Evergreen Topics as of June 23, 2023

Below is the list of reoccurring topics of interest I have taken the responsibility to maintain and update periodically or when timely. I submit them after sending them to Managers to alter or add before re-submitting them to reappear in the Sunburst or our website.

1. The General Services contact instructions are on our website, with the current hours under General Services Communications. There is also an extensive article on the Comcast contract that was posted on 6/18. If you do need something fixed or repaired, 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.

2. 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.

3. Resident Directory Info: The latest printed version, June, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My Erickson, which is password protected. The E-directory is in the process of being gleaned for accuracy, look for your Admin letter from 6/22/2023 explaining the details. Changes to both directories should be referred to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230. .

4. ccicharlestown.org: There is a quarterly Tech Bar on June 29 at the CTS Gallery. There is an extensive Comcast posting by Larry Taylor on our bulk contract with Erickson under the TV icon. The Help icon has directions to add photos to resident ME profiles, among other useful topics. 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.

5. BCF: The next Treasure Sale is scheduled for 7/27-29. Volunteers are needed for TS apartment clean-outs, packers, pickers, sorters, and more. Please get in touch with Allison Chlada at ext. 601-8133 to help. Also, please pass the word to your neighbor’s families if they are in this situation, to call Emily to help clear out apartments, see no. 8 on this list. The Ruby Anniversary Gala is on 9/22/2023. Memory Bricks are now on sale for the Fall Memory Walk, but no date is set for it yet.

6. Community Resources: Congrats and thank you for a great Ruby Celebration! Allison is looking for presenters for Display Cases around Campus. Council Committees are to urge their members and others to add photos to their ME profiles. The CCI website has directions for this under “Help”. ME has added an e-form to order a repair from General Services. The Pride Walk has been rescheduled for Thurs., June 29.

7. Medical Center: The 6/20 Covid Booster Clinic was successful with 197 residents receiving shots. 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. Please complete any surveys you receive from MDPCP or Medicare regarding doctor visits. 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.

8. Move-out Process at the End of Life article will be printed in the July Sunburst and is found permanently on our website in the Blog area. BCF is asking us to inform families 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. Emily Fowler is their contact at 410-737-8892.

9. Housekeeping has a Spring Cleaning Special continuing through 9/23, and Dumpster Day is July 12, look for the posting. Home Health will have more BP and Balance clinics scheduled in the future, rotating to all neighborhoods.

Extras: Kudos to Sales for the IL 94.9% Occupancy Rate! Welcome to Danielle Henderson our new Asst. Director of Nursing. The new Director of Nursing is Mohamed Jalloh, and he will begin July 10. The Charlestown Archives requires a Photography Event Coordinator, who doesn’t necessarily have to be a shutterbug, the contact is Veronica Coleman or John Yoder. Little Theatre is looking for recording and sound support help, call Pat Fagan. Brittany is asking for help for the Birthday Angels, on the 1st and 2nd Floors of Caton Ridge. Ellie Dipietro needs residents to serve as Friendly Visitors in Caton Ridge and Harborview. Fitness Center’s Sylvia Moore was recognized by Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland Women Veterans Day earlier this month.

Happy 4th of July!

Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee