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The BUZZ around town about The Kenwood.

Minnesota Original - Nov. 8, 2013
Phil Mattson Video
A pianist, arranger, conductor and educator, Phil Mattson is recognized as one of the top vocal jazz arrangers in the country. His distinguished career includes 2 Grammy nominations for his vocal sextet, the P.M. Singers, and recordings of his arrangements by internationally known singing groups including The Manhattan Transfer and The Real Group.
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StarTribune - July 20, 2013
International student-senior exchange a win-win
Many residents of The Kenwood Retirement Community in Minneapolis once traveled the world. Now that they no longer can, that exhilarating world is coming to them.
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MPR-News - Oct. 15, 2010
‘Aunt Jane’ to Chinese immigrants is honored
Jane Wilson, a fixture in local Chinese-American circles for more than 60 years, will be honored by the Chinese-Heritage Foundation for her compassion, faith in the resiliency of the immigrant spirit, and for serving as a "loving and caring mother" for so many.
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Below are some press releases about the great things happening at The Kenwood:

Sept. 16, 2013
A toe-in-the-water approach to assisted living
A short-term stay may be the answer for a safe and nurturing place to enjoy while adult children are away. Another reason might be a protected place for recovery from an illness, but the most common reason is to sample life at The Kenwood.
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Nov. 5 2010
Mary Lou Nelson receives 2010 Hawkinson Peace and Justice Award
Kenwood Retirement Community resident Mary Lou Nelson was a recipient of the 2010 Honorary Award of The Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice.
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Phil Mattson Video