August 2011 Volume XVIII, Number 8
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Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association August 2011 Volume XVIII, Number 8 Fun Fitness Week Share Great Fellowship, Music, Ice Cream at the a Great Success! CommUnity Ice Cream Social in Early September There were 202 participants including Kendal’s CommUnity Ice Cream Social, our annual outreach event to our 118 independent residents, 17 from neighbors, will be held early in September (date to be announced) from 6:00 to Stephens Care Center, 61 staff, two 8:00pm. Once again, the event will take place at the corner of Maple and interns, two Kendal at Home mem- North Pleasant Sts. Pleasant St. will be blocked off by the city to provide a safe bers and two Senior Independence setting. “Mud in Yer Eye” will be returning to provide delightful music. staff. These numbers are very close to Join us for an evening of fellowship with our friends and neighbors (including last year’s. Kendal priority list members) over an ice cream treat. The Kendal van will shuttle Following is a listing of the events in residents to the Social, leaving the Heiser entrance beginning at 6:00pm. Please order of popularity: Participants’ Lun- be patient -- the bus will continue to circuit until the Social ends at 8:00pm. If it cheon, 120; Kendal Sites Quiz, 60; rains, the Social will be moved to the Heiser Auditorium. We hope to see you all Bowling, 54; Community Walk, 47; at the upcoming ice cream social. -Kendal at Oberlin Staff Special Events Committee Observation Walk, 37; Silly Obstacle Course, 34; Miniature Golf, 32; Walk- ing Relay, 30; Brain Teasers, 28; Robot Our thanks to the committee: Jerry Amato; Ed Wardwell; Budd Werner. Table Tennis, 25; Shotput Throw, 20; Berner and Laurie Dupee co-chairs; Thanks also to Facility Services and Wii Fit Fun, 18; Lap Swim/Water Dick Baznik; Nancy Beauchamp; Dining Services for their special help. Walking, 13; Basketball - Standing, 11; Deb Grey-Boggs; Jill Connone; Kelly If any residents or staff have sugges- Basketball - Sitting, 10; Tennis Court Dillon; Dianne Green; Eleanor tions and comments about Fun Fitness Fun, 8. Helper; Heather Houghland; Ben Week events, please share them with This year members of the Kendal Lenz; Tiffany Lester; Kim Peters; Ann Jerry Berner or Laurie Dupee. We Early Learning Center participated/ Pilisy; Bob Randel; Sid Rosenfeld; would be pleased to hear from you. cheered in Bowling, Walking Relay Isobel Rutherford; Peg Schultz; Nikki (see photo) and Standing Basketball. Scott; Jara Stull; Michele Tarsitano- COFFEE HOUR WITH 2011 Fun Fitness Walking Relay was capped off by students from Kendal’s Early Learning Center who walked the last lap, cheered on by residents and staff. Photo: Eleanor Helper BARBARA THOMAS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 9:30AM - LANGSTON DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Ann O’Malley THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 4:00PM - AUDITORIUM AFTERNOON EXCHANGE BARBARA THOMAS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 4:00PM - AUDITORIUM KNOW Nominations Sought “Oberlin College’s Initiatives” Y OUR for KORA Council OC President Marvin Krislov KORA KORA Council consists of 11 council- Wed., Aug. 31 - 4:00pm - AUD COUNCIL C ors and four officers. It is the respon- Join Oberlin College President Marvin Once a month the residents of Ken- sibility of the Nominating Committee Krislov as he discusses the state of the dal’s Stephens Care Center meet in the to prepare and present a slate of college and its current initiatives. There Central Activities Room. Some walk people to fill available positions. is much to be excited about including in, with or without rollators; many To start this process we ask residents the Green Arts District, Oberlin Inn come in wheelchairs. SCC staff en- to suggest to us people who you feel planning, reopening Allen Memorial courages everyone to come if able. would well represent you as councilors Art Museum, additional Apollo The- As we assemble, Stacy Terrell is there, and/or as officers. We recommend ater renovations and more. After his adjusting the sound system; Kim Peters that these residents should have lived remarks, he will host a question and is preparing to take notes of every- at Kendal for at least one year. answer session. thing that’s said. Michele Tarsitano- Your suggestions should be submitted Amato and Greg Zehe appear. Stacy to Pam Lenz (Box #29) or Don Illig Harvest for Help speaks first, relaying any news of the (Box #97) in writing before August Sat., Sept. 17 - 10:00am- 3:00pm SCC. Is there a change in staff? Is an 15. You should get the consent of the Lorain County JVS inspection going on? Right now, of person whom you are suggesting while This year’s community health fair will course, there are concerns about the indicating that your suggestion does be part of a larger Community Appre- construction happening so close to not guarantee that he/she will be on ciation Day at the Lorain County Joint many residents’ rooms. Stacy has set the committee’s recommended slate. Vocational School. Kendal staff and up weekly meetings to update residents There are more well-qualified persons board are hosting local hospitals, hos- so they will know exactly what to expect. than places available. pices, home health care agencies and Next, Stacy will inquire about each as- From this pool of names, the Com- others to facilitate access to important pect of daily living: Is the nursing mittee nominates a slate of candidates, “life-enhancing” information for older staff satisfying individual needs? Are which is presented at the Annual Meet- adults. Pharmacists’ evaluations, health they responding promptly enough? ing in November for ratification by con- screenings, and more! Does Social Services answer your re- sensus. KORA’s Constitution provides We are asking for resident volunteers quests? Is laundry being done properly for nominations from the floor, in to welcome and guide our guests. and returned on time? Is Housekeep- which case the election would be decided . Please contact Stacy Terrell at 775- ing doing a good job? All those attend- by ballot. -Demmie Carrell, Don Illig, 9811 to sign up as a volunteer. This ing have time to respond; possible im- Pam Lenz, Betty Weinstock, Jim White, year we expect over 3,000 people. provements are discussed. KORA Nominating Committee Overall, the feedback is positive; per- Newcomers’ Reception sonal care seems to be working well. The Newcomers’ Committee invites Greg steps up to inquire about food, BAYarts Show Opens on you to attend a Newcomer’s Reception service, temperature, etc. We hear oc- Sunday, Aug. 7 - 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, August 10, at 4:00pm casional suggestions but few complaints. Kendal at Oberlin and Kendal at Home in Heiser Lounge. Please come to Michele then tells about new activities have collaborated with BAYarts in Bay meet and welcome our newest residents. and programs and asks for sugges- Village for “Community ARTreach,” a Remember to wear your name tag! tions. Some time during the meeting juried fine art show featuring 36 art- A number of new Kendal residents the liaison from KORA relates the ists aged 60+ from Kendal at Oberlin, are trying to get to know each highlights of the last KORA meeting. Kendal at Home and the greater com- other and the rest of us. Part of the liaison’s job is also to re- munity of northeast Ohio. The show port to KORA on this SCC meeting. runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 31. There Check out our KORA website: We all want the Stephens Care Center will be an artist reception on Sunday, www.kaores.kendal.org to be a happy, caring place. This inter- Aug. 7 from 5:00-7:00pm in the new And check two interesting “Other Ken- change of news keeps all residents up Fuller House Gallery, 28795 Lake Rd. dal” links, both produced by the KatO’s to date on what’s happening every- Sign up for the Kendal bus. Admissions and Marketing Dept.: The where at Kendal. On Friday, Aug. 19 WCLV will broad- blog at www.kendalatoberlin.net and the -Mary Simons with Eleanor cast a live jazz performance from the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ Devereux, KORA liaisons exhibit from 5:00-8:00pm. kendalatoberlin. PAGE 2 THE KENDALIGHT AUGUST 2011 Courtyard Garden Concerts Listen to music before dinner on Fri- PROGRAMS days in August at 4:00pm. August 5 -- Nine Love, piano, CAR LECTURES TRIPS August 12 -- Jerry Simmer, key- board and vocals First Thursday Health Lecture: Lunch Bunch: August 19 -- TBA “Dizziness and Balance” The Unicorn, Grafton August 26 -- TBA August 4 - 7:15pm - AUD Wednesday, August 10 In the Courtyard This Summer Dr. Andrey Stojic, MD, Ph.D, from The Unicorn has a warm, welcoming Come enjoy special treats in our beau- the Center for Regional Neurology at atmosphere with an Irish flair. It of- tiful Courtyard Garden! the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus will fers a wide array of sandwiches, salads, During August join Kendal residents on: be our speaker. fish and chips, seafood and other entrees. And great desserts like crème brulée. Tuesdays at 7:00pm -- Cool off Third Thursday Lecture Bus leaves Heiser at 11:30am, returning with a Fruit Smoothie. on the Second Thursday: about 2:30pm. Bus charge: $7.50. Place Thursdays at 7:00pm -- Relax at “Old School, New School, Our check to KORA for $7.50 in Box #89 a Tea Party in the Gazebo. School, Their School” by Sun., Aug. 7. Sign-up sheet posted Tappan Square Band Concerts August 11 - 7:15pm - AUD Mon., Aug. 1. Lunch at your expense. Note: There are a few steps to enter. Concerts are scheduled for 7:00pm. Kendal resident Dick Baznik will take August 5 - Cats on Holiday an intimate look at higher education.