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Backyard OASIS

Backyard OASIS

By: Greenfield Community College
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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

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Episodes
  • 77 - Navigating Recovery as Older Adults. Hosted by Judy Raper and guests Jo An and Lou.

    77 - Navigating Recovery as Older Adults. Hosted by Judy Raper and guests Jo An and Lou.
    Feb 18 2026

    Judy, Jo An, and Lou are older adults in recovery who come together in this episode to reflect on the challenges and unexpected gifts of growing older while living sober.

    Be sure to subscribe to the Greenfield Community College Backyard OASIS Podcast, and check back regularly for new episodes as well as other enriching GCC content!

    Photocredit: Ivana Cajina "Sunrise"

    Hosted by Judy Raper

    Produced by Will Copeland in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA
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    28 mins
  • 76 - Your Life is in Your Hands. A discussion on the fundamentals of reading palms. Hosted by Judy Raper and guest Andrea Cohen-Kiener.

    76 - Your Life is in Your Hands. A discussion on the fundamentals of reading palms. Hosted by Judy Raper and guest Andrea Cohen-Kiener.
    Feb 12 2026

    Associate Dean of Community Engagement at GCC joins Andrea Cohen-Kiener to talk about the fundamentals of reading palms. They also discuss the intersection of this spiritual exploration with her work as a Rabbi. Andrea will be offering a workshop on February 23rd at 3pm. You can register here.

    Be sure to subscribe to the Greenfield Community College Backyard OASIS Podcast, and check back regularly for new episodes as well as other enriching GCC content!

    Photo credit: Andrea Cohen-Kiener

    Hosted by Judy Raper

    Produced by Will Copeland at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA
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    19 mins
  • 75 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "Pilgrim Maya" with host Denise Schwartz

    75 - Writers Read Us Stories They Love - "Pilgrim Maya" with host Denise Schwartz
    Feb 11 2026

    Denise Schwartz hosts Bela Breslau reading from “Pilgrim Maya”, a novel about one woman's devastating loss and her journey towards a new and meaningful life.

    “Writers Read Us Stories They Love”, a Backyard Oasis series, introduces listeners to authors in western Massachusetts who read from their books and talk about their work, their ideas, and the stories they wish to tell.

    Be sure to subscribe to the Greenfield Community College Backyard OASIS Podcast and check back regularly for new episodes as well as other enriching GCC content!

    Hosted by Denise Schwartz

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