Backyard Oasis

Written by: Greenfield Community College
  • Summary

  • 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 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

    Contact us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com and check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BackyardOasisPodcast

    Greenfield Community College 2023
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Episodes
  • I REALLY Want To Make A Local Movie... with Dennis Lee
    Sep 18 2024

    Dennis Lee talks to director Stan Freeman and actor John Haag about local production The Pitch (2024). Hear about the craft of acting, the inspiration for the film, and what it was like being involved in the making of this movie.

    Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? We'd like to hear from you. Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com

    Please like, subscribe, and give the show a five-star review wherever possible – it's the easiest and best way for you to support our work and help us reach the most people worldwide!

    Hosted by Dennis Lee

    Edited by Bobby Falco-Killoran

    Produced by Alex Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College

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    32 mins
  • History Comes Alive! with Dennis Lee
    Sep 11 2024

    On this episode of Backyard Oasis, Dennis Lee talks to Stephen Raff about his twenty-plus years as one civil war reenactor amongst thousands from all over the USA!

    Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? We'd like to hear from you. Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com

    Please like, subscribe, and give the show a five-star review wherever possible – it's the easiest and best way for you to support our work and help us reach the most people worldwide!

    Hosted by Dennis Lee

    Edited by Bobby Falco-Killoran

    Produced by Alex Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College

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    34 mins
  • Dr. Potee Talks About Addiction, Dopamine And Our Brains with Denise Schwartz
    Sep 3 2024

    Join us for a special crossover event with Dr. Ruth Potee and Prep School: A Readiness Podcast, originally recorded in July, 2023!

    Sugar, opioids, social media, reaching for a glass of wine every time you feel anxious or tired - these and other addictive substances and behaviors affect nearly all of us. Substance use disorder expert Dr. Ruth Potee talks about dopamine and our brains and why we keep doing things that are not good for us. We also delve into how we, as a community, can help our family members and neighbors by reducing judgment and practicing kindness.

    Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? We'd like to hear from you. Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com

    Please like, subscribe, and give the show a five-star review wherever possible – it's the easiest and best way for you to support our work and help us reach the most people worldwide!

    Created by Denise Schwartz and Carmela Lanza-Weil

    Hosted by Denise Schwartz

    Edited by Nina Bocko

    Produced by Alex Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College

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    29 mins
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