The Edgewood Center

11/12/2025

We’re proud to support our community! We hope our neighborhood Veterans enjoy a wonderful breakfast tomorrow at the Portsmouth NH Senior Activity Center and that the pies we donated bring a little extra sweetness to their day. It’s our honor to give back to those who’ve given so much.

We are getting excited! 120 pies are in our possession for this Thursday, Nov 13 Veteran's Breakfast at the Senior Activity Center thanks to our generous friends at The Edgewood Center. Every attending veteran will receive a pie to take home.

The event is sold out! We cannot wait to thank our veterans in the company of each other, City officials, staff and volunteers. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped us honor and celebrate our Veterans today. Your support made this day very special. We would like to give a big thanks to the Beacon Hospice team for helping us with our ceremony. Most importantly, thank you to our Veterans for your service, sacrifice, and strength. We are grateful for you, today and always. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Today, we are especially proud to honor our veterans, whose profound courage, service, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish. Thank you for answering the call to serve; your dedication is a true inspiration to us all! We hope you can join us today as we celebrate our heroes at two ceremonies: 11:00 AM in our Main Living Room and 11:45 AM on our South Wing.

11/10/2025

🧡 November Residents of the Month 🍁

It’s a tie and it’s no surprise why! This month, we’re celebrating the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Darleen and Sandy, nominated together for their constant positivity and contagious good vibes!

You’ll spot them at just about every activity, cruising through the halls, greeting everyone with a smile, and spreading kindness.

And as if that’s not enough to celebrate, they’re marking their 72nd wedding anniversary this month! 💗

We’re so lucky to have them as part of our Edgewood family!

11/10/2025

November Employee of the Month 🍂❤️

Adrienne Couto, BSW, is our exceptional Case Manager for the West Wing residents. Since joining our team in May 2024, she has supported numerous residents and their families as they navigate the complexities of short-term rehabilitation.

According to her nomination, “Adrienne consistently demonstrates outstanding dedication, compassion, and initiative that truly reflect the essence of a Social Worker. She builds trusting relationships with residents and their families and goes above and beyond to ensure their experience at Edgewood Center is a positive one. She maintains an excellent rapport with her coworkers and is always a team player, stepping in wherever she’s needed. I am proud to call Adrienne my colleague and friend.”

We are incredibly grateful for Adrienne and all she brings to our residents and community!

11/07/2025

🦜🐾 Yesterday was a “Wild” day at Edgewood as we welcomed Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center

Residents and staff got up close with some incredible creatures! Including a Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Fennec Fox, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Three-banded Armadillo, Crested Gecko, and Ferret!

We learned so many fun facts about each animal! - Did you know a Three-banded Armadillo can jump three feet in the air? 😲

It was such a fun and educational afternoon, thank you to Wildlife Encounters for bringing the adventure to us! 🌿✨

11/01/2025

Hello Edgewood Family and Friends!

We’re kicking off our November Food Drive to help support those in need this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off in person at the Front Desk or shipped directly to Edgewood through our Amazon Wishlist link below!

We’re collecting non-perishable items such as:
🫘 Canned soups and vegetables
🍝 Pasta and sauce
🥫 Peanut butter and jelly
🍚 Rice and boxed meals
🥣 Cereal and oatmeal
🥫 Canned meats and tuna

Every contribution helps make a difference. Thank you for joining us in giving back to our community this November! ❤️

10/31/2025

🎃 Spirit Week Day 5: Halloween!

What a spooktacular finale! We kicked things off with a spirited 👻 round of bingo and then partied in style at our annual Halloween bash. Costumes were on full display! From clowns to cowboys, and everything in between!

And the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Pumpkin Contest Winner goes to… Laura! 🎉🎃

A huge thank you to everyone for making this week so much fun!

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Spirit Week Day 4! 👻🎃

Today was Halloween Hat & Hair Day, and our creativity was on full display! From spooky hats to wild hairdos, our residents and staff brought the Halloween fun! 🧙‍♀️🎩✨

We also gathered for an indoor "campfire" complete with spooky stories, making the day extra cozy and fun! 🔥📖

10/29/2025

🦸‍♀️Halloween Spirit Week – Day 3: Disney vs. Superheroes! 🏰

It was so much fun seeing who took which side! 💪✨ Some embraced the magic of Disney, while others showed off their superhero strength!

Later this afternoon, we braved the cooler temps to spread some Halloween cheer and pass out candy to our neighbors and friends! 🍬🎃

Thank you to everyone who donated candy and made this event possible!

10/28/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Spirit Week – Day 2: Jack o’ Lantern Day! 👻🎃

Today, our building was filled with black and orange everywhere!

We also kicked off our Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and we need your help to choose the winner! Check out the pumpkins and vote by commenting the number of your favorite. The lucky winner will receive a $50 prize! 🏆✨

10/27/2025

The City of Portsmouth has moved Trick-or-Treat due to weather. So we will be welcoming trick-or-treaters on Wednesday at 3:30 PM as an early start to their evening full of fun! 🎃

Trick or Treat rescheduled to Wednesday, October 29 from 5-8 pm due to the impending storm.

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