My wife, Jean, and I moved to Willow Valley Communities about 6 months ago and are almost settled in. What did I do today? I built a snowman! I responded to a fellow resident’s invitation to join him outside–Spring Run residents have come to expect a George Nettleton-built snowman after any accumulation of snow. By […]
If you’re looking for an apetizer or a light meal what could be better than our chef inspried Chicken Waldorf Salad. Substituting low-fat plain yogurt for half of the mayonnaise keeps this salad extra light and tasty. If you make it, let us know what you think! Many of our residents enjoy cooking now and […]
At Willow Valley Communities, we strive to be transparent in our fees and services, as well as Lifecare costs so you can make the best decision for your family. To better understand Lifecare and Long-term care insurance, we interviewed Willow Valley Communities resident and former long-term care insurance specialist Dr. Jack Stern. Q: There’s a […]
The first snowflakes clustered as white puffs and wafted gently outside our window–and brought with them the promise of more to come. I eagerly awaited that ‘more to come’ since we were snug in our new-to-us 5th floor apartment with the bird’s eye view of nature below. How fun! When we moved in 2 months […]
We’re very proud to announce the publication of our newest Renaissance magazine. Our magazine is published three times a year and features a rich array of education and technology classes, along with movies, concerts, and entertainment opportunities that are available to our residents this season. In addition, our fitness team creates great hikes, classes […]
We love Lancaster and are happy to report that Lancaster is receiving some amazing press from respected national news sources. In fact, U.S. News & World Report recently announced its 2019 picks for the “100 Best Places to Retire in the USA”, — Lancaster is #1. Here are the rankings from U.S. News: U.S. News analyzed […]
What better way to stay healthy over the holidays, or anytime, than by eating colorful, delicious roasted vegetables. This healthful recipe makes the veggies a delight for everyone, whether you’re watching your weight or not. According to our creative chefs, it’s easy to make and perfect for a healthy side dish or simply for […]
Enjoy this video excerpt of our Willow Valley Communities Cultural Center Chorale filling our theater with warm holiday melodies during their recent winter concert. The Chorale membership is comprised of interested Willow Valley Communities’ residents and team members who love to sing. Concerts are held twice yearly, in spring and winter. Members of the group […]
How did you celebrate your birthday? Willow Valley Communities’ resident Heide Moebius ran the 26.2 mile “Authentic” Greek Marathon one day after her 80th birthday on November 11. Placing 13,645 out of 18,570 other runners from 106 other countries, she left behind over 5,000 competitors. But most notably, Heide placed second of eight in the […]
At Willow Valley Communities, residents engage in programs, hobbies, and passions in ways that may be much different than what is found at other senior living communities. Our programs and lectures go much deeper and the educational value is enhanced by adding different layers of learning with a coordinated trip to an exhibit or location […]
