Life Under The Willow Tree

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About the Community of Lancaster E71: Lancaster’s Charm E28: Some Facts about the Amish Moving to Willow Valley E58: Guiding New Residents-Barry Sipe Life at Willow Valley E34: Willow Valley: A Very Social Place E68: LGBTQ+ Community E31: A Culture of Charity at WV E62: The Green Master Plan E12: The Single Mingle Club Support for Residents E75: Willow Valley Social Workers E51: The New Memory Car...

Host: Dale Johnson Guest Dr. Larry Katz Description: Our guest is Spring Run resident, Dr. Larry Katz. Dr. Katz was Chair of the Department of Animal Science at Rutgers University. We explored the factors contributing to the excessive deer population in this region, examined the resulting problems that are created, and considered potential solutions. This podcast was recorded before a live audienc...

Host: Nancy Loane Guest: Scott Summy and Cindi Howell Description: The Mathias J. Brunner Nursing Education Fund was created to help Willow Valley Communities Team Members obtain a degree in nursing. In this podcast, Scott Summy, Willow Valley's Chief Human Resources Officer, and Cindi Howell, Lead RNAC and the first Brunner Scholarship recipient, will discuss the history, importance, and impact o...

Host: Ellen Haas Guests: Bob & Lynn Eisenbiel Description: Bob and Lynn Eisenbiel have been married for 35 years and have four children. They owned several recreational vehicles (RV’s) over much of their marriage. During their work years, they camped in RV’s during family vacations to save money. During their retirement, they finally decided to sell their house and live entirely on the road in an...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Maureen Leader, Willow Valley Communities Public Relations and Communications Manager Description: Maureen Leader works to ensure Willow Valley Communities is known locally, regionally, and nationally. If it has to do with Willow Valley Communities in newspapers, magazines, or TV news, you can be sure Maureen made it happen. She is also the publisher and writer of Willow mag...

You can start investigating at https://www.kidneyfund.org] If you want to talk to Cynthia email her at: mumma@willowvalley.org ](mailto: cmumma@willowvalley.org (do not call, she is busy showing our wonderful Willow Valley to visitors!) Here is the short film link. It is a public service announcement from Argentina to encourage organ donors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlFiMoCbVMQ] ( https://w...

Cori's office is behind the Concierge desk on Lakes. Her email is, csteiner@willowvalley.org .

Host: Dale Johnson Guests: John Rushmere & Fred Deubert Description: Host Dale Johnson talks to WV residents, John Rushmere & Fred Deubert about their childhoods during WWII. These two men share a unique bond forged by their childhood experiences during the intense period of the Blitz in World War II. One of them hails from England, while the other spent their formative years in Munich, Germany. I...

Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Tim Ryan & David Clingan Description: Tim Ryan (Lakes) and David Clingan (Manor) are the Managers of Maintenance on our two Willow Valley campuses. They share with host Carol MacAllister the breadth and depth of the work their departments do. Residents can SEE that they fix what is broken and replace what can’t be fixed in their homes, but in fact, they do so much m...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Gina De Vitry Description: Candace O’Donnell talks to Gina De Vitry, one of Willow Valley’s skilled and empathetic physical therapy assistants. They discuss Gina choosing this career after 20 years of teaching math, her training, the multiple techniques she uses, her teamwork with other therapists, and the joys that her work with Willow Valley residents brings her. G...

Should you wish to contact Cassandre: Cassandre's email: cassandremaxwell@gmail.com

Pat's office in the Lakes is behind the concierge Desk and at the Manor building, also behind the concierge desk. her email is: pmcgee@willowvalley.org

Host: Don Helin Guest: Corey Baughman Description: Maintaining fitness is an important part of the aging process and it can be a huge problem if you have health issues. Many of us are interested in improving, but sometimes never seem to get started.  So, whether you regularly exercise and want to improve, or it’s been a while and you aren’t sure how to get started on a fitness program, this podcas...

Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Betty Palmieri Description: Betty Palmieri has taken the lead in overseeing the resident-operated Cash & Carry Program at Spring Run for an extensive period of time. Betty offers an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of this initiative at Spring Run, as well as at other Willow Valley communities. Cash & Carry involves the collection of items donated by residents, t...

For pet club, membership, you do not need to own a pet. There are no fees. Meetings will typically be held every other month on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm, beginning in January of each year. At Pet Club meetings, animal educational and topical information is shared. Location of meeting venues are rotated throughout the communities in WV.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Carol MacAllister Description: While an Associate Professor of Social Work at New Mexico State University, Carol took a summer job as a National Park Wilderness Ranger at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. She was the first woman ever to be given this assignment (they were desperate), so they let her have her two dogs with her for protection. There was no electr...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Lindsey Rawlings Description: A Willow Valley Social Worker and facilitator of the Caregivers Support Group talks to Candace O’Donnell about why she became a social worker and how she brings her heart and training to the WV Caregivers Support Group, helping those who are helping their loved ones embrace the challenges of the final years of life.

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Kristin Holloway Description: When Kristin Holloway returned to her home in Central Pennsylvania, she searched for a book that would tell her where to find day hikes she could explore alone or with her son and husband. There was none to be found. So, after deciding a book would take too long, she spent nine months learning how to construct a website. Her photography...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Bob Davis Description: Candace O'Donnell interviews Bob Davis about his upcoming play, The Companion Plan, which will open on October 10th at Spring Run Auditorium, and later at North Auditorium. Next, a surprise interview with Tina Anderson, director/producer/writer/actor, as she describes theater groups at Willow Valley and future productions.

Host: Carol McAllister Guest: Kristin Holloway Description: Kristin Holloway shares with host Carol MacAllister how her initial curiosity about beekeeping evolved into a fascination with these complex and master communal-living engineers. Honey bees live entirely for the community's welfare, which enables their critical role as pollinators of the foods humans and animals need to exist. Keeping her...

Official Rollettes Video  

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Jack Himes Description: Candace O’Donnell interviews Willow Valley Resident Jack Himes about how his national championship line dancing career, was derailed by an injury and how he recovered using both a cane and a brace. Jack's drive and perseverance allowed him to resume his line dancing. In additional bonus content, line dance teacher Dottie Gersch and Podcast hos...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Judi Schiff Description: Willow Valley resident Judi Schiff shares with interviewer Candace O'Donnell how she turned her four pet dogs into therapy dogs.  Her dogs shared their calming magic with grade school students, stressed-out college kids at test time, nursing home residents, and even those facing the last hours of life on earth. She is a daily witness to what...