Evergreen Topics, as of October 25, 2025
Below is the list of recurring topics of interest Charlie Eichenlaub has taken the responsibility to maintain and update periodically or as timely. Some he submits after sending them to the Managers to alter or add before resubmitting them to reappear on our website. Other topics he gleans from minutes and reports from Committees.
Weekend Movies Resume November 1
VFW Is Distributing Poppies November 5
VFW poppies distributed November 5, 2025 from noon – 6 PM at several locations on campus.
Bead and Jewelry Group Holds Pop-Up Sale
Progressives Together Meets November 3
Terrace Closing and Renovation Updates
November 3rd to December 7th
Terrace will close for lunch service starting on Monday 11/3.
Café on Main will be open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat 9am-2pm.
Terrace will remain open for dinner service 4pm-6:30pm Mon-Sat and Sunday brunch 10:30am-3pm through Sunday 12/7.
(Terrace will also be open Thanksgiving Day Brunch 11am-3pm.)
December 8th
Terrace will close completely for renovations on Monday 12/8.
At this time Café on Main will begin dinner buffet service 4-6:30pm Mon-Sat and Sunday brunch 11am-2pm.
Breakfast and lunch service Mon-Sat will remain the same.
“I’ll Drink to That” Alcohol and Aging Presentation November 3
Three Residents Review “Wandering Stars: A Novel”
Resident Book Review for October, 2025
Resident Ted Churn reviewed “The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide” by Lawrence Lanahan [New York: New Press, 2019] on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. Here are reviews and supplemental materials.
Transition to Continuing Care Guide
There is now a guide for residents moving from Independent Living to Continuing Care. It should help answer your questions.
The Move-Out Process
Have you and your family “had the talk”… about handling your Charlestown affairs at the end of life?
To help your family:
Ensure they have a copy and/or know where to find your Will or Trust. If you are a Veteran make sure a copy of your DD214 is available.
Have your family familiar with your Residence and Care Agreement with Charlestown. This is the contract that defines your refund settlement, if any.
Knights of Columbus Maryland State Council Sweepstake Winners
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale at Giant
Holiday Pie Baking Contest & “Guess Who?” Turkey Surprise!
Pie baking, guess the turkey, and turkey gobble contests on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, from 10:30 AM – Noon in Fireside fireplace lounge. Sign up trough November 25, 2025.