Nancy Eustis has been named “Volunteer of the Year” at a volunteer appreciation social held during National Volunteer Month – April. According to a survey by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the Minneapolis-St. Paul area ranked first in volunteerism for the entire country. Nancy Eustis is one reason why.
Lowry Hill Volunteer Nancy Eustis named Volunteer of the Year Read More »
The residents of The Kenwood Senior Living who belong to the Kenwood Knitters, a knitting group, completed a project of knitting scarves for second graders from the Ella Baker Elementary School in Minneapolis.
Kenwood Knitters on a mission to give back – Scarves for local elementary students Read More »
Kenwood resident Paul Richard received a plaque in recognition of his service in the Navy during WWII. Richard was among ten Veterans that were honored at a special Veterans Day Ceremony at The Kenwood on Thursday, November 9.
World War II Navy machinist Paul Richard honored at Veterans Day Ceremony Read More »
Seniors are more plugged in than ever before. But there are times when our elders have questions about technology. Here’s what a Minneapolis teenager is doing to help. Watch the video on CBS about our teen tech volunteer, Graham.
How one Minneapolis teenager is helping seniors learn technology Read More »
Music pervades the lives of Gwen Goldsmith and Marybeth Bauries. Music was important to each of them even before they met. It brought them together, nurtured their relationship, and continues to give them hope and enjoyment every day.
Singing the Same Song Read More »
If you knock on Bill Ashwood’s apartment door at The Kenwood Retirement Community you may be greeted with an old showtune, perhaps “Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific, or a Gershwin tune. Read about Kenwood Neighbor Bill Ashwood
Song and Dance (and Painter and Sculptor …) Man Read More »
Betty Weiblen, a 30-year resident of The Kenwood Senior Living, was honored as Lifetime Volunteer for her constant volunteerism at the Minneapolis retirement community. The donations of her time and energy are so numerous it’s hard to count.
High heel-wearing 95-year-old honored as Lifetime Volunteer at The Kenwood Read More »
Graham Bennett is a teenage tech wizard who comes to The Kenwood once a week to help residents with their phones, iPads, laptops, and computers. From helping his grandparents, Graham got the idea to help older adults who live at The Kenwood which is near his home and school.
Local teen volunteers to help seniors with technology Read More »
Seniors from The Kenwood retirement community donated knitted hats, mittens and scarves to teens at Peris Hill for the the holidays.
Seniors from The Kenwood Knitters donate to teens at Peris Hill Read More »
On any given day, you probably won’t find Maria Bales in her Kenwood apartment. The self-described “Hungarian Minnesotan and world traveler” makes a point to get out every day.
Citizen of the World – Maria Bales Read More »
