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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, […]

Turn Your Hobbies into Helping Others: Senior Volunteer Opportunities at Edgehill

Throughout the day at Edgehill, residents fill the community with activity—greeting neighbors, stopping to chat and making their way to knitting groups, walking clubs or opportunities to lend a hand. These small, familiar interactions set the tone for a community rooted in connection and kindness, where everyday interests naturally grow into meaningful ways to give […]

Moving with Confidence: Tamara Sharp at Edgehill

“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 […]

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 […]

Why Visiting a Senior Living Community is the Key to Finding the Right Fit

Visiting a senior living community is an essential step in choosing the right fit for you or your loved one. Edgehill, a senior living community located in Stamford, Connecticut, offers an exceptional lifestyle, amenities and care options to consider during your search. With so many factors to weigh—such as amenities, services, atmosphere and overall quality […]

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 […]