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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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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How One Otterbein Marblehead Resident Continues to Pursue His Calling
Note: This blog was originally written in Dec. 2019. It has been updated in 2022 for style and content. Retirement is usually a time to slow down and pursue other passions apart from our careers. But some people have been...
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Your Guide to Moving to an Independent Living Community During COVID-19
If you’re planning a move to an independent living community, you might be wondering if now is a good time. It’s always a good time to move to a senior living community. Many Otterbein residents have shared how happy they...
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