Resident-Driven Lifestyles

What is a resident-driven retirement community?

Simply put, it’s a community where the residents direct the lifestyle by creating committees for activities, classes and lectures, social events and trips—just to name a few.

Many of these communities have resident’s councils, committees and groups that focus on a common interest. Most activities are done within the community but some are focused on involving the surrounding community and incorporating volunteer opportunities to give back.

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Pursue Your Passions and Learn Something New

Another great aspect of a resident-led community is that there will likely be a committee or group that revolves around a hobby you enjoy or a cause you are passionate about. It could be anything from volunteering (in the retirement community or surrounding community) to woodworking to card games to visiting nearby museums.

If there isn’t a committee that strikes your interest, you can always find others who share that common interest and present your committee or group idea to the resident council to have it included in the list of committees.

Resident-driven communities also present a way to partner with educational institutions. Maybe you want to learn something, such as a new language, or sharpen your computer skills. Maybe you’d like to take an art class. Some retirement communities partner with nearby universities to provide residents with free classes.

Residents’ Association

Every resident at Kendal on Hudson is a member of the Residents’ Association. The purpose of the Residents’ Association is to promote the social, physical and mental well-being of all residents, as well as address resident concerns and ideas, especially for major issues that affect community life.

The association promotes a close relationship between the residents and the Kendal on Hudson Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff. This assures the residents’ issues or concerns are addressed and residents are kept informed of the operations and financial health of the community.

The Residents’ Association also fundraises to support the committees and groups within the community. They promote charitable giving within Kendal on Hudson and to the surrounding community.

Residents Council

The Residents Council at Kendal on Hudson consists of 13 elected members. The purpose of the council is to conduct, manage and direct the operation and affairs of the Residents’ Association.

The council consults with the many committees to ensure they serve the entire community. Each month, the council meets with the residents and talks about what is new in the community. Residents can present new committee ideas, and address resident concerns.

The Residents Council also acts as the liaison between the residents and Kendal on Hudson administration and Board of Directors.

Committees & Groups

Kendal on Hudson has many established committees and groups. The committees are flexible and can change with the shifting interests of residents living in the community.

These committees are funded by residents who volunteer funds to the Residents Association to distribute among the committees. To give you an idea of the committees, Art, Bell Ringers, Computer, Health and Wellness, Library, Movie, and Social Events are just a few committees at Kendal on Hudson.

If two or more residents want to start a new committee, they can present their committee idea to the Residents Council during a council meeting. The council will then discuss and determine if the new committee serves the best interest of the community. If so, the Residents Council will initiate the committee.

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Kendal on Hudson is not just a retirement community—it’s home. The setting supports and enhances each resident’s individual lifestyle, promotes community interaction and accommodates a wide variety of cultural, recreational and educational programs.

If you are ready to downsize and start enjoying retirement, we invite you to contact Kendal on Hudson for more information. You can also schedule a visit to meet our staff and residents and find out why so many have chosen to call Kendal on Hudson home.

Resident-Driven Lifestyles

What is a resident-driven retirement community?

Top 3 Benefits of Living in a Resident-Driven Community

Residents can create their own community

You’re never bored

Socially engaging

Pursue Your Passions and Learn Something New

Resident-Driven Lifestyle at Kendal on Hudson

Residents’ Association

Residents Council

Committees & Groups

How do residents get involved?

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