Article: Watt's cooking at Willow Valley; Retired music tacher keeps residents singing

Esther Watt never dreamed that at age 74 she would have the opportunity to continue her musical pursuits.

When Watt moved to Willow Valley Retirement Community five years ago, there were choral groups at each of the smaller communities within Willow Valley, but not one cohesive group.

"After the cultural center was built, I thought, 'Why not form a community singing group?" Watt said. "I went out on a limb, advertising it in community notices, not knowing whether anyone would respond or not."

They did, and the Willow Valley Community Cultural Center Chorale was born. Forty-eight seniors participated in that first concert in June 2003, held to dedicate the new cultural center. "We continue to ...

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