Backyard Oasis Greenfield Community College

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 by Denise Schwartz

Produced by Alex 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 by Dennis Lee

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced by Alex 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 by Denise Schwartz

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced by Alex 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 by Dennis Lee; Contributors: Brian Joyce

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced by Alex 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 by Denise Schwartz

Produced by Alex 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 by Judy Raper

Featuring Jessica Lenihan, Olivia Dow, and Donna DuSell

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