Today is Tuesday
Jan 06, 2009
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A hero's homecoming
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Suzanne Levitt knows that actions speak louder than words. While some people might slap a "Support our Troops" bumper sticker on their car, Levitt and more than two dozen men and women from Charlestown—including many veterans—greet those returning home from war each month at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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Brought together by bocce
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Charlestown, Oak Crest players bond with Special Olympics athletes
When Mary Loris competed in this year’s Special Olympics Unified Sports bocce tournament, winning the gold medal wasn’t her goal … it was just the icing on the cake.
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Erickson residents make it to Hall of Fame!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New inductees share volunteer spirit
Giving is second nature to retired art teacher Virginia Niccolai. So she was surprised to learn that she was receiving an award for it—a spot in the 2008 Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.
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Tune in—it’s good for your health
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New research is music to community members' ears
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have confirmed what people living at Charlestown and Oak Crest have known for years: Music is good for your heart.
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Made at Charlestown
Monday, December 01, 2008
Holiday craft sale decks the halls with the homespun
Each year, Irene Hannon looks forward to the craft sale at Charlestown, and it’s not just because she’ll get to show off her beautiful, handmade jewelry.
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All aboard!
Monday, December 01, 2008
Model trains aren’t just child’s play
Even in today’s high-tech world of Wii, iPods, and DVDs, one toy has stood the test of time. The model train still captivates kids of all ages. Need proof? The United States has more than 1,100 model train clubs and nearly 800 hobby shops.
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Scout’s honor
Monday, December 01, 2008
John Erickson, founder and CEO of Erickson Retirement Communities, was recognized as a Distinguished Eagle Scout at the first annual Gathering of Eagles event in Baltimore City.
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Holiday spirit runs high at Oak Crest
Monday, December 01, 2008
Residents expected to stuff 400 stockings for Salvation Army
The old adage “It’s better to give than to receive” rings true every year at Oak Crest, where hundreds of people donate their time and money as part of the Salvation Army’s Stocking Stuffing Drive. This marks the 14th year Oak Crest has participated in the effort.
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Becoming a connoisseur
Monday, December 01, 2008
Everyone from young professionals to retirees has discovered wine tasting as a great way to sample a variety of wines while sharing the cost, and Charlestown is no exception.
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