Going Places

Keese School for Continuing Education

Discover something new at the Keese School for Continuing Education. Founded in 1975, this excellent resource is entirely administered and run by residents, drawing upon the resources and contacts of a lifetime. With more than 100 lectures, on- and off-site events, and guest speakers scheduled each “semester,” it’s an excellent opportunity to continue to grow and learn at any stage of life.

AVTV

Don’t just watch TV; make it come alive at AVTV, Asbury’s own award-winning, closed-circuit television station. This on-campus production studio creates original programming that’s televised to the more than 1,500 Asbury Methodist Village residents. The programming lineup includes talk shows about the local community and lifestyle, continuing education, fitness and even a special show about the dining options featured at Asbury Methodist Village. If you’ve ever been curious about any aspect of the audiovisual arts, this is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how an original video is made from start to finish. Some of the jobs our talented resident volunteers perform include:

• Studio camera operation
• Teleprompter control and coordination
• Audio production
• Video editing
• On-camera hosting and performance
• Producing pre- and post-production effects

Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center

The Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center was created to offer opportunities for residents to engage in a wide variety of stimulating pursuits. It also serves as a portal to the greater community, with public spaces that bring interesting people and events to campus on a regular basis. Amenities include:

• 60-foot x 40-foot indoor swimming pool for lap and water-based exercise programs
• Fitness center with strength and cardiovascular equipment
• Indoor walking track
275-seat theater, which doubles as the home of a community theatre company
• Full service Sandy Spring Bank
• Convenience shop and café
• Campus television production studio, AVTV
• Resource library
• Smithey Technology Center offering computer access and training for community residents

Smithey Technology Center

Whether you’re new to computers or already consider yourself a whiz, the Smithey Technology Center has everything you need to stay connected in the digital age. Featuring 12 computer stations provided by residents Dorothy and Wayne Smithey, the Technology Center offers training and access for users of all skill levels. Keep in touch with friends and family via email, or explore the Web and learn new programs with the helpful and friendly staff that regularly volunteer to assist residents in any way they need. Join the Asbury Computer Club and attend regular meetings on a wide variety of topics. Or take a hands-on class hosted by JCA SeniorTech, a service offered by the Jewish Council on Aging. Topics include an Introduction to Computers, Word Processing, Email & the Web, Digital Imaging, PowerPoint Presentations, and more.

Montgomery Playhouse at Asbury

The oldest continuously performing community theater in Maryland, the Montgomery Playhouse has been in existence since 1929. But it wasn’t until 2000 that theater organizers reached an agreement with Asbury Methodist Village to move their main stage productions to Asbury’s brand new, state-of-the-art 275-seat venue. Now this venerable and nationally recognized award-winning ensemble performs right here for the entire area – and free of charge for Asbury residents. For more information, please visit the Montgomery Playhouse website at www.montgomeryplayhouse.org.