Letter From The CEO

Willow Valley Communities: A Beacon of Well-Being, Now and in the Future

Warm greetings from Willow Valley Communities.

As I write this letter for this issue of Willow, our nation continues to be challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as a nation and at Willow Valley Communities, we have made great strides in overcoming this insidious disease with increased knowledge, testing, and vaccinations. Each day brings us closer to a time when our daily activities will not be so significantly affected by the virus.

In this issue of Willow, you’ll read stories about Life Lived Forward, a phrase Willow Valley Communities uses to describe our philosophy of the vibrant, active, and exceptional lifestyle that our Residents enjoy here. The Life Lived Forward view of senior living was true nearly 40 years ago when Willow Valley Communities was first conceived, and it remains true in 2021. Although the pandemic has made Life Lived Forward look a little different today, Willow Valley Communities Team Members continue, as they always have, to be unceasingly dedicated to serving Residents safely and responsibly with well-being top of mind.

I’m also inspired by the many new Residents we are welcoming into our communities. Residents at our newly constructed community, SouthPointe at Lakes, are creating a warm and inviting neighborhood with each new Resident’s move. Sales of the accompanying SouthPointe Village apartments are underway with tomorrow’s new Residents selecting their future home here. Plans for Mosaic VIA Willow Valley, our multi-story, mixed-use tower in downtown Lancaster, also continue to progress and give us an optimistic and exciting eye to the future.

With each Willow you learn more about Willow Valley Communities and our Life Lived Forward culture. Our Residents fully embrace this mindset, which is integral to the fabric of our Community. In this issue you’ll read some of their stories. We invite you to connect with them through these pages, and we also welcome you to visit us soon, either virtually or in person.

Kind regards,

John G. Swanson Chief, Executive Officer, Willow Valley Living