Last Updated on December 29, 2023
Below is the list of reoccurring topics of interest I have taken the responsibility to maintain and update periodically or when timely. Some I submit after sending them to Managers to alter or add before re-submitting them to reappear on our website. Other topics I glean from minutes and reports from Committees.
- 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.
- 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.
- Resident Directory Info: The latest printed version, December, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My Erickson, which is password protected. Changes to both directories should be referred to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230.
- ccicharlestown.org: Home Care, listed under Health/Fitness, has been updated with the latest postings of Home Support Services, and Home Health Care. Resident Life Aging and Ableism Subcommittee videos are now available on our website as well as on My Erickson in Community Videos. 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 Continuing Care Visitor Guidelines under News on the website before you visit.
- BCF: Please consider a charitable gift to Benevolent Care in your year-end giving through your RMD. Red Leaves for the Legacy tree in Cross Creek are available through the end of 2023. Please see Philanthropy for details. Leaves are available for a donation and/or pledge. An unveiling of the tree with the new engraved red leaves will take place in the first quarter of 2024.The Ladies’ Boutique will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with an open house and sale in February. Please consider the BCF in your year-end giving through your RMD. Treasure Sale need volunteers for all sorts of tasks, please contact Bette, ext. 8397. Treasure Sale is scheduled for Feb.1 thru 3, 2024. The Treasure Chest store is seeking volunteers for 1 Tuesday per month for 90 minutes for Cashier and Assistant positions. Contact Ann Walsh.
- Res. Life & CR:CC requests volunteers to share their talents for CC activities and card players. Allison is looking for prize donations for CC Bingo. Newer residents are welcome to the January RL meeting on 1/17, to offer the challenges of their settling-in process and their suggestions to improve it. Ann MacKay has an article on the importance of language is in the December Sunburst. The Tapestry and Ageism projects have both become subcommittees of the RLC. The Tapestry Team will be scheduling neighborhood meetings beginning with the Atrium on 1/24. There is a Tapestry article in the December Sunburst for this info and how to access videos on ME for meeting examples. Merci requires volunteers for the Low Vision Reading Brigade.
- Medical Center: Dean asks we complete and send back the third party survey from PressGaney Associates regarding your experiences with the Medical Center that we will be receiving in the mail. The COVID-19 vaccine is available for all residents who have not received their shots. 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. 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.
- 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 informfamilies 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. Contact Bette Holub at Ext. 601-8397.
- Housekeeping: Look for a Winter clean-out, dumpster day on 1/17, details posted after the 1st. Home Care has an updated drop-down on our website under Health/Fitness, including Home Health and Home Support, and on ME under Healthcare>Home Care Services. Home Support is offering a 4th week free thru 1/31/24.
Extras: Ellic is looking for recording/sound support help, as well as ushers, call Gif. Ellie Dipietro needs residents to serve as Friendly Visitors in Caton Ridge and Harborview. Brittany is looking for backup Birthday Angels for all buildings and for volunteers to color birthday cards. The League of Women Voters will hold a training session on January 11 for persons to be trained to register voters. Contact Judy Plymyer if you want to be trained. Archives is looking for photographers.
Happy New Year!
Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee