Lifelong Learning is a Way of Life
Because Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, it’s only natural for residents of Kendal at Ithaca to have a thirst for learning new things. Lifelong learning is not only a great way to expand your knowledge, its proven to improve social, brain and physical health in older adults. It’s one more way we support active retirement living and healthy aging in a senior living community dedicated to helping residents live life to the fullest.
Lifelong Learning at Kendal at Ithaca
Every day at Kendal at Ithaca, residents discover anything is possible, no matter their age. Here you’ll find the freedom to follow your interests and pursue your passions. Research shows following your personal interests and hobbies is foundational to long-term happiness and personal fulfilment in older adults. There is no shortage to the ways we support your ongoing education and lifelong learning goals.
- CAPE (Cornell Academics & Professor’s Emeriti) lectures
- Computer technology classes with Ithaca College students
- Memoir writing classes and book clubs
- Woodworking studio
- Winemaking classes
Kendal’s full time Life Engagement Manager is dedicated to planning campus activities and trips to area museums, the science center, restaurants and wineries. If residents have a passion around a subject, they can work with her to coordinate or simply make the suggestion and leave the planning to us!
Cornell Academics & Professor’s Emeriti (CAPE)
Among the residents at Kendal at Ithaca, you will find a number of retired professors who are committed to sharing their knowledge and inspiring other residents to expand their horizons through continuing education. Many Cornell University and Ithaca College graduates and professors have made a permanent home in our community and hearts. During the school year, the Cornell Academics & Professor’s Emeriti (CAPE) hosts guest speakers each month who inspire and engage Kendal residents across a variety of fascinating topics.
More information on CAPE can be found here: https://deanoffaculty.cornell.edu/faculty-and-academic-affairs/retired-faculty/about-cape/
The Kendal community’s library hosts a section devoted to books written by or about residents at Kendal at Ithaca.