Always Learning

Continuing education is for all ages. The Keese School provides lectures, classes and performances for older adults.

Remember all of those things you said you wanted to learn, but put off because life got in the way? At Asbury Methodist Village, now is the time. The brain may not be a muscle, but it needs stimulation to stay in top form. Whether you take computer classes in the Smithey Technology Center, enjoy a seminar or tap into your inner newsman in the campus television station, you can welcome new possibilities into your life.

Keese School of Continuing Education

At the resident-run Keese School of Continuing Education, you can broaden your horizons. A thick course catalog published twice a year lists more than 100 classes, lectures and events in history, art and music, current events, literature and philosophy. For you, the question won’t be ‘What will I take?’ but ‘How will I fit it all in?’

What makes the Keese School so special is the way Asbury Methodist Village has of attracting residents with unique and interesting backgrounds. Under the leadership of a resident “Dean,” many residents lend their experience and contacts to the enterprise of developing a fascinating lineup for the Keese School, year after year. It makes for a fun, diversified and stimulating environment.

Sometimes you get the insider’s view into a moment of history or a cultural institution. And sometimes you’re learning things you never knew about one of your neighbors or friends. It’s part of what keeps life interesting at Asbury Methodist Village.

Nurturing Your Inner Life

And then there’s the spiritual and emotional aspects of wellness. You can find many ways to soothe your soul -- from meditation to stress management programs, to support groups and counseling services, from Bible studies to Shabbat services.

It’s been a long, long time since you had to be Methodist to live at Asbury Methodist Village, but the community still maintains a deep commitment to serving spiritual needs. Ecumenical services are open to all, and many houses of worship hold services or gatherings at least once a month on campus.

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Keese School Course Catalog
Preview the extensive 2011 course catalog for a taste of the continuing education opportunities available to Asbury residents.