Last Updated on May 17, 2025
Charlestown’s Natural Pride: The Nature Trail
The pleasant Nature Trail meandering through the woods was designed by resident Paul Gaudreau. A plaque on the trail notes this, and you can read more about it in The History of Charlestown by John J. Strumsky, Jr. which is available online and housed in the Archives...
Conservative Values Study Group Looks at Socialism on April 25
The Conservative Values Study Group will meet in April in a different location and at a different time:Thursday, April 25, 20197 - 8 PMBrookside Classroom #2In January - March, 2019, the discussions centered around the American Trinity (Liberty, In God We...
Visit the Nature Festival on April 25
Discover the secrets of nature at Charlestown in a most delightful way at the second annual Nature Festival. Thursday, April 25, 201911 AM - 2 PMGallery and Fireside Lounge Begin at the information table, then let Charlestown’s own Mother Nature...
A Discussion on Poverty in Maryland Sponsored by Pollination
Poverty in MarylandA Program Sponsored by PollinationTuesday, April 9, 20197 PMAuditorium Our goal with Pollination is to encourage fellow Charlestown residents to talk and think about issues, matters, questions, and topics that affect our...
Spring 2019 Tennis and Pickleball Seasons Begin
Tennis Time Now—Is Your TimeFor some of us, tennis was our first game. It is still OUR GAME, as much when we are 90+ (ask Al Blackburn), or still in our ‘youth.’ Come join us! We play SUPER CAREFUL—SUPER SENIOR TENNIS ONLY, giving first priority to our...
Residents’ Council Housekeeping Committee
Spring is here. Consider taking advantage of the Housekeeping Department Spring Cleaning Special offer! We all produce trash. Please do your part to manage it well. Only put trash out on designated nights. Do not use laundry and outdoor receptacles for household...
Multiracial Awareness Group Looks at Historical Segregation in Baltimore
All are welcome!Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group presentsVoices of Baltimore: Life Under SegregationWednesday, April 17, 201910 – 11:30 AMBrookside Classroom 1Optional: Continue discussion sharing lunch with others following programWhat was it like...
Residents’ Association Dues
By now, you have already heard about the Residents' Association annual dues campaign which started April 1st. The resident-elected members of the Council ask that each resident contribute voluntary dues of $2.00 or more annually to support their...
LGBT+ Discussion Group meets on April 4
The next LGBT+ Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 3 PM in Brookside Classroom #1. The discussion will look at current interests, SAGE CARE, and plans for Gay Pride Month in June.Anyone who is a member, friend or ally of the LGBT+...
Resident Book Review for April, 2019
April 16 – Educated: A Memoir [2018] by Tara Westover. Reviewed by Ellyn Loy. See review of this book on page 10 of the April issue of The Sunburst, found in MyErickson, under Newsletters/ Sunburst Archives. REVIEWS & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Tara...