This blog was originally published in 2021 and updated in 2024. An accurate description of life at Otterbein Marblehead is, “It’s like being on vacation every day.” Situated on 46 acres of woods just a few blocks from the shores...
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Top Things to Do in Franklin, Indiana
This blog was originally posted in 2022 and updated in April 2024. Franklin, located only 20 miles south of Indianapolis, has a lot to offer to those living in or visiting the area. From the restaurants and historic movie theater...
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Live Your Best Life: Trips, Bold Adventures, and Outings at Otterbein
Otterbein SeniorLife residents have the freedom to explore and experience new things beyond their communities. Each small house neighborhood and community offers unique opportunities to participate in trips, local sightseeing, and even bold adventures. This blog highlights some of the...
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Exploring Homes to Fit Any Lifestyle and Budget at Otterbein Franklin
Do you love to travel? To garden? To host friends and family? Or maybe you just want a break from the pressures of home maintenance and upkeep. Whatever your needs, and whatever your budget, there’s a home at Otterbein SeniorLife...
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Meet the Scribblers at Otterbein Lebanon
Sometimes a favorite hobby is a lifelong pastime; other times, it flourishes later in life. At Otterbein, the Scribblers is a writing group that includes people who fall into both camps. Watch our discussion with Nancy N., who leads the...
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These 8+ Otterbein Residents Love Life at Lebanon [Video]
There’s always something to do and someone to meet at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife. But don’t just take our word for it: Hear what these residents had to say about their experience here, then read on for more information about living...
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See a Day in the Life at Otterbein St. Marys [Video]
We followed Otterbein St. Marys independent living resident Mary Lou around for a day to see how she chooses to spend it. Take a look at the video below to see more. Otterbein Adventures: A Day in the Life [video...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Peg M.
At Otterbein, every resident’s journey to our independent living communities is different. Hear from real residents about why they chose to live here and what the process was like for them in our My Journey to Otterbein series. Today’s featured...
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[Video] What It’s Really Like to Move to Independent Living
Moving to an independent living community can bring with it a lot of benefits - like more free time and more opportunities to be social. But what is it really like to move in? Hear from Otterbein resident Cindi R....
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Gardening on the Otterbein Granville Campus
Otterbein Granville Resident Dave Skeen describes how he has continued his love of landscape architecture for the past 11 years as a resident at the community. I am writing this blog the weekend following Thanksgiving. I have spent much of...
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