Backyard OASIS - Older Adults Seeking, Inspiring, Serving

Dennis Lee talks with Dave Sullivan, the Northwestern District Attorney for Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol. The DA talks about the law and judicial system and the many community education programs and support for the citizens of the 47 counties he serves.

Hosted and Produced by Dennis Lee

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Your host Denise Schwartz and death doula Dina Stander talk about how a doula may help a dying person. as well as the person’s family, friends and care circle members, plan and prepare for what's to come.

Hosted and Produced by Denise Schwartz

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center at Greenfield Community College (MA)

This week on Backyard Oasis, Dennis Lee talks to professional genealogist Dave Robison. He teaches genealogical research techniques and strategies both on and off the internet, as well as the world of DNA and how it can assist in family research. Join us as Dave explains how to get started in finding out where you came from!

Hosted and Produced by Dennis Lee

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

When author Stephen Bilias invited Bela Breslau to write a novel with him, a wonderful creative collaboration ensued. Host Denise Schwartz talks with South Deerfield, Massachusetts writers Bela and Stephen about their long-time marriage, their new-ish working relationship, and how writing books together has made their marriage even more meaningful…and fun!

Here's a preview of their in-progress fantasy novel titled “Wu Wei Warrior”: Protagonist Lucy Chung-Corbyn learns she has powers passed on from her father when he took the Kool Aid® while participating in secret government research. Thanks to his mutated genes, Lucy develops a unique superpower: she does nothing, but she does it powerfully, reflecting the Taoist concept of wu wei, or non-action action. You’ll love how Lucy, a non-violent superhero, defeats demons by “going with the flow.”

Hosted and Produced by Denise Schwartz

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

On this episode of Backyard Oasis, Dennis Lee talks with Brian Joyce about common medications and supplements and some other suggestions to live well and be safe.

Hosted and Produced by Dennis Lee; Contributors: Brian Joyce

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Goodbye, "elderly" and "over the hill"; hello, "wise, active older adult!"

Take a moment to imagine an "elderly" person. Now take that mental picture, rip it out of its cracked, broken, gray frame, and REFRAME it in something big, bold, shiny, and new. With a little consideration, you'll start to see wise, active older adults instead of the "elderly," "over the hill" folks you used to picture. Now that is how you change negative stereotypes about aging into positive ones...A.K.A. reframing aging! Join your host Denise Schwartz and guest Meg Ryan while they discuss ways we can all begin to reframe aging in our own lives NOW!

Backyard Oasis was created by Dennis Lee, Denise Schwartz, Christine Copeland, Chad Fuller, and Judy Raper

Hosted and Produced by Denise Schwartz

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

A terrific program that connects digital natives (young people) to older adults to help them navigate technology and learn how to use their devices has launched at Greenfield Community College! Join Judy Raper, Associate Dean of Community Engagement at GCC, Cyber Senior Coordinator, Donna Dusell and tech mentors/GCC Students, Liv Dow and Jessica Lenihan to learn more!

Hosted and Produced by Judy Raper

Featuring Jessica Lenihan, Olivia Dow, and Donna DuSell

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

(Special thanks to the Ohio State University's Age-Friendly Innovation Center for creating the (anti) anti-aging slogan that makes today's episode title!)

Tired of being told you "look good for your age?" Tired of seeing anti-aging product advertisements everywhere? Tired of all the messaging from the media telling us that "youth is better," that if you aren't in your 20s, 30s, or 40s you are over the hill, out of touch, no longer relevant – just because you're old enough to tell your own Woodstock story?? Well, join host Denise Schwartz and public health nurse Meg Ryan in their campaign to halt ageism by doing...well, listen to the episode, and find out!

Backyard Oasis was created by Dennis Lee, Denise Schwartz, Christine Copeland, Chad Fuller, and Judy Raper

Hosted and Produced by Denise Schwartz

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Dennis Lee talks with attorney Kathy Townsend about the Family Resolutions Specialty Court, a way to use mediation techniques to help entire families going through a divorce. This approach to getting a divorce uses a whole team of professionals to give families the support they need to make a difficult situation better.

Hosted and Produced by Dennis Lee

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Jazz guitarist Philip Rowland and Double Bass player Michael Suter talk about what keeps music alive and exciting for them after all these years. They play American Standards at venues throughout the Pioneer Valley and were recently recorded by Greenfield Community Television. In this episode, Christine Copeland asks how music fits into other aspects of their lives and how they communicate musically with each other as well as their audience.

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Hosted and Produced by Christine Copeland

Produced and Engineered by Alexander Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)