Exemplary Living at Plymouth Place

A Special Me — An Interview with Sue Gelderman, Author & Illustrator

Welcome to the Plymouth Place Podcast, where we celebrate stories that inspire us to live meaningful, connected lives. Today’s conversation beautifully reflects Plymouth Place’s vision of exemplary living for generations—a vision rooted in faith, purpose, and living life to the full at every age.
In this episode, Chaplain Christina Vosteen sits down with Plymouth Place resident, author, and illustrator Sue Gelderman to talk about her new children’s book, A Special Me. Written in gentle rhyme, the book invites readers to look beyond outward appearances—beyond eye color, height, or physical differences—and discover something far more meaningful.
Sue shares how her faith shapes the message of the book: that God creates each of us uniquely, and that what makes us truly special isn’t how we look on the outside, but what we carry in our hearts. Through kindness, love, and compassion, A Special Me reminds children—and adults—that these are the qualities that allow us to live fully and authentically.
In the same spirit in which A Special Me was written, all proceeds from the book will support the Plymouth Place Scholarship Fund, helping to advance the careers of our frontline staff.
 

"Planning With Purpose: A Conversation with John Syverson"

Welcome back to the Plymouth Place Podcast. I’m your host, Paddy Homan, Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Affairs. Today I’m joined by Johnne Syverson, Vice President of Gift Annuity Services at the National Gift Annuity Foundation and a Certified Financial Planner. Johnne traveled from Des Moines to stay with us and lead our Fall 2024 Financial Seminar, offering valuable insight into charitable gift annuities and wise financial planning.
Plymouth Place partners with the National Gift Annuity Foundation, which allows us to offer charitable gift annuities and other life-income opportunities as part of our commitment to stewardship for our residents and the wider community.
We had a chance to sit down after his presentation—here’s our conversation.
For more gift planning ideas go to PlymouthPlaceGiving.org

" Voices from the Cottages"

Join your host, Paddy Homan, Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Affairs for another episode of the Plymouth Place Podcast— where we share the stories, voices, and traditions that make our community so special.  
Today, we’re stepping back in time — and into our past traditions at Plymouth Place — to visit with three of our longtime Cottagers, Marjorie Kemper, Sally Kruse and Estelle Capps. These are neighbors who lived and thrived in the cottages of Plymouth Place for many years, carrying forward its spirit of friendship, faith, and resilience into The Landings where they now reside. 
Together, we’ll reflect on the unique charm of cottage life, the memories made within those walls, and what community has meant to them through the decades. Their stories remind us that Plymouth Place isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place where lives are woven together in meaningful ways.
So sit back, listen in, and enjoy this special conversation with our beloved cottagers. 
 
 

“Going Green Together”

Join your host Paddy Homan, VP of Community Affairs at Plymouth Place, for a conversation on how Plymouth Place is putting sustainability into action. In this episode, Paddy sits down with CEO Jay Biere and Go Green La Grange  Board Members— Alexandria Zuck (President) and Stephen Baker — to talk about our shared commitment to environmental stewardship, community partnerships, and what it means to build a greener future together.
From practical initiatives to long-term goals, this episode explores how a senior living community and a grassroots environmental group are working hand-in-hand to make local change with global impact.

Plymouth Place CNA Scholars Interview

Welcome to the Plymouth Place Scholars Podcast — where we celebrate the voices of emerging leaders and the bright futures they are building.  Today, you’ll hear directly from the remarkable graduates of the Plymouth Place CNA Scholarship Program —  who are stepping forward with hope, purpose, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the world. They’ll reflect on the experiences that shaped them, the mentors who believed in them, and the dreams that are now coming into focus as they prepare for the next chapter of their journey.  This conversation is gently guided by Jay Biere, CEO of Plymouth Place, and Paddy Homan, Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Affairs — but the spotlight belongs entirely to the scholars and the future they are ready to create.  Their courage. Their vision. Their story.  Welcome — to the Plymouth Place Scholars Podcast. 

Plymouth Place Travel Club 2024 Scotland Trip- Rosslyn Chapel Concert

Listen to excerpts from a rare pipe organ concert performed on 9.26.24 at the world renowned Rosslyn Chapel, England, as part of the Plymouth Place Travel Tour. This is followed by music from Tim Edey on guitar and Ross Ainslie on Scottish Highland Pipes. To learn more more about Plymouth Place Travel Club go to www.plymouthplace.org 

Scotland Trip Music Highlights

Music concert featuring Tim Edey at a special concert in Atholl Palace in September 2024. With Paddy Homan, Laurence Nugent, Jimmy Moore, Rich Daniels. 

Plymouth Place Artist in Residence

Highlights from a special concert given on 11.6.24 at 30North Restaurant at Plymouth Place, by the award winning accordion player Diarmaid Meachair. This is part of the Plymouth Place Artist in Residence series. For more information go to www.plymouthplace.org 

Plymouth Place Travels Club - Scotland 2024 Trip

Join Jay Biere, CEO, of Plymouth Place from beautiful Loch Lomond in Scotland, as he discusses with Paddy Homan and guests the Plymouth Place Travels Club Trip of Scotland. For information on Plymouth Place, including information  on the Plymouth Place Travels Club, go to www.plymouthplace.org

Peaches

Peaches
Early Success
Swaying
Transplants
It's OK
1 Truck and 2 Cars
 
 
Rev. Dr. Christina Vosteen has been a chaplain at Plymouth Place since 2017, primarily serving our Independent Residents and the staff. An RN since 1976, Christina began the vocation of ministry in 2000, serving community parishes as a United Methodist elder. She is creatively passionate about her work as a chaplain, thriving on the diversity of those she serves.