Meet Our Residents
Residents at Homestead Village are engaging, motivated, and talented! Read some of their stories here!
Johann’s Big Adventure! - Johann McKee always enjoyed outdoor adventures, but never spent much time in a kayak – until recently! Her three sons, Mike (who lives in Arizona), Eric (State College), and Steve (Lancaster), plan a get-together at least once a year, and this year they decided to plan a trip to the… Continue Reading
Al Schulz – Bringing the joy of music to Lancaster and Beyond - Al was inspired by music first because of his parents who dated when they lived in Germany. His dad, his uncle and their friends would “serenade” their girlfriends when they sang and played guitars and violins outside their windows. Both families moved to The United States and Al’s parents were… Continue Reading
Andre Dominguez – Uncovering History - Andre describes his hobby as part passion, part volunteer contribution, and part research. But it’s also a “thrilling hunt” that combines data, mystery, excitement, and satisfaction. Andre’s love for “uncovering history” began with his interest in his own personal family genealogy. When Andre retired from his career as a Nuclear… Continue Reading
Allen and Nancy Tate – Community Leadership through Volunteerism - Lancaster Creative Reuse (LCR) 501(c)(3) was established in 2009 by co-founders Jeannie Zeller and Andrea Stoner Leaman who saw the potential in untapped supply resources, generated by both individuals and businesses, that were often destined for landfills. Homestead Village residents Nancy and Allen Tate have been a volunteers with the… Continue Reading
Tom and Judy Kile – All for a good cause! - On a chilly Friday in November, Resident Tom Kile did several things that he never thought he would do. He never thought he would stand on top of the Holiday Inn in Lancaster. He never thought he would have his toes on the edge of the building’s roof, looking down… Continue Reading
Nancy – A pioneer in the wood shop - A longtime Lancaster resident, Nancy worked as a sales representative and freelance journalist. Now retired, she is lending her talents to Homestead Village, where she volunteers in the gift shop and has become the first female member of the woodshop. Her advice to anyone considering a move? “Make the decision… Continue Reading
Kitty’s Story - Some might say that Kitty is a local celebrity! For many years, she enjoyed owning and managing the elegant Filling’s clothing shop in downtown Lancaster. She joined our waiting list in 2014 and moved into a cottage several years later. In her free time, Kitty enjoys golf, gardening, sewing, cooking,… Continue Reading