Edgemere

I moved to Edgemere in October 2017 with my husband. He passed away shortly thereafter, and I was asked to be the Building Representative of my building. I attended the Edgemere Retirement Association Board Meetings and met many residents. It was a 2 year commitment, and after, I joined the Social Committee and became very involved. I took charge of the Fashion Show. I also volunteered to help another resident and we did an apartment tour of apartments here at Edgemere, for the residents, and it benefited the Gary Sinese Foundation for veterans, which was held that year on Veteran's Day. I also had background in Christmas decorating and helped with the decorating here at Edgemere. For the past several years I have picked and shown movies in our theater on Monday evenings. I served 2 years as Treasurer of the Edgemere Retirement Association, and am now serving as the Dining Chairman of the Board. I have thoroughly enjoyed living here at Edgemere, attend bridge classes, exercise classes, book club, Bible classes, choir, and participate in as many activities as time will allow. I have made many friends and plan dinners with them almost every night. There is always something to do or many ways to become involved. I've met many interesting people, from all walks of life and family is nearby. The staff is well qualified and very caring and we are treated almost like family. I have been very happy here and can't imagine my life anywhere else. Jeanette Dister

Edgemere is an absolutely beautiful community. The staff was very kind and accommodating to my loved one. We especially appreciate the kindness, understanding, and support the Business Office Manager, Jasmine, provided us with during a difficult time. Highly recommend!!

As a neighbor of Edgemere, it’s becoming increasingly frustrating to walk around what used to be a beautifully maintained property. Edgemere is a large community, and with that comes a responsibility to be a good neighbor to the surrounding residential areas. For starters, the sprinkler system routinely comes on around 8 AM, right when people are out enjoying their morning walks. Why isn’t the irrigation scheduled for 3 or 4 AM, when it wouldn’t interfere with pedestrians? To make matters worse, much of the water appears to run directly into the streets rather than onto the landscaping. On the Bandera side of the property, the seemingly never-ending construction has created a muddy mess, making that entire area something you simply want to avoid. There also used to be a groundskeeper who walked the property each morning picking up litter and keeping the grounds looking presentable. That no longer seems to happen. Unfortunately, Northwest Highway generates a considerable amount of roadside trash, and now it often sits there for days without being picked up. Another disappointment is the exterior lighting along Northwest Highway and Thackery. The lighting once made walking around Edgemere in the evening a pleasant experience. Today, much of that lighting is no longer functioning, leaving areas unnecessarily dark and taking away from the appeal and sense of safety the property once offered. Perhaps one of the most frustrating issues for surrounding neighbors is parking. Edgemere is a large community with a significant number of employees, and their vehicles frequently occupy nearly every available street parking space along Bandera, Thackery, and Edgemere. At times, it’s nearly impossible for neighborhood residents to have guests over without those guests having to park a considerable distance away. The surrounding residential streets simply shouldn’t have to absorb so much of the property’s daily parking demand. Edgemere should be making every reasonable effort t