Last Updated on April 25, 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, May 5, 2026 at 3 PM in the Auditorium
A video of this month’s meeting is available on MyErickson/TV & Videos/Residents Council
The Nominating and Elections Committee cordially invites you to consider becoming
a member of the Residents’ Council!
38th Annual Scholars’ Program Campaign Total
The grand total raised for the 2026 Scholars’ Campaign is….
$332,312.48
Thank you to all of our residents
for their generous donations!
TV972 Trivia Show Update
The Channel 972 Team has recorded the first two episodes on their new trivia show, Quizzems. The second episode on geography, will be broadcast on the Daily Show on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
We are looking for one participant each on the future shows on film, history, and science.
Interested? Contact Kosta Viennas, Community AV and TV Manager at kosta.viennas@erickson.com.
OLOA Ladies Auxiliary Basket Raffle April 28-30
Spring Basket Raffle Ticket Sales
10 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026| Cross Creek Lobby
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Fountain Hill Lobby
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Shortline Café
Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
~Sponsored by Knights of Columbus OLOA Ladies Auxiliary #13069~
Charlestown Resident Shred-It Event May 2
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9 AM – Noon
Charlestown Square Curbside
If you have any questions please call Housekeeping Manager, Michelle Fenn at
410-737-8838 ext. 601-8559.
Tickets on Sale May 5 – 8 for a Quilt Raffle to Benefit Benevolent Care
Quilting and Fiber Arts Group will be raffling their bright and cheerful quilt as a fund raiser for the Benevolent Care Fund.
Quilt on display and $5 tickets for sale:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Fireside
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Atrium
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Bill’s Place
Friday, May 8, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM; 4 – 6:30 PM
Drawing will be at the end of ticket sales. Please come and take a chance!
2026 Scholars’ Award Ceremony May 5
You are cordially invited to join us for the
2026 Scholars’ Award Ceremony
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
John Erickson Conference Center
The ceremony will be streamed live on TV972, rebroadcast later in the week, and the link posted on My Erickson/TV & Videos/Philanthropy/Charlestown Scholars
Paint Day May 6
Join us for a fun, relaxed painting session. No experience needed! All painting supplies provided.
Ticket Sales @ $45: Apr.17, Apr. 20, Apr.28, 2026
PAINT DAY
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1-4 PM
The Gallery in Charlestown Square
Mother’s Day Sale May 8
Mother’s Day Sale
Friday, May 8, 2026
Noon – 3 PM
Chesapeake Lobby
**Jewelry**Cards**Fresh Flowers**
Call Sandy Mack for more information. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
~All proceeds benefit Benevolent Care~
Resident Town Hall Meeting May 21
Resident Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2 – 3 PM
Erickson Conference Center
Please join us at our upcoming meeting hosted by Don Grove, executive Director, the Executive Team and special guests, the Charlestown Board of Directors. Q&A period follows the presentation. Q&A period follows the presentation.
The meeting will be broadcast live on TV channel 972.
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.
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