VFW Is Distributing Poppies November 5
VFW poppies distributed November 5, 2025 from noon – 6 PM at several locations on campus.
Bead and Jewelry Group Holds Pop-Up Sale
Last Updated on October 23, 2025
“I’ll Drink to That” Alcohol and Aging Presentation November 3
Last Updated on October 22, 2025
Three Residents Review “Wandering Stars: A Novel”
Residents Justine Parezo, Diana Dunaway and Lenora Urie present a panel discussion on Wandering Stars: A Novel, by Tommy Orange. [New York: Knopf, 2024], Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. This is their review published in the November issue of The Sunburst.
Resident Book Review for October, 2025
Resident Ted Churn reviewed “The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide” by Lawrence Lanahan [New York: New Press, 2019] on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. Here are reviews and supplemental materials.
Transition to Continuing Care Guide
There is now a guide for residents moving from Independent Living to Continuing Care. It should help answer your questions.
Knights of Columbus Maryland State Council Sweepstake Winners
Last Updated on October 24, 2025
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale at Giant
The Challenge of Student Enrollment October 22
Dr. Yvette Mozie-Ross, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning at UMBC will present a program on the national enrollment challenges brought on by shifting demographics and other factors.
Fall Art Show October 25
The Fall Arts Show will not only feature photographs from the Charlestown Photography Interest Group, but also works of arts including paintings, drawings, quilts, fiber arts and more. The Gallery is open 24/7 except during special events.
Studio 7-1-5 Presents Play Based on “Cask of Amontillado”
Last Updated on January 8, 2026
Charlestown Recorder Consort Concert October 15
This concert features the works of J.S. Bach.
Surprising Benefits to Heart & Brain Health from Resistance Exercise
Here is a new article of Stephen Schimpff’s on the surprising benefits of resistance exercises on not just muscle but the heart, blood vessels, brain, and other organs.
Another reminder of why preserving and reversing muscle loss is so important for Charlestown residents.
Stephen Schimpff, M.D.
Knights of Columbia September 18, 2025 Wine and Cheese Party
Last Updated on October 10, 2025
Appendix 3: Mammals of Charlestown, as of May 2017
This list of mammals seen at Charlestown was developed by Bert Clegern, as of May 2017.