Feminist Trailblazer
Fifty years ago, a few dozen women gathered in a basement in Washington, D.C., to make history: they convened the first meeting of the National Organization for Women. In a…
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Harriet B. – Spanish Teacher, Humanitarian, Public Servant
Harriet moved into the Kendal on Hudson continuing care retirement community a number of years ago when she was in her middle-70’s—but she’s as active and energetic as she ever…
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Healing Herb Garden
For those of us who enjoy planting an herb garden and a vegetable garden, with the pleasure of watching it grow from seedlings into plants, gardening is a…
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Muriel F: PR Executive, Feminist, and Friend
Living in a large, rambling house in the New York City suburbs had many advantages for Muriel, including frequent trips to the city to enjoy Broadway theater and opera at the…
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Peggy M: College Professor, Community Organizer
“Sometimes people who look old are the most interesting, lively and creative people you’ll ever meet,” says Kendal on Hudson resident Peggy McLaughlin. Peggy would know: Behind her sweet smile,…
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Stefan K: Prolific Author and Magazine Editor
Stefan has authored 15 books, all of which are available on loan from the Kendal on Hudson library—and his fellow residents like it that way: After checking out Stefan’s book…
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Kendal’s Eclectic New Chef – Jonathan Carafa
Jonathan’s Beginnings Jonathan Carafa is the new Executive Chef at Kendal on Hudson. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree…
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CEO Sean Kelly: The Remarkable Difference of Kendal Retirement Living
Kendal Corporation’s new President and CEO Sean Kelly addressed a group of residents and potential residents recently, driving home the many remarkable differences between Kendal and other retirement living communities.…
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Your Key to Happiness In Retirement: Giving Back
Are you getting ready to retire? What will be the source of your happiness in retirement? Having more time for your self, more time to spend with your friends, children,…
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