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Life in Full Bloom: Three Friends Dedicated to Gardening

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, […]

Touring Greenwich with Bobbie Hopkins

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 Journey from Liverpool’s Blitz to Today

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 […]

Riverside Garden Club Visit Highlights Edgehill’s Commitment to Pollinators

Edgehill resident Bev S. welcomed members of the Riverside Garden Club for a guided tour of the community’s four thoughtfully designed garden spaces. The visit offered an opportunity to share ideas, celebrate sustainable landscaping practices and showcase the natural beauty that enhances daily life at Edgehill. A Garden Tour Through Edgehill The tour began at […]

Lifecare Love Stories: Together at Edgehill

Sixty-two years ago, Mike and Beverly Smith promised to be by each other’s side for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Today, thanks to the peace of mind that comes with Lifecare at Edgehill, they continue to live those vows—side by side, in a setting where they never have to […]

Springing into Action: Karen Joelson and Her Passion for Giving

Twenty-five years ago, Stamford resident Karen Joelson did not just imagine her future—she watched it take shape brick by brick. As Edgehill celebrated its 25th year recently, Karen reflects on the time she first visited our community before it was even completed, accompanying a friend exploring retirement options. As she stood on the site and […]

A Heart for Others: Nancy Stillerman’s Inspiring Journey

In 1968, resident Nancy Stillerman and her husband Steve faced a turning point. Life in Manhattan was exciting, but their growing family—and their 125-pound Old English Sheepdog, Barnaby—needed more space. When their landlord refused to renew their lease due to Barnaby’s size, the search for a new home began. Although Nancy hesitated to consider Connecticut, […]

Pat’s Life-Changing Move to Edgehill

A New Chapter in Pat’s Life Pat Wardell is known for her quick smile and outgoing personality, making everyone around her feel at ease. When her beloved husband of 57 years passed away, Pat knew that she needed to find a community where she could thrive, connect and embrace the next chapter of her life. […]

Strength Training for Active Aging

Strength training is a key part of active aging, and working with a physical therapist can help prevent falls and injuries. Edgehill resident Paul Keeler is experiencing this firsthand. After moving to our community with his wife, Nancy, following a stay at a rehab facility for a broken hip, Paul has been working with Sub-Acute […]