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Fun in Lancaster County
Lancaster Central Market (Ann), located at 23 North Market Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the United States. It is open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and offers everything from local produce and meats to cheeses, crafts, and handmade items.
Walking Tours of Downtown Lancaster (Tom): The visitor center near the Central Market offers guided walking tours that explore the area's architecture and history.
First Friday (Dale), held in downtown Lancaster on the first Friday of each month, celebrates art, culture, and community. This vibrant event draws locals and visitors to explore the city's creative scene.
Fulton Opera House (Ann), located at 12 North Prince Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest operating theater in the United States. Its Broadway-caliber shows have become an institution in the County, home to many other theater groups and venues.
Gallery Row (Tom), located in the 100 block of North Prince Street, is a vibrant arts district that showcases the city's rich creative culture. Home to numerous art galleries, studios, and shops, it's a hub for local and regional artists.
Long's Park Summer Music Series (Dale) offers free concerts on Sunday evenings from June through August in Long's Park, located on Harrisburg Pike next to Park City Center. This popular community event attracts several thousand music fans each week. The park is also a delightful place for walking.
County Park (Ann) is located just outside downtown Lancaster. It is a massive park with wooded trails, picnic areas, covered bridges, and beautiful streams and rivers—a wonderful oasis in the city.
Root's Country Market and Auction (Tom), located at 705 Graystone Road in Manheim, is open every Tuesday year-round and offers a similar collection of goods as the Green Dragon Market. It's a truly unique experience.
Strasburg Railroad (Dale), located at 300 Gap Road in Strasburg, invites visitors to ride an antique steam engine through Lancaster County's picturesque farmland. It also features a museum of classic trains.
Village Green Mini-Golf (Ann), located at 1444 Village Road in Strasburg, offers a family-friendly mini-golf experience in the heart of Lancaster County. Set in a picturesque rural location, the course features beautiful landscaping, colorful flowers, ponds, and whimsical decorations, making it a relaxing yet challenging spot for golfers of all ages.
Adamstown (Tom), located north of Ephrata on Route 272, is known as the Antique Capital of the USA. It boasts a concentration of antique shops, malls, and markets, attracting collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts nationwide.
BB's Grocery Outlet (Dale), located at 581 Camargo Road in Quarryville, offers deeply discounted groceries, bulk items, and household goods. It often features closeouts, overstock, or slightly damaged packaging—a quintessential Lancaster experience.
The Corn Wagon (Ann), located at 2169 Millersville Road, is a legendary produce stand in the area. It's a local favorite because it offers the freshest fruits and vegetables at incredible prices. There are many fruit and vegetable stands throughout the County.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (Tom), located near Lebanon, PA, is famous for attracting over 100,000 migratory snow geese every spring, making it a must-see for bird watchers.
Ice Cream Dairies (Dale): Pine View, Lapps, and Down on the Farm are a few of the top places for ice cream in the County.
Kitchen Kettle Shops (Ann) is located in downtown Intercourse, PA, at the heart of the Amish "tourist" area. Here, visitors can see many Amish buggies and Mennonite visitors.
Covered Bridges (Tom), Lancaster County is home to 29 covered bridges, one of the largest concentrations in the United States. These iconic structures are an essential part of the County's history and a popular attraction for visitors.
Clinic for Special Children Auction (Dale), held at the Leola auction grounds, raises money for a clinic specializing in genetic diseases among the Amish. This event is supported by the Amish and Mennonite communities and offers a great way to experience their culture.
Amish Farmland (Ann): The beautiful Amish and Mennonite farms in Lancaster County, particularly around Quarryville, Strasburg, Bird-In-Hand, Paradise, Intercourse, and Leola, showcase preserved farmland that remains a testament to traditional farming methods.
One-Room Schoolhouse (Tom): Many one-room schoolhouses still operate throughout the Amish and Mennonite areas, especially near Strasburg.
Amish Dinner (Ann): you can check the Internet to find Amish households that provide group Amish dinners in an Amish home.
Mandros Market, located at the corner of Lemon and Charlotte Streets in Lancaster City, is known for its exceptional selection of Mediterranean and European imported goods. This Mom-and-Pop Store exudes old-world charm, drawing food lovers seeking authentic ingredients for cooking and entertaining.
Hammond Pretzels, situated on South West End Avenue in Lancaster City, is a small, historic family-owned business that has been in the family for three generations. Embodying Lancaster's rich pretzel-making tradition, it's a must-visit for anyone who appreciates classic snacks.
Cherry Hill Orchards, located at 400 Long Lane in New Danville, is a family-owned farm that grows its own produce. In season, the produce is sold to customers or available for pick-your-own. The farm also offers homemade baked goods and fresh apple cider.
Lancaster Breweries, Lancaster, is home to several local breweries that serve exceptional beers and food. Check out popular spots like Iron Hill Brewery, Lancaster Brewing Company, Old Town Brewery, and Spring House Brewery.
Amish Stand, located on Kendig Road in Willow Street, is open year-round. Offering eggs, baked goods, seasonal produce, and flowers, it's a great spot for fresh, locally grown items.
Isaac's Restaurant, located in Strasburg and other locations across the County, is famous for its delicious sandwiches, all named after birds.
Green Dragon Farmer's Market and Auction, located at 955 North State Street in Ephrata, is open every Friday year-round. The market offers a wide range of items, from local produce and meats to livestock, clothing, and home décor.
The 300-Block Shops, located in the 300 block of North Queen Street in Lancaster City, features a variety of intriguing shops, including art galleries.
Wheatland, located at 230 North President Avenue in Lancaster, is a historic mansion once the home of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. Built in 1828, this beautifully preserved Federal-style house offers visitors a glimpse into the mid-19th-century life of one of the most controversial U.S. presidents.
Third Friday, like First Friday, but focused on Lancaster's music scene, highlights local musical talent in various venues across the city.
Whoopie Pie Festival held every September at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Ronks, celebrates the beloved Pennsylvania Dutch dessert—a soft, cake-like sandwich with creamy filling. The festival draws thousands of visitors each year.
Turkey Hill Experience, located in Columbia, PA, offers museum tours where visitors can enjoy homemade beverages (teas and lemonade) and ice cream—known for allowing guests to create their own unique ice cream flavors.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, located at 510 Centerville Road in Lancaster, offers a full buffet-style dinner paired with a stage show. It is open year-round.
Wolf Sanctuary of PA, located at 465 Speedwell Forge Road in Lititz, is home to real wolves and offers a unique opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close.
The Jigger Shop, located at 202 Gettysburg Avenue in Mount Gretna, offers delicious snacks, ice cream, and musical events throughout the summer.
Lititz Springs Park is a beautiful downtown park in the heart of Lititz. It is known for its old-fashioned Fourth of July festivities.
The Hospice Auction, held on Labor Day Weekend at the Solanco Fair Grounds in Quarryville, features food prepared by the local Amish community and items like handmade quilts that are auctioned to raise funds for Hospice of Lancaster County.
Good's Store, located at 334 West 4th Street in downtown Quarryville, is a Mennonite-owned store that sells almost everything. It functions as an actual "general store" in the traditional sense.
Strasburg Scooters, located at 246 North Decatur Street in Strasburg, offers little motorized car rides through the stunning Amish countryside and past covered bridges.
The National Clock and Watch Museum is located at 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA. This fascinating museum has a huge exhibit of clocks and watches covering the history of timekeeping.
Northwest River Trail, Columbia to Falmouth, PA. This wonderful trail runs for miles along the Susquehanna River and offers incredible scenery.
Susquehannock State Park is a scenic 224-acre park overlooking the Susquehanna River in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It offers stunning river views, especially from the Pinnacle Overlook, one of its most popular spots.
American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, is a premier live entertainment venue that opened in 1997. It is known for its high-quality, family-friendly shows and for hosting diverse performances, from live concerts to original musical productions.
Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA, is one of the country's most renowned live theater experiences. Known for its Bible-based, Broadway-style productions, the theater brings biblical stories to life with jaw-dropping sets, live animals, and unforgettable special effects.
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Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Alice Pero, WV resident, a retired nurse, and Quester member
Description: WV resident Alice Pero introduces us to QUESTERS, a non-profit organization that promotes education, preservation, and restoration of artifacts, memorials, historical buildings, and landmarks. Host Carol MacAllister loves history because she believes if we fail to learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it. Both she and Alice believe we stand on the shoulders of all those who came before us. Preserving the past saves our cultural heritage and foundations for generations to come. If you want to know more about QUESTERS, contact Alice at 717-435-8987 or [email protected].
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Host: Carol MacAllister
Guests: Pamela Bailey, Sr. Director of Resident Health & Wellness Services and
Andrea Petrokonis, Credentialed Nurse Practioner
Description: The Willow Valley Integrity Health office is a fully operational Primary Care Provider, offering routine exams, preventative care, acute illness visits, chronic disease management, diagnostic tests ordering, vaccinations, and many other healthcare services. They take a holistic approach, emphasizing healthy practices, disease prevention, health education, and fitness. They are independent of Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Hershey Medical Center, but the staff have worked at both, so they know how to make referrals to any and all the specialists you may need. They are fully credentialed to handle all required billing with all insurance carriers and Medicare.
To schedule an appointment, please call 717.464.6200. Walk-in appointments are not available. -
Host: Bill Adams
Guest: Aaron Sherman, Odyssey Group Wealth Advisors
Description: This podcast interview explores the differences between charity and philanthropy, emphasizing the latter's strategic and long-term approach to giving. The interviewee, a wealth manager, outlines a process for individuals and families to engage in thoughtful philanthropy, beginning with meeting their own needs and then considering their goals for their wealth and its impact on future generations. The discussion highlights the importance of identifying motivations, choosing causes, and establishing relationships with organizations to maximize the effectiveness and personal satisfaction derived from philanthropic endeavors. The podcast also explores the benefits of creating endowments, which provide long-term financial stability for organizations, ensuring their continued impact on future generations.
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Host: Don Helin
Guest: Creg Scott, Design Architect, Historian on C Emlen Urban
Description: Greg Scott is a partner emeritus and the co-founder of RLPS Architects in Lancaster. PA. He is also the author of the “Design Interventions” columns in the Lancaster newspaper. Greg is the author of URBAN LEGEND, the first hardcover book ever written about Lancaster’s most notable architect, C. Emlen Urban. The book highlights 25 of Urban’s projects through beautiful photography and brings to life both the many architectural styles he worked in and the people behind them who commissioned the projects. His latest book, URBAN ALPHABET, continues his exploration of Lancaster’s most prolific architect, C. Emlen Urban, from the many articles he has published in the local newspaper. In November 2026, we can look forward to Grey’s book on Urban’s work with Milton S. Hershey in designing the town of Hershey. -
Host: Carol MacAllister
Guests: Jerry Schramm and Allison Connelly, LEMS staff
Description: We all depend on and even take for granted Lancaster’s EM Services, but did you know they receive no tax dollars, and Lancaster City is thinking of taking away their yearly contribution to this non-profit service to balance the city budget? That means a cutback on this life-saving service! Membership: OUR memberships provide the bulk of their funding. Imagine what it would be like to have no ambulance when you need it. LEMS also provides different levels of transport as well as training new recruits and providing citizens with CPR training and other first aid tips. These are the people who save our lives before we get to the hospital. Listen, learn, and support this vital community service. -
Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Pat McGee, WV Resident Services Office Manager
Description: “Call the front desk; they’ll know.” That is a refrain spoken daily by WV residents, new and long-timers, for indeed, it seems our Concierges do know everything about Willow Valley and our community. They are supreme multi-taskers as they answer the phones, receive and log in packages, help residents register for a class or order a takeout meal, and answer “how do I, where can I find, which way to….? questions all day long. Host Carol MacAllister and Pat McGee explore the breadth and depth of all that WV concierges must know and do for the residents. Today, we also bid farewell to Pat McGee as she retires to travel the country with her husband in their RV. We thank you for always being there for us. -
Host: Dale Johnson
Guest: Dr. Michael Mumma, Astrobiologist
Description: We welcome Dr. Michael Mumma, WV resident and renowned astrobiologist. He explores the fascinating question of intelligent life in the universe. Hear his thought-provoking insights on why other intelligent life might be expected – or why it could be rare or even non-existent. He also shares the latest technologies being used to detect life beyond Earth. -
Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Kendall Hunsicker, Senior VP for Willow Valley Health Care
Description: After 25 years of service at Willow Valley and four decades of working in the Health Care world, Kendall is finally taking her well-deserved retirement. It took some effort to get Kendall away from her packed calendar to do this podcast, but we wanted all our residents to know just who it is that has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure we at Willow Valley receive the best health care available. As she says, “we are the top of the heap” when it comes to life care, and given her 40 years in the industry, she would know. Overseeing 500 (and growing) staff who take care of WV residents at all levels of care: short-term rehabilitation in skilled nursing, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and personal care, Kendall has honed a staff of many disciplines into a finely tuned, cohesive team across the two campuses and many buildings with one mission, to provide the best care anywhere. I speak for all those who came before, who are here now, and who will follow when I say thank you, Kendall Hunsicker, for your dedication and commitment to being the best and giving the best. We are indebted to you and will be for years to come. -
Host: Dale Johnson
Guests: Barry Sipe, Joe & Bridget Kasinskas
Description: In this episode, team member Barry Sipe, who helps new residents transition smoothly into our community, shares his top tips for settling in. We also hear from two relatively new residents, who offer their insights from a newcomer’s perspective. Host Dale Johnson, a longtime resident, adds his valuable perspective as well.
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Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest, Jen White, WV Manager of Catering & Retail Services
Description: In 1992, Jen White was fresh out of Quarryville, PA, high school when her mother insisted she find a job. As they drove to Willow Valley, Jen cried all the way, but by the end of the day, she called her mother to say she had made a friend and would not need to be picked up. And so, a lifelong friendship with that girlfriend and with Willow Valley began and continues to this day. Jen started in culinary services as a “bus person,” wearing a short white dress with a starched black apron and white shoes. The dress code in those days was much more formal for staff and residents. After that, she became a clerical assistant and rose through the ranks under the guidance of Stacy Musser, who also started in culinary and is now VP of Resident Services. Proof positive that WV is a great place to work (and eat!) and advance in your career. Jen, along with Chef Fernando Garcia-Aguila, presently oversees the Guest Suites Breakfast room, Local Table, and her catering team for the Cultural Center and Chautauqua Hall. It is a big job considering all that goes on at Willow Valley, a “happening place.”
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Host: Bill Adams
Guest: Susan Culbertson, Teacher of all things APPLE
Description: Technology is ever-evolving, and Apple has always been at the forefront of innovations, both with its computers and now especially its phones and smartwatches. It is hard to keep up with it all, but Susan does. And she has been teaching multiple classes at Willow Valley on how to take full advantage of all that APPLE has built into their IPADS, especially Apple Smart Watches. She will be continuing to offer these classes in the spring as we. If you own an APPLE anything, you should take advantage of Susan’s knowledge and calm teaching style. She says there are no stupid questions. -
Guest: Ray Loewe
Host: Deborah Brandt, founder and CEO of Fig Industries
Description: Deborah Brandt is the founder and CEO of Fig Industries, a company devoted to showing all who live in and near Lancaster City what a fantastic place Lancaster City is to live, work, and play. Today Deborah explains all Lancaster City has to offer, from a vibrant arts scene to ethnically diverse restaurants to Broadway-level music and theater. After creating a successful career in design with big-name brands of New York City, she returned home to Manheim and Lancaster City to use her expertise and talents to make positive changes in her hometown through the creation of Fig—an enthusiast’s guide to living and loving local. -
Host: Candace O’Donnell
Guest: Ronald James Scholl, Certified Nursing Assistant
Description: R.J., known on the floor at Lakeside, gives exceptional care. Not only is he strong, skilled, and well-trained, but most importantly, he is CARING. R.J. is just one of the many wonderful nursing assistants throughout the WV Health Care system. Growing old is not easy, and when the body and mind begin to break down, nursing skill is needed, but more than anything, a caring, empathetic nurse at every level of care is what matters most to the patient and their families. R. J. is an example of just that. Candace knows firsthand as she watches R.J. work with her husband, who has had a debilitating stroke. -
Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Tammi Brennan, Personal Trainer
Description: Tammi Brennan was a featured guest speaker at a two-day seminar organized by Willow Valley resident and founder of the Life Under the Willow Tree Podcast, Ray Loewe. After retirement, Ray found he needed help reorienting and reinvigorating his life. Tammi helped him find new meaning, projects, friendships, and greater fulfillment in his life after his professional career. He asked Tammi to share her wisdom with all of Willow Valley. Following the seminar, we sat down with Tammi to share more of her insights and how she found her own significance and her new path in life. -
Host: Bill Adams
Guest: Dr. Robert Winningham, Professor of Psychological Sciences
Description: There is mounting evidence that lifestyle factors, including staying mentally and physically active, can maximize our memory ability and even delay memory loss. Dr. Willingham shares with Bill Adams the latest research including how aerobic and resistance training (weights, even light ones) positively affects your brain and can stave off memory loss.
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Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Madeleine Ortman
Description: Madeleine Ortman moved to Willow Valley after a long career in education, first as a teacher, to a principal, and then as head of several different private and independent schools. She then moved into consulting with Independent School Management, traveling around the world. She moved to Willow Valley in December 2021. Hereditary issues and spinal surgery necessitated moving from her Manor Apartment to Meadow Ridge. Despite using a walker with great effort and leg supports, Madeleine nevertheless entered the annual bike challenge between the Manor and Lakes campus and came in SECOND achieving 558 miles, losing out only to Dale Johnson who clocked in at 712 miles as he was training for a big bike ride across New York state. WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY. Madeleine says if you don’t use it you will lose it, and living in Meadow Ridge, a personal care facility, does not stop you from living an active and interesting life. -
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! -
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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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. - Visa fler
