Last Updated on April 27, 2025

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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.

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!

Scholars' Program

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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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