Meadow Ridge in Redding, a Benchmark continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its signature lifelong learning program, Meadow Ridge University, which features semester-long college-level courses in history, art history, philosophy and psychology for residents. To celebrate its success over the last decade, the program will feature an expanded set of virtual and in-person classes starting this fall.
“Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and many have made important contributions in their fields or communities,” said Chris Barstein, executive director of Meadow Ridge. “We believe that continuing to nurture our residents”™ thirst for knowledge and having the opportunity to share their rich experiences with others is incredibly important. This program is just one of the many ways we help our residents stay connected to their interests and goals.”
The program was founded in 2011 by late Meadow Ridge resident Lea Mintz. Since it began, approximately 30 different courses have been taken by 750 residents.
Managed by Benchmark Senior Living is one of Connecticut”™s most comprehensive continuing care retirement communities with 136 acres and 415 apartment homes.
