Last Updated on May 17, 2025

Let It Snow…

Lon Chesnutt actually went outside during our snow falls in 2014 to record this video. Enjoy his 14-minute video.

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Nature Trail Clean-Up Day

The Nature Trail Committee’s Trail and Stream Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-12 noon, weather permitting. We have a number of on-going work projects in addition to cleaning up Herbert Run, so come join us if you care to. Read more

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Nature Trail Updates

The Nature Trail Committee continues its activities as the season warms up. The trail to the old stone bridge below the dam is now complete, although clean-up work is still needed on the bridge proper. It has been out of use for many decades, but it is still an interesting site, having been built in 1906. The trail is marked with branches along the sides and surveyor ribbon attached to trees along the way. Resident pendants have been tested, and they do work in the area. Read more

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Nature Trail Opens

Today on April 9 The Nature Trail Committee had its annual Wildflower Day to welcome spring and “open” the Nature Trail for the season.  The rain thankfully held off, and we had well over 100 people in attendance, although only 97 signed in.  Besides walking the Trail, we also showed videos of the Trail, the Trees of Charlestown, and Herbert Run.  Read more

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Fireside Art Committee

The Gallery Room on the second floor near the Fireside Lounge is used to display the art of residents. The displays rotate throughout the year with all the art painted by the members. The public is invited to the opening receptions, twice a year, and 10% of the proceeds goes toward the Benevolent Care Fund. Read More

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Mexican Train

The Mexican Train (Dominos) game is played on Friday, after dinner from about 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the Atrium Lounge. We will be happy to help you learn this fun game.

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Garden Club

The Charlestown Garden Club was founded 20 years ago by resident Barbara Walker, who is still an active member of this ongoing, vibrant group.

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