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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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  • 28 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 23 min
  • English

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  • #218
    June 4 · 35 min

    E218: Supportive Living

    E218: Supportive Living. Dale Johnson and Maggie Stauffer have a discussion at Meadow Ridge, a supportive living community at Willow Valley Communities, focusing on the emotional and logistical transition from independent living. A social worker and two residents share personal stories regarding the decision-making process, the challenges of downsizing possessions, and the initial shift in mindset required to embrace a smaller living space. The participants emphasize that moving to supportive l

  • #216
    May 28 · 28 min

    E216: John Murphy Interviews the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper

    E216: In this podcast interview, John Murphy interviews Ted Evgeriadis, the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper. Ted discusses his organization’s mission to protect and restore the massive Lower Susquehanna watershed spanning Pennsylvania and Maryland. He explains that his role involves advocacy, legal action, and water quality monitoring to combat pollution from industrial sources, hydroelectric dams, and agricultural runoff. Ted emphasizes that clean water is a fundamental right and highlights the

  • #215
    May 21 · 25 min

    E215: LUWT Changing the Rules of Photography

    E215: Drones: Changing the Rules of Photography Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Dale Johnson In this episode of Life Under the Willow Tree, Ray Loewe interviews neighbor Dale Johnson about his long-standing passion for aerial photography and drone technology. Johnson explains how he transitioned from using kites to carry-cameras to piloting sophisticated drones that allow him to capture unique perspectives of his community. He specifically discusses his multi-year project documenting construction prog

  • #214
    May 14 · 15 min

    E214: LUWT Candace O'Donnel and Carol Still Tap Dancing

    E214: Candace O'Donnell and Carol Still: Tap Dancing This podcast features Candace O'Donnell interviewing Carol Still, a veteran dance instructor at Willow Valley, who discusses an upcoming tap-dancing production titled "Stepping Back in Time." The show, scheduled for May 21st, highlights the talents of resident performers across several decades of music while honoring the history of the art form. Still shares her personal journey, explaining how she began dancing at age three to recover from a

  • #213
    May 7 · 26 min

    E213: LUWT Travel Suggestions for Lancaster County

    E213: Travel Suggestions for Lancaster County Hosts: Ray Loewe and Don Helin In this podcast episode from Willow Valley, host Ray Loewe introduces listeners to local travel opportunities within Lancaster County to encourage residents to explore beyond their campus. Former travel writer Don Helin highlights the historical significance of Columbia, Pennsylvania, specifically recommending the Wrights Ferry Museum, the National Watch and Clock Museum, and local eateries like Hinkle's Ice Cream. Th

  • #212
    April 30 · 21 min

    E212: LUWT Mary Donaldson-Evans

    Host: Don Helin Guest: Mary Donaldson-Evans Description: This podcast transcript features an interview with Mary Donaldson-Evans, a resident of Willow Valley and a former French professor. She shares her life story, beginning with her childhood in Minnesota and her formative year working as a nanny in Paris. The conversation highlights a significant discovery of hundreds of wartime letters exchanged between her parents during World War II. These letters inspired her to research her father’s

  • #211
    April 16 · 26 min

    E211: LCSWMA, The Great Green Secret of Lancaster County

    04/14/2026 LCSWMA: The Great Green Secret of Lancaster County Host: 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 ou

  • #210
    April 9 · 21 min

    C210: Two Lovely Ladies of Willow Valley

    E210: Two Lovely Ladies Host: 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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