Stanley Eugene Hindman
Last month at the November Open Mic Night it was brought to our attention that Stan Hindman was about to celebrate his 100th birthday on Dec. 2. Read more
Fall Activities on the Nature Trail
If you walk along the Nature Trail, be sure to notice the new erosion control branches staked into the hillside just downstream of the covered bridge. Members of the UMBC Lambda Chi Alpha service fraternity completed this backbreaking work during our recent Fall Trail & Stream Clean-up Day. Read more
Nature Trail Clean-Up
The latest Nature Trail Committee news is our Fall Clean-up of the Trail and Stream. On Saturday, October 10, 23 people participated in a 2-hour weekend clean-up. Then on Wednesday, October 14, ten people participated in our weekday 2-hour clean-up. Read more
Butterfly Garden and Milkweed
The Nature Trail continues to be a serene place to take a walk on the Charlestown campus. During the summer it has been at least 10 degrees cooler than upper, sunnier areas. A couple of trees came down across the western end of the Trail in July, but they were quickly removed by Grounds personnel. Read more
Nature Trail Updates
The Nature Trail Committee’s Trail and Stream Clean-up Day on June 6 was not only a resounding success, but also a fun work day, with 19 persons participating. We worked on cleaning Herbert Run and its tributaries, removing downed trees from the stream, pulling garlic mustard weeds, erosion control on the hillside above the Trail, clearing portions of the Trail, picking up trash by the Lake Trail, and weeding the Butterfly Garden. Read more
Santee Nation
Dr. George Brenneman produced this video in 2015 as part of his presentation about the Sioux Nation for the ELLIC program at Charlestown. He has served as a volunteer pediatrician on the Crow Creek reservation
Doris Kitchen Interview
The ELLIC Video Group produces an interview with a long-time resident, Doris Kitchen in 2014.
Let It Snow…
Lon Chesnutt actually went outside during our snow falls in 2014 to record this video. Enjoy his 14-minute video.
Nature Trail Clean-Up Day
The Nature Trail Committee’s Trail and Stream Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-12 noon, weather permitting. We have a number of on-going work projects in addition to cleaning up Herbert Run, so come join us if you care to. Read more
Grounds for Sculpture Video
Enjoy Ralph Strong’s 2014 video of his visit to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Wildflower Day Coming
The Nature Trail Committee is beginning to stir, casting off winter’s cloak and getting ready for spring. We are now planning for our 20th Wildflower Day celebration. Read more
Fireside Art Committee
The Gallery Room on the second floor near the Fireside Lounge is used to display the art of residents. The displays rotate throughout the year with all the art painted by the members. The public is invited to the opening receptions, twice a year, and 10% of the proceeds goes toward the Benevolent Care Fund. Read More
Mexican Train
The Mexican Train (Dominos) game is played on Friday, after dinner from about 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the Atrium Lounge. We will be happy to help you learn this fun game.
Garden Club
The Charlestown Garden Club was founded 20 years ago by resident Barbara Walker, who is still an active member of this ongoing, vibrant group.
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women is a group of Christian Women who are or have been associated with some United Methodist Church in the area, although this is not a requisite; all women are welcome. Members gather once a month for an hour of prayer and Christian fellowship. Programs very from mission studies to guest speakers and service projects.