Last Updated on April 23, 2022
1. Need Something Fixed or Repaired? Updated General Services contact instructions are on our website, with the current hours under General Services Communications. A posting was in the March Sunburst, advising residents to call the Computer Services phone for Internet issues, and reminding residents that Charlestown provides free HD through Comcast. NEW: Push *1 on any common area courtesy phone to immediately reach Security. The Gate has new maps for delivering vendors, so address your labels precisely when ordering online, including building names.
2. Reoccurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns: Found listed under Campus Info>Getting Things Done and Getting Started. Most info is awaiting confirmation whenever these types of gatherings will convene again. In the meantime, there is a stream-lined version of existing events on the website and the Council Communication Form icon on our website can be used at any time to alert the Council to a problem. Also, the Administration is welcoming comments, and to send them to ccifeedback@erickson.com
3. Resident Directory Info: The printed version, issued this month, April, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory will be on My Erickson, which is password protected. Changes should be directed to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230. Residents will be automatically included in the E-directory, to opt out you must contact CR. To join My Erickson, contact CR.
4. Swift Reach was replaced by AlertMedia, on 4/1, including Swift 911, which was eliminated. The website Home Page is updated. If you have never received a text or phone call during the testing period, report this to Deanna Booker. An Admin email was sent Friday, 4/1, alerting all residents on the importance of checking their phone info with Res. Life’s annual request to verify your contact info, which was distributed in our cubbies late last month.
5. BCF: Seasonal Pop Up Sales are scheduled for clubs to sell their items for BCF, the first one on March 25 raised $3055.35. Patti Santoni and Gladstone James had a Financial Assurance presentation on 3/31, which is available to see on ME videos. Treasure Sale donations are suspended, but a Treasure Sale is targeted for May 5-7 in the Erickson Center, fingers-crossed. Spring Memory Walk is Thurs., May 26 at 10 AM. Tin Cup is scheduled for June 6 at Rolling Road Golf Club and Philanthropy is selling 50-50 raffle tickets for $20, see the resident website for details.
6. Community Resources: Check in with Stephanie Knowles about volunteering, she can use the help. The Groups/Clubs listing is completed and the 2022 issue of Groups/Clubs will be forthcoming. Rose asks Council Committees to continue to urge their members and others to add photos to their ME profiles. The CCI website has directions for this under “Tech Help”. Look for new ME icons coming in June, as well as an increased 60-minute timeout. Anyone interested in leading the Archives group or the Dietary Focus Group, reach out to Community Resources.
7. Medical Center: COVID-19 has crept back! Masks are required at the Medical Center, in all healthcare situations, and strongly suggested in all public places including restaurants. Boosters for residents are scheduled for 4/27-28. If you have symptoms of a cold—Stay home and desist from going to dining rooms, card games, and other areas with large groups and gatherings. What might seem like a simple cold or allergies could very well be covid, so call your doctor. Dean asked us on 972 to please complete the CMS Surveys, sent by Medicare, regarding recent visits to our Medical Center. Get your Annual Wellness visit. 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.
8. Move-out Process at End of Life: Found permanently on our website in the Blog area. An updated article, including the need for an “Authorization for Entry to Living Unit” form, was approved by Finance and was published in the April Sunburst. A similar Transition Process article was in the November Sunburst and is posted on our resident website.
9. Housekeeping has resumed resident apartment cleaning service, with Spring cleaning specials now available. Home Support Services want to remind residents that they can help with laundry, pet care, and meal delivery services among the many other services offered as shown on our website under Home Support. Their 972 commercial is running periodically.
Extras: COVID-19 is back! Visitors, Vendors, and Staff should all be masked. Clara is retiring in June, there is a search for her replacement. Dining delivery charges are back starting 5/1. Be aware of the G3 sunset on your medical telemetry devices; there will be a Sunburst article in May. The Sunburst starting in May will look different. Repeat: anyone interested in leading the Archives group or the Dietary Focus Group, reach out to Community Resources. Medication Take-Back will be on 5/23. The Scholars’ Campaign continues through April 30, please give generously!
Quarantine sign requirements: The other residents should simply not go inside the apartment or have conversations within 6ft or less with folks that are quarantined. The signs are posted on the doors to caution non-quarantined residents and staff and if the directions are followed, then others will be safe. If they have medical follows ups etc…they can go. They simply shouldn’t be in dining rooms and other common areas with others.
Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee