Last Updated on April 28, 2025
Legend: GS: General Services; ME: My EricksonMy Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. See Portal. READ MORE website; BCF: Benevolent Care Fund; E: Electronic; CR: Community Resources Dept.; RL: Resident Life; QR: Quick Response; cci: Charlestown Community Incorporated; BYOB: Bring your own booze; FH: Fountain Hill; TS: Treasure Sale; CTS: Charlestown Square.
1. The General Services Call Center’s phone number and current hours are listed under General Services Communications on our website. If you need something fixed or repaired, call, or for non-urgent requests, residents may utilize 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. There are GS Comment Forms on ME to report on your service call from GS, and staff are handing out QR forms as they complete their tasks for easy usage. The next GS Town Hall is Mon., 5/12 at 11 AM in the Refectory.
2. Recurring Opportunities for Voicing Concerns are listed on our website under Campus Info>Getting Things Done and Getting Started. The monthly Neighborhood Chat schedule is published in the Sunburst under Campus Connections. The Legislative/Political Committee is sponsoring a Legislative wrap-up Meet and Greet on Tues, 5/13 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. Refreshments served! Our website’s Council Communication Form icon alerts 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, April, can be obtained by asking at lobby desks. The only E-directory is on My EricksonMy Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. See Portal. READ MORE, which is password-protected. Changes to both directories should be referred to the Res. Life Asst., Deanna Booker, at Ext. 601-8230.
4. ccicharlestown.org: The next Tech Bar is June 4 at the Chesapeake. The Charlestown Continuing Care Monthly Newsletter for April is posted. A list of Catonsville Restaurants, complete with phone numbers and websites, is now posted under Useful Sites. The website is constantly adding information as sent by Club leaders. 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, or join us for the next Website Subcommittee meeting.
5. BCF:Philanthropy welcomed their new Manager, Rachel Susio, on April 1. They remind us to “Leave your legacy at Charlestown” by designating the BCF in your estate plans or as the beneficiary of all or a percentage of the entrance deposit to ensure the promise of a “Home for Life”. The next TS is May 8-10, 2025, and there is an ongoing litany of volunteer needs for many TS tasks; contact Casey at 410-737-8892. The Pickup Line closes Friday, 4/25, and will reopen 5/19. TS Stores are open until 5/8, except the Furniture store is now closed and will reopen when inventory is sufficient. Anyone interested in joining the BCF committee should contact Virginia Antevil, the Chair, to attend a meeting.
6. CR: American Med Equipment is here on Wed., 4/30/25, 10 am- 1 pm in the Erickson Center.Register with Allison or Ellie DiPietro, to be a 60-minute volunteer to visit residents in Caton Woods. CC is seeking magazine and coffee table books for Memory Care and prize donations for CC Bingo.Volunteers also remain needed in CC to share their talents for CC activities and card players. Also, register with Allison for the Volunteer Program. 2025 Volunteer Census Surveys have been distributed. Jennifer Tillett’s May Arts Alive at Charlestown” newsletter is now available on My EricksonMy Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. See Portal. READ MORE under Resident Resources and on CCICharlestown under Performing Arts.
Res. Life: The Tapestry events were well attended. Marie Skane leads the monthly Dine Together Program for new residents and can use more volunteers as Hosts; the next is Monday, May 5. Friendly Visitors, under Mimi O’Donnell, has contacted 56 new residents the past month. The committee has submitted a Ways to Stay Informed posting to our website under News.
7. Medical Center: The New COVID-19 vaccine and Flu shots are still available if you have missed the clinics. A Mask may be required at the Medical Center if a resident is symptomatic. Stay healthy by washing hands—keep others healthy by not going out if sick. Call the medical center if you are not feeling well. New residents need to sign up for the Care Path Program, even though you may have your doctor off-campus, in case of emergencies, so they have your particulars. If you are going to the hospital on your own (i.e., elective surgery), please let security know. All hospital stays should be followed by a transitional doctor visit to help prevent readmission.
8. The Move-out Process at the End of Life helpful article posted on our website in the Blog area. As the posting states, 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 removing approved larger items left for donation to the Treasure Sale. Our volunteers work quickly because they realize time is of the essence, call Casey Bassler, Coordinator – 410-737-8892.
Housekeeping special: Cost $350, starts April 21st and ends September 26th, 2025. **ADDED BONUS*** Included two rooms of carpet shampooed.The Committee asks if you see something that needs clean-up attention, say something, please!
10. Home Care: Home Care info is listed on our website, describing their services under Health/Fitness. The CCI Home Care Team is pleased to announce their new Clinical Manager, Kayla Meyers, who recently came from Ohio with plenty of experience and knowledge, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Welcome, Kayla!
Extras: Congrats to Paul Edelman, new Director of Dining Services! Last week, coming up for the Scholars’ Campaign, please give generously! Brittany is looking for backup Birthday Angels in all the buildings and volunteers to color birthday cards. Archives is looking for volunteers interested in history and/or preserving Charlestown history and photographers to cover our events, and a coordinator who may or may not be a shutterbug; contact John Yoder. The Medication Disposal events are on May 19, Aug 25, and November 24 from 1-3 pm in Cross Creek and Fireside Lobbies. The resident-run Cancer Support Group, led by Ann MacKay, will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month, the next being May 12, at 2 PM in CTS Classroom 216 Breakout Room. The Black Swan Yacht Club Opening Regatta is 5/5 at 10 AM. My wife, Jean, when able, to volunteered to deliver brown bags to donate for reuse at local food banks to help them feed the needy. Janet Evans is seeking a new person to help with that important task.
The Resident Council Nominating and Elections Committee is seeking nominees for our Residents’ Council for a three-year term to help navigate our continued way of life in our great Community. Please consider running for a seat at the table in the room where it happens!
RIP Phyl Lansing, a shining example of the Charlestown spirit and volunteer service.
RIP Jean Eichenlaub, surely my guiding light, I’ll love you forever. Jean followed Phyl’s example of giving of herself.
Charlie Eichenlaub
Communications Committee