By Victoria Hochman
The birthplace of American Impressionism the Bush Holley House in Greenwich was the site of a special program on the school of artists that called the Cos Cob area home from the early 1890s to the 1920s.
Art Historian Darby Cartun lectured on the works of the Cos Cob Colony as part of a special program sponsored by Waterstone on High Ridge, a new senior living community currently under construction in Stamford.
Artists like Childe Hassam, Elmer MacRae, Theodore Robinson, John Henry Twachtman and J. Alden Weir were among the founders of American Impressionism which sought to elevate art in the United States, said Cartun.
The art historian, longtime Greenwich resident and local radio talk show host shared her knowledge of these artists and their works September 9 as the first in several programs that are planned with Waterstone on High Ridge. Cartun will also be curating an art gallery for project for the senior living community.
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 designed as 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 on a beautiful, wooded campus next to a conservation area, Waterstone on High Ridge is home to 146 residences with 88 independent living apartments and 36 assisted living residences with an additional 22 memory care 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.
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.
Pictured in photograph L to R: Bruce Museum Manager of Special Events Daniel Suozzo; Greenwich Historical Society Curator of Exhibitions Maggie Dimock; Waterstone on High Ridge Executive Director Wendy Kaufman and Art Historian Darby Cartun.
