"So You Think You Can Dance" - Local Senior Community Cheers On Resident`s Grandson, Evan Kasprzak, as He Competes on Hit TV Show

Community Viewing Party to be Held on June 24 at Anderson Place
ANDERSON, S.C.--(Business Wire)--
Dance fever has struck the residents and employees at Anderson Place senior
living community as one resident`s grandson, Evan Kasprzak, continues to compete
on the fifth season of FOX`s hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance."

Anderson Place resident, Jenny Kasprzak`s grandson, Evan Kasprzak, made it to
the top 16 contestants on "So You Think You Can Dance" last week as Anderson
Place residents gathered to cheer him on. Now the excitement of "Dance Fever"
has reached a boiling point in Anderson as the final 14 contestants are set to
be selected on Wednesday, June 24.

Anderson Place is pleased to invite members of the media to a community viewing
of the next episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" at 311 Simpson Road in
Anderson on Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. Join residents and employees as they
watch Evan Kasprzak get closer to becoming America`s newest "So You Think You
Can Dance" winner. Refreshments & Snacks will be available. Call us at (864)
261-3875 for more information.

Anderson Place provides retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing and
Alzheimer`s care services to local seniors. For more information, please contact
Jami Sexton, Community Relations Director at (864) 261-3875.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Anderson Place is an Emeritus Senior Living community. Emeritus Corporation is a
national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer`s and related dementia care
services to seniors. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced
operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the
United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for
senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an
emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in
the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 309 communities in 36 states
representing capacity for approximately 27,200 units and approximately 32,400
residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol ESC, and our home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.

Anderson Place
Jami Sexton, 864-261-3875
Community Relations Director

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