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Life Under The Willow Tree

Life Under The Willow Tree

Auteur(s): The Podcast Group at Willow Valley Communities
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 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. Art Divertissement et arts de la scène Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • E181: Global Volunteerism: Changing Lives, Including Our Own

    E181: Global Volunteerism: Changing Lives, Including Our Own
    Sep 18 2025
    Host: Elaine Kurceba Guests: 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 clinics are established in local schools, the types of care provided to thousands of patients, and the collaborative effort required from both international volunteers and local residents. They emphasize that while accommodations are basic and the work is demanding, the gratitude of the recipients and the unique opportunity to experience a different culture make the endeavor deeply rewarding. The discussion also touches upon various non-profit and governmental organizations that facilitate such opportunities and the personal motivations for participating in these impactful service travels. Contact information: Dale Johnson (dale.johnson99@gmail.com)
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    22 min
  • E180: SUICIDE: Breaking the Silence Replay from Aug 2024

    E180: SUICIDE: Breaking the Silence Replay from Aug 2024
    Sep 11 2025
    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 Valley and the resources available in communities nationwide. Suicide is a hard topic to talk about, and yet talking about it is precisely what helps. The WV Social Workers are putting on a month-long series of programs about suicide, why it is okay to talk about it, and why it is so important to bring it out of the shadows. Notices about their programming will be placed in your mailboxes. Attend the annual WV Health Expo and find the tables with more information. *This is a reprodcast of a podcast done initially in August of 2024. Dates mentioned are not exact to the programming offered in Sept. 2025.
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    19 min
  • E179: Where Cultures Bloom at Willow Valley

    E179: Where Cultures Bloom at Willow Valley
    Sep 4 2025
    Host: Dale Johnson and Candace O’Donnell Guest: 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 many foreign countries—and its commitment to cultural enrichment through various festivals, educational programs, and a multicultural market. Jay and TM also recount their motivations for moving to Willow Valley, emphasizing the desire for independent living and the community's welcoming atmosphere, which has led them to encourage others to join them. Note: Willow Valley was voted the #2 Continuing Care Community in the United States by Newsweek. However, as stated in the podcast, Willow Valley is the #1 Full Type A Continuing Care Community (True Lifecare). https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-continuing-care-retirement-communities-2025
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    38 min
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