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Backyard Oasis Episode 05: The Power Of Love And Music: A Conversation With Nick Kachulis on "Life With Bill"

Life With Bill Facebook: / lifewithbill1 ;

Nick Kachulis: https://www.nickkachulis.com/life-wit...

“At ninety two my dad came to live with us. I had no idea how it would transform my life.” Writer, storyteller, composer and musician Nick Kachulis tells the story of caring for his dad. https://www.nickkachulis.com/life-wit... Life with Bill invites us to recognize that our older years are not just full of struggle and discomfort, but of rebirth, rejuvenation and joy, even against unexpected odds. Drop Nick a line / lifewithbill1 and start a conversation. Be sure to like the video, subscribe to the Greenfield Community College YouTube channel, and check back regularly for new episodes of Backyard Oasis, as well as other enriching GCC content.

Links: Nick Kachulis: nickkachulis.com Life With Bill: nickkachulis.com/life-with-bill

Contributors: Nick Kachulis, musician, writer, and director; Dennis Lee, Retired Radio Personality; Denise Schwartz

Produced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Backyard Oasis Episode 04: Brook Hollow Press and Independent Publishing in Western Massachusetts

In this episode, Christine Copeland of the Backyard Oasis podcast team talks to Russell Powell of Brook Hollow Press about the independent publisher's mission and achievements, as well as opportunities for community members to contribute their own creative work. Be sure to like the video, subscribe to the Greenfield Community College YouTube channel, and check back regularly for new episodes of Backyard Oasis, as well as other enriching GCC content.

Links: Brook Hollow Press: brookhollowpress.org Russell Powell: russellpowell.net

Contributors: Christine Copeland; Russell Powell of Brook Hollow Press

Produced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Backyard Oasis Episode 03: Keys to Combatting Loneliness & Isolation

In this podcast Chad Fuller, Backyard Oasis volunteer, and Jessica Gifford, Founder of ProjectConnect, explore the similarities and differences between isolation and loneliness, and discuss strategies for combatting them. Be sure to like the video, subscribe to the Greenfield Community College YouTube channel, and check back regularly for new episodes of Backyard Oasis, as well as other enriching GCC content.

Links: https://projectconnect-us.com/

Contributors: Chad Fuller; Jessica Gifford, Founder of ProjectConnect

Produced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Four individuals, born in different decades, explore both the blessings and challenges that the evolution in technology has brought about. They also discuss their personal relationships to technology. Be sure to like the video, subscribe to the Greenfield Community College YouTube channel, and check back regularly for new episodes of Backyard Oasis, as well as other enriching GCC content!

Links: https://www.gcc.mass.edu/

Contributors: Judy Raper, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Greenfield Community College; Max Fripp, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, GCC; Anne Miller, Retired College Administrator and Addrianna Torres, GCC Student

Produced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Backyard Oasis Episode 01: Keep On Churnin'!

In this conversation with Pat Sicard of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), we explore opportunities for volunteering in the Pioneer Valley. Learn how you can get involved, and what steps you need to take on your way to volunteering! Be sure to like the video, subscribe to the Greenfield Community College YouTube channel, and check back regularly for new episodes of Backyard Oasis, as well as other enriching GCC content.

Links: https://www.communityaction.us/rsvp

Contributors: Dennis Lee, Retired Radio Personality; Judy Raper, Associate Dean of Community Engagement at GCC; Pat Sicard, Volunteer Manager for RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

Produced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA