Category: Community
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Disrupt Aging
We haven’t made much headway since 2016, as ageism remains an acceptable practice. I remember hearing about Virginia Commonwealth University developing a curriculum about agism for senior living at a LeadingAge meeting. We used the Disrupt Aging videos at a session in July. The program was well received, and we are planning a session on…
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Aging Unbound
May should be an exciting month for us older Americans as we celebrate the many contributions that we make to our communities. It’s a time to show the world that aging is not just about slowing down or having limitations. At Charlestown, where I live, we defy these stereotypes every day, and it’s a beautiful…
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Ten Years as a User Group
This month the authorized Apple Charlestown User Group (CHUG) turns 10 years old. I started it in March 2013 because I am an Apple Fan and missed. the user group experience. I have been leading or organizing topics from September to May for 10 years. The group has a website, Google groups as a mailing…
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We’re Still Here
Should I continue with the blog or not? It hasn’t been settled in my mind yet. I completed three years as President of the Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association, which freed up some time. We cruised to Iceland from Fort Lauderdale ending in Southampton, England, in June 2022. We also traveled to Minnesota to see…
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COVID-19 Changes the World
Cruises and our Minnesota trip were canceled with the coronavirus turning our world upset down. We are the fortunate ones. Our full-service retirement community brings food, mail, and packages to our door. They started a small store so we can buy the basics such as bread, milk, eggs, butter, and a host of other items.…
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No Water
Do you take water for granted? We sure did until last Saturday night and Sunday. A water main broke about four blocks north of Charlestown on Maiden Choice Lane. Although the break was first called in at 5 p.m. on Saturday night, we didn’t lose water pressure until about 11 p.m. The repair didn’t start…
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Treasure Sale
The Charlestown Treasure Sale happens quarterly, resulting in thousands of dollars for the Charlestown Benevolent Care Fund, the Film and Book Library, and other resident organizations. It is one of my favorite events looking for treasures among “stuff” from other residents. The furniture comes from the cleanout of apartments. Family members take what they want…
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Resident Association Activities
As I reflect on this month, I realized I spend many hours working on behalf of the Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association (MaCCRA) and the National Continuing Care Residents Association (NaCCRA). MaCCRA held the annual Legislative Day in Annapolis on February 6, 2019. This year the Charlestown Resident Council paid for the shuttle to take…