The Waters in the News

At The Waters, we love to tell the story of how our residents thrive™ as they participate in active community living and purposeful activities tailored to their interests and passions.  Our residents engage in a range of meaningful activities, including art, music, physical wellness, spirituality, culinary experiences and so much more! 

See how our residents have fun, enjoy friendships and social connections!

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The Waters on 50th Hosts a “Taste of the State Fair” for Residents and their Families

August 23, 2023

NBC-KARE 11

The Minnesota State Fair came a day early for the residents and their families at The Waters on 50th as it hosted a special event called "A Taste of the Fa…

Residents at The Waters of Excelsior help Many Hands, Many Meals Pack Nearly 4,000 Meals

July 12, 2023

KSTP-TV

The Waters of Excelsior helped Many Hands, Many Meals pack nearly 4,000 meals that will be sent to Sierra Leon in West Africa. The nonprofit helped adapt i…

The Waters of Edina housekeeping staff first in the nation to achieve non-acute care cleaning certification

July 07, 2023

The Sun Current

Resident health and safety is of paramount importance to The Waters Senior Living, and one of its communities now has a major distinction. All of the house…

Seniors Celebrating the 4th of July

July 04, 2023

KIMT3

The Waters on Mayowood, a retirement community, began an extended celebration of our country today. The celebration began today with a Fourth of July-theme…

The Waters celebrates The Longest Day by raising money the Alzheimer’s Association

June 21, 2023

KARE11

On the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, The Waters communities in Minnesota raised money for the Alzheimer's Association. KARE 11 aired a TV n…

Oldest acapella group ‘Spizzwinks’ performs at The Waters on Mayowood

May 13, 2023

KIMT3

A piece of Yale University came to Rochester, in the form of it's Spizzwinks acappella group and one member is no stranger to the Med-City.  Adam M…

The Waters of Oak Creek to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a visit from Ebenezer Day Care

March 17, 2023

WDJT CBS

Children from Ebenezer Day Care will visit The Waters of Oak Creek community for a special intergenerational St. Patrick's Day activity. The residents and …

An Inside Look at The Waters of Pewaukee’s Independent Living Cottages

March 15, 2023

TMJ4-The Morning Blend

https://vimeo.com/808695442 The Morning Blend was live on-site at The Waters of Pewaukee Independent Living Cottages and Campus to look at what it will…

The Waters on Mayowood’s Resident Finds Joy in Everything

January 25, 2023

Kare 11

Finding sunshine on dreary days comes easier to senior residents at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester.  All they have to do is look out the windo…