Just Don’t Look
This article was submitted by Julie Helms
IOS 15.4 Updates & Tips – April 21, 2022
Last Updated on April 9, 2022
Exploring the 1950 Census: The Genealogy Club April 2022 Meeting
We will explore the newly-released1950 U.S. Federal Census together. How will this census help you tell your family story? Who in your family records do you want to look up first? Are the names easy to find from day one?
Attention to Detail Not Always in Male DNA
This article was submitted by Dayle Dawes.
Maundy Thursday Service April 14
All are invited to a Maundy Thursday Service at Salem Lutheran Church in Catonsville on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 2 PM. A free shuttle will be provided. Call Valerie Ponsini to reserve a spot on the shuttle.
Good Friday Service April 15
Good Friday | A Service of Shadows and Stones | Friday, April 15, 2022 | Noon | Our Lady of Angels Chapel
Movies Shown at Charlestown, April 2022
Last Updated on May 1, 2022
Residents’ Association Dues are Due
Most residents are aware of the goals and objectives of the Residents’ Association and the Residents’ Council. These residents contribute the annual voluntary dues of $2.00 or more to support the Council. However, newer residents may not be aware that all residents are automatically members of the Association and Independent Living and Assisted Living residents elect Council members to represent them within the Charlestown community.
Evergreen Topics for April 2022
.Below is the latest information on the list of reoccurring topics, of interest, Charlie Eichenlaub keeps track of.
1. Need Something Fixed or Repaired?
2. Reoccurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns
3. Resident Directory Info
4. Swift Reach will be replaced by AlertMedia, on 4/1
5.BCF: Seasonal Pop-Up Sales
6. Community Resources
7. Medical Center
8. Move-out Process at End of Life
9. Housekeeping has resumed resident apartment cleaning service, with Spring cleaning specials now available.
Floral Reflections Shows Their Arrangements at Spring Pop-up Sale
You are invited to stop by the Floral Reflections table to see a wide selection of floral arrangements that always stay fresh at the:
Spring Pop-up Sale
Friday, March 25, 2022
10 AM – 2 PM
Fireside Lounge
Floral arrangements crafted by residents Dottie Bobart and Nancy Fayer.
Photos of Members of the Photography Interest Group – March 2022
Photographers featured this month are Forest Dawes, Sara Gilbert, Dick Crebs, Joe Giacomini, Dave Cohn, Gloria Davis, John Chasse, David Elder, Rosemary Eck, and Frank Moran.
Bead and Jewelry-Making Group Meets April 21
Would you like to make jewelry for yourself or for gifts? We will show you how. Come to:
Bead and Jewelry-Making Group
(formerly Betty Boop Bead Club)
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM
Charlestown Square Creative Arts Studio
Next meeting: April 21, 2022
Contact Stephanie DeAbreu for further information. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.
Book Review of “Resistance Women: A Novel”
Resident Bill Miller’s review of Resistance Women: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini [New York: Harper Collins, 2019], is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. This is the review he wrote for the April 2022 issue of The Sunburst.
Pet Group Feb. 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Pet Group meeting minutes for Feb. 22, 2022. Next scheduled meeting is for Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11 AM in BR classroom #2.
Brainstorming re Historic District
Three brainstorming sessions were held between February 25 and March 2. A total of 44 residents attended with 19 Residents’ Council members (a couple attended more than one time) and friends serving as helpers.
Some ideas were repeated in each session and by multiple small groups in each session. Those multiple responses are indicated with asterixis. It goes without saying that ideas without multiple ‘stars’ are not without merit.