The best way to learn more about life at an Otterbein community is to hear from residents who live there. We’ve rounded up interviews from a few of our independent living residents that help paint a picture of life at...
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Ham Radio Operators at Otterbein Granville
By Otterbein resident Steve K. We came to Kendal at Granville, now Otterbein Granville, in 2014, not only because it’s an attractive place to live, but also because we were given permission to put up outside antennas to sustain our...
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Otterbein Granville: Our Home Base for Travel
This blog was originally published in November 2021. It was updated in March 2022. Written by Otterbein Granville resident Dave S. Both Becky and I traveled a great deal throughout the United States as we were growing up. Becky spent...
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Lifelong Learning with Denison University at Otterbein Granville
What gets you excited, intellectually? Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language? Study philosophy? Understand great literature? Many people find that retirement is the perfect time to pursue long-deferred interests. Lifelong Learning with Denison University Otterbein Granville residents...
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[Video] Hear Barb and Bud’s Love Story
Has your dentist appointment ever led to love? It did for Otterbein St. Marys residents Barb W. and Bud P. Hear how a ride to the dentist's office sparked a relationship between these two when they were least expecting it....
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A Tale of Two Sisters: Meet Sandy and Judy [Video]
Sisters Sandy P. and Judy H. were inseparable growing up, and they still are years later. Hear about their bond and life at Otterbein St. Marys in this video. Meet the Sisters: Sandy P. and Judy H. “She’s very loving...
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Lebanon Residents Volunteer Time, Meet Friends at Shaker Cellar
Residents at Otterbein have the opportunity to get involved in many ways — from venturing off-campus for outings to joining guest lectures to enjoying the woodworking or art studios. Many residents also serve as volunteers on campus. At Otterbein Lebanon,...
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[Video] Exploring Hobbies at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon
There’s a common misconception that moving into a continuing care retirement community means giving up independence and choices. In most situations, it means just the opposite! Residents at Otterbein SeniorLife communities are encouraged to be as independent as possible and...
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Men of Otterbein SeniorLife: Don R. ― Always Helping, Always Learning
If there was ever a model of how full life can be for men at Otterbein SeniorLife, it’s resident Don R. Having lived at Otterbein St. Marys for 17 years, Don has seen and done so much in his time...
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Something For Everyone: Otterbein SeniorLife Activities & Amenities
Your Golden Years are the perfect time to spend your days doing what you love, and Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife is the perfect place to do exactly that. The activities and amenities available at our community rival that of a college...
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