Last Updated on December 17, 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, January 6, 2026 at 3 PM in the Auditorium.
December Performing Arts Events at Charlestown
For a schedule of upcoming holiday performing arts events at Charlestown, see:
Resident Activities/Events/Performing Arts
Trumpet Duet Holiday Concert December 17
Come hear some of your favorite Christmas carols!
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Noon
Shortline Café
Bead and Jewelry Group Sale in Cross Creek Showcase
Bead and Jewelry Group Sale
December, 2025
Cross Creek Lobby Display Case
Lanyards for name badges, earrings, necklaces, dining napkin holders
Contact Stephanie DeAbreu by phone. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
Boutique Is Introducing Gift Cards for Holiday Giving!
The Boutique is brimming with cuddly winter wear for both indoors and out … sweaters both plain and fancy, warm coats and snuggly vests to ward off the winter wind, as well as the gloves and scarves we love as stocking stuffers.
Assure the perfect gift for your favorite someone by giving her a gift card!
The Ladies’ Boutique is located on the terrace level of Herbert’s Run, and is open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. READ MORE
Holiday Paint Day December 17
EVENT:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 – 4 PM
Erickson Conference Center
~Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund~
Winter Holiday Floral Sale to Benefit Harmonizers and BCF
Prepare for the beauty of the winter holiday with a fresh flower bouquet!
Thurs., December 18, 2025 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Cross Creek Lobby
Fri., December 19, 2025 | 2 – 4 PM | Fireside Lobby
Mon., December 15 – Weds., Dec. 17: Bouquets may be pre-ordered. Call Lois Eldred. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
Medium winter bouquets: $25 | Large winter bouquets: $35
~All proceeds go to Harmonizers and Benevolent Care~
Resident Town Hall Meeting December 18
Resident Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 – 3 PM
Erickson Conference Center
Please join us at our upcoming meeting hosted by Don Grove, executive Director, and the Executive Team reporting on the state of the community, and department and project updates. Q&A period follows the presentation. Q&A period follows the presentation.
The meeting will be broadcast live on TV channel 972.
Christmas/New Year’s Holiday Trash/Recycling Schedule
WEEKS OF DECEMBER 22, 2025 – JANUARY 2, 2026
TRASH PICKUPS: Mondays & Fridays
RECYCLING: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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 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 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.
For More Announcements Login to MyErickson to see Activities and Daily Happenings
Login to 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
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