This Q&A was originally published by Senior Housing News on July 28, 2026, by Jessica Longly, as part of the publication’s 2026 DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards coverage. It is republished here with permission. Award-Winning Leadership in Senior Living Dining Anthony Napolitano, Executive Chef at Edgehill, a Benchmark Senior Living continuing care retirement community […]
Beverly Smith spent years cultivating expansive gardens at her Greenwich home. When she moved to Edgehill, she did not leave that passion behind. Instead, she found new ways to nurture it within a community located just a stone’s throw from Binney Park and Perrot Library in Old Greenwich. Today, Beverly leads the Edgehill Grounds Committee, […]
A typical Saturday morning at Edgehill looks like this: A room filled with engaged minds discussing articles from the New York Times science section that explore artificial intelligence or the future of wine in an ever-changing climate. It looks like neighbors asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions and staying deeply connected to the world around them. […]
When resident Lynn Ryan stops by Sofia’s IT office at Edgehill, it often begins with a familiar question about her phone. Just as often, it ends with a shared story, a moment of laughter or a few minutes of conversation between friends. You could hardly tell that nearly seven decades separate their ages. Lynn moved […]
When Susan and Ron Ebert moved to Edgehill from the Boston area in September of 2025, they were ready for a new chapter. The light, the views and the ease of the setting made it feel like home, bringing with it a sense of possibility about what this next stage might hold. Even before they […]
Many people believe the best way to show love is through food. And nowhere is that more evident than at Edgehill, where the seamless partnership between Director of Food and Beverage Jay Shankar and Executive Chef Anthony Napolitano transforms everyday meals into memorable experiences. In an industry that has long-held perceptions of bland, boring food, […]
“It’s incredible to see someone move in ways they never thought possible. In the water, limits disappear,” says Tamara Sharp, a beloved fitness instructor who has been guiding Edgehill residents since 2010. At Edgehill, staying active is about far more than exercise. It is about building strength, maintaining independence and fostering meaningful social connections. Through […]
Lively chatter fills the crisp afternoon air as the Edgehill bus prepares to depart. Friends and neighbors settle into their seats, exchanging familiar smiles and stories. There is a quiet excitement in the air. It is tour day. At the front sits Barbara H., known to most as Bobbie, with microphone in hand and poised […]
Michael Brown’s story is one of courage, curiosity and love—a life shaped by history and enriched by extraordinary experiences. Early Life in Liverpool Michael Brown was born in a mining and industrial town just outside Liverpool, England. His earliest memories are of the Blitz during the Second World War, when the area was heavily bombed […]
Thoughtful, organized and always centered on connection, resident Judy Schedler’s philosophy reflects not only her approach to planning events like Edgehill’s beloved Trivia Challenge, but also what she appreciates about life at Edgehill: “Take care of the details, provide time for people to mingle, get to know each other on a deeper level and enjoy […]