By Otterbein resident Reed B. A major question that confronts many older Americans is this: Should I move to a senior living community? When people learn that I am a resident of Otterbein Granville, they occasionally ask me to give...
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How Many Ways Can You Use a Sunroom? Otterbein Granville Residents Share Their Ideas
Imagine a place you can go any time of the day or year ― where you can enjoy a spectacular view in any season. A place where you can get lost in a favorite hobby, enjoy fellowship with friends, or...
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A Couple’s Path From Church Camp to Otterbein St. Marys
Otterbein St. Marys couple Jim and Sandie L. met in 1963 at the very location where they have now retired. They were both counselors at Camp St. Marys, a church camp held on the grounds where Otterbein St. Marys is...
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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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