Spotlight with Suz
Everyone has a story if you take the time to listen. And — as you’ll find out — those stories transcend age. Host Susan “Suz” Claassen delves into the fascinating and funny stories of her fellow Life Plan Community residents at White Sands La Jolla. Their journeys through life are inspiring, and Suz delivers with charisma and charm!
Spotlight with Suz
Latest Episodes
Balancing the Scales of Justice with Bill M. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz
Suz chats with Bill McGrath, White Sands resident, as they recall his journey from journalism to becoming an attorney and ultimately a judge, while remaining a loving husband to Grace, a dad and a loyal Padres fan. Ever wonder what it’s like to...
Shining a Light on the Life and Career of Dodie R. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz
Suz schmoozes with fellow White Sands resident Dodie Roskies, recollecting the fascinating story of her Jewish upbringing in Montreal and a lifetime of adventures with her husband, Ralph, of over five decades. Her career spans everything from p...
Pursuing Passions with David M. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz
Suz sits down with David Miles, White Sands resident, as they explore his extraordinary journey from getting his Ph.D. in molecular biology to his job as a chef at Father Joe’s to becoming a docent at the San Diego Museum of Art! Ever wonder wh...
Globetrotting with Carol G. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz
Suz chats with Carol Grodzins, White Sands resident, in this special Women’s History Month edition of our series. Carol recalls her journey from the South Side of Chicago to nursing school to Harvard and all the way to Southeast Asia — while me...
An Adventure Through Audio with Bill K. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz
Suz chats with Bill Koepnick, White Sands resident and Spotlight with Suz Sound Engineer. In this special edition of our series, Bill chats about his journey from rock ’n’ roll drummer to becoming an Emmy Award-winning sound engineer! Ever wond...
