Evergreen Topics, as of Sept. 22, 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. If you do need something fixed or repaired, call, or for non-urgent requests, 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 Comment Forms on ME to report on your service call from GS. The page includes an extensive article on the Comcast contract apartment TV connections that was posted on 6/18.

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. Finance and Admin Executives are presenting a Value for Price Paid Seminar on 9/26 at 10 AM in the Auditorium. These are always interesting.

3. Resident Directory Info: The latest printed version, September, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My Erickson, which is password protected. The E-directory has been in the process of being gleaned for accuracy but seems to be struggling. Changes to both directories should be referred to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230.

4. ccicharlestown.org: Congrats to Hope for her Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Induction on 10/19! Under Ellic Lifelong Learning, the Ellic Fall Catalog is posted, along with the Registration page. The Resident Tech Bar will be on 9/28 in the Chesapeake DR from 10 AM to Noon, and it’s FREE! 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. Check the current Covid-19 CC Visitor Guidelines under News on the website before you visit.

5. BCF: The Ruby Anniversary Gala is tonight and there are 50-50 Raffle Tickets on Sale for $25 each. Silent auction items are available for bidding online for the first time. Call Emily to Reserve your spot for an Ice Cream Sundae at the BCF Info Session on 10/4 at 1PM in the Cross Creek Card Room, or on 10/16 in the Chesapeake Dining Room.The Ladies Boutique has Fall Clothing available. Fall Memory Walk is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 7. Bricks are no longer being sold.

6. Community Resources: All are welcome to the Fall Fun Festival scheduled for Oct. 13 at 3PM for residents, staff, and families. Brittany is having a creative decorating contest to support the event. IL Card Players are desperately needed in CC, contact Allison. She is also looking for presenters for Display Cases around Campus. 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 and another to comment on the service.

7. Medical Center: Flu shots are available at regular routine scheduled appointments if you missed the clinics. Make sure you get your vaccine here rather than outside the campus. The Covid vaccine will be available in an October clinic to all residents as usual. However, individuals should discuss the RSV vaccine with their physician. 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 was 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’s Spring Cleaning Special is ending, and you must call by 9/23 to be booked for Oct. or Nov. appts. Exterior Window Washing has begun, so look for a letter for your building schedule on our website. Home Support Services have openings for new customers and will also hold more screening events in the upcoming months to provide more opportunities for residents to meet the Home Care team.

Extras: Welcome Lois Errera, new Assistant Director of Continuing Care replacing Justin Wolf who was promoted to Oak Crest. 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. Brittany is looking for backup Birthday Angels for all buildings. The Holleran Survey begins on 10/2 online and 10/9 on paper, meanwhile Don Grove has been hosting Holleran Survey Action Plan spots on Channel 972.

Enjoy the Gala!

Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee