Life Under The Willow Tree

Hosted by Ray Loewe Patrick Reynolds had a long career as a graphic artist. But what really intrigued him were little-known historical events. He decided to turn this interest into a money-making venture. He drew and wrote the cartoons and sold them to newspapers across Pennsylvania. Patrick has also published his cartoons in books.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Candace O'Donnell Description: Candace O'Donnell, actress, and playwright. Candance shares with us what it takes to create her one-woman plays. She shares with us how she brings these characters to life. Candice shares with us how she is changing the rules. Don't forget to check out one of Candice's plays.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Phil Schwab Description: Phil Schwab, is a fourth-generation missionary. He shares with us about growing up in Japan. He shares how he appreciates the Asain culture that was all around him. After completing his bachelor's degree he went back to Asain, to Taiwan for 23 years to plant churches. He then goes to Hong Kong, for four years to help teams get started in China. He th...

Host: Mike Chicarelli Guest: Carol Huebsch Reeves Description: Discussion of Carol's new memoir in which she revisits past tragedies through the kinder, gentler lens of age, the reaction of family and friends and readers, and the challenges of publishing in today's market.

Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Katherine Kendall Description: Willow Valley resident, Katherine Kendall, recalls memories of growing up in the 20’s, 30’s, and World War II. Hear about positive lessons learned from a century of living. At age 100 Ms. Kendall can still chat, in detail, about two of her loves…..history and professional football.

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Bob Locke, Janet Rushmere, Trish Macvaugh, Sally Buzby, Steve Wright Description: The Willow Valley Swim Team had a great 2022 performance in Ft Lauderdale. Why do the team members participate? What do they get out of competing? Why might you want to join us?

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb Description: "Born into family of six generations of clergy, molded much of Terry's life. Her writings encompass numerous children's books, fiction, and serious non-fiction. Terry looks for solutions to settle the severe polarization going on in the country and discusses how to move toward a meeting of minds. Terry also discusses some of the insight...

Host: Dick Coyne Guest: Don Helin, national award-winning author, and resident of Willow Valley Description: Don describes his journey from a career in the US military to a successful, award-winning author of mysteries, memoirs, and more. Don describes how he was mentored in his craft and how he now mentors others.

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Mary Ann Steinhauer Description: Meet Mary Ann Steinhauer. We all know Mary Ann as a concierge at North. But do you know Mary Ann is a hot air balloon pilot? Listen to some great stories about Germany and Costa Rica. Then stop by and open up a conversation with Mary Ann because there is more...

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Pam Schorr, Wellness Team Leader Steve Wright, Resident & Swimming Participant Description: Every other year a group of Willow Valley Residents compete in the National Senior Games (Senior Olympics). For some, it’s about winning medals; for others it’s about getting fit; for everyone it’s about having fun and developing new relationships with people from all over the countr...