Last Updated on May 17, 2025
Residents’ Association Dues are Due
Most residents are aware of the goals and objectives of the Residents’ Association and the Residents’ Council. These residents contribute the annual voluntary dues of $2.00 or more to support the Council. However, newer residents may not be aware that all residents are automatically members of the Association and Independent Living and Assisted Living residents elect Council members to represent them within the Charlestown community.
Floral Reflections Shows Their Arrangements at Spring Pop-up Sale
You are invited to stop by the Floral Reflections table to see a wide selection of floral arrangements that always stay fresh at the:
Spring Pop-up Sale
Friday, March 25, 2022
10 AM – 2 PM
Fireside Lounge
Floral arrangements crafted by residents Dottie Bobart and Nancy Fayer.
Photos of Members of the Photography Interest Group – March 2022
Photographers featured this month are Forest Dawes, Sara Gilbert, Dick Crebs, Joe Giacomini, Dave Cohn, Gloria Davis, John Chasse, David Elder, Rosemary Eck, and Frank Moran.
Bead and Jewelry-Making Group Meets April 21
Would you like to make jewelry for yourself or for gifts? We will show you how. Come to:
Bead and Jewelry-Making Group
(formerly Betty Boop Bead Club)
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM
Charlestown Square Creative Arts Studio
Next meeting: April 21, 2022
Contact Stephanie DeAbreu for further information. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.
Book Review of “Resistance Women: A Novel”
Resident Bill Miller’s review of Resistance Women: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini [New York: Harper Collins, 2019], is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. This is the review he wrote for the April 2022 issue of The Sunburst.
Pet Group Feb. 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Pet Group meeting minutes for Feb. 22, 2022. Next scheduled meeting is for Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11 AM in BR classroom #2.
Brainstorming re Historic District
Three brainstorming sessions were held between February 25 and March 2. A total of 44 residents attended with 19 Residents’ Council members (a couple attended more than one time) and friends serving as helpers.
Some ideas were repeated in each session and by multiple small groups in each session. Those multiple responses are indicated with asterixis. It goes without saying that ideas without multiple ‘stars’ are not without merit.
Reimagined Floral Items for Your Home
A Pop-up Sale is soon to be with floral arrangements for you to see! Flowers in baskets and vases for spring; some will be adorned with "bling"! Wreaths for your door, florals galore; for your shelves, some new décor! We'll be in the Fireside Lounge or Gallery; from...
Resident Book Review for March 2022
Reviews of and supplemental materials on “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr, a novel reviewed by Janet Neer on March 15, 2022.
Conservative Voices Meets March 24
Real World Issues: If you were asked to advise President Biden, what would you say to him? Thursday, March 24, 2022 7 PM Erickson Conference Center The topic will be discussed in break-out groups. All are welcome to attend and participate.