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Life Under The Willow Tree

The Podcast Group at Willow Valley Communities

Podcasts designed by Willow Valley residents, for Willow Valley residents, their friends & families. These podcasts are about Willow Valley residents and the people and events that surround them.

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E211: LCSWMA, The Great Green Secret of Lancaster County

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/04/16

04/14/2026 LCSWMA: The Great Green Secret of Lancaster CountyHost: Carol MacAllister Guest: Michelle Brown, LCSWMA, Energy and Commodity Manager. Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash here at Willow Valley? Why can’t we recycle everything? Why do we have to separate our recyclables, and what happens to them once they are picked up by our commercial hauler? In today’s Open podcast (meaning it was open to the public to watch), you will discover what happens to everything we toss out,

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00:21:59

C210: Two Lovely Ladies of Willow Valley

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/04/09

E210: Two Lovely LadiesHost: Elaine Kurceba Guests: Jean Morgan and Sally Gross Description: This podcast episode features an interview with Jean Morgan and Sally Gross, two vibrant residents of the Willow Valley retirement community who are both in their nineties. The conversation highlights their philosophies on aging, emphasizing the importance of staying active, maintaining lifelong friendships, and approaching life with gratitude. Sally shares stories about her creative interior design

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00:24:25

E209: The Real Fountain of Youth Might Be Your Social...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/04/02

Hosts: Dale Johnson and Maggie StaufferGuests: Taylor Blackwell and Heather Nelson This episode explores the critical link between socialization and longevity through various scientific lenses. The hosts discuss a Brigham Young University study highlighting social integration as the primary predictor of a long life, even surpassing exercise or diet. They also examine the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which concludes that strong, warm relationships are more vital to health and happiness than

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00:29:01

E208: Goddesses of Hearing

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/03/25

E208: Goddesses of HearingHosts: Ray Loewe and Mary Ann Steinhauer Guests: Heather Eck and Carrie Hermann Description: This podcast episode from Willow Valley features a conversation with two doctors of audiology, Heather Eck and Carrie Hermann, who discuss the complexities of hearing loss and modern solutions. The experts explain that hearing is a collaborative process between the ears and the brain, noting that "selective hearing" often occurs when the brain prioritizes specific stimuli over

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00:24:35

E207 Willow Valley's Wonderful Shuttle Services

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/03/19

Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Sandra Derr, Kim Pfeffer, James Merkel Description: WV’s Transportation Department is a gift to all those residents who no longer drive for whatever reason, temporarily or permanently, or when winter storms make it impossible to shovel their cars free, even if the roads are plowed and salted. The well-trained drivers are intrepid in such situations, but even on the nicest days, they are there to take residents where they need to go on both campuses and off campus.

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00:19:58

E206: Kindness at Willow Valley

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/03/12

Hosts: Dale Johnson and Candace O'DonnellDescription: In this podcast episode titled "Kindness at Willow Valley," hosts Dale Johnson and Candace O'Donnell explore the pervasive culture of kindness at the Willow Valley retirement community. The discussion is structured around a series of personal anecdotes and observations involving both residents and staff, ranging from organized support networks to anonymous, random acts of generosity. Key themes include the importance of welcoming new

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00:20:04

E205 Sharon Habanec: From Hostess to WV Senior VP: A...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/03/05

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuest: Sharon Habanec, WV Senior VP of Culinary Services Description: Sharon Habanec reflects on her 39-year career, starting as a part-time hostess. She describes the evolution of the organization’s dining philosophy toward "destination dining," which offers residents diverse choices across nearly 18 different venues. Habanec emphasizes a leadership culture rooted in internal mentoring and a team-based approach that proved essential during the operational challenges of

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00:17:47

E204: Willow Valley Chorale Director

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/02/26

Host: Candace O'DonnellGuest: Jim Casler Description: In this podcast episode from Life Under the Willow Tree, host Candace O'Donnell interviews Jim Casler, the experienced director of the community’s chorale. Casler discusses his lifelong musical journey, which began in a boys' choir and led to a long career as a music educator before he transitioned to leading his fellow residents. The conversation highlights the inclusive nature of the ensemble, noting that auditions are not required for

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00:23:39

E203: Behind the Scenes at Willow Valley With Two...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/02/19

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuests: WV Vice Presidents, Jim Tracy and Terry Cain What does it really take to keep a community like Willow Valley running smoothly every single day? In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Vice Presidents Jim Tracy and Terry Cain share how facilities, construction, real estate, and essential services come together to support residents, team members, and visitors. From thousands of work orders and major renovations to sustainability efforts, emergency response, and

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00:25:46

E202: Music and Theater in Lancaster County

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/02/12

Host: Dale JohnsonGuest: Lynn Neely Description: In this podcast episode from the Willow Valley community, host Dale Johnson and resident Lynn Neely explore the diverse cultural landscape of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They challenge the perception of the city as a small town by highlighting professional theaters like the historic Fulton Opera House and unique venues such as Sight and Sound, which features live animals in Biblical productions. The discussion covers a wide array of musical

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00:15:12

E201: 2026 Willow Valley Team Member Scholarship Winners

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/02/05

E201: Host: Ray LoeweGuests: Deborah Greggs and Nathaniel Rivera This podcast features host Ray Loewe interviewing Deborah Greggs and Nathaniel Rivera, two Willow Valley team members who recently received educational scholarships. Deborah is an LPN in resident nursing who is pursuing her RN degree to eventually become a nurse practitioner, motivated by her mother’s memory and her desire to provide bilingual care. Nathaniel currently works in culinary services but is utilizing his scholarship to

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00:24:41

E200: Willow Valley Resident Council

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/01/29

Host: Ray LoeweGuests: Liz Forbes and Jim Whitehead Description: This podcast features an episode in "Life Under the Willow Tree," hosted by Ray Loewe and featuring guest speakers Liz Forbes and Jim Whitehead. The conversation highlights the Resident Council, an advisory body that serves as a vital liaison between the community and management. The guests describe the council’s mission to address safety and quality-of-life concerns, such as the installation of automatic doors, electric vehicle

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00:21:11

E199: The Many Talents of Tammy Eberly

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/01/22

Host: Don HelinGuest: Tammy Eberly Description: Tammy Eberly is a woman with many talents, who lived in many places. She started out as a resident of Ohio, then lived in different areas in Pennsylvania and Virginia. She first worked as a nurse, and then started several businesses as a fashion fabricator for designers in New York and San Francisco. Later, she worked with Servant Stage in Lancaster, designing and fabricating costumes for actors in local plays. She is a woman who has many

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00:20:32

E198: SmartLife at Willow Valley

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/01/13

E198: SmartLife at Willow ValleyHost: Dale Johnson Guests: Andrew Salotki, Grace and Ed Valentine This podcast episode introduces Smart Life via Willow Valley, an innovative continuing care at home program designed for seniors who wish to age in place. Hosted by Dale Johnson, the discussion features program manager Andrew Salotki, who explains how the initiative provides long-term care coordination and asset protection through a specialized contract. Listeners also hear from residents Grace and

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00:15:30

E 197: The Universal Rape Kit--Where did it come from?

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2026/01/08

Host: Ray LoeweGuest: Carol MacAllister Carol MacAllister was a social worker in 1978 for the State of New Mexico Mental Health Bureau when a new law, "The Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act," was passed. Carol was assigned to assemble a team that was charged with implementing the act. One part was to create a standardized rape kit that would provide hard evidence for the courtroom. That eventually led to the rape kit used universally to this day. Carol says she was just in the right

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00:35:08

E196: Semester at Sea

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/12/31

Episode 196: Semester at SeaHost: Elaine Kurceba Guests: Maggie and Barry Stauffer Description: In this episode Willow Valley residents Maggie and Barry Stauffer describe their transformative experience with the Semester at Sea program, a 100-day global voyage. Their ship functioned as a floating university, traveling to ten different countries including Brazil, South Africa, and India. The speakers describe the program’s unique structure, where college students earn academic credit alongside

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00:19:26

E195: Living With Dementia, Part 3

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/12/23

Life Under the Willow TreeE 195:Living with Dementia, Part 3 Host: Don Helin Guest: Mary Schreiber This podcast is a "Life Under the Willow Tree" podcast, hosted by Don Healin and featuring Mary Schreiber, a memory care staff person at Willow Valley. The discussion is the third part of a series focusing on dementia, particularly emphasizing the critical role and challenges of caregivers. Schreiber explains that dementia is a broad set of symptoms, not a specific disease, and the pair use the

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00:20:47

E: 194 WV Maintenance: More than Plumbing: replay

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/12/17

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuests: 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 more. Everything that has to do with the Brick and Mortar of WV, inside and out, is their domain. For

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00:19:06

E193: Living with Dementia, Part 2

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/12/12

E193: Living With Dementia, Part 2Don Helin Mary Schreiber This episode is Part 2 in a three-part series on Life with Dementia, hosted by Don Healin and featuring Mary Schreiber , a memory care staff person at Willow Valley. The conversation centers on understanding and connecting with individuals who have dementia, with Schreiber offering practical advice on topics including why human connection is essential for those with the condition. They discuss the "bookcase analogy" to explain how dementia

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00:41:12

E192: An Interview with Judge Ted Borek: A Life in...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/12/04

Host: Dale JohnsonGuest: Ted Borek Description: This episode features an interview with Willow Valley resident Ted Borek, a man with a long and distinguished legal background. Borek details his early career, which began with 24 years of military service, including roles as an Army prosecutor, where he gained initial experience trying a high volume of cases. After his military retirement, Borek transitioned to civilian life, serving as an Assistant US Attorney in Arizona, where his work

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