Life Under The Willow Tree

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Cathy Thorn Description: Cathy Thorn and her husband Jim are well known up and down the eastern seaboard as well as at Willow Valley for their numerous talks about their travels in Africa and for Cathy’s work as one of the managers of the WV Computer Club Tech Center housed at the North. But today we are learning of her experience of climbing the formidable Mt. Kilim...

Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Fernando Garcia-Aguila Description: Today’s podcast is part of our quarterly podcast before a live audience. Our special guest is Willow Valley’s Executive Chef and team member, Fernando Garcia-Aguila. Chef Fernando has an incredible story to share. Growing up in communist Cuba, he made seven unsuccessful attempts to escape before finally succeeding on his eighth try. He...

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Sandra Wilson, Manager of Volunteer Services for the WV Supportive Living Volunteer Program. Description: Supportive Living includes both Personal care (formally called Assisted Living) and Skilled Nursing both at the Glen (on the Manor campus) and at Lakeside on the Lakes Campus. Volunteers have many things they can offer from leading discussion groups, to being a f...

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Holly List, Master Gardener, SouthPointe Resident Description: Pollinators feed the world. Holly List, WV SouthPointe resident, and Master Gardener, gave us an update on one piece of the WV Green Master Plan—a demonstration pollinator garden, the first of several planned. This garden, located at Clifford Circle in Southpointe, was designed in a joint effort by SP nei...

The picture is of Ann at her birthday celebration put on by many singles for whom she has done so much as a mentor and club leader.

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Travis Adams, Cedar Brook Manager, Mary Schneider, Memory Support Resource Coordinator Description: These leaders on the Willow Valley Person-Centered Dementia Training Team shared many different ways to connect with those who are experiencing memory loss issues. A helpful guide for all of us.

Listen to your grandchildren as they take on the role of backpack podcast experts and discuss what's in their backpack with host Ray Loewe.

Listen to your grandchildren as they take on the role of backpack podcast experts and discuss what's in their backpack with host Ray Loewe.

Listen to your grandchildren as they take on the role of backpack podcast experts and discuss what's in their backpack with host Ray Loewe.

Listen to your grandchildren as they take on the role of backpack podcast experts and discuss what's in their backpack with host Ray Loewe.

Listen to your grandchildren as they discuss how to create stories podcast-style with host Don Helin.

Listen to your grandchildren as they discuss how to create stories podcast-style with host Don Helin.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Brian Rutter, Chief Marketing Officer, Willow Valley Communities Description: Join us as we sit down with Brian Rutter, the Chief Marketing Officer of Willow Valley Communities. Born and raised in Lancaster, Brian returned after 30 years away to take on his role at Willow Valley, overseeing marketing, sales, and communications. In this episode, Brian delves into the rich his...

The photo is of the Historic Fulton Theater in Lancaster, PA

Host: Don Helin Guest: Dave Jacoby, 50 years in the airline industry Description: In the press, we read about periodic incidents occurring in the airline industry leading some to express concerns about the safety of flying. Calling upon his long-time knowledge and experience as a commercial pilot and technical expert, Dave reassured us that with the extensive training of pilots and mechanics, and...

Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Vicki and Jerry Covey Description: For nearly a decade, Spring Run residents Vicki and Jerry Covey put their careers on hold to manage Vicki’s 7,000-acre family farm in northeastern Colorado. In our interview, we explore why they took on this challenge despite Jerry's lack of farming experience. We discuss the remarkable benefits and drawbacks they encountered, along with...

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Host: Candance O’Donnell Guests: Jo and Walt Burnett Description: This enthusiastic couple will share why they enjoy welcoming newcomers to our community. Having a name and phone number to call when you start to navigate Willow Valley’s many systems can make all the difference in getting settled in your new WV home. Willow Valley is a big place and can feel overwhelming to newcomers. Mentors help...

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Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Dale Johnson and Ann Willets Description: When people think of retirement communities, they think of sedentary lifestyles, declining health, and a general withdrawal from society. At Willow Valley, nothing could be farther from that image. WV is a very active community! In this podcast, Dale Johnson and Ann Willets, two resident leaders, among many, personify what i...

Host: Bill Adams Guest: Lauren Renehan, Executive Director, WV Charitable Foundation. Description: In a wide-ranging interview, Lauren outlines the innovative approaches and capabilities of the new Memory Center, which are being developed between the groundbreaking on April 17, 2024, and the center's opening approximately 20 months later. She also explains the importance of increased endowment sup...

Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Dale Johnson and Ann Willets Description: When people think of retirement communities, they think of sedentary lifestyles, declining health, and a general withdrawal from society. At Willow Valley, nothing could be farther from that image. WV is a very active community! In this podcast, Dale Johnson and Ann Willets, two resident leaders, among many others, personify...

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Peter and Joyce Debarger Description: Peter and Joyce Debarger shared with host Ray Loewe their adventures traveling the width of America and even into Canada with their two cats along for the ride. Beware, going into Canada is easy, coming back into the USA, your proper documentation better be in order. (BTW, true for train travel in the US as well.) Traveling with your pe...

Stories about how animals have affected your life can be sent to Dr. Witiak at: witiakpetstories@gmail.com