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Life Under The Willow Tree

Life Under The Willow Tree

By: 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 Career Success Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • E175: A Tale of WWII and a Traveling Painting

    E175: A Tale of WWII and a Traveling Painting
    Aug 7 2025
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: 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, and the years of hardship all those who remained in Europe suffered throughout WWII.
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    18 mins
  • E174: Empathy and Understanding with Candee O'Donnell and Debbie Mink

    E174: Empathy and Understanding with Candee O'Donnell and Debbie Mink
    Jul 31 2025
    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 visually impaired husband. The conversation also touches upon "Adapting Vision Challenges Together," a book offering tips for those assisting visually impaired household members, and another project where students interviewed seniors about historical changes, incorporating these narratives into historical fiction stories. Throughout the discussion, Mink highlights the importance of student involvement, the real-world impact of her books, and the broader topic of empathy and understanding.
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    23 mins
  • E173: Behind the Scenes of this Podcast

    E173: Behind the Scenes of this Podcast
    Jul 24 2025
    Host: Carol MacAllister, resident and Podcast Club member Guests: 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 came from, and what equipment is needed. And then, we discuss how we find our guests as we celebrate our residents, staff, and the surrounding community of Lancaster County. .
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    22 mins
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