Last Updated on April 26, 2024
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.
We Need You! Consider Running for the Residents’ Council
The Council Nominating Committee cordially invites you to consider becoming a member of the Residents’ Council. Work with other residents and the administration to solve problems and address issues of interest to residents.
Council members serve for three-year terms on a rolling basis.
Please be open to a call and consider serving this very worthwhile task that lets residents have a voice in making Charlestown the best possible place to live at this stage of our lives.
Scholars’ Fund Campaign Ends April 30. Have You Contributed?
Make your donation today!
36th Annual Scholars’ Program at Charlestown
Campaign runs April 1 – April 30, 2024
Goal of Campaign: $200,000
Update as of April 19, 2024: $134,981.58
For more information, please contact: Philanthropy Office
Cross Creek Station | 410-314-7958
Register to Vote in the Presidential Primary by April 23
The League of Women Voters at Charlestown reminds us that:
Registration forms for the Presidential Primary in Maryland must be sent in by April 23
Baltimore Co. LWV Voters’ Guides to learn about local candidates are available at lobby desks or go to vote411.org
Forms can be mailed to Baltimore County Board of Elections, 5 Crossing Way, Owings Mills, MD21127
For more information on voter registration, see LWV post – other ways to register on this website.
Is There a Pirate in Your Future?
LARCENY & OLD LACE
Little Theatre Company Spring 2024 Production
Performances:
Tuesdays | April 23 & April 30 | 2 – 4 PM
Thursdays | April 25 & May 2 | 7 – 9 PM
Treasure Sale Coming May 2 – 4
Conference Center & area across from the Chesapeake Restaurant
UPSTAIRS: Furniture | Ladies Boutique | FINE Jewelry
Thursday, May 2, 2024
9 AM – 2 PM
Residents & Employees Only:
ID Badges Required
Noon – 2 PM
Family members may accompany a resident for shopping
Friday, May 3, 2024
9 AM – 2 PM
All welcome!
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9 AM – Noon
All welcome!
We are going green! There will be an additional $.10 charge for large clear plastic bags used at checkout OR bring your own reusable bags for purchases.
PNC Bank Presents on Tax and Estate Planning May 10
PNC Private Bank in partnership with the Charlestown Finance and Philanthropy Departments presents:
Safeguarding the Future, Step-by-Step for Yourself, Your Family and Your Legacy
Friday, May 10, 2024
11 AM
Auditorium
Limited seating. RSVP by May 1 with Bette Holub in Philanthropy: 410-314-7958
Essentials of tax and estate planning
Gifting strategies
Considerations for how you own your assets
Investment & economic update
Get the Scoop about Benevolent Care
Join us for a complimentary ice cream sundae!
Learn more about how you can leave a legacy to
Benevolent Care at Charlestown:
Monday, May 13, 2024
1 – 2:30 PM
Black Swan Lounge
RSVP required with Emily Fowler at 410-737-8892.
For More Announcements Login to MyErickson to see Activities and Daily Happenings
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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 Network 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.