Last Updated on May 4, 2026
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, May 5, 2026 at 3 PM in the Auditorium
A video of this month’s meeting is available on MyErickson/TV & Videos/Residents Council
The Nominating and Elections Committee cordially invites you to consider becoming
a member of the Residents’ Council!
Fitness Center Sponsors Walking Challenge for May
Let’s Celebrate National Senior Fitness Month!
May 1 – 31, 2026
Choose a course to walk each day!
READ MORE to see suggested courses for indoors, outdoors, treadmill, NuStep and pool.
38th Annual Scholars’ Program Campaign Total
The grand total raised for the 2026 Scholars’ Campaign is….
$332,312.48
Thank you to all of our residents
for their generous donations!
Tickets on Sale May 5 – 8 for a Quilt Raffle to Benefit Benevolent Care
Quilting and Fiber Arts Group will be raffling their bright and cheerful quilt as a fund raiser for the Benevolent Care Fund.
Quilt on display and $5 tickets for sale:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Fireside
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Atrium
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 4 – 6:30 PM | Bill’s Place
Friday, May 8, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM; 4 – 6:30 PM
Drawing will be at the end of ticket sales. Please come and take a chance!
2026 Scholars’ Award Ceremony May 5
You are cordially invited to join us for the
2026 Scholars’ Award Ceremony
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 PM
John Erickson Conference Center
The ceremony will be streamed live on TV972, rebroadcast later in the week, and the link posted on My Erickson/TV & Videos/Philanthropy/Charlestown Scholars
Maryland Legislative Wrap Up May 6
All residents are urged to attend:
Maryland Legislative Wrap Up
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7 PM
Auditorium
Speakers: Our District Members of the Maryland General Assembly
Paint Day May 6
Join us for a fun, relaxed painting session. No experience needed! All painting supplies provided.
Ticket Sales @ $45: Apr.17, Apr. 20, Apr.28, 2026
PAINT DAY
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1-4 PM
The Gallery in Charlestown Square
Voter Registration Day May 7
If you need to register or change your information stop by:
Voter Registration Day
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Main Lobbies/Restaurants
Mealtimes
~Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Maryland, at Charlestown~
Multiracial Awareness Group Invites All to a Presentation May 8
Please join us for:
The Great Triumph: A Memoir of Courage and Devotion
Friday, May 8, 2026
10 AM – Noon
The Gallery in Charlestown Square
Presenter: Jeanne Estelle Saddler, author and former Baltimore Sun reporter
Mother’s Day Sale May 8
Mother’s Day Sale
Friday, May 8, 2026
Noon – 3 PM
Chesapeake Lobby
**Jewelry**Cards**Fresh Flowers**
Call Sandy Mack for more information. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.
~All proceeds benefit Benevolent Care~
General Services Town Hall May 11
General Services Updates
Monday, May 11, 2026
11 AM
Auditorium
Light refreshments served.
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.
Treasure Sale Is May 14 – 16!
Erickson Conference Center & Chesapeake Fireplace Lounge
UPSTAIRS: Furniture | Ladies Boutique | FINE Jewelry
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9 AM – 2 PM
Residents & Employees:
ID Badges Required
Noon – 2 PM
Family members may accompany a resident for shopping
Friday, May 15, 2026
9 AM – 2 PM
All welcome!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9 AM – Noon
Half Off Day
All welcome!
Upstairs shopping ONLY opens at 8:30 AM all days.
Visitor access to campus beginning at 8 AM on Friday & Saturday
We are going GREEN! BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE BAGS.
There will be an additional $1.00 charge for plastic bags needed at checkout.
Residents’ Annual Meeting May 21
Residents’ Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2 – 3 PM
Erickson Conference Center
Please join us at our upcoming meeting hosted by Don Grove, executive Director, the Executive Team and special guests, the Charlestown Board of Directors. Q&A period follows the presentation. Q&A period follows the presentation.
The meeting will be broadcast live on TV channel 972.
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.
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