Last Updated on March 19, 2026

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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, April 7, 2026 at 3 PM in the Auditorium
A video of this month’s meeting is available on MyErickson/TV & Videos/Residents Council

Charlestown Residents' Council logo

The Nominating and Elections Committee cordially invites you to consider becoming
a member of the Residents’ Council!

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Would You Like to Be the Voice of the Community?

A position for a Charlestown resident is currently available on the Charlestown Board of Directors.

Open to a resident who has lived here for at least one year and served on the Residents’ Council or volunteered on a committee that enabled you to understand the relationship between the Residents’ Council, Administration and Board of Directors.

Applications due to Stephanie Leddy or a Special Nominating Committee member by March 27, 2026.

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Do You Like to Play Trivia?

The Channel 972 Team is looking to produce a Jeopardy style trivia show to broadcast on community TV and needs participants.

Each trivia game will have 3 participants and focus on a singular topic.

First show will focus on the Baltimore Orioles. Future shows will include topics such as film, music, history, geography, sports, science, and much more.

Interested? Contact Kosta Viennas, Community AV and TV Manager at kosta.viennas@erickson.com.

Easter Cards for 50¢

 

A Variety of Easter Cards Available for 50¢ @

Brought to you by Janet Evans

Main Street, Courtyard Crossing (Bldg 7)

 

Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.

~Proceeds benefit Charlestown Benevolent Care Fund~

Give the Gift of Education!

Scholars' Program

Make your donation today to the:

38th Charlestown Annual Scholars’ Program

Campaign runs March 1 – 31, 2026

For more information, please contact: Bette Hallowell, Philanthropy Office, located in Cross Creek Station: 410-314-7958

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Limited Parking March 20 

Limited resident parking

Cross Creek Parking Lot

Friday, March 20, 2026

9 AM – 1 PM

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

~Sales & Marketing Team~

Fireside Artists Sale March 24

Jody Primoff in the Fireside Gallery

Bring the works of Charlestown artists into your home.

Fireside Artists Sale

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

10 AM – 2 PM

Chesapeake Lobby

 

~All sales benefit the Benevolent Care Fund~

Tapestry: Connection ~ Community ~ Conversation

 

 

 

 

Tapestry

Learning ~ It’s a Lifelong Journey

Thursday, March 26 OR Monday, March 30, 2026

10 – 11:30 AM

Atrium Restaurant

What makes you want to keep on learning? What are the benefits and challenges? What’s on your learning bucket list?

Register by: Friday, March 20, 2026
Email Nancy Gulsoy or call John Remias. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.

Studio 7-1-5 Presents Socks & Cosmic Fruit Bowl March 26

Little Theater

All are invited to attend the FREE program!

Socks & Cosmic Fruit Bowl

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 PM

Auditorium

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Continue the Celebration of Women’s History Month

Celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with a movie!

Viewing of: A League of Their Own

Friday, March 27, 2026

7 PM

Auditorium

 

~Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &
Belonging Committee (DEIB)~

Women's History Month

Don’t Miss the Pink Dot Sale at the Ladies Boutique!

All pink dot items 50% off!

Sale now through March 31, 2026

Ladies Boutique

Tuesdays

10 AM – 2 PM

Herbert’s Run T-Level

Cash, check and credit cards accepted!

Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer for 2026 Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame (MSCHF) is seeking nominations for outstanding senior volunteers to be inducted in 2026.

Friends, colleagues, former inductees and community members can nominate
Nomination forms are available in Community Resources, at lobby desks and on MyErickson.
Deadline date for submissions: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Induction ceremony: Friday, October 16, 2026

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Spring Memory Walk Ceremony April 13

The Spring Memory Walk Ceremony is scheduled for:

Monday, April 13, 2026

10 AM

Our Lady of Angels Chapel

For more information please contact Belle Hallowell in the Philanthropy Office at (410) 314-7958.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic April 15

Get the BOOST you need. Plan for your COVID-19 Vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

8 AM – Noon

The Gallery in Charlestown Square

For more information on registering, call the Charlestown Medical Center at 410-247-5602.

Whether Driving a Car or EMV, Stop and Look Both Ways!

Security reminds us that unsafe drivers in cars and EVs pose a hazard to us all.

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 Network and headless devices to the Portal Network are now available on MyErickson.

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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

Please call Security Dispatch at x601-8806 in advance of your unregistered visitor’s arrival. Those friends and family who are registered with a window cling do not need to give advanced notice.

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

AARP periodically issues fraud and scam alerts on its website. These scams come mostly through email, phone and web and can sound very convincing. Range of schemes are wide, including such things as Medicare, Social Security, credit card, cruises, IRS, tax preparation, and debt collection. The current focus is on coronavirus-related fraud.

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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