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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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E189: The Many Hats of Stacy Musser, VP of WV...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/11/13

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuest: WV VP of Resident Life, Stacy Musser Description: Stacy Musser started at Willow Valley part-time in Culinary when she was 17 years old. Since that fateful first job, she has grown with the organization, progressively wearing many hats and now multiple hats simultaneously. The breadth of her responsibilities, which grew as the organization grew and grew, is staggering when you spread them all out as we attempted to do in this podcast. Musser discusses her family

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00:21:38

E188: LUTWT Stu Wesbury: A Career in Health, and an...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/11/06

Episode 188: Stu Wesbury: A Career in Health, and an Interest in FamilyHost: Ray Loewe Guest: Stu Wesbury Description: This podcast chronicles Stu Wesbury's diverse professional journey, starting as a hospital pharmacist and transitioning through roles including hospital administrator, CEO of a university hospital, PhD student in economics, professor, and even running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout his career, Wesbury was involved in numerous community activities and served

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00:21:51

E187: LUTWT Audrey Slater, Sally Collins: Mom and...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/10/30

E187 Audrey Slater, Sally Collins - Mom and Golf ProHost: Ray Loewe Guests: Audrey Slater, Sally Collins Description: Ray Loewe talks to our guests about Lancaster County and Willow Valley in the early days, when Willow Valley was young. Audrey discusses how she got into nursing school and her adventures with a mysterious Mr. Chips. Sally talks about golf lessons, and how she became a golf pro. A lively discussion with a mother and daughter, including some famous names in golf.

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00:17:25

E186: Willow Valley's Full-Service Day Spa

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/10/23

10102025 Willow Valley’s Full-Service Day SpaHost: Carol MacAllister Guest: Diamondo Wallace, Team Manager of WV Day Spa Description: Nestled in the core of the lower level of the Cultural Center is Willow Valley’s full-service Day Spa. Full service means manicures, pedicures, full body massages, foot massages, and facials. Mondo, as she is affectionately called by all her customers, began working for WV at the age of 14 as a food server at the Glen. After receiving her license from the

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00:21:28

E185: Pickleball

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/10/16

PickleballHost: Don Helin Guests: Kathy Ginett and Dan O'Neill Description: Kathy Ginett and Dan O’Neill, two longtime pickleball players here at Willow Valley, joined us for a podcast to discuss pickleball. We focused on how to introduce new people to pickleball and how they might want to get involved here at Willow Valley. We talked about how to get lessons if needed, the various player levels at Willow Valley, and how to qualify for the State and Senior Games. Dan and Kathy also talked about

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00:18:07

E184: Helping Friends with Dementia

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/10/09

Host: Don HelinGuest: Mary Schreiber This Podcast is the first in a three part series of podcasts addressing the issue of Dementia with Willow Valley Staff Person Mary Schreiber. This first podcast addresses how to respond to a friend who receives the diagnosis of dementia. The second podcast will be emphasizing Staying Connected. The third podcast will discuss the importance of caregivers. We all must realize there is more to a person than dementia and it’s possible to have a good quality

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00:17:27

E183: Living with Low Vision at Willow Valley

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/10/02

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: John Murphy Description: John Murphy has been legally blind for the last 40 years, and yet it has not stopped him from pursuing his lifelong M.O. of adventure. He and his wife Diane moved to Willow Valley three + years ago and have been taking advantage of all the lectures, concerts, social and intellectual gatherings, and, of course, dining that Willow Valley has to offer. Always exploring new technologies for the blind, John serves as the Computer Clubs

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00:23:17

E182: Boatbuilding with Disadvantaged Kids

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/09/25

Host: Candee McDonnellGuests: Jane Burke and Dick Steve Description. Jane Burke and Dick Steve, a married couple, spent their lives in and around boats. They have a passion for building boats. In this podcast, they describe how they developed a program in which they help disadvantaged youth by showing them how to build small boats.

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00:21:57

E181: Global Volunteerism: Changing Lives, Including...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/09/18

Host: Elaine KurcebaGuests: Phil Winand and Dale Johnson Description: This episode features Willow Valley residents Elaine Kurceba, Dale Johnson, and Phil Winand discussing the concept and practice of global volunteerism. Global volunteerism involves individuals dedicating their time and skills to aid communities worldwide, addressing issues like health, education, and community development. Johnson and Winand share their experiences on medical mission trips to Honduras, detailing how medical

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00:18:55

E180: SUICIDE: Breaking the Silence Replay from Aug...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/09/11

Guests: Cori Steiner, WV Director of Resident Services Alice Pero, WV resident and retired nurse Description: * September is Suicide Prevention Month. Today, we are talking about suicide with two courageous people whose lives were deeply affected by the suicide of a family member or attempts at suicide by a family member. We discussed what helped them cope in the immediate aftermath, including what was helpful from others and what wasn’t. We also explored the available support here at Willow

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00:37:39

E179: Where Cultures Bloom at Willow Valley

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/09/04

Host: Dale Johnson and Candace O’DonnellGuest: Jay Shah & Tein-Min Tan (TM) Description: This podcast episode, "Life Under the Willow Tree," focuses on the vibrant multicultural environment at Willow Valley Communities. Hosts Dale Johnson and Candice O'Donnell interview residents Jay Shah and TM Tan, who share their personal journeys to the United States and experiences at Willow Valley. The discussion highlights the community's growing diverse population—drawing residents from 42 states and

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00:20:23

E178: Willow Valley's Admissions Review Counselor:...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/08/28

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuest: Cheryl McClune, WV Admissions Review Counselor Description: Hidden away in her Welcome Center office is Cheryl McClune, who, it turns out, is the pivotal person in determining if an applicant is admitted to Willow Valley. Because WV is offering a Life Care Contract, the applicant (s) must be a good fit, not only financially, but also physically and mentally. Most are, but some are not, and it is up to Cheryl, with the support of the Sales, Nursing, and Admissions

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00:16:50

E177: A Chat with Lisa Hawthorne, CEO

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/08/21

Host: Ray Loewe,Guest: Lisa Hawthorne, Description: What is the real Lisa Hawthorne all about? In this podcast, we get a close-up view of the person who will lead Willow Valley Communities through its next phase of development.

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00:21:58

E176: An Update on Willow Valley's Green Master Plan...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/08/14

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Joel Schock, Manager of Willow Valley Grounds Description: Today, Joel provided us with a brief overview of the progress made over the last two years, since he and his team began implementing the Green Master Plan in 2023. Without habitats for our many pollinators, which include more than just honeybees, we will not have one-third of the food that we enjoy and that keeps us healthy.

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00:18:22

E175: A Tale of WWII and a Traveling Painting

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/08/07

Host: Carol MacAllisterGuest: Ko Molenaar, WV resident of 20 years Description: At breakfast one morning, host Carol MacAllister overheard this story of a painting that traveled from New Jersey to Spain and then to Lancaster over the span of at least two decades. In learning about the painting, this poignant story of a Dutch boy’s life during WWII and then his career as an International Accountant was discovered. Though now 92 years old, Ko Molenaar still remembers his childhood in sharp detail,

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00:22:35

E174: Empathy and Understanding with Candee O'Donnell...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/07/31

Host: Candee O'Donnell Guest: Debbie Mink Description: This podcast episode, from the Willow Valley Podcasting Channel, features an interview with Debbie Mink, a "Renaissance woman" and former teacher, who discusses several of her collaborative literary projects. The primary focus is on "Choices," a book she co-wrote with fourth-grade students at Cambridge Springs and Maplewood Elementary Schools, which tackles the issue of bullying and features a character based on her experiences helping a

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00:21:40

E173: Behind the Scenes of this Podcast

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/07/24

Host: Carol MacAllister, resident and Podcast Club memberGuests: Ray Loewe, founder of Life Under the Willow Tree Podcast Club Dale Johnson, founding member Ellen Haas, Sound Engineer Description: We often interview Willow Valley Staff to discover the “behind the scenes” of their particular job here at Willow Valley. We call it “Behind the Scenes at….” So today, we are doing the same thing about this podcast: who started it, where we record our interviews, where the logo and introductory music

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00:21:51

E172: Mixing it Up: Backstage with the Willow Valley...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/07/17

Host: Dale JohnsonGuests: Ryan Hardy and Wyatt Oerman Description: This podcast episode from "Life Under the Willow Tree" features an interview with Ryan Hardy and Wyatt Oerman, members of the Willow Valley audiovisual technical crew, discussing their roles in supporting various events and performances. They describe the theater pre-show preparations, including reviewing technical riders and setting up equipment, as well as their responsibilities during performances, such as managing sound

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00:23:18

E171: WV Green Master Plan Phase I: Repeat from June...

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/07/10

Host: Carol MacAllisterDescription: This Podcast is a repeat from June, 2023. Joel Schock, WV Grounds Manager, tells us about WV’s Green Master Plan. That means how WV plans to create areas in our highly manicured landscape that will nurture pollinator habitats, sequester more carbon, and promote natural fauna for our Central Pennsylvania environment. Water gardens, wildflower gardens, and the culling of invasive species are all in the plans. Joel has welcomed the input of WV residents, many of

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00:25:58

E170: A Japanesse-American's WWII Experience

Life Under The Willow Tree ·

2025/07/03

Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Richard Masayoshi Ikeda Description: On 2/21/1934, it was Richard’s 8th birthday when his father was taken away by the FBI. In the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, 12/7/1941, the emotional hysteria that followed led the government to label all citizens of Japanese ancestry “enemy aliens.” Most lived on the West Coast and were American citizens. With no due process, they were incarcerated in 10 “relocation” centers throughout the West. In all, 110,000 people

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