Evergreen Topics, as of July 21, 2023

Below is the list of reoccurring topics of interest I have taken the responsibility to maintain and update periodically or when timely. I submit them after sending them to Managers to alter or add before re-submitting them to reappear in the Sunburst or our website.

1. The General Services contact instructions are on our website, with the current hours under General Services Communications. The page includes an extensive article on the Comcast contract apartment TV connections that was posted on 6/18. If you do need something fixed or repaired, residents may fill out a Request a Service Work Order online under the ME icon Forms. If there is an emergency after hours, or on weekends, call Security for help. There are now GS Response Forms on ME to report on your service call to GS.
2. Reoccurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns are listed under Campus Info>Getting Things Done and Getting Started. The Council Communication Form icon on our website can be used to alert the Council to a problem. Also, the Administration welcomes comments, please send them to ccifeedback@erickson.com.
3. Resident Directory Info: The latest printed version, July, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My Erickson, which is password protected. The E-directory is in the process of being gleaned for accuracy, look for the Admin letter from 6/22/2023 explaining the details. Changes to both directories should be referred to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230.
4. ccicharlestown.org: The website section Icon for the Council Election 2023 is posted. The election packets were sent out early in mid-June, and so folks may want to look at the website to refresh their memories before the election on August 9. There is an extensive Comcast posting by Larry Taylor on our bulk contract with Erickson under the TV icon. The Help icon has directions to add photos to resident ME profiles, among other useful topics. Hope is creating a team of residents to assist other residents with the use of computers, those interested in helping can reach out to her. Questions or suggestions for the website may be submitted on the Home Page.
5. BCF: The next Treasure Sale is scheduled for 7/27-29. Volunteers are needed for TS apartment clean-outs, packers, pickers, sorters, and more. Please get in touch with Allison Chlada at ext. 601-8133 to help. Also, please pass the word to your neighbor’s families if they are in this situation, to call Emily to help clear out apartments, see no. 8 on this list. The Ruby Anniversary Gala is on 9/22/2023. Memory Bricks are now on sale for the Fall Memory Walk, but no date is set for it yet.
6. Community Resources: IL Card Players are desperately needed in CC, contact Allison. She is also looking for presenters for Display Cases around Campus. Brittany is asking for help for back-up Birthday Angels, in all buildings. Council Committees are to urge their members and others to add photos to their ME profiles. The CCI website has directions for this under “Help”. ME has added an e-form to order a repair from General Services.
7. Medical Center: There will be an official Flu Clinic in a couple of months, so please wait and get your shot here rather than outside the campus. A Mask may be required at the Medical Center if a resident is symptomatic. Sign up for the Care Path Program, even though you may have your doctor off-campus, in case of emergencies. Check CC visitation restrictions before you go there. Please complete any surveys you receive from MDPCP or Medicare regarding doctor visits. Remember to schedule and keep your Annual Wellness visits. If you are going to the hospital on your own (i.e., elective surgery) please let security know.
8. Move-out Process at the End of Life article will be printed in the August Sunburst and is found permanently on our website in the Blog area. BCF is asking us to inform families that we offer our volunteers to pack up any donations left behind in loved ones’ apartments, and that there is no charge for the removal of approved larger items left for donation to the Treasure Sale. Our volunteers work quickly because they realize time is of the essence. Emily Fowler is their contact at 410-737-8892.
9. Housekeeping has a Spring Cleaning Special continuing through 9/23. Home Health will have more BP and Balance clinics scheduled in the future, rotating to all neighborhoods. Home Support Services are offering changes to their hourly charges. Call them at 410-737-8801 for more information.

   Extras: Welcome to the new Director of Nursing, Mohamed Jalloh, who began July 10. The Chesapeake Bar Small Plates Menu returns 7/25. The Charlestown Archives requires a Photography Event Coordinator, who doesn’t necessarily have to be a shutterbug, call Veronica Coleman or John Yoder. Little Theatre is looking for recording and sound support help, call Pat Fagan. Ellie Dipietro needs residents to serve as Friendly Visitors in Caton Ridge and Harborview. Congrats to Sam Dalfonzo, recently recognized by Pres. Joe Biden for his WWII service in the Army, and celebrating his 100th Birthday on 6/29!

Remember to say goodbye to our Scholars leaving for College in August!

Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee