Retirement Perfected

by Lorraine Aiken

As you make the graceful turn off Frederica Rd. onto Marsh’s Edge Lane, you’ll be surrounded by an unspoiled paradise which nestles Marsh’s Edge premier retirement community into the heart of St. Simons Island. Located on 37 acres, Marsh’s Edge is complemented by meandering lagoons, pristine marshlands and mature Southern oak trees draped in Spanish moss. It’s easy to see why it’s retirement perfected.

coastal paradise, Marsh’s Edge gives you the opportunity to retire in the island community you love. As the complete package in retirement living, Marsh’s Edge offers a secure community with a multitude of living accommodations and resort-style amenities for you to enjoy. 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 can remain within

your community of friends and have easy access to the care you require in your own home.

As an active community, our members enjoy connecting with their neighbors who are at a similar place in life. Our social events, clubs and trips help to shape the vibrant network of caring neighbors and community at Marsh’s Edge. It’s the perfect time to allow you or your loved ones to re-engage with who you are and what you love. Our full-time Social Director is in charge of creating programs, coordinating activities and planning trips so your calendar can be as full as you choose any day of the week! Members look forward to the monthly Signature Events, a themed day of fitness, food and fun. In May, Marsh’s Edge hosted The Run for the Roses, an event which revolved around the Kentucky Derby. Members participated in a walking tour of horse stables and grounds in the morning followed by a bourbon tasting in the late afternoon. They dressed for dinner in their Derby best, tailored suits, sundresses and signature Kentucky Derby hats. The Executive Chef and Culinary staff prepared a dinner menu fit for Churchill Downs and everyone cheered for their favorite horse and jockey in the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports!”

Wellness is an essential component to the lifestyle at Marsh’s Edge and is focused on pro-

viding 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.

At Marsh’s Edge, members delight in full-service dining which emphasizes a variety of freshly prepared meals and elegant dining experiences. Daily specials and seemingly endless menu options are freshly crafted by their talented Executive Chef, Matthew Lafountain. Carefully selected beer, wine and spirits from the fully stocked clubhouse bar, create a refreshing culinary celebration. Additionally, members have an array of dining types from which to choose, including catering, delivery, (continues) Celebrating �0 Years in Business

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and takeout. For intimate gatherings and dinner parties or large private events, members can utilize the exclusive private dining room.

Maintenance-free living alleviates the need to spend time on everyday housework, cleaning, or cooking. At Marsh’s Edge, this includes full maintenance and repair, housekeeping and deep cleaning, lawn care, security, transportation services and a flexible dining program.

St. Simons Island offers the timeless charm of coastal living paired with an unspoiled natural paradise. At Marsh’s Edge, members live a worry-free lifestyle so they can travel the world without the burdens of home ownership, enjoy a freshly prepared meal by the Executive Chef, 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.

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