Celebrates at Waterstone of Westchester in White Plains
Surrounded by friends and family, Kurt Goldschmidt celebrated his 103rd birthday at Waterstone of Westchester in White Plains.
The oldest resident of the senior living community on Bloomingdale Road in White Plains, Kurt was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1923 and is a Holocaust survivor.
He says the secret to his longevity is healthy eating and a daily martini, either shaken or stirred. “Doesn’t matter, as long as it’s a Martini,’ he said.
After emigrating to the United States, Kurt spent much of his early career as a social worker working with young mothers in Brooklyn and East New York. He later moved to the suburbs with his family and opened a travel agency, which he operated for more than 50 years. Kurt plans to travel back to Germany this summer with his family. He last made the trip 3 years ago at age 100
Lauren Freifeld, Executive Director of Waterstone of Westchester, said, “The incredible thing is that we get to spend this special day with you and your family and your great-granddaughter. Congratulations Kurt. You are such a special person.’’
In addition to the Waterstone of Westchester community, Kurt’s daughter, son-in-law, and 4-year-old great-granddaughter, Sophia, attended the party, which included a cake, balloons, and many gifts.
Although the number of people reaching their 100th birthday was once rather rare in the U.S., the number has nearly tripled over the last three decades. The number of Americans reaching age 100 and older is projected to quadruple over the next three decades, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Still, centenarians currently make up just .03% of the population of the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center.
About Waterstone of Westchester
Waterstone of Westchester is the latest best-in-class independent senior living community created by leaders in the field. EPOCH Senior Living is the owner/operator and National Development is the owner/developer. EPOCH Senior Living operates 16 senior living communities in the Northeast. Waterstone of Westchester is the company’s first independent senior living community in New York State. For more information about Waterstone of Westchester, visit www.waterstoneofwestchester.com or call 914-821-6369.
