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A Graceful Life

A Graceful Life

Saturdays at 10:30am | Email Jeanne McCusker
If you’re a son, a daughter, a caregiver or a spouse this is your show. Join Jeanne McCusker every Saturday morning on WINA and a host of great people from our community to talk about the issues we face as we age together. Every week we’ll laugh and we’ll cry as we get better together gracefully. And if you’ve missed a show you can listen to the podcast here.

Friday, December 8, 202312/08/2023

A Graceful Life December 2, 2023: Daniel Fairley

Jeanne McCusker is joined by Daniel Fairley, President of 100 Black Men of Central Virginia.

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

A Graceful Life November 18, 2023: Randy Rogers

This week Jeanne McCusker is joined by Randy Rogers from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA).

Friday, November 17, 202311/17/2023

A Graceful Life November 11, 2023: Peter Thompson and Melanie Benjamin

Jeanne McCusker talks with former director Peter Thompson and current executive director Melanie Benjamin from The Center in Charlottesville.

Friday, October 27, 202310/27/2023

A Graceful Life October 21, 2023: Jay James

WINA Morning News Host Jay James joins Jeanne McCusker to discuss the Bridge Ministry.

Friday, October 20, 202310/20/2023

A Graceful Life October 14, 2023: Mark and Mary Kay Liston

Jeanne McCusker talks with authors Mark and Mary Kay Liston about their new book Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories after an Alarming Diagnosis.

Tuesday, October 3, 202310/03/2023

A Graceful Life September 23, 2023: Karen Ratzlaff

Jeanne McCusker talks with Karen Ratzlaff, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

A Graceful Life September 16, 2023: Shannon Indoe and Elvira Hoskins

Jeanne McCusker talks with Dr. Shannon Indoe and Dr. Elvira Hoskins from Highland Holistic Veterinary Care.

Friday, August 18, 202308/18/2023

A Graceful Life August 12, 2023: Teresa Cooper

Teresa Cooper, Volunteer Services Coordinator at Jefferson Area Board for Aging, joins Jeanne to discuss the importance of trying to…

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

A Graceful Life July 15, 2023: Elizabeth Irvin

Elizabeth Irvin, Executive Director of The Women’s Initiative, joins Jeanne to discuss the goals of her organization and the importance…

Friday, July 7, 202307/07/2023

A Graceful Life July 1, 2023: Robin Goldstein

Robin Goldstein, Executive Director Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville, joins Jeanne McCusker to discuss food insecurity among senior citizens. Meals…

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