Last Updated on August 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.
COUNCIL ELECTION NEWS
Opportunities to Meet 2026 Council Candidates Continue
Starting July 1
You will have the opportunity to get to know those residents running to support YOU on the Residents’ Council. When you see them around campus, wearing a gold ribbon on their name tags, take the occasion to get to know each one of them.
August 5
Is voting day to choose Residents’ Council candidates.
Meet the 2026 Residents’ Council Candidates
CANDIDATES MEET & GREET
Opportunities to get to know the residents running to support YOU on Residents’ Council for the next three years.
Candidates will have this yellow ribbon on their name tags.
JULY 15, 2026 – 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – ATRIUM/BLACK SWAN LOBBY
JULY 29, 2026 – 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – CROSS CREEK LOBBY CAFE
Annual Elevator Inspections
Annual Elevator Maintenance
July 22 – August 4, 2026
Elevators throughout Charlestown
Signage will be posted in advance of maintenance.
Next Residents’ Council Monthly Meeting August 4
Residents’ Council Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
2 PM
Auditorium
A video of this month’s Council meeting is available on
MyErickson/TV & Videos/Residents Council
Learn More about Assisted Living at Open House August 5
Island Vibes at Caton Woods
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Noon – 2 PM
Caton Woods Courtyard
RSVP by Monday, July 27 to Laura Selvage.: 443-297-3126 or laura.selvage@erickson.com
General Services Town Hall August 5
General Services Updates
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 PM
Erickson Conference Center
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.
Fostering Civility in Our Workplace & Community August 7
August is National Civility Month
Fostering Respect, Kindness and Productive Communication
in Workplace and Community
Friday, August 7, 2026
10 – 11 AM
Auditorium
Speaker: Gregory Johnson, Customer Service & Communications Manager
~Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council~
Kona Ice for Residents & Employees August 10
All residents and employees are invited to come chill with a KONA ICE!
Monday, August 10, 2026
11 – 11:50 AM | Wilton Overlook parking lot
Noon – 12:50 PM | Cross Creek parking lot
1 – 1:50 PM | Caton Woods parking lot
2 – 3:30 PM | Charlestown Square parking lot
11:00 PM – Midnight| Wilton Overlook parking lot
~Sponsored by the Fun Team~
Charlestown Residents’ Association Annual Meeting August 10
Residents’ Association ANNUAL Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2026
7 PM
Erickson Conference Center
Purchase a Memorial Brick/Bench by August 14
The cost of a brick is $225.00 and the cost of a bench is $1,500.00.
The last day to purchase a brick or bench for the Fall Ceremony is Friday, August 14.
The Fall Memorial Brick/Bench Dedication Ceremony takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10 AM in Our Lady of Angels Chapel.
Tech Bar [Technology Assistance Day] August 19
Tech Bar
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10 AM – Noon
Refectory
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
Resident Town Hall Meeting August 20
Resident Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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.
Wi-Fi Guides for Connecting to Charlestown Networks Available on MyErickson
Wi-Fi Guides for connecting Android, Apple and Windows 11 devices to the Charlestown Resident Network are available in My Erickson in the User Guide section. Connect 3 is currently being installed in all independent living apartments, and headless devices will be managed by each apartment. The Portal Network will be going away.
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: 1 PM – 3 PM
Tues: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Wed and Thurs: 10 AM – 12:30 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!
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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