Charting New Waters

(Lakeville, MN) – The Waters Way is making a big splash in Lakeville, and a party is planned to celebrate. Live music will greet guests when they arrive at The Waters of Kingsley Shores & Kingsley Place for the grand re-opening of the senior living community on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

The party gets underway around 4 p.m. in the lobby. The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is located at 16880 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044.

Planned is live music provided by Minneapolis singer and pianist Bjorn Briel, who is best known for the song, "Make Me a Sandwich," which received airtime on local radio when it debuted. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served; and there will be several prizes offered, including baskets from local businesses.

Maynard Simon, 77, and his wife, Jackie, 78, are among the residents looking forward to attending the party. They have lived at The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place for an entire year now and say the changes The Waters made upon taking over ownership have been welcome improvements.

“The changes are just unbelievable! There have been improvements to dining, the quality, the service, the friendliness of staff and the camaraderie we have in the men’s groups and the women’s groups,” said Maynard Simon. “There is always stuff going on. We love it here.”

“I enjoy Bingo, the crafts, singing with the community choir, and visiting with members of the community’s ladies’ group. Plus, there’s also a Happy Hour to go to on Fridays. We really enjoy spending quality time the people here,” said Jackie Simon.

The Simons decided to move to The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place after realizing their family home in Faribault had become too difficult to maintain. They also wanted to be closer to their children and grandchildren, who live in Elko New Market and Chaska.

Elko New Market is about a 15-minute drive away. Chaska is a 40-minute drive away.

Regional Operations Director Carol Armendariz stated, “We are excited to invite residents, families, and community members to the Grand Re-Opening Celebration of The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This special event is a chance to celebrate recent updates to our community, welcome guests and showcase the beautiful environment we’re proud to call home. Refreshments and appetizers will be served, and guests can enjoy music, conversation and the opportunity to meet members of our team who will be on-site and available to connect with residents and families. We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing what makes Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place such a vibrant and welcoming community”

About The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place

The Waters of Kingsley Shores has 101 apartment homes offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Plus and Memory Care. The Waters of Kingsley Place features 55 apartments that offer an active, independent living lifestyle for seniors.

The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place community is home to a beautiful wellness center with a warm water pool, which is perfect for seniors wanting to maximize their balance, improve flexibility and minimize their aches and pains. All with the help of an experienced Director of Wellness.

Also available to residents, daily prepared meals, several daily activities, a movie room, a library, outdoor spaces, fun events and complimentary scheduled transportation. The buildings are connected by a skyway for easy access, no matter what the weather.
Tours of both buildings will be available throughout the event. Learn more about The Waters of Kingsley Shores & Kingsley Place online at TheWaters.com

Same Great Team, Same Great Location, Now Under New Management.

About The Waters

The Waters owns and operates twelve communities in Minnesota and two communities in Wisconsin. The Waters prides itself on providing seniors with active community living that offers a vibrant, enriching experience in which residents engage in a range of meaningful activities, including art, music, physical wellness, spirituality, culinary experiences and so much more.

Residents socialize and enjoy an active voice in helping The Waters shape their daily activity plans, as we want them to THRIVE and to be purposeful/meaningful in everything they do. This kind of enriching environment is vital for long-term wellbeing. One of the positive impacts of active life is longevity and a sense of renewed purpose in the later years.

Learn more about The Waters at TheWaters.com