Life Under The Willow Tree

Host: Bill Adams Description: Hosted by Bill Adams, the Willow Valley Team Member Education Fund has awarded more than $1 million to further Team Members' educational goals since its inception in 2008. Bill Adams talks about the Education Fund and interviews two of the forty-seven scholarship winners. Scholarship recipients Jenna Devinny and Kunyu Pan discuss their education and career goals made...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Cori Steiner Description: Ray Loewe interviews Social Worker Ms. Cori Steiner, Director of Resident Services at Willow Valley. She leads a team of four Social Workers who help Independent Living residents. In this podcast, Cori tells us what her team of Social Workers does to help residents transition smoothly to different levels of care. She also informs us about the Social...

Host: Bill Adams Guest: Betty Price Description: Bill Adams interviewed Ms. Betty Price, a member of the Willow Valley Board of Directors, in order to introduce her to Podcast Club listeners. Ms. Price, a retired Air Force colonel, was born in Northern Virginia, and performed with the singing group Up With People during college. She joined the U.S. Air Force after college and worked to plan for th...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guests: Dottie Giersch, Christine Johnson Description: Do you like to waltz, tango, clog or line-dance? You can do them all in the Willow Valley Dance Club. Residents Dottie Giersch and Christine Johnson talked to Candace O’Donnell about when, how, and why these dance classes were formed. Christine and Dottie shared the similarities and differences between each type of danc...

Host: Jim Comey Guests: Writer's Group Description: Potpourri is defined as a mix of dried petals and spices in a small sack that adds fragrance. It can also be a mixture of things, especially a musical or literary medley. Our four guest writers present a medley of six original poems, as well the inspiration for them. Their poems are a delightful mixture of sharp wit, deep emotion, maternal whimsy...

Host: Don Helin Guest: Corey Baughman Description: As many of us age, balance becomes more and more of a challenge. Fortunately, Willow Valley conducts balance classes run by highly trained fitness trainers. These six-week classes are designed to help residents achieve a better balance. Sue O’Neill and Don Helin both signed up for one of the classes under the tutelage of Fitness Trainer Corey Baug...

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Ann Willets, Dale Johnson & Tom Gehr Description: Discover the charm of Lancaster County and Lancaster City through the eyes of esteemed long-time residents, tracing its rich history from 1730 to the present. Uncover the secrets behind its recognition as the best retirement destination in the country. This captivating region offers picturesque landscapes, friendly lo...

Guest: Jeff Coon Host: Candace O'Donnell Description: In this installment, Willow Valley’s own actress Candace O’Donnell takes on the role of interviewer. Her special guest is her friend, Jeff Coon, the multi-talented actor, singer, and Annual Fund Director at the prestigious Fulton Theater. With his vast experience in the entertainment industry, Mr. Coon offers intriguing behind-the-scenes revela...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Dr. Terry Webb, Ph. D. Description: Dr. Terry Webb is a 90-year-old resident of Willow Valley, who has had long experience counseling in the area of Substance Use Disorder. She has written many books on the subject, and discusses her counseling career in this podcast. Dr. Webb invites listeners to telephone her at 717 464-0962 for a free confidential conversation, and invite...

Host: Candace O'Donnell Guest: Lynn Andrews & Tom Latus Description: In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ group at Willow Valley, a community dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an environment that embraces everyone. This group, initiated with the assistance of Willow Valley Communities, plays a crucial role in advocating for inclusiveness while also offering understanding...

Guest: Tom Wright Host: Dale Johnson Description: In celebration of National Ice Cream month, we had the pleasure of interviewing resident Tom Wright. With a remarkable career spanning over three decades, Tom concluded his journey as a Vice President at Turkey Hill. While reminiscing about his professional path, Tom also took the time to enlighten us about the intricate process of ice cream produc...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Ellen Haas Description: Podcast sound engineer Ellen Haas discusses her experience with the world of sound. Sound is all around us, but many don't have any idea of the part that sound plays in our lives. Ray Loewe hosts an interesting discussion on the important sounds in our lives, and what they mean to us.

Host: Don Helin Guest: Susan Culbertson Description: Susan Culbertson is a seven-year-old girl when this Podcast opens. She has just learned her father Captain Gene Culbertson was shot down in Korea and is Missing in Action. We follow Susan through the years as she tried to gain more information on her dad while dealing with the pain of his being a MIA.

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Camp Willow Green Group Our Camp Willow youngsters and camp counselors are interviewed. We find out where they are from and they answer a very interesting question…..What would be a question you would like to ask your grandparents?

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Camp Willow Yellow Group Our Camp Willow youngsters and camp counselors are interviewed. We find out where they are from and they answer a very interesting question…..What would be a question you would like to ask your grandparents?

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Camp Willow Orange Group Our Camp Willow youngsters and camp counselors are interviewed. We find out where they are from and they answer a very interesting question…..What would be a question you would like to ask your grandparents?

Host: Dale Johnson Guests: Betty Schweitzer, Jessie Styers, Ms. Flora and Harling, Ms. Nancy and Xailia. Description: In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Willow Valley pen pal program, a resident-led initiative that began 15 years ago. Join us as we delve into the program's objectives and its operational framework, featuring insights from Betty Schweitzer, the coordinator for Willow Valle...

Host: Don Helin Guests: The Writer's Group: Jane Armstrong, Tillie Casler, and Lynne Heins Description: Our guests read three different short fiction stories. Jane Armstrong reads a spooky Halloween story, with Beelzebub as a surprise character. Tillie Casler narrates a schoolday story, asking whether anything good can come from being sent to the principal's office. And Lynne Heins reads a story a...

Guest: Joel Schock Host: Carol MacAllister Description: In a conversation, Joel Schock, the grounds manager at Willow Valley, discusses the recent development of a green master plan for the community, made possible through a grant. He emphasizes the importance of striking a harmonious balance between the aesthetic appeal of the grounds and their sustainability, as Willow Valley aims to be more con...

E61: Host: Candace O'Donnell, Guest: Bill Longnecker. Description: Bill Longnecker, a resident of Willow Valley, shares his love for Civil War reenactments while offering intriguing perspectives on the history of the era. Mr. Longnecker, a Captain in the 3rd US Infantry Regiment Company B, (a Union Forces Soldier), talks about what happens in a Civil War battlefield reenactment, the background and...

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Host: Don Helin Guest: Bill Davis Description: In today's interview, we have Bill Davis, a Willow Valley resident and purple heart recipient. Bill shares his captivating firsthand account as a participant in the historic June 6th invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day.

Host: Bill Adams Guest: Barry Sipe In this episode, we delve into the expertise and compassion of Barry Sipe, the resident life and wellness coach at Willow Valley. He sheds light on his invaluable role in supporting new residents as they embark on their journey toward a fulfilling life within the vibrant Willow Valley Communities. Through our conversation, Barry's exceptional skills and genuine c...

Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Jen Rynier Team member Jen Rynier provides a comprehensive rundown of the various offerings available at the Cultural Center. This includes scores for lectures, classes, physical fitness and wellness activities, special events, and concerts. Additionally, she offers an insider's perspective on the production of the Renaissance Magazine and the planning and coordination of...