SENIOR RESIDENTS RAISE FUNDS FOR HAWAII FIRE VICTIMS

Waterstone on High Ridge residents hold luau to raise money for victims of recent wildfires in Hawaii.

Desiring to raise funds for the recent fire-ravaged communities on the island of Maui in Hawaii, residents of Waterstone on High Ridge, the senior living community in Stamford, held a luau on Aug. 16 to aid the fire victims. They raised $2,200, which will go to Americares, which is collecting recovery funds.

With nearly 3,000 homes and businesses destroyed or damaged, losses are estimated to be $6 billion, according to CNN.

“For every $1 donated Americares will donate $20 worth of supplies so we have certainly done a lot of good,”™”™ said Jeanie Ricci, senior advisor at Waterstone. “We are very proud of our residents for taking the initiative to hold this event.”™”™

Located at 215 High Ridge Road on a beautiful campus next to a conservation area, Waterstone on High Ridge is an elegant hotel-style community for seniors 62+ offering independent living, assisted living and memory care with a full array of best-in-class amenities and services.