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Retirement Paradise Found
By Lorraine Aiken
Nestled in the heart of St. Simons Island is the premier retirement community for which you’ve been looking. Whether you’ve lived on the island your entire life, made it your favorite vacation destination, or always wanted to retire to a charming coastal paradise, Marsh’s Edge gives you the opportunity to retire in the community you love. This community is also changing the way their Members experience retirement.
Wellness the main component of the lifestyle at Marsh’s Edge and they believe that anyone, at any age, in any condition, can improve the quality of their life. Through a variety of social events, dining programs, wellness classes and resort-style amenities, it’s clear to see that wellness is at the core of everything throughout Marsh’s Edge.
As an active community, Members enjoy connecting with their neighbors who are at a similar place in life. It’s the perfect time to allow yourself or your loved ones to re-engage with who you are and what you love.
“We know how to throw a great party,” exclaimed Social Director Stephen Grimes. At Marsh’s Edge, Stephen is known throughout the community as their “Personal Party Planner.” As the full-time Social Director, he works in conjunction with Wellness and Culinary Directors, to plan daily, weekly, and monthly social events, clubs and trips which help to shape the vibrant network of neighbors and friends within the community. “The events are always changing” one Member told us “He’s always keeping us on our toes with new events. The only drawback is that there are too many things to do!”.
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An abundance of events means there is something for everyone and an opportunity to bond with neighbors over similar interests. Throughout the month, the social calendar is full of unique events which include trips to the Symphony of Coastal Georgia, a historical speaker series, Model Train Club meetings, Ladies Literary Club, Poker Night, Game Night, trivia, pre-dinner Happy Hour, live entertainment, and so much more!
The biggest event each month is the Marsh’s Edge Signature Experience, which is an immersive day involving the entire community and local area. Each Signature Experience is uniquely themed and is comprised of at least one social, one wellness and one dining component. “It’s fun to see our Members and staff take on a character for these events” said Stephen. The themes vary each month and their recent events have included Southern Soiree, Fire and Ice, Black and White Ball and Murder Mystery themes.
The culinary team at Marsh’s Edge is comprised of upscale dining chefs who constantly work to enhance the Member experience and push culinary boundaries. Their restaurant approach to full-service dining emphasizes variety and quality. Daily specials and seemingly endless menu options are freshly crafted by the Executive Chef. Carefully selected wine, beer and spirits from their fully-stocked clubhouse complement a refreshing culinary celebration for Members to enjoy together.
The menu changes daily at Marsh’s Edge and it’s ever evolving to create the best culinary experience possible for Members. While the menu is mostly fine dining, there’s always the opportunity to enjoy a casual meal which keeps the experience fresh and balanced. “Our Members don’t have to eat here, we want them to” says Director of Dining Geoffrey Gable. Members have an array of dining types to choose from including catering, delivery, and takeout.
Looking to throw a private party? Planning an event can be stressful and time consuming. For intimate gatherings and dinner parties or large private events Members can utilize the exclusive private dining room. The staff at Marsh’s Edge is there to create an exclusive social and dining experience for Members and guests during private events. Events such as birthdays, family gatherings, and dinner parties are made easy with in-house catering services to customize and prepare your event. With no cooking or cleanup, you can spend valuable preparation time picking out a perfect outfit and welcoming your guests. And during the party, you can focus on toasting, laughing and enjoying your event while the rest is taken care of by the Marsh’s Edge staff.
Daily wellness classes move members through a wide range of exercises, catered to their specific levels of fitness. One day may be gentle yoga and water aerobics, the next working on stronger legs and arms. It is an essential component to the lifestyle at Marsh’s Edge and is focused on providing activities to help Members live longer, happier, and healthier lives. It’s about how many years young you are, not how old! The Wellness Center is home to an indoor heated therapy pool, stationary exercise equipment, weight room and a classroom/aerobic space with classes and monthly calendars managed by our full-time Wellness Director.
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Marsh’s Edge is located minutes from the heart of St. Simons Island on 37 acres of unspoiled paradise complemented by meandering lagoons, pristine marshlands and mature Southern oak trees draped in Spanish moss. As the complete package in retirement living, Marsh’s Edge offers a secure community with a multitude of living accommodations and resort-style amenities, which include a full-service restaurant, state-of-the-art Wellness Center, spa, pub lounge, indoor heated therapy pool, chapel, private dining room, billiards room, business center, golf partnerships, and more!
Each upscale living option at Marsh’s Edge was built to ensure that the owner enjoys the natural beauty of the island. A variety of floorplans are available at Marsh’s Edge including apartment villas and two/three-bedroom cottage homes. All living options provide maintenance free living which includes full maintenance and repair, housekeeping and deep cleaning, security, transportation services and a flexible dining program. With 24-hour security, concierge and staff, there is never a worry about safety. The entire community, including all villa apartments, are equipped with best in class security measures, to assure that you and your loved ones are safe and secure no matter what.
A move to Marsh’s Edge means that Members have access to a full continuum of care which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. If your needs change, there is no need to relocate as you’ll be at home in a community of friends and have easy access to the care you require in your own home. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community, Marsh’s Edge offers an active lifestyle, dedicated to maintaining your independence with multiple levels of care should you need it, all under one roof. A CCRC is the complete package in retirement living and offers a secure retirement community with a multitude of living accommodations and resort-style amenities. The choice to move to Marsh’s Edge means you’ll never have to move again. It’s a reassuring and important promise CCRCs offer. Communities like Marsh’s Edge allow you or your loved ones to re-engage with who you are and what you love. Growing older with people at a similar place in life shapes a vibrant network of caring neighbors and community. Marsh’s Edge is focused on providing activities to help our Members live longer, happier, healthier lives. CCRCs promote a healthy lifestyle where you have the freedom to engage in wellness classes, participate in social activities, enjoy a fresh culinary experience, and live life to the fullest.
Members at Marsh’s Edge live a worry-free lifestyle so they can travel the world without the worries of home ownership, enjoy a freshly prepared meal by the Executive Chef and take up an old hobby or start a new one with friends on a lush island they call home. To learn more about Marsh’s Edge or to reserve a private tour, visit Marshs-Edge.com.
