Waterstone on High Ridge Creates Art Galley with Art Historian

STAMFORD, CT.- (August 31, 2021) – Darby Cartun has been bringing art to life for people ever since she can remember. The art historian, longtime Greenwich resident and local radio talk show host is happiest when sharing her love for art. She teaches lifetime learners at Norwalk Community College and has lectured at more than 20 assisted living facilities in the Fairfield County area. Now Darby is working on a new project with Waterstone of High Ridge, a new senior living community currently under construction in Stamford, curating an art gallery there.

On September 9 at 10:30 a.m. Cartun will launch the partnership with Waterstone on High Ridge with a special art history program at Greenwich Historical Society on American Impressionism, specifically the Cos Cob Colony in Greenwich from the early 1890s until the 1920s. Bush Holley House in Greenwich was the gathering place for this group of artists and writers. It was the first Impressionist art colony in Connecticut and played a major role in the development of American art. Among the early members were Childe Hassam, Elmer MacRae, Theodore Robinson, John Henry Twachtman and J. Alden Weir.

Cartun said that when she first started teaching adults she was struck by how engaged they were and by how much they had to offer.

“Growing older should not be about being left behind,’’ said Cartun. “These people have had rich and wonderful lives. There is no reason to negate their experience for culture and learning. It’s my joy to work with them.’’

Wendy Kaufman, Executive Director of Waterstone on High Ridge, said that Cartun will be assisting Waterstone on High Ridge in creating an art gallery on site. The gallery will be the focus on an art history and enrichment program that will include lectures and other activities.

“Art is so integral to all of our lives, and we are very excited about being able to offer this programming to our residents and the community,’’ said Kaufman. “This is just one example of the many enrichment opportunities we are planning here at Waterstone on High Ridge.”

Waterstone on High Ridge is an elegant boutique hotel-style community for seniors featuring 62+ independent living, assisted living and memory care with a full array of best-in-class amenities and services. Located at 215 High Ridge Road in Stamford on a beautiful, wooded campus next to a conservation area, Waterstone on High Ridge features 146 residences. There are 88 independent living apartments ranging from one-bedroom and one-bedroom plus, to two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus. The 36 assisted living residences include studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. Memory care has 22 suites. It is expected to open in 2022.

The host of Darby and Friends weekdays on WGCH 1490, Darby has served on numerous boards, including the American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts of America, and the Junior League of Greenwich.

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Waterstone on High Ridge is the latest best-in-class senior living community created by leaders in the field. National Development is the owner/developer and EPOCH Senior Living is the owner/operator. EPOCH Senior Living operates 12 senior living communities with four under construction in the Northeast. The Welcome Center is located at 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford and is open and safely welcoming personalized appointments. For more information on Waterstone on High Ridge, visit www.waterstoneonhighridge.com or call 203-361-9717.