Last Updated on April 27, 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.

Have You Had a Chance to View The Artwork Decorating Main Street in Fountain Hill?

Work of Artist Rosemary Herman
Thanks to members of the Fireside Artists of Charlestown, you are now able to view the gallery of painted panels on Main Street, Fountain Hill. Participating artists include: John Arnold; Lynn Kochis; Sandy Mack; Barbara Grondahl; Norma Goldberg; Rosemary Herman; Susan Garde; Stephanie Leddy; and Stephanie DeAbreu.
Group member Russell Cook has created a video which you can view in the comfort of your home, or on the go!
Read more about the project and view the video on the Fireside Artists of Charlestown group page.
Give the Gift of Education Today!

MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY!
Scholars’ Fund Campaign runs April 1 – 30, 2025
For more information, contact:
Philanthropy Office in Cross Creek Station
Call 410-314-7958
The Little Theatre Company Presents The Importance of Being Earnest This Spring

A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
Production dates: April 22 – May 1, 2025
Some tickets will be available for sale at the auditorium a half hour prior to each show. They will be sold on a first-come basis..
Advanced Care Planning May 5

Discussion: Various Forms of Advanced Directives
Monday, May 5, 2025
10 Am
The Fireside Gallery
RSVP to Tara Hevey 443-613-4816 or thevey@gilchristcares.org
~Presented by Gilchrist~
Treasure Sale Updates for April and May

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Treasure Sale Furniture closed; open after sale, TBD
Friday, April 18, 2025 | Treasure Sale volunteer blue sheets due
Friday, April 25, 2025 | Treasure Sale pickups stop
Tuesday, May 6 & May 13, 2025 | Treasure Chest and Ladies Boutique closed
Thursday, May 8 – Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Quarterly Treasure Sale
Monday, May 19, 2025 | Treasure Sale pickups resume
American Medical Equipment on Campus April 30

Equipment Adjustment and Repair Clinic
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10 AM
Erickson Conference Center
Take a look and test drive the new mobility devices, footwear and compression hosiery selection and fittings, lift chairs and accessories for your comfort.

Charlestown Recorder Group Invites You to a Concert April 30

A Concert of the Music of Italy: Renaissance and Baroque
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 7 PM | The Gallery
Free admission for Charlestown residents and their guests
Jewelry Clearance Sale May 4

Just in time for Mother’s Day!
Bead & Jewelry-Making Group
Jewelry Clearance Sale
Sunday, May 4, 2025
11 AM – 3 PM
Chesapeake Lounge
Necklaces | Lanyards | Bracelets | Earrings | Orioles Jewelry
For more information, contact Stephanie DeAbreau or Sandy Mack. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
American Sign Language Class Performance May 6

Signing in Song: Sunshine on My Shoulders
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1 PM
Charlestown Square Lobby
Witness the beauty of song in American Sign Language as your fellow neighbors and staff perform Sunshine on My Shoulders.
Residents’ Council Meeting May 6

Don’t miss the Residents’ Council meeting:
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
3 PM
Auditorium
If you can’t make it to the meeting videos are available on MyErickson/TV & Videos/ Residents’ Council/ Residents’ Council Meetings
3rd Annual Caton Woods Art Show May 9

View the Art and Meet the Artists
Friday, May 9, 2025
6 – 8 PM
1st floor Caton Woods
Live music and light refreshments served. Contact Sand Mack for more information.Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
~ Co-sponsored by The Fireside Artists and Caton Woods Artisans~
General Services Town Hall Meeting May 12

General Services Town Hall Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025
11 AM – Noon
Refectory
Listen to a formal presentation by the General Services team reporting new projects, updates and areas of concern that require future action. A Q&A period follows the presentation.
Trivia Night May 12
Monday, May 12, 2025
2 PM
The Gallery
Cost: $20
Includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers
For more information or to register a team, contact Amber Parks at ext. 601-8172 or Allison Chlada at ext. 601-8133.
Tech Bar [Technology Assistance Day] June 4

Tech Bar
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10 AM – Noon
Chesapeake Restaurant
Free technical support for residents provided:
Help with hand-held devices such as laptops, tablets and cell phones
Technology questions answered
In-person real-time support with MyErickson, ccicharlestown.org resident website
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 Fountain Hill, across from The Abbey.
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

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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