Classic Residence by Hyatt and Plaza Companies Makes Significant Donation of Furniture and Other Items to Scottsdale-Area Charities

Senior Living Community Partners with Local Area Organizations

AZ, FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies, a senior living community located at Grayhawk, has nearly completed an extensive refurbishment project that included significant updates to the common areas of its main building and Care Center. The renovation allowed for a substantial donation of furniture and other equipment, including nearly 200 dining chairs, tables, conference room furniture, beauty salon apparatus and more to several local-area charities. Beneficiaries include St. Vincent De Paul; United Methodist Outreach Ministry (UMOM); and Phoenix-based Human Services Campus, which includes the Central Arizona Shelter Services, Lodestar Day Resource Center and the Success Center, a job placement concern.

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies has been a proud North Scottsdale neighbor for the past ten years. The companies’ encore community at Silverstone, which is approximately midway through development and opens next year, also has a leadership team and resident population that is very committed to causes that contribute to the well being of those who live in the greater Scottsdale area.

“So many organizations are benefiting from this generous donation. The new furniture and equipment allow all of us to provide our constituents with a more professional environment, which promotes productivity all around,” said Steve Zabilski, executive director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul. “We all feel very fortunate to have found a partner in Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies.”

“Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies is honored to work with these fine organizations and delighted to be able to give back to the community during these challenging economic times,” noted Sharon Harper, president and CEO, Plaza Companies.

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies at Grayhawk is located at 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information or to tour the newly refurbished community, please call (480) 563-5300.

About Plaza Companies
Plaza Companies based in Peoria, Arizona, is an award-winning leader in development, acquisition and management of senior living communities, medical office properties, technology and bioscience parks. Founded in 1982, the company’s portfolio of projects and communities developed and managed by the company is valued at more than $1 billion dollars. Plaza Companies recently won two gold achievement awards from the National Association of Home Builders’ Senior Housing Council and Economic Engines of Arizona of 2007. For more information, call (623) 972-1184 or visit http://www.theplazaco.com/.

 

About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation, Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno, Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt’s newest continuing care retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif. Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. The company’s Web site is at http://www.hyattclassic.com/.

Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.