Resident Stories

Journey to Kendal: A Quaker-Led Retirement Adventure

After retiring in 2008 Jeff, a former professional musician and commercial music composer and Anne, a former nurse practitioner, decided to embark on an adventure! The couple, who were long…

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Embracing Change: Lani’s Adventure from Hawaii to Kendal at Ithaca

In 2020, Lani left her family’s home in Hawaii and boarded a plane bound for Ithaca, New York, an area she had no previous affiliation with. Despite moving to an…

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Life at Kendal: 46 years of Love, Service, and Community

Maryann and Marion have been together for 46 years; remarkably, 23 of those years have been spent at Kendal at Ithaca. Originally from New York State, they moved to the Ithaca…

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A full class led to a remarkably full life.

Frank and Margaret have been residents at Kendal at Ithaca since 2015 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary! Ever the gentleman, their story began when Frank offered his seat…

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Twins Find a New Home and Community at Kendal at Ithaca

Janice and Joanne, identical twins, were raised in a German American household in a German American neighborhood in Queens, NY. An interest in their cultural heritage as young students, inspired…

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