Episódios

  • E127: Teaching in Appalachia-Carol Church

    E127: Teaching in Appalachia-Carol Church
    Sep 13 2024
    Host: Candance O’Donnell Guest: Carol Church Description: Carol Church taught science and math in schools in the “hollers” of West Virginia and then began to learn to fly. Eventually, she became a full-time commercial pilot and instructor (including training the pilot that flies the PA governor around.) When she decided she'd eventually need a different career, she went to night school to become a nurse. What a versatile woman. If you see a red, convertible vintage MG zooming around the county that's Carol. She is also a Senior Olympics multi-medal winner in Badminton. WOW!
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    21 minutos
  • E126: SUICIDE: Breaking the Silence

    E126: SUICIDE: Breaking the Silence
    Sep 5 2024
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Cori Steiner, WV Director of Resident Services Alice Pero, WV resident and retired nurse Description: Today, we are talking about suicide with two courageous people whose lives were deeply affected by the suicide of or attempts at suicide by a family member. We talked about what helped them deal with it in the immediate aftermath, what was helpful from others and what wasn’t, what help is available here at Willow Valley, and what help can be found in communities all over this country. 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 week-long program 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.
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    20 minutos
  • E125: Finding New Magic in your Life - Part 2

    E125: Finding New Magic in your Life - Part 2
    Aug 29 2024
    Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Don Helin, Alexandra Koys, Tammi Brannin, & Glenna Crooks Description: Our speakers for our September 18 - 19 conference tell you why you need to attend and what value you'll receive from attending.
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    16 minutos
  • E124: BEWARE! Computer scams with Al Williams

    E124: BEWARE! Computer scams with Al Williams
    Aug 22 2024
    Host: Bill Adams Guest: Al Williams, President of the WV Computer Club Description: With Computer Scams on the rise, especially targeting seniors who may not be as computer literate as they wish, Bill and Al explore how to spot these scams and how to deal with them. These scamers are so good, it is easy to click on what looks like a legitimate website or message only to be instantly pulled into a scam aimed at stealing all your money. BEWARE. Al tells us to stop and think before clicking on anything having to do with your money, the IRS, the government, or your bank. First watch for the unexpected. Watch for poor grammar. Look at email addresses. They use our human nature against us. There are three kinds: relationships, I owe you money, or you owe me money. Often, they ask for gift cards. Or they will pretend they are a technical service, telling you audibly…”your computer is infected, don't turn it off, call this number. Don't call that number and DO turn off your computer at the start button. Also, be wary of Attachments. Don’t open if unexpected or even if you are "curious." For more information and help go to Http://www.WVcomputerclub.org which is the club website and there you can find lots of help. Explore it as soon as you can. They are there to HELP. There is a tab SCAMS and there you will find people who can help you with scams you suspect or have gotten caught. And report if you have gotten caught to help others. Watch for the Club’s training courses.
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    21 minutos
  • E123: Finding New Magic In Your Life

    E123: Finding New Magic In Your Life
    Aug 15 2024
    Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Don Helin Description: A conference we are bringing to Willow Valley on September 18-19th is going to help you find new magic in your life. 1. What happens when things change in your life and how do you adjust and rebound from them. For example, retirement ends your work life, routine, identity. What do you do next. Or illness changes one’s mobility. Or what do you do when a spouse dies. It is natural to withdraw into oneself and become isolated. How to get reengaged in life is important. How to replan your life is what we are going to show you. 2. And what about your support network of support, how to update it and expand it. Who will be there for you when your life changes? 3. Sharing the stories of your life privately with your family and descendants YOUR way. Join us on September 18-19th to learn more about these issues and how to stay engaged in life no matter what hits you.
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    17 minutos
  • E122: 2024 WV Team Member Scholarship Winners

    E122: 2024 WV Team Member Scholarship Winners
    Aug 8 2024
    Host: Ray Loewe Guests: Nancy Loane, Peter MeCouch, Lyra Newswanger Description: Two winners of the Team Members Scholarship, Peter MeCouch and Lyra Newswanger, and Scholarship committee member, Nancy Loane, were interviewed by Ray Loewe. Peter, who works at the Lakes dining room, will attend the Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, New York, majoring in physics and mathematics. He ultimately hopes to work at the CERN Collider in Switzerland. Lyra Newswanger, who works in the Spring Run dining room, will study Early Childhood Education at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her goal is to be an elementary school teacher.
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    18 minutos
  • E121: Michael Finn, The Ultimate Movie Buff

    E121: Michael Finn, The Ultimate Movie Buff
    Aug 1 2024
    Host: Candace McDonnell Guest: Michael Finn Description: Michael Finn, has been enthralled with the art of cinema since he watched silent movies as a child. Now in his 95th year, he continues to screen 2-4 films weekly and publishes a popular blog, https://omattm.blogspot.com/.” You’ll be astonished at his insights, his grasp of film history, and his talent with the words of this Mid-Rise Resident.
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    17 minutos
  • E120: Climbing Kilimanjaro with Cathy Thorn

    E120: Climbing Kilimanjaro with Cathy Thorn
    Jul 25 2024
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Cathy Thorn Description: Cathy Thorn and her husband Jim are well known up and down the eastern seaboard as well as at Willow Valley for their numerous talks about their travels in Africa and for Cathy’s work as one of the managers of the WV Computer Club Tech Center housed at the North. But today we are learning of her experience of climbing the formidable Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya, not once but twice. We learn what motivated her, how she prepared for it, why she went back a second time, and how it impacted her life.
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    19 minutos