependent roots. They have branches which could to larger ones we had loved in the upon insects to feed their young, and easily fall on pedestrians. Removing past is not easy to accept happily. But with all the cold weather last month, some would very much unbalance the think of what it means for the future. there is not yet much insect activity. look of the plantings at Heiser and we Look for information on p. 3 about Why do we monitor nest boxes? would expect that the other pear trees our three special programs celebrating Doesn’t it disturb the birds? Nest box- would have problems soon. The Ohio Arbor Day, one on May 5 and two on es are monitored in support of native Department of Agriculture has listed May 19, where you can learn more bird species. the Callery pear as invasive and advised about our work in restoring our land Chicks are prone to infestation by against growing invasive species in or- at Kendal at Oberlin. the larvae of blowflies which weaken der to protect native plant species. ~Anne Helm for and eventually kill them. Blowfly larvae Pears have seeded out in our wild areas the John Bartram Arboretum Committee attach leech-like to the chicks, feed on their blood at night, and drop to the bottom of the nest during daylight hours. Monitors check under the nest, CONNECTEDNESS: Looking for Someone? Dr. Allen Power’s second and if the larvae are found, they can component of well-being Find profiles of all residents, new- easily be brushed out of the nest. stresses keeping persons with cogni- comers and old-timers, in “Who’s On April 24 monitors found slow- tive changes connected to their pre- Here” on the Kendal Library cen- moving wasps in three of the boxes. sent lives. This is accomplished by ter bookcase. The wasps had not yet begun to make continuing to visit friends with cogni- their mud nests and were shooed out. tive changes, taking them to lunch, In other news, a pair of Mallards are helping them get to committee meet- nesting somewhere in the Red Maple ings they might forget to attend. Any Dementia Friendly Swamp near the swimming pool park- activities that help them stay involved Discussion Group ing lot. They make regular forays to the in the community helps create joy Fri., May 28 - 10:00am - Zoom back of Cottage #8 to scarf up the spilled seed under the feeder and then and helps them STAY CONNECT- Contact Carol Bojanowski to get the ED. waddle back into the swamp. link. All are welcome! ~Nina Love

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Saturday Walks UU Gathering: Come explore walking areas off the A Democracy Deep Dive KaO campus. The walks are leisurely, Wed., May 5 - 4:00pm - Zoom about 2–3 miles, and generally scenic. Rev. Mary Grigolia explores the roots We meet outside the Heiser main and off-shoots of today’s far-right ex- entrance every Saturday at 9:30am tremism in the United States, sharing (weather permitting). Remember to insights based on columns by Heather display in your car the new pink card Cox Richardson, professor of Ameri- that identifies you as a Kendal resident. can History at Boston College. Fol-

• May 1 Oberlin Reservoir Help Plant Flowers on lowed by discussion. All are welcome. • May 8 Sandy Ridge Oberlin 2021 Pride Day Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/ • May 15 Rowland Preserve Saturday, May 15 keepingfaithwithlife • May 22 Columbia Reservation 9:00am–12:00pm • May 29 French Creek Questions? Contact Phil Pritchett. Pride Day is an annual opportunity for residents to volunteer and make a dif- Table Tennis Has Returned ference in Oberlin by helping to clean up and beautify our town. As a Spring Fundraiser, our KELC Our successful efforts to keep Kendal One of the most popular activities is kids have tie-dyed white cotton free of COVID-19 have restricted the planting flowers in city parks and masks to sell for $1.00 each. Watch chances to play table tennis. around the Welcome to Oberlin signs, for the masks on the bulletin boards Now, however, regular hours for with generous flower donations pro- outside the learning center class- table tennis have been set for Wednes- vided by Green Circle Growers. room. Take one, then knock on day, Friday, and Sunday from 10:00am If you are interested in volunteering KELC’s door to pay for it. Or hand to 12:00pm in Heiser Auditorium. to plant flowers this year, please con- your payment to the Heiser Front One table continues to be set up for tact Recycling Coordinator Lori Desk receptionist to put in the play in the Stephens Care Center. Sprosty at [email protected] KELC mailbox. Questions? Call di- Come and play! All are welcome! or 440-935-0096. rector Jeni Hoover, 440-775-9815. ~Sidney Rosenfeld Where to Find Contact Info Tuesday at 2 Continues The May 4, 11, 18, 25 - Crossroads • Kendal at Oberlin Directory, Kendalight printed and distributed each year in Monthly newsletter of the Sign up on the blue sheets on the clip- February. Kendal at Oberlin Residents Assn. board by the open mailboxes. • Bulletin Board, near photos of 600 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, OH 44074 ~Anne Palmer new residents. Add these correc- Managing Editor: Elizabeth Aldrich tions and additions to your printed Associate Editor: Suzanne McDougal AA for You? directory. Proofreaders: Kathy Reichard, Mary Saturdays, 7:00pm - Ed. Bldg. • Online Resident Directory, in the Simons Photos: Sally Nelson-Olin, Gary Olin Try out the resident-led Alcoholics resident database (kaores.net), click “Directory.” Note: you must either • Deadline for the June 2021 issue of Anonymous meeting on Saturdays at be on the Resident WiFi network or The Kendalight is May 15. Kendal, for residents only! Contact be logged in to access this infor- • Kim Peters [email protected] (776- The editors regret that they cannot mation. assume responsibility for errors in 5016) or Kim Preston, Social Services content in material submitted for [email protected] (775-9813). publication. Church Services on WSCC • Note: Please submit articles by email First Church in Oberlin UCC to our address: [email protected] For the Sundays, 10:00am • If no email access, please type article Vision-Impaired: on separate sheet, sign, and place in Roman Catholic Mass The Kendalight open mailbox. Low-Vision Support Group St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC • All articles must carry a signature and Now on Hiatus Sundays, 11:15am telephone number.

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Nature Dining and Sightings

Nutrition Services 2/22/21 to 4/6/21 2/22, Red-winged Blackbirds, two while we transition from meal delivery Dining Matters males singing in Lot 2, Maureen Bailey to Heiser dining. Eventually, we will (hskp); 2/22, Purple Finches, a pair We are in a time of transi- have the options offered by those MORSEL behind #90, Anne Martin; 3/3, Song tion – change is becoming a tiered meal plans, but it is difficult to Sparrow, singing at employee en- way of life. Some changes change to dining dollars while we are trance; Common Grackles, huge will be temporary as we wait for still facing COVID restrictions like a flock flying toward Russia Township COVID restrictions to abate; other limited number of tables. The Choice Park; American Robin, thinking he is changes will evolve over time as we Meal Plan options will need to wait a a Northern Mockingbird, in woods by determine the best path forward. bit longer for implementation. Lot 1, Maureen B.; 3/4, Rusty Black- Currently, our dining staff has been Finally, we have just begun the pro- birds, woods behind pool, Maureen providing three meals a day for our cess of exploring possible changes to B.; 3/7, Lesser Scaup, pair near New residents in the Stephens Care Center, a dining that may become part of the Russia Township Park pond, Anne M.; meal each day for our residents in inde- Master Plan guiding us into the future. 3/9, Tree Sparrows, south end of pendent living who have not selected In April, we had a presentation describ- Farmer’s Pond, Larry Porter; 3/10, the opted-out option, and dinners ing dining trends (like increased casual skunk, on northeast side of Heiser, served in the Fox and Fell for residents dining) as well as an array of possibili- Larry P.; 3/13 Trumpeter Swans, with reservations. ties – some of which were interesting three on Rock Pond, Mary Van Later in May, we anticipate that most and some of which don’t fit our com- Nortwick; Killdeer, north of Lot 6; meal deliveries will cease. Some resi- munity. We are at the beginning of an Anne M. 3/16, 7 Cedar Waxwings, dents may have medical conditions that exciting time creating the Kendal of the crab tree in front of #11, Maureen B.; necessitate continued meal delivery, but future – keeping the best we have, en- 3/17, Juvenile Eagle, Wildflower most residents who prefer to dine at hancing our strengths, and developing Hill, Rachel Duncan; 3/17, Male Pile- home will pick up their meals at Heiser. new, welcoming experiences. ated Woodpecker, Wildflower Hill, With meals available at both lunch and Rachel D.; 3/18, flock of 35 Com- dinner, pick-up will be at your conven- mon Grackles, employee parking lot, ience – you will be able to eat at home Green Detergent Giveaway Maureen B.; 3/22, Belted Kingfish- at your preferred mealtime. In this way, Thurs., May 13 - 1:00–3:00pm er, flying toward Center Pond, wait times will be reduced, since the By Heiser Lounge Windows Maureen B.; 3/23, Northern Flicker, crowd will be distributed across time. woods by pool, Maureen B.; 3/23, Residents who miss the socialization Clouded Sulphur Butterfly, in front of mealtimes will be able to meet infor- Wear your face mask and of #90, Anne M.; 3/27, Great Egret, mally in Heiser for either lunch or din- name tag so newcomers Farmer’s Pond, Anne M.; 4/2, East- ner. While we are still restricted to ap- and old-timers alike know who you are! ern Phoebes, woods by pool and But- propriately spaced tables, we will able tonbush woods, Anne M.; 4/4, Blue- to use tables in the Langston, the Fox birds, behind #100, Anne Palmer, and Fell, and the café outside the Fox Masks Bruce Harker; 4/5, Blue-winged and Fell during lunch. Having a leisure- for the Teals (pairs), Meadow Pond, Kathy ly lunch and talking afterward with New Normal Caldwell, Anne M.; 4/6, American friends has been sorely missed by our Coot, Island Pond, Anne M.; 4/6, entire community. If you are interested ———— Wild Turkey, stalking through Maple in casual dining for dinner, the number Get New – From box at Heiser Swamp behind #5-8, Anne P., Bruce of available tables will be reduced, since Reception Desk. H.; 4/6, Osprey, New Russia Town- some residents will have reservations in Customize – Call Joyce Parker for ship Park, Maureen B. the waited service area. You can help alterations appointment. reduce lines and wait times by consider- ing all of your options. Recycle – Leave misfits and re- Call 775-9868 to hear the The initiation of the Choice Meal pairs in box at Reception Desk. announcements of the day. Plan (dining dollars) was postponed

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First Church Service Chronicle News Chronicle News Chronicle News Chronicle News Chronicle News Saturday Walk 10:00am WSCC 10:00am WSCC 10:00am WSCC 10:00am WSCC 10:00am WSCC 10:00am WSCC 9:30am Heiser RC Mass Grief Support Violin Violin by Shannon Centering Program Yoga/Meditation 11:15am WSCC 10:30am Whit./Zoom 10:30pm Zoom/WSCC 10:30pm Zoom/WSCC 11:00am WSCC 1:30pm WSCC Jazz with Nate Themed Film (see p. 4) Musical Film (see p. 4) Book Reading Gadget Help 2:00pm WSCC 2:00pm WSCC 2:00pm WSCC 2:00pm WSCC 2:00pm Zoom Match Game TV Show Tuesday at 2 Music with Jara SCC Council 3:00pm WSCC 2:00pm Crossroads Exchange with BT Travel Video 3:00pm WSCC 4:00pm WSCC 4:00pm Zoom/KOTV/ AA for You? News Currents 5/12 & 5/26 3:00pm WSCC 3:00pm WSCC WSCC 7:00pm Ed Ctr Film (see page 4) Documentary Downton Abbey Song Swap Great Courses Film (see page 4) 7:00pm WSCC 7:00pm WSCC 7:00pm WSCC 7:00pm Zoom/KOTV 7:00pm WSCC 7:15pm KOTV May 2021 1

Zoom: See kaores.net and click For details, links, and “Calendar” for link. last-minute scheduling, see WKAO and the KOTV: Cable 920, 19-2, or 95-101

KORA Calendar. Spring Fling! WSCC: Cable 921, 20-1, or 96-100 7:15pm - KOTV

2 3 4 Election Day! 5 6 7 8 Primary Election Arbor Day Event: Plant Sale! Dance Around the 6:30am–7:30pm Kendal’s Soils and 7:30am– Maypole The Lodge of New Success of its Trees 5:00pm 3:00pm Heiser Russia Township 2:00pm - Outdoors, Covered Main Entrance North of Ed. Bldg. Walkway Hot Issues in Behind Lot 11 Garage Employee and Other UU Kendal Gathering Civil Rights Democracy Deep Dive 7:15pm Zoom/KOTV 4:00pm Zoom 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Oberlin South Woods Mosques, Churches, Ramsey Right-of-Way Green Detergent OC Commencement Oberlin Pride Day and Synagogues in 9:45am Meet outside Giveaway 9:30am & 2:00pm Help Plant Flowers Suggestions & Medieval Spain Heiser 1:00–3:00pm HL WSCC 9:00am–12:00pm Concerns 10:30am–noon Zoom (Contact Oberlin 2:00pm Crossroads Recycling Coordi- Tuesday Teatime KaO Remembers World War II nator Lori Sprosty) Redistricting 101 Tales: Edith Wharton 4:30pm KOTV Film and Q&A 7:15pm Zoom/KOTV 7:15pm Zoom/KOTV 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mosques, Churches, Arbor Day Event: In- and Synagogues in vasive Plants, Woods KORA Council Medieval Spain 10:00am Zoom/KOTV 10:00am Zoom/KOTV

10:30am–noon Zoom Woodland Field Trip Pain 101: How Pain 2:00pm Parking Lot 8 Works and What Play Readers Can Help Kendal Newcomers Angel Street 7:15pm Zoom/KOTV 4:00pm KOTV 7:15pm KOTV 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mosques, Churches, and Synagogues in Dementia Friendly Medieval Spain Discussion Group 10:30am–noon Zoom 10:00am Zoom

OC Virtual Campus OHC: Civil War Illumination Whitewater Story Personalities 7:00-10:00pm 7:15pm Zoom/KOTV 7:00pm Zoom

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