CATONSVILLE, MD -- A record 274 guests September 9 attended Charlestown 's Home Expo, with 17 of them showing commitment to move into the retirement community by joining the Priority List.

Ten guests scheduled follow-up appointments and one apartment home was reserved.

Charlestown today has just nine available apartment homes.

The Home Expo featured tours of apartment homes, demos by resident-run special interest and activity groups, information about downsizing, and gourmet dining.