Backyard Oasis is a local podcast designed by and for older adults living in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts and produced in the multimedia studios at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, MA. Backyard Oasis reaches out to older adults who seek knowledge to help them live more thoughtfully, healthily and happily; who hope to inspire others with their ideas; and who serve their communities in the interest of greater good. Join us frequently in the Backyard Oasis for wide-ranging conversations with a diversity of people who are growing older… and want to talk about it!
Created by Dennis Lee, Denise Schwartz, Chad Fuller, Christine Copeland, and Judy Raper. Produced by Alex Audette at Greenfield Community College’s Teaching and Learning Innovation Center.
Latest Episodes
- 83 - Travel Tips and Tales from someone who's done most of his travel as an older adult. Larry McFarland proves it's never too late to see the world.
- 82 - Resilience Centers: A step beyond in public safety need? Hosted by Charles Fuller with Guest Josh Shanley
- 81 - The Camino at Any Age: A Conversation with Beth Berry on Walking the Camino Multiple Times with Different People, Levels of Comfort, and Trail Conditions Hosted by Denise Schwartz
- 80 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "High Bridge" by Michael Miller, with host Denise Schwartz
- 79 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "Winter in the Forest" and "Summer in the Forest" by Christine Copeland, and "JoJo and the Bolivian Bunny" by Peter Rosnick. With Host Denise Schwartz.
- 78 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "Bird of Providence" by T.P. Schwartz-Barcott read by Denise Schwartz
- 77 - Navigating Recovery as Older Adults. Hosted by Judy Raper and guests Jo An and Lou.
- 76 - Your Life is in Your Hands. A discussion on the fundamentals of reading palms. Hosted by Judy Raper and guest Andrea Cohen-Kiener.
- 75 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "Pilgrim Maya" with host Denise Schwartz
- 74 - Medication questions to ask your doctor: You have a say in your medication experience. With Denise Schwartz and guest Jill Shuman
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