Last Updated on March 3, 2026
The announcements in this section are focused on events and activities that might be of interest to and/or are open (free) to the entire Charlestown Community. Make sure to also visit Department and Club/Events (Resident Activities) webpages and NEWS for additional announcements.
Next Residents’ Council Meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3 PM in the Auditorium
A video of this month’s meeting is available on MyErickson/TV & Videos/Residents Council
Edgewood Elevator Repair: Week of March 2 – 6
Edgewood Elevator, near Terrace Café, will be temporarily out of service from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6, 2026 to allow for scheduled maintenance.
Mon., March 2 through Tues., March 3: Elevator completely out of service
Wed., March 4 – Fri., March 6: Elevator out of service from 8 AM – 4 PM; available after 4 PM until 8 AM.
Free Electronic Recycling Event March 3
FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT
Residents and Staff ONLY: Badge required
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:30 AM – Noon | Charlestown Square Card Room
1 – 2:30 PM | Cross Creek Lobby
No items accepted once container is full.
Charlestown Presents a Resident Referral Event March 6
Do you have a friend who might join the Charlestown Priority List? Earn a $50 Giant gift card if your guest joins the Priority List!
Charlestown Resident Referral Event
Friday, March 6, 2026
2 PM
The Gallery
Join us as we enjoy hors d’oeuvres, tour maintenance-free residences and learn how wonderful and worry-free retirement can be!
Call 210-737-8830 to RSVP you & your guest!
Join Us for Lunch Together: An Opportunity to Meet New Residents
An opportunity for NEW RESIDENTS to meet other new residents and for all residents to make new friends.
WHO IS INVITED:
All new residents and anyone who wants to meet others.
WHEN:
Monday, March 9, 2026
Noon – 1:30 PM
This group will meet on every second Monday of the month. READ MORE
Discussion of Life under Segregation in Baltimore March 13
The Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group welcomes all to a program:
Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation
Showing of this documentary, with historical context and personal accounts presented by resident Dr. Eugenia Collier, author, educator and critic.
Friday, March 13, 2026
10 AM – Noon
Caton Woods Auditorium
Don’t Miss the Pink Dot Sale at the Ladies Boutique!
All pink dot items 50% off!
Sale now through March 31, 2026
Ladies Boutique
Tuesdays
10 AM – 2 PM
Herbert’s Run T-Level
Cash, check and credit cards accepted!
Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer for 2026 Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame (MSCHF) is seeking nominations for outstanding senior volunteers to be inducted in 2026.
Friends, colleagues, former inductees and community members can nominate
Nomination forms are available in Community Resources, at lobby desks and on MyErickson.
Deadline date for submissions: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Induction ceremony: Friday, October 16, 2026
Whether Driving a Car or EMV, Stop and Look Both Ways!
Slow down. Stop at stop signs, crosswalks and intersections!
If you observe unsafe auto or EV operation, please note the description and license number, and notify Security.
Walk safely, looking both ways at crosswalks and corners.
It takes us all to make the campus safer.
Document Your Groups’ History
Janel Douglass Digital Archives will store your records and document your history!
Regularly email your resident groups’ minutes, documents and photos.
Send your records to: charlestownarchives17@gmail.com
The Archives are located in Courtyard Crossing (Building 7) Lobby.
Open for visits and/or research:
Mon. and Wed.: 9:30 AM – Noon
Tues. and Thur.: 11 AM – 2 PM
Please call to confirm at 410-737-8838, x8356 or 601-8356.
Photographers needed to document campus events to be preserved in the Archives.
You Can Help Remedy Shopping Cart Shortages!
Please remember to return all
shopping carts and wheelchairs
to your nearest front desk
after use!
Other residents will thank you!
Wi-Fi Guides for Connecting to Charlestown Networks Available on MyErickson
Wi-Fi Guides for connecting Android, Apple and Windows 10 devices to the Charlestown Resident NetworkA network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams. See also... READ MORE and headless devices to the PortalPortal is a term, generally synonymous with "gateway," for a World Wide Web site that is or proposes to be a major starting site for users when they get connected to the Web or that users tend to visit as an anchor site. At Charlestown, a separate network (CCI-Portal) is used for "headless" devices ... READ MORE NetworkA network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams. See also... READ MORE are now available on MyErickson.
Administration Updates
Tune in to Channel 972 or visit MyErickson
There are Admin updates on TV972 on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Broadcast at: 10 AM, Noon, 4 PM, 10 PM Check weekly TV972 Schedule
Current updates are also available on MyErickson under Community Videos -> Admin Updates.
Security Reminds You to Contact Them Prior to Unregistered Visitor Arrivals
You will be asked to provide the following information:
• Name of the visitor
• Approximate date/time of arrival
• Location where to direct your visitor
AARP Fraud Alert Keeps Us Informed About Current Scams
Bookmark the fraud and scam alerts so that you can easily check the website when you get a suspicious email or phone call or you can sign up to have the alerts send directly to you through your email account. There is also a helpline phone number to call: 877-908-3360.
For More Announcements Login to MyErickson to see Activities and Daily Happenings
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