What Does Your Refrigerator Say About Your Health?
Better food choices can add healthy years to your life.
Bar@Chesapeake closed tonight
Due to staffing, small plates will be closed tonight, Oct. 31
Resident Food Composting Dropoff Guidelines
Guidelines on Food Composting Drop Off. Starting in October all restaurants will collect composting:
Atrium in the lobby next to 6 ft. table
Fireside in the lobby in front of fireplace
Shortline Café area next to piano
Terrace in waiting area next to “fireplace
Amateur Radio November meeting
French Conversation
Evergreen Topics, Remaining Fresh and Vital as of October 24, 2026
Each month Charlie Eichenlaub presents a list of reoccurring topics of interest he has taken the responsibility to keep up to date for the Residents’ Council Communications Committee.
Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer for 2026 Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Rick Jones and John Lorenz for receiving the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Award in 2026.
Pick up nomination forms in Community Resources, at lobby desks or online on MyErickson, under the Volunteer icon. Nominations due by April 7, 2026.
Residents’ Handbook 2026 is now on the website
The 2026 Residents’ Handbook is now available on both My Erickson and CCICharlestown.org. See the Resident Life page.
Dining Resident Focus Groups 2026
n lieu of the earlier scheduled focus groups we will be hosting larger focus groups. Please join us for these:
Wednesday, October 28th 2pm in the Conference Center
About MyNutrition at Charlestown
A handout describing the My Nutrition nutrition guide to help at Charlestown. It can help you make healthy choices to meet your nutritional goals and assist with any dietary needs eating at the restaurants at Charlestown. Use it for your food allergies, health conditions, religious restrictions, or simply for guidance with your food selections.
Knights of Columbus October Meeting
Knights of Columbus October meeting
Edgewood Stairs Closure
Please be advised that the Edgewood stairs will be closed from October 9 through October 21 while improvement projects are completed.
Photos of Members of the Photography Interest Group October 2026
Theme: Whisper of Autumn
Photographers include: Betty Caldwell, John Chasse, Gloria Davis, David Elder, Sara Gilbert, Linda Hayes, Tony Matesi, John Oxenham, Bruce Smith, Gerry Stone, Bob Webber, Susan Webber, and Barb Whorton.
Charlestown Electronic Recycling Event October 14
There will be an electronic recycling opportunity for residents and staff only on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, running between 9:30 – 11:30 AM in Terrace Lounge and from 12:45 to 2:30 PM in Cross Creek Lobby.
Wilton Overlook Fall Fest October 10
You are invited for Fall Fest on Wilton Overlook
Saturday, Oct. 10th
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for light refreshments, pumpkin-decorating, and musical entertainment with Daryl Davis.