Life Under The Willow Tree

Guests: Shane Garcia, Tina Anderson, Dick Narvette & Dale Johnson The Willow Valley Podcast Group presents a rendition of a radio show episode from the comedy series "Baby Snooks and Daddy", originally aired in 1938. The mischievous character Baby Snooks is a six-year-old girl who excels at exasperating her father. In the episode, Daddy takes Snooks to the doctor, resulting in inevitable pandemoni...

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Tina Anderson, Ellen Haas Next week, the Willow Valley Podcast Group will release their recreation of an Old Time Radio comedy. In anticipation of the broadcast, the podcasting team offers a sneak peek and delves into the behind-the-scenes work that went into producing the episode.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Theresa Strange Theresa Strange, Willow Valley's recently appointed travel coordinator, shares her experience transitioning into her new position. She sheds light on the selection process for Willow Valley's trips, her approach to catering to different travel preferences, and gives a sneak peek of new upcoming travel opportunities.

Host: Don Helin Guest: Brian Giersch Join us in welcoming Willow Valley Resident and barbershop singer, Brian Giersch, as he shares his musical background and path to becoming a successful member of the Red Rose Chorus here in Lancaster, PA. Brian discusses the challenges of singing in a barbershop chorus as well as the special challenges with singing in a barbershop quartet. He sheds light on his...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Mary Ann Steinhauer Join us in welcoming back Willow Valley team member and hot air balloon pilot, Mary Ann Steinhauer, as she shares her thrilling hot air balloon adventures in Spain and Japan. Mary Ann not only discusses the camaraderie among pilots, but also highlights how ballooning fosters valuable relationships with the locals on the ground. Furthermore, she sheds ligh...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Bill Adams In their conversation, Ray Loewe and Bill Adams delve into the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the revolutionary technology known as ChatGPT. Released to much fanfare in November 2022, this cutting-edge system has stirred up significant interest. The duo explores the transformative potential of this groundbre...

People in powerchair wheelchairs want to be more active. For these people, dancing in their wheelchairs might be a rewarding way of being more active and having fun. Joan Sommar, our guest, calls this the Powerchair Movement. Joan describes forming a Powerchair Movement group at Willow Valley. Volunteers are encouraged to learn how to dance in their wheelchairs, to dance with wheelchair-bound peop...

At Willow Valley, as we begin the gardening season, we welcome Keith Yoder, one of our community garden coordinators. Keith not only shares insights about how the community gardens operate, but also introduces several new initiatives, such as updates on our pollinator garden at Spring Run, fresh classes for gardeners, and sustainability plans that encompass the entire campus.

Host: Dale Johnson Guests: Debbie Mink & John Murphy An episode about how technology is changing the lives of the visually Impaired. The podcast provides significant value to residents and family members who may have acquaintances or loved ones with visual impairment. While we do offer a broad outline of the relevant technology, it is worth noting that there are organizations such as the Veterans...

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Jen Rynier, Susan Kenkelen, Sue and Dan O'Neill, and grandchildren Asher, Noah and Elijah. Camp Willow is finally back on the calendar and Jen Rynier talks about plans for the upcoming camp and its history. We also bring grandparents and grandchildren into the podcasts to talk about the wonderful benefits and memories of Camp Willow.

Click on the link below to watch the “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Sanctified Symphony.” https://youtu.be/tL0dLNajqeo

Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Jim Comey, Dick Narvett, & Lucy Painter Description: For over 16 years, the WVC Writers Group has produced original fiction, non-fiction, personal essays, poems, and memoirs. In their first podcast, Jim Comey describes this supportive cohort of writers. Dick Narvett introduces us to the fascinating genre of flash fiction. Jim, Dick, and Lucy Painter then read published samp...

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Don Helin Description: Don Helin shares his Vietnam experiences. He shares his experiences including getting troops home from Vietnam, calling home, and the day Bob Hope arrived.

Don Helin interviews Dick Narvett about a comedic play reading that residents will perform later this month at Spring Run and North. It involves robots, the police, an unusual wedding, and much more.

Bill Adams, co-chairman of our Memory Care Project, unveils his thoughts, passions, and hopes for our new Memory Care Center. Bill discusses the extraordinary opportunities that this new center gives to Willow Valley residents and what we must do to capitalize on them.

Candace O'Donnell interviews Bridget Kasinskas, an extraordinary violinist, musician, and more. Many of us saw Bridget's magnificent performance recently at the Cultural Center. but now we get some insights into her childhood, her journey to Willow Valley, and what it takes to become an extraordinary performer.

Ray Loewe interviews Isaac Maier on his journey from the North Dining Room through the beginning of college. Isaac parleyed his flexible work schedule and Willow Valley scholarship to be able to afford to attend his dream school and start on the path to a career he designed for himself.

Co-Hosts: Dale & Christine Johnson Willow Valley residents Dale and Christine Johnson take an insider's look and converse about the various social aspects of living at Willow Valley Communities. They touch upon the social aspects of the dinning venues, clubs, classes, concerts and much more. The health benefits of social interaction among the elderly is also discussed.

Jim Morrow and wife Linda are residents of the North Campus at Willow Valley. Having dinner with them is an opportunity that should not be missed. Jim is always worth a great story.

Hosts Ray Loewe and Dale Johnson interview Willow Valley entertainment technician Luke Cagno, who has helped establish the Podcast Club by doing the technical work for the podcasts. Find out where the Podcast theme song comes from. Luke discusses the use of the "roadcaster," the equipment used to produce the podcasts and other technical aspects the shows seen at the Cultural Center Theater.

Hosted by Liz Williams Spring Run resident Ted Maurer discusses his love of collecting and his career as an auctioneer. Learn why auctioneers have the title of "colonel" and other fun facts about an auctioneer's life.

Hosted by Andrea Kaufman Willow Valley residents Dale Johnson and Mary Stehman discuss two charitable food programs in which they participate. The Spring Run Food Program collects food and donations on a monthly basis for food-related charities in Lancaster County. Mary Stehman discusses the Manor Campus Garden Produce Program, for which Willow Valley residents grow fresh produce to donate to seve...

Hosted by Ray Loewe The Willow Valley Team Member Education Fund has awarded $1 million to further Team Members' educational goals since its inception in 2008. Scholarship Committee Member and resident Lucy Painter talks about the fund, and two of the thirty-two 2021 scholarship recipients, Azra Mutapcic and Colton Esbin, discuss their education and career goals made possible by the fund.

Hosted by Dale Johnson Tom Gehr talks about his experience of teaching for five years in one-room Amish schoolhouses in Lancaster County. He discusses his work and relates anecdotes from this experience.

Hosted by Dale Johnson Lifelong Lancaster resident and Lancaster City tour guide Tom Gehr discusses the Amish community in Lancaster. You may be surprised to learn that not all of the Amish are farmers. The Amish community in Lancaster County is the largest in the nation, and their lifestyle and farming practices therefore impact tourism here and influence on the area.