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The endearing “Spirit of Otterbein” is best described by the experience of Otterbein residents themselves. In the video below, Otterbein St. Marys residents June H. and Arline A. expressed what that spirit means to them and why they love living...
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Carol H.’s most frequent guests favor sunflower seeds, peanuts, and a good oak tree. They’re birds of every feather that flock to this long-time birder’s backyard, tucked in a quiet, wooded corner of the Otterbein Lebanon campus. Read more of...
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Otterbein Lebanon residents submitted their favorite holiday stories and memories to share this season. Settle in and read on for a dose of holiday cheer! Wassail! Shared by Barb and Harold P. The Renaissance Feast at Otterbein Lebanon was a...
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A holiday fable with a COVID-era lesson. A long time ago—no one remembers the exact year, but it was soon after the Second World War—residents of Sunset House (known then as The Old Ladies Home of Toledo) were anxiously anticipating the Thanksgiving...
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Ruby and Paul K. chose to move into Otterbein SeniorLife Cridersville more than two years ago and haven’t looked back from their new home. “You always think, oh, it’s going to be so hard to leave your place. And it...
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Some people might wonder what to do with themselves after they’ve retired. But for Connie and Chuck D. of Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, that’s not a problem: The couple helps out with the campus shuttle, arts programming, their neighborhood committee, and...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Dave S. Otterbein Granville has been home for my wife Becky and me for the past 11 years. Our lives have been enriched by the many new friendships we have developed in the campus community with...
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By Melissa Moore, Otterbein Granville Sales and Marketing Manager Moving into a new house can cause a flood of emotions. You may experience excitement imagining the endless possibilities or worry over issues that may come up you weren't counting on....
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For independent living residents Julie and Paul T., their decision to move to Otterbein Cridersville has resulted in so many positive changes, from big to small. The couple moved to Otterbein from Seattle, Washington, in 2021 to be close to...
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When Bev C.’s surgeon told her she needed to have hip replacement surgery, she knew exactly where she was heading afterward for physical therapy: Otterbein Cridersville. And knowing she’d be in great hands brought her peace of mind going into...
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