Last Updated on November 1, 2025
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, November 4, 2025 at 3 PM in the Auditorium.
Transition to Continuing Care and Move-Out Guides Available
Trina Butler, Move-Out Coordinator in Finance has provided us with two new guides to help with the move-out process.
The Move-Out Handbook is to help residents and family members handle the steps necessary when a resident moves out of independent living.
The Transition to Continuing Care Services Handbook provides the steps necessary when a resident moves from an independent living apartment to a continuing care residence. Cara Miranda, Health Care Counselor in Continuing Care, is also a helpful contact for residents moving into Continuing Care.
Both of these guide are available online on this website and on MyErickson/Finance/Move Out Services. A limited supply of print copies is available in the Finance Office.
Home Health Waives the Assessment Fee for the Month of November
Home Health is waiving the $150 Nursing Assessment Fee…
if you use home support services for at least 2 weeks.
This Daylight Saving Time special is running the month of November.
Call us for an appointment at 410-737-8825.
Quillers Raffle Off Wreaths Just in Time for the Holidays
Terrace Closing and Renovation Updates Beginning November 3
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
TERRACE:
Lunch service closed
Mon. – Sat.: Dinner service from 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Sunday brunch from 10:30 AM – 3 PM
Thanksgiving brunch from 11 AM – 3 PM
CAFÉ ON MAIN:
Mon. – Sat.: Breakfast and lunch from 9 AM – 2 PM
Little Theatre Presents Must-See TV in November
Pilot episodes of Newhart and The Golden Girls
Ticket Sales:
Nov. 3, Nov. 4
Performances:
Nov. 11, Nov. 13, Nov. 18, Nov. 20
Gilchrist Good Grief Workshop November 3
Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
Monday, November 3, 2025
10 AM
The Gallery
RSVP to Tara Hevey: 443-613-4816 or thevey@gilchristcares.org
The holidays can be a tough time for those who have recently lost a loved one. This workshop discusses ways to cope with grief
during the holidays.
Alcohol and Aging Presentation November 3
Alcohol and Aging Presentation
Monday, November 3, 2025
1 PM
Auditorium
Speaker: Joseph Gagliardi, MD, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Pop-Up Jewelry Sale November 4
Pop-Up Jewelry and Bead-Making Group Sale
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
Cross Creek Lobby
~Proceeds Benefit Benevolent Care~
VFW Poppy Distribution November 5
The Dr. Charles B. Frank VGW Post 219 is hosting their:
Poppy Distribution
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Noon – 6 PM
Cross Creek Lobby | Terrace Café | Fireside Fireplace
~Donations are Appreciated~
Are You Interested in Learning about Services and Devices to Assist Your Visual Needs?
Charlestown Low Vision Group is sponsoring a bus trip to the National Federation of the Blind Maryland in Baltimore to tour the assistive technology center which shows devices to help with blindness and low vision. There will be an opportunity to shop for assistive devices that promote independence for the visually impaired.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Pickup: 9 AM | Return Noon
Cost: $18
RSVP: Call David Graham. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
General Services Resident Town Hall Meeting November 10
General Services Updates
Monday, November 10, 2025
11 AM
Auditorium
Join Jason Dennis, Director of General Services, and the General Services management team for an informative hour of project news, department updates, followed by a time for questions and comments.
Annual Veterans Day Service November 11
Ecumenical Veterans Day Service
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
11 AM
Our Lady of Angels Chapel
All are welcome!
We remember in prayer and song all who have answered the call of our nation to sacrifice and to serve!
~Sponsored by the Protestant and Roman Catholic Parishes of The Charlestown Retirement Community~
VFW Holds Reception for Veterans November 11
The Dr. Charles B. Frank VFW Post 219 and Charlestown Dining Services would like to invite all resident and staff veterans and significant others to our:
Veterans Day Reception
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Noon
The Gallery in Charlestown Square
Fitness Center Sponsors Holiday Pie Baking Contest and Opportunity to Benefit SWES and Marian House
Pie Baking Contest & “Guess Who?” Turkey Surprise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
10:30 AM – Noon
Chesapeake Fireplace Lounge
Baked Goods Needed to Support Future Community Concert Series
Please consider delivering home-baked or bakery bought goods to be sold at the Resident Holiday Arts and Craft Fair. Items may be delivered:
Friday, November 14, 2025
9 – 11 AM
Desk in Brookside Billiards Room
Thank you for your support!
Resident Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale November 14
Friday, November 14, 2025
1 – 4 PM
Erickson Conference Center
Come and shop from or resident artists and crafters
Enjoy the hot apple cider stations
Purchase delicious baked goods to benefit Community Concert Series
Take a chance at our raffle to benefit Benevolent Care Fund
Medication Disposal Day November 24
Charlestown’s Medication Disposal Day
Monday, November 24, 2025
1 – 3 PM
Fireside Lounge | Cross Creek Lobby
Check your closet for outdated or no longer used prescription medicines.
No sharps or needles, please.
Residents and staff can bring medications, in plastic bags if possible, for safe disposal. Liquids in their containers may be brought and poured into kitty litter with empty containers put into recycling bin.
Sponsored by Baltimore County Police Department, Charlestown Security and Emergency Services, and Residents’ Council Health Services Committee (Lois Eldred and Marty White, Co-Chairs)
Terrace Café Closes After December 7
Café on Main
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 – TBA
TERRACE closed for renovations.
CAFÉ ON MAIN:
Mon. – Sat. – Breakfast and lunch from 9 AM – 2 PM
Mon. – Sat. – Dinner buffet service from 4 – 6:30 PM
Sunday brunch from 11 AM – 2 PM
Silent Art Auction Event to Benefit the Benevolent Care Fund December 10
All from Charlestown and elsewhere are welcome to an event honoring the former Fells Point gallery owner, Charlestown resident and Fireside Artist, Angeline Culfogienis.
Silent Auction
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6–8 PM
Erickson Conference Center
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 temporarily located on Main Street in Maple Terrace , across from the Arts & Crafts room.
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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