In
December 2007, Bill Brower, Asbury~Solomons Island’s newest published
author, held a book signing event. A portion of the proceeds from the
sale of his book were donated to the Asbury~Solomons Island Benevolent
Care Fund. “Around the World in Ninety Years” chronicles Bill’s life,
beginning with his childhood on a farm in North Carolina through the
past 11 years as a resident of Asbury~Solomons
Island. Bill and his late wife, Mabelle, were some of the earliest
benefactors of Asbury Foundation, donating three hospital beds to the
Asbury Health Care Center many years ago. Asbury Foundation is grateful
to Bill for all of his gifts throughout the years.
August 5, 2006
Rubber Duck Regatta Benefits the
Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund
On
Saturday, August 5, at 2:02 pm, the Asbury~Solomons Rubber Duck Regatta
was held on the shore of Asbury~Solomons Island to benefit the
Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund.
Thousands of rubber ducks
raced toward the shore of the Patuxent River along the Asbury~Solomons
pier allowing participants who "adopted" ducks to win valuable prizes.
The cost for adopting an individual duck was $5.00 or a "quack pack" of
6 ducks for $25.00. Prizes ranged from a Caribbean Cruise for two at 1st
prize to Tax Preparation services for 8th-11th prize. The event was
well-attended and offered something for all ages.
December 10, 2005
H. Mike Hua, book signing
H.
Mike Hua, a resident of Asbury Methodist Village, hosted a book signing
to benefit the Asbury Methodist Village Benevolent Care Fund. Mr. Hua
served as a military pilot in Taiwan for fifteen years, including five
years as a U-2 pilot. His honors include a Distinguished Flying Cross
from the U.S. Air Force, the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from
Purdue University, the Engineering Medal from ROC Society of Engineers,
and many medals from the ROC Armed Forces. He had published two books,
Story of Yunhan and Sky of Fighters, in Chinese, and many
technical and non-fiction articles both in Chinese and English in
various journals. Lost Black Cats is the story of two captured
Chinese U-2 Pilots who survived a missile explosion, were severely
wounded, and captured by the People’s Republic of China. Incarcerated
and harassed for almost nineteen years, their loyalty was questioned
strongly by their own government. Finally they were allowed to return to
Taiwan more than a
quarter century later.
(Photo: Asbury Methodist Village residents
Keith Steele (left) and H. Mike Hua)
December 1, 2005
Auction at
Springhill/ForestView, Erie, PA
The
Asbury Foundation held an auction at Springhill/Forest View to benefit
the creation of a Memory Support (Alzheimer’s) Unit on the campus. The
items in the auction ranged from U.S. Postage Stamps, to Playhouse
Tickets, to baskets of merchandise from local vendors. Both residents
and associates were invited to participate and attend the auction. There
90% resident participation and over 100 people in attendance. Special
thanks to the 31 volunteers who helped make this event a huge success.
Plans are underway for the 2nd Annual Asbury Foundation Auction at
Springhill/Forest View in 2006, for which commitment of original art
already had been received. (Photo: Doug Myers, Asbury Foundation,
President/CEO at the auction podium)
In
December 2007, Bill Brower, Asbury~Solomons Island’s newest published
author, held a book signing event. A portion of the proceeds from the
sale of his book were donated to the Asbury~Solomons Island Benevolent
Care Fund. “Around the World in Ninety Years” chronicles Bill’s life,
beginning with his childhood on a farm in North Carolina through the
past 11 years as a resident of Asbury~Solomon
s
Island. Bill and his late wife, Mabelle, were some of the earliest
benefactors of Asbury Foundation, donating three hospital beds to the
Asbury Health Care Center many years ago. Asbury Foundation is grateful
to Bill for all of his gifts throughout the years.
On
Saturday, August 5, at 2:02 pm, the Asbury~Solomons Rubber Duck Regatta
was held on the shore of Asbury~Solomons Island to benefit the
Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund.
H.
Mike Hua, a resident of Asbury Methodist Village, hosted a book signing
to benefit the Asbury Methodist Village Benevolent Care Fund. Mr. Hua
served as a military pilot in Taiwan for fifteen years, including five
years as a U-2 pilot. His honors include a Distinguished Flying Cross
from the U.S. Air Force, the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from
Purdue University, the Engineering Medal from ROC Society of Engineers,
and many medals from the ROC Armed Forces. He had published two books,
Story of Yunhan and Sky of Fighters, in Chinese, and many
technical and non-fiction articles both in Chinese and English in
various journals. Lost Black Cats is the story of two captured
Chinese U-2 Pilots who survived a missile explosion, were severely
wounded, and captured by the People’s Republic of China. Incarcerated
and harassed for almost nineteen years, their loyalty was questioned
strongly by their own government. Finally they were allowed to return to
Taiwan more than a
quarter century later.
The
Asbury Foundation held an auction at Springhill/Forest View to benefit
the creation of a Memory Support (Alzheimer’s) Unit on the campus. The
items in the auction ranged from U.S. Postage Stamps, to Playhouse
Tickets, to baskets of merchandise from local vendors. Both residents
and associates were invited to participate and attend the auction. There
90% resident participation and over 100 people in attendance. Special
thanks to the 31 volunteers who helped make this event a huge success.
Plans are underway for the 2nd Annual Asbury Foundation Auction at
Springhill/Forest View in 2006, for which commitment of original art
already had been received. (Photo: Doug Myers, Asbury Foundation,
President/CEO at the auction podium)