We have been doing some internal walk through videos and sharing them on Ch. 972. This will enable all residents/staff to see how the building is progressing from the inside. We have also worked with an interior decorator, the Architect and residents on amenities for the finished product, 2 of which I am happy to share with you below. Read more
The residents of the Charlestown Retirement Community are very fortunate to have the opportunity to interact with young folks that offer their services to make our community a better place to live. As a way of rewarding them for their services, residents support and encourage them to pursue a career by getting a college degree. This is done through the Annual Scholarship campaign. But, have you ever wondered about those special scholarship awards? How did they originate and what makes them so special? Read more
Winter is still departing us, but some early crocuses are blooming in gardens, so there is hope for spring. Walking the Nature Trail at this time of year is an adventure, and not yet recommended for several weeks. Testing it out in late February, I found that I could slip on snow, ice, or mud, depending on where I was. In fact, my shoes got sucked off twice in mud, so wear something tight and sturdy if you venture out now. Read more
Emily Gollery Fowler began her working career in the Atrium Dining Room in 1992 while attending Catonsville High School. Awarded a Charlestown Scholarship to attend Catonsville Community College and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Emily earned a degree in Sociology. She continued working at Charlestown in Staff Development and as a Human Resources Manager until transferring to the Philanthropy Department as a Coordinator in 2014. Read more
Last Updated on August 16, 2021 As we transition from Holiday cheer to the 2016 New Year, it is gratifying to be reminded of past kindnesses we have bestowed upon Charlestown’s scholars who have met our expectations and who need our financial help to continue their education. The Charlestown Scholars’ Fund is currently mailing tuition […]
This time of year, the Nature Trail is a fairly dormant operation, but a few things keep it interesting. For one, we have added a troll (see pic). He is properly green and peers out from the old spring opening, which seems appropriate, since by Norwegian lore they live in caves. He is about 50 feet from the covered bridge, which is also appropriate, since they reportedly like to hide under bridges and reach up to grab passersby. To round things out, the series of tree section seats nearby can be considered the trolls’ meeting room. Anyhow, kids especially like this part of the Nature Trail, and now they have another reason to enjoy it. Read more
After the weeping cherry article was posted, Betty Brown Young shared her photo of the last blooming of the cherry tree. Only one branch on the entire tree was blooming in April 2015. Read more
This documentary showcases the removal of the weeping cherry tree near the OLOA Chapel at Charlestown in 2016. It was dead. It had to go. It was only a tree but somehow it represented a part of the history of this place. The tree estimated to be 80 – 100 years old was removed on January 14. It lived beyond the normal life expectancy for weeping cherry trees.