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May 29, 2024
Volunteering has enriched my life in more ways than I thought possible
“There is great joy in serving. It has enriched my life in more ways than I thought possible. Whatever contribution I make, I get back ten-fold. Plus, it’s not a huge time commitment — it fits nicely into a schedule. Having the opportunity to make someone’s life just a little better is so worthwhile.”
April 10, 2024
Student finds the perfect spot for his work study: “Definitely pick Valley View”
“There’s a lot of stuff that goes into running a retirement community,” he says. “I never realized how much maintenance work would go into keeping this kind of campus running smoothly. The team does a lot of work behind the scenes.”
March 26, 2024
Walking her mother home: “I’ve never seen this kind of care anywhere else”
“I’m an only child,” she said. “And when she was at Valley View, it felt like I had siblings — brothers and sisters who said, ‘You can go to work, we’ll take care of Mom.’”
March 6, 2024
Janie Mattern has spent a lifetime being a hero
The best evidence I have of Janie’s heroism is watching her go about her day here on Memory Lane. I watch her care for her other residents; even the team on Memory Lane is a beneficiary of her love.
February 29, 2024
Retirement didn’t slow Gerald Peachey down
If you believe the ads in AARP magazine, retirement is a time to travel, relax and focus on yourself. Fortunately for us at the Village at Valley View Retirement Community, Gerald Peachey didn’t get that message.
January 10, 2024
Amid a national “senior living crisis,” Happy Valley is well-equipped to cater to its growing population of seniors, including the region’s aging long-term residents and those moving to the area for an ideal retirement environment. This article appeared in HappyValley Industry.
December 18, 2023
Fall & Winter 2023 Newsletter
Learn more about upcoming expansion plans, get answers to frequently asked questions about next phase, and read Lois Notestine's story of how Valley View became home after a life around the world.
December 18, 2023
“It was full circle coming back here”
“It seems right to come back to a place that poured into our lives, and to reap and benefit from that,” she added. “To know that we made a difference back then, and now Valley View is making a difference in our lives.”
December 18, 2023
Valley View named top in PA and the nation
We're humbled and honored to announce that Valley View has been recognized as a best retirement community by US News & World Report, Newsweek, Pennsylvania Business Central and Lewistown Sentinel Reader's Choice this past year. We are so grateful for the leadership, team members and residents who make Valley View a place to call home.