Who Lives Here?
Getting involved, staying engaged, giving back. Asbury residents care about making a difference in their community, in the world and with their neighbors. Every resident is different but they are all committed to making life better in their own way. Here are their stories.
A Life in Letters
One of China’s most prolific – not to mention, widely read and respected – authors, Lihua O’Leary used to produce a book a year. Now at 82, having spent several years helping her late husband...
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Singing Life’s Praises
Happen upon a sing-along in the Mund Apartments and you’re sure to hear the stirring tones of Rev. Calvin Crosson – a resident whose rock-solid faith has created a life rich in spirit.
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Farther Than the Eye Can See
Asbury Methodist Village resident John Villforth has been “messing around with photography” since his father handed over the 1916 bellows camera he carried through World War I. John was...
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In the Business of Caring
We’re not sure, but “caring” might be the middle name of both Norman and Cathy Heim, Asbury residents since 1998. Through the years, they’ve shared their musical talents (Norman composes and...
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Who Said Anything About Retiring?
Like many residents of Asbury, Ann and Jim Utterback aren’t retired — if anything, they’re busier than ever since moving to their villa in 2007. Ann’s business as a voice consultant for...
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Dancers Earn an Enthusiastic Following
They say the key to happiness is to find something that moves you, and do it every day. That’s not a problem for David and Janet Lingrell, Asbury residents since 2005 and devoted dancers since...
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Active Volunteer
There’s always something happening at Asbury, and Dan Muller is usually the first to know about it. As host and producer of Asbury News, the weekly program produced at the Asbury in-house...
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Getting Involved
No matter where you go on campus, you’re likely to see Jane Martin. Four mornings a week, she’s at the pool exercising. She also works in the Wilson building gift shop — according to Jane, she’s...
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Rediscovering a Passion
Anything’s possible when you put your mind to it. Just ask Edith Isacke. An Asbury resident since 2007, Edith has been active in the HealthAbility™ Program from the get-go and can personally...
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For the Love of Art
From the very beginning, art drew Ruth Lotz to Asbury. On her first day as a resident in 2002, she was asked to bring some of her paintings to the annual Asbury Methodist Village art show. She...
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Committed to Helping Others
Getting more out of life by giving back is only natural — especially for Bobbye Kudzma. Since moving to Asbury 20 years ago, Bobbye has been instrumental in growing a community committed to...
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Fitting It All In
For evidence that it’s never too late to discover new passions, look no further than Carl Marca. He is always looking for new interests and hobbies to pursue. An active member of the community,...
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Sounds of Broadway
You never know when you might hear the sounds of Broadway at Asbury Methodist Village. When singer/actor Luther Saxon — the original Joe in Carmen Jones — moved to Asbury in 2007, he heard a...
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Advocate for Wildlife Preservation
Interesting people, exciting opportunities, life-enriching programs — there’s nothing you can’t find at Asbury. And thanks to residents like Anita Taylor, that includes a 17-acre wildlife...
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