Asbury Methodist Village

Harry & Sharon Caplan

It's like living on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock.

Rolland “Rollie” Smith

Yes, indeed! Eight years ago, we sold our Takoma Park condo and, after a fairly lengthy search of CCRCs in the region to which we moved from California because our grandkids and their parents were here, bought into a two-bedroom apartment in the Edwards Fisher building. Rollie, refusing to consider he was getting old, was reluctant. Bernie, tired of cooking, was ecstatic. A few months earlier, she had come to see a friend at Asbury and soon met many friends. Even though active in our condo association, she was conscious of the transiency of our Takoma neighborhood and of the ability here at Asbury to secure long-time friendships. And Rollie after a very short time agreed that this was a great move. We were a bit nervous about telling our children but then saw the great relief in their faces when we did. Bernie is more of an inside-the-neighborhood person, active in local community and church associations. She loves our Keese School opportunity to continue her education. She helps organize parties in our Edwards-Fisher neighborhood. Rollie is more an outside-the-neighborhood person and loves to work with the resident-run Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative which gets him and many others here at Asbury involved in local schools, community organizations, and city and county affairs. He is also quick to take advantage of lectures, book reviews, and other activities in DC—usually hopping the metro a few minutes away. We like skipping around the dining rooms, cavorting with friends at the Blue Note, and taking advantage of the events, theater, and parties right here at Asbury. We often say how fortunate we are to be able to be here and hope that someday all US residents will have this opportunity. Covid-19 has brought this realization home with a thud. We, with management, are scrupulous in following the rules of public health and are rewarded with a sense of security as well as comradery in protection from the virus. We understand that good health, education, friendship, and happiness does take a Village. Y’all come! Rollie and Bernie Smith Edwards Fisher #613

vic nardo

I have lived at AMV now over 5 years, at an Independent Living apartment. It was the correct move for me. The state of life transitions I may have to make are well accommodated by the continuing care options, including Assisted Living, and Wilson hospital. The camaraderie w/ other residents are another great aspect of AMV living. AMV has scores of activities w/ enough variety to appeal to those w/ varied physical capabilities. Yes, I would recommend AMV to my friend and relatives.

Jerzy Stosur

Our reasons for choosing Asbury Methodist Village for retirement were somewhat unconventional. Years earlier, I had been invited to Asbury to deliver lectures at the Keese School of Continuing Education. These encounters provided opportunities to meet interesting residents and get acquainted with the large and very beautiful campus, (now certified as Arboretum Class 1), with walking paths around two ponds stoked with fish. At that time Asbury added forty-two “courtyard” homes for independent living and there were many garden plots to grow your vegetables and flowers, all fenced off to prevent deer from snacking tomatoes. The existence of two computer clubs with occasional classes, and so many other activities, sealed the deal. We have never regretted our choice.