CATONSVILLE, MD (May 12, 2015) – More than 300 people attended a recent party that honored Charlestown retirement community residents who volunteer throughout the community and the greater Baltimore metropolitan area.

Charlestown residents volunteer more than 18,256 hours each month. A sampling of their community volunteerism follows:

- Lansdowne Elementary School

- Riverview Elementary School

- Religious Ministry

- Prayer Shawl Angels

- Stitches from the Heart

- Helping Up Mission

- Our Daily Bread

- Friendly Visitors

- Caring Companions

- Pet Visitors

- Activities Helpers

- Treasure Sale

- Resident Council

- Sales Ambassadors

- Model Railroad

- Lighthouses of Prayer

- Fine Arts Performers

- Elderhostel

- Girl Scouts

- League of Women Voters

- Military Service

- Local Men's & Women's Clubs

- Rotary

- Alumni Groups

- AARP

- Field of Honor

For more information about volunteering at Charlestown please contact Sarah Chrzanowski, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 410-737, ext. 8838 or Email: sarah.chrzanowski@erickson.com