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Calamar Inc., a nationally recognized owner and operator of Active Adult senior living communities, is announcing it is rebranding its portfolio of 55+ independent active living communities.

Residents of Calamar 55+ communities across three regional areas including Western New York, the Mid-West area and Northeastern states collected nearly 5000 canned food products, along with dry goods, for donation to food pantries selected in each community. Each February, Calamar communities participate in this very competitive contest to create and build a canned food sculpture that is on display within their residence. The employees at Calamar corporate headquarters in Wheatfield, hold a blind judging contest to determine the winner of the coveted canned food trophy.

Calamar, a full service real estate organization comprised of construction, development, property management, asset management and finance & investment divisions is pleased to announce the appointment of Attorney Cheryl Green, Esq. as corporate general counsel.    Green has over 20+ years-experience with extensive knowledge and involvement in construction, real estate development, real estate finance and risk management. She is a regular contributor and author to the E&O Report, a national publication on Risk Management/Risk Transfer.   Green earned her Juris Doctor degree from The Cleveland Marshall College of Law. 

Dawn I Gilliam, C.O.O. of Calamar, a full-service real estate organization, has been awarded the "Management Award" from the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier. Gilliam was recently recognized for her achievements in management at the "Tribute to Women" awards dinner. The YWCA annual event selects women from across Niagara County to acknowledge outstanding community leaders for their professional success and community involvement.

Calamar, a New York based developer and contractor, created the Calamar Foundation in 2017 to give back to our communities and is proud to be presenting the first donation checks.

State Senator Andy Sanborn, Representative Laurie Sanborn, along with esteemed city and local officials, will join Calamar Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon to commemorate the completion and grand opening of Maple Ridge Estates at Bedford. Calamar put out the welcome mat and opened the doors to residents in a new three-story, 116-apartment, independent living senior community for those 62+ at 43 Technology Drive in Bedford. Maple Ridge Estates represents an affordable living option and opportunities for those 62+, providing active, independent living without inflated rent structures that are often associated with retirement communities.

Representative from Congresswoman Ann Kuster's office along with esteemed city and local officials, will join Calamar Wednesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon to commemorate the completion and grand opening of Cobblestone Pointe Active Living.