Kendal At Ithaca

04/09/2026

Kendal at Ithaca held their Employee Awards Program yesterday to celebrate milestones and accomplishments. Notably, four employees from the finance department have been with the organization between 20 and 30 years! When you find a great workplace, it just makes "cents" to stay!

Congratulations to all who were recognized!

04/07/2026

Dear Mother Nature: Please review the weather protocol for April.
"April SHOWERS bring May flowers..."

04/03/2026

We had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny today! She/He/They came hopping through after spending a long night hiding Easter eggs for the staff to find!

Can you guess who she/he/they might be?

03/30/2026

Calling all vendors, artists, and makers – Reserve your seller space for the Spring Craft Fair by Friday, April 17th!

Do you love creating and sharing handmade crafts? The Employee Events Committee is excited to sponsor a Spring Staff & Resident Craft Fair in May, bringing together our talented community of artists, makers, and crafters! Sign up for a booth and sell your crafts or stop by and shop!

*** Only $25 per space and All booth rental fees will be donated to support the Parkinson’s Disease Walk! ***

When: Saturday, May 2nd | 11 AM – 5 PM at Kendal
Booth Details: Space Size: 8’ x 8’
Includes: One 6’ table (you may bring your own tables if needed)
Last day to sign up for a booth: Friday, April 17th

Who Can Participate?
Residents, Staff, and their family members are welcome to join along with local crafts people in the broader Ithaca community.

Interested?
Sign up for the fair by contacting Jodi Abel at 📞 607-266-5307 or 📧 jabel@kai.kendal.org.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity, support a great cause, and connect with our community. We can’t wait to see what you create!

03/19/2026

What makes Kendal at Ithaca so special? Watch this second video in our short video series to find out.

Enjoy and stay tuned.

In celebration 30 years of community at Kendal at Ithaca, we’re launching a series of short videos that highlight the Kendal experience from a variety of per...

03/10/2026

Through a series of short videos, residents and staff share the moments, memories, and connections that make Kendal such a special place to live and work.

Stay tuned for more video shorts!

In celebration 30 years of community at Kendal at Ithaca, we’re launching a series of short videos that highlight the Kendal experience from a variety of per...

03/03/2026

They said: "We Do!" 💍❤️📄📑

You know when it’s right—and judging by the smiles on their faces, joining the community at Kendal at Ithaca will be a great match for this couple!

By signing the Kendal contract, they are now officially committed to a community that supports living well, laughing often, and lifelong learning. With new friendships on the horizon, as well as time for new hobbies, there are sure to be plenty of adventures ahead.

It looks as though they have made the right choice (again!❤️)!

Cheers to a perfect pairing!

02/23/2026

In February, during a cold spell, the café staff hosted a French food-themed day to warm our spirits! The menu featured French onion soup, salmon rillettes, mussels marinière, lamb gigot à la cuillère, and vegetable cassoulet.

The staff embraced the spirit of the event, and the chefs prepared the dishes with love and attention.

Everyone agreed: "C'est un régal!"

02/17/2026

Adding Years to Our Lives and Life to Our Years
Since Thanksgiving, 210 residents and staff members have logged more than 5,500 miles in the 2026 Annual Kendal Marathon — that’s over 11 million steps together!
To celebrate the milestone, the community gathered for ice cream and proudly sported their new commemorative T-shirts. As resident Tom R. joked, “It’s amazing what some people will do for a T-shirt.”
All kidding aside, this achievement reflects the energy, commitment, and camaraderie that make our community so special. Way to go, everyone! 👟🎉

01/27/2026

What’s the perfect way to spend a cold Saturday? Thanks to the generosity of a resident at Kendal at Ithaca, staff, residents, and their families boarded the warm Kendal bus for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling and lunch. The outing offered an opportunity to relax together and for families to connect with the remarkable people we are honored to work alongside each day. It was a fun celebration of the strong sense of community that truly makes Kendal at Ithaca special.

01/20/2026

Today we celebrate Linda's 30th work anniversary at Kendal at Ithaca! Linda is the Health Care Dining Coordinator, and takes pride in ensuring every resident feels special at meal times. She has also been instrumental in the training of new staff over the last few decades. Thank you Linda, for your years of service, here's to many more!