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In the news- WAMC inteviews Kendal resident Muriel Fox about her book and her approach to activism. They write: “Now 97, Fox is still advocating for women's rights from her retirement community at Kendal on Hudson. Why did you want to write The Women's Revolution? It's so important, I feel more important than ever now, in today's political climate, that people understand you can make a difference. It's not easy. It takes struggle, and you make mistakes. But at the same time, we did change the world. And despite the problems today, the world's never going to go back to the way it was in 1966. When NOW was founded, at that time the newspaper ads said, "Help wanted: male," and "Help wanted: female." Women were only four percent of America's lawyers, only seven percent of America's doctors, and only one percent of America's judges. It was just considered routine that a woman really lived only to raise a family and to support her husband and children, and that this would give hergreat satisfaction. And then Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique, and proved to women all over the world — 50 million bought her book — that you can have another life, also. It's all part of life to accomplish, to realize what you want to do, what you can do, and to be a partner with men. We weren't opponents, never were opponents with men. But we've always been partners, and equal partnership has worked” FYI: Muriel's episode is also available as a podcast on NPR! Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dERWqn3n Meaghan Airey Lois DiStefano Jean Williams Eccleston AKCG - Public Relations Counselors Jessica Buhler

Thank you, Delaware Business Now/Bird Street Media, for featuring Kendal's new board members. They write, "The Kendal Corporation, Newark, announced?the appointment of four people?to the Board of Directors, effective 2025. ? They are: Diane Gibson, Portland, OR;?Rosa Licea-Mailloux, North Grafton, MA;?Susan Murphy, Ithaca, NY?and Barbara Freedman, Hanover, NH. ? They succeed outgoing Board members Richard Baznik, Bill Benson, Casey Bower, and Richard Melecki."

Vassar Byrd shares, “It’s energizing to spend time at the Senior Living 100 Leadership Conference with colleagues from across the country exploring best practices! I’m proud to talk about Kendal Affiliate sustainability efforts and their impact in quality of life and bottom line financials.”

Thank you, McKnight's Senior Living, for featuring the good news of Jonathan Jedeikin joining the team as Kendal works to drive transformative IT & build a resilient, future-focused IT foundation.

Thank you, FSA | Friends Services Alliance.

Vassar Byrd, CEO, will be presenting at the prestigious Senior Living 100 Leadership Conference, helping to lead the conversation on sustainable senior living and showcasing diverse Kendal initiatives like: -Renewable energy adoption -Comprehensive energy audits & action plans -Biodiversity enhancements -Waste management strategies -Sustainable transportation solutions -Preservation of natural surroundings Join Vassar as she highlights why sustainability matters, dives into actionable strategies and explores common themes across Kendal Affiliates that are shaping the future of senior living communities.

Today, Enso Verde- A Kendal Affiliate, Celebrated the New Preview Center in Southern California with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsored by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. This milestone event brought together local leaders, including Council Member Elaine Litster, county representatives, a spokesperson from state assembly member Jacqui Irwin’s office and Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce board members, staff and ambassadors. Dignataries shared their insights and remarks on Enso Verde and its contribution to Simi Valley through building environmentally sustainable residences where vibrant older adult residents will share a commitment to connecting with the broader Simi Valley community. The Enso Verde Preview Center offers an immersive experience showcasing the innovative design and values that make Enso Verde a senior living leader in creating a vibrant, mindful, sustainable living community for older adults. Visitors to the Preview Center can look forward to experiencing the following highlights: ? A gorgeous Full-scale Model of the community, complete with light-up features to visualize specific residences before reserving an apartment. ? The Engrain “Touch Tour” Platform allows individuals to virtually view and reserve their ideal residence seamlessly on a digital interactive screen. ? A welcoming and tranquil Meditation Room for a moment of peace and relaxation. ? A standard-sized Kitchen Model, offering a glimpse into the high-quality design of residential spaces. ? Zen and Quaker Principles and Enso Verde Mission wall boards. ? Large Floor Plan drawings on display. ? Opportunities to participate in Coffee and Tea Chats as part of Wisdom Circle gatherings hosted by sales counselors to provide updates and personal guidance. ? Lunch and Learn presentations are now conveniently hosted at the Preview Center. Jessica Buhler, Caroline (Cua) Roth, Bradlee Ann Foerschner, CDAL , Greenbrier Development

Kendal is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Jedeikin as Chief Information Officer (CIO). This new role marks an exciting step forward in Kendal’s mission to build a resilient, future-focused IT foundation that will enhance business innovation and strengthen operational efficiency across the Kendal System. Jonathan Jedeikin brings more than thirty years of experience in the technology sector to his role. Partnering with Chief Technology Officer Kurt Rahner, Jonathan will focus on enhancing IT business processes, governance, and policies while Kurt leads technical design and implementation. This strategic collaboration is designed to achieve essential IT transformations over the next 24 months. "Jonathan's contributions will be essential to building the kind of resilient IT foundation that will allow us to truly innovate going forward," said Kendal CEO, Vassar Byrd. "We have come to realize that the IT transformations required to support our goals are significant, and Jonathan has the expertise to help us achieve them while upholding Kendal's values."

Extraordinary Kendal leaders, Jodi Hoyt, SHRM-SCP (Kendal At Hanover) Greg Turvey (Kendal at Oberlin) along with Seth Vilensky, CEO of Kendal at Oberlin and Patrick Arguin, CEO of Lathrop Community, Inc. were recognized today for graduation from (and contributions to) the FSA | Friends Services Alliance Leadership Institute Class of 2024 at this year’s FSA Annual Meeting.

Lyon Software, Kendal’s community benefit platform provider, recently shared a blog post about Kendal's sustainability efforts. Read more. Diane Massey, MS, LPC, NCC