Talking it up with University of Minnesota International students
Twenty International students from the University of Minnesota visited with residents of The Kenwood Senior Living Community. The point is to encourage the Kenwood residents to converse with the students to improve the students’ English-speaking abilities.
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Activities and Events for Seniors – July
We program hundreds of events and activities each month. Residents experience professional musicians, local elected officials, award-winning authors, local artists, and much more – all brought conveniently to The Kenwood.
Lowry Hill Volunteer Nancy Eustis named Volunteer of the Year
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.
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Kenwood Knitters on a mission to give back – Scarves for local elementary students
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.
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World War II Navy machinist Paul Richard honored at Veterans Day Ceremony
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.
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How one Minneapolis teenager is helping seniors learn technology
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.
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Singing the Same Song
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.
Song and Dance (and Painter and Sculptor …) Man
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