Last Updated on December 29, 2024
Movies
Film Library
Main Street in Maple Terrace
Phone: 443-297-3117
Monday – Friday
11 am – 1 pm
Rental limit: 4 videos at a time per household
The library maintains a collection of DVDs [movies and TV series] to check out. The library has many viewing lists organized by such topics as award-winners and genre. They also have small collections of children’s and foreign films. There is a notebook in the Film Library of movies shown in the Auditorium. Ask the volunteers for suggestions, as they are knowledgeable and can offer great choices that meet your viewing interests. Check The Sunburst for articles that highlight various holdings in their collection.
Volunteers are needed for the Charlestown Film Library and Night at the Movies. Training will be provided for film previewers and projectionists. Contact Phil Benzil. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.
Italian American Sons & Daughters Spring 2025 Speakers
Italian American Sons & Daughters Club
Spring 2025 Guest Speakers/ Topics
2nd Wednesday of each month
2:30 PM
Music Room (behind the Refectory)
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
| 2/12/25 | History of Italy:1863 -Present | Fred Reinhard |
| 3/12/25 | Jazz with an Italian Twist | Sebastian “Sib” Petix |
| 4/9/25 | Stories of Little Italy | Sam “Santo” Grasso |
| 5/14/25 | Dante & Divine Comedy: The Italian Giant | Dr. Nicolino Applauso |
| 6/11/25 | Storytelling: A Mother’s Untold Story | Marie D’Amico Noplock |
Weekend Night at the Movies
Saturday, 7 – 9 p.m. – Auditorium
For additional film reviews see: MRQE, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
Continental Cinema** (Foreign Films)
2nd Friday of each month, 7 – 9 p.m. – Auditorium
Movies for November 2024
WEEKEND MOVIES
| Saturday, Date -Month Day | TITLE, (Year Rating Length) Description |
| Saturday, November 2 |
THE STING (1973 PG 2H 9M) Hooker, a small time grifter, unknowingly steals from Lonnegan, a big time crime boss. Starring Newman & Redford in second of 2 movies together. |
| Friday, November 8 |
Continental Cinema BABETTE’S FEAST (1987 G 1h 43m) In a remote 19th century Danish village, two sisters lead a rigid life centered around their father, the local minister and church. Both had opportunities to leave the village but, they stayed. Best Foreign Film Oscar Winner |
| Saturday, November 9 |
BANK OF DAVE (2023 PG13 1h 47m) Based onthe true-life of Dave Fishwick: How a working class Burnley man and a self-made millionaire fought to set up a community bank to help the town of Burnley not only to survive but thrive. |
| Saturday, November 16 |
THE BIKERIDERS (2023 R 1h 56m) Based on a true story, brilliant acting and filming. Who’s the hero? |
| Saturday, November 23 |
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (1987 R1H 33M) Trying to get home for Thanksgiving when the bad weather causes problems. A holiday classic: Steve Martin & John Candy. |
| Saturday, November<%nbsp;>30 |
BOB MARLEY, ONE LOVE(2024 PG13 1h 47) The story of how reggae icon overcame adversity for his music. Listen to the master of Reggae music. |
Faith on Film
2nd Tuesday of each month | 1 PM | Emmaus Room in Pastoral Care
See OLOA/Faith on Film for details for each month’s movie.
2024 – 2025 Showings
| DATE | FILM |
| 2024 | |
| July 9 | Where Hope Grows |
| August 13 | Third Man on the Mountain |
| September 10 | Beware of Christians |
| October 8 | Clare & Frances |
| November 12 | Brother Sun, Sister Moon |
| December 3 | Christmas Oranges |
| 2025 | |
| January 14 | I Am Israel |
| February 11 | Breakthrough |
| March 11 | The Reason |
| April 8 | 5 Flights Up |
| May 13 | Though None Go with Me |
| June 10 | Hope Bridge |
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters Fall Meeting November 21
LWV Fall Lunch Meeting Thursday, November 21, 2024 Noon Cross Creek Creative Arts Studio Bring your own lunch. Want to know more about the League of Women Voters at Charlestown?Then please join us at our lunch meeting. League of Women Voters is a non-partisan group of...