CYBER ASBURY: Cyber Asbury is an umbrella organization coordinating the activities of the Computer Club (Microsoft Windows-based computers),
Apple Corps (Apple computers, iPhones, and iPads), Asbury Photo Group (taking and preserving video and still photographs), and the Heritage Lab (digitizing Asbury's history).
Both the Computer Club and Apple Corps organize and sponsor training in the use of computers. There is also a periodic public presentation of a lecture on a computer-related topic.
A monthly digital newsletter containing articles from all four groups is available by email. News and activities appear on AVTV and are available on the Asbury Connected Living app on your computer or smart phone. For other information contact Norman Wolfe, nwolfe556@comcast.net or x4842.
o For an Cyber Asbury newsletter subscription please send your full name (even if already embedded in the email address) and your email address to Donna Marino, donna6marino@gmail.com .
Please indicate whether you are interested in Apple, Windows, Photo group, Heritage Lab or any combination.
THE COMPUTER CLUB oversees the Windows computers in the Smithey Technology Center in Rosborough and the Robert J. Carpenter Computer Facility on the ground floor of Diamond.
These computers are available to all residents without charge. The computer rooms also have printers, including a large sheet printer in the Smithey Center.
(Please pay for the paper and ink in the provided honors box.) Training in the use of Windows 10/11 is also available.
Windows technical support is available each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Smithey Center.
For information and sign-up, contact Barry Thomas, bthomas775@comcast.net or Robert Nisbet, renisbet@outlook.com
APPLE CORPS oversees Apple Macs in the Rosborough Smithey Center, Apple Place, and Diamond Carpenter Computer facility.
Apple device tutoring is available in Apple Place on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For information, please email Jim Utterback, jimu22@comcast.net.
THE ASBURY PHOTO GROUP meets periodically in the Smithy Technology Center in Rosborough.
Photo Group members also participate in the Gaithersburg Camera Club monthly meetings hosted here at Asbury.
For information, please email Paul Schneeman, pschnee@me.com.
THE HERITAGE LAB For information, please email Hal Gaut, halmarilyn@hotmail.com.
NORDIC FRIENDS: Nordic Friends welcomes all residents, regardless of heritage,
to learn about Nordic ancestry and the histories and cultures of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Estonia.
Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month (except December) at 10:30 a.m. in the Hefner Arts and Crafts Room.
For more information, call Rhoda MacKenzie, x5676 or email rhodamac4@aol.com.
OPEN STUDIO FOR ARTISTS: For all who wish to draw or paint, the Hefner Arts and Crafts Room is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Diane Gleason (Diamond 811, x5234) is the coordinator.
AVTV: The Asbury TV station (channels 975 and 976) often carries educational programs, which are announced in its monthly and weekly schedules. For information, call x6266, or x6202.
AMV MaCCRA: AMV Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association has existed to promote the rights, financial security, and life satisfaction of residents since 2006.
The chapter is run by and for resident members. Its large group meetings, research projects and website provide information regarding the governance and financial decision making of AMV's providers.
Everyone is welcome to join. Membership dues are currently $20 per person per year and $30 a couple.
Dues are merged with other Maryland MaCCRA chapters to maintain a liaison to the Maryland legislature. Contact Pru Bushnell x-3117, prudencebushnell@gmail.com