Episode 28 | November 2022
This month on GLSS TV we focus on National Caregivers Month and the countless and rarely acknowledged people in our community who provide care to others. We learn exactly why caring well for yourself means caring better for those around you. GLSS seeks to strengthen its Meals on Wheels program by increasing its ranks. We offer some answers to questions -- and basic explanations of what Dementia is, and isn't. And, November without a pumpkin pie would be unthinkable! We make it easy, and so can you.
Episode 27 | October 2022
During this month's episode of GLSS TV we take a look at the Open Enrollment period for health insurance coverage. The segment will explore who is eligible and under what conditions. Also, mobility specialist Rose MacDonald urges everyone to get out and about while the weather and foliage are at their best. Checking in with the Lynn Community Health Center reminds us that the newest round of COVID boosters became available last month and that it’s as important as ever to get vaxxed and stay boosted. And finally: Kindness. A simple act of kindness can have profound ripple effects. This month Kelly's Corner offers some recommendations around kind gestures, with testimonies — from kids.
Episode 26 | September 2022
GLSS TV's September episode includes:
Episode 25 | August 2022
This month on GLSS TV we celebrate two years of shows and look back on some notable and also fun moments including:
Episode 24 | July 2022
This month's episode of GLSS TV features a lot of summer! We'll get some good tips on how and why to stay hydrated. We’ll look at ways to stay cool on vacation if things get a little heated with family and friend dynamics. We consider the lives of homeless people in the Commonwealth and the ways the intersection of trauma and homelessness often affects them. And, Chef Joey invites us to cool down this month with a perfect bowl of homemade gazpacho!
Episode 23 | June 2022
This month on GLSS TV, we visit Swampscott to explore the life and far-reaching legacy of the prolific inventor whose home is now the beautiful Town Hall. Elihu Thomson’s inventions have had an effect on all of our lives, and in almost every day. We’ll find out why. In summer, it’s great to get out and about. Kelly Daugherty challenges us to try something new in the process. Focus on Footwear: Rose MacDonald recommends footwear for keeping things simple — and safe. Fresh veggies and pasta make for a great summery dinner combination. Chef Anna shows us just how easy it is to make a tasty dish.
Episode 22 | May 2022
This month on GLSS TV, a health check to see how everyone is dealing with the stress around the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kelly Daugherty urges people to stay the course in trying to reduce stressful activities. We’ll take a complicated subject and make it easier to understand in our Spotlight video, “How to Access Affordable Health Care.” Rose MacDonald offers some great motivation and tips around doing a little -- but not too much -- spring cleaning. And, we promote the benefits of working for GLSS in our effort to attract new employees.
Episode 21 | April 2022
This month on GLSS TV, we sit down with Travel Trainer Rose MacDonald to learn that we’re all doing a little too much of just that — sitting. We'll explore addictions from two angles: In Kelly’s Corner, Kelly Daugherty looks at the symptoms and effects of alcoholism, and we’ll gain a broader understanding, through a Spotlight video, of the Science of Addiction. We’re getting word out about employment opportunities at GLSS on the program and Chef Joey shows us how easy it is, with a little cornmeal and a fry pan, to make crispy and tasty tofu bites, Asian style.
Episode 20 | March 2022
This month on GLSS TV, our Travel Trainer takes a tumble in the snow and reminds us of ways we can avoid doing the same, as well as answering some of your questions about falls. We'll also learn how a man who'd experienced severe childhood traumas was able to not just overcome them, but who now thrives in spite of them. And, the country is poised, once again, to return to something more normal, related to the pandemic. What does "returning to normal" mean? And finally, we enjoy the bounty of the sea through the bounty of Chef Joey's cooking of some Fish and Chips!
Episode 19 | February 2022
On this month's episode of GLSS TV: The city of Lynn played a critical role in the life of Frederick Douglass who lived here for seven years in the mid 1800’s. This month, GLSS TV honors the remarkable life of Douglass and explores how Lynn provided him with the opportunity to become a prominent national figure as an abolitionist and world-class orator. Travel Trainer Rose MacDonald offers a mix of strength and safety tips in a variety of conditions and terrains. In a nod to his grandmother, Chef Joey pulls out all the stops to make a hearty and easy beef stew. And, Kelly Daugherty invites us to pause for a moment during February to relax, with guidance and visualizations as part of Kelly’s Corner.
Episode 18 | January 2022
In January, GLSS TV tackles the chill by making sure we stay active and healthy even in winter! We'll visit Nahant Beach and increase flexibility and strength while we're there. We'll offer a few more details about the Phoenix Food Hub in Lynn and learn ways to gently usher in the New Year, without huge expectations. As part of our Spotlight series, we'll look at some Opioid-use treatments that are having positive effects in the Commonwealth. And from the kitchen — Chef Joey treats us to a perfect and cozy winter soup.
Lynn Community Television (LCTV)
COMCAST: Channel 3 | VERIZON: Channel 38
For air dates and times check the LCTV website at http://www.lynntv.org/watch-online/public/channel-schedule/
Lynnfield Government Channel
COMCAST: Channel 9 | VERIZON: Channel 29
Swampscott Government Access Television
COMCAST: Channel 22 | VERIZON: Channel 41
For air dates and times check the Swampscott Cable TV website at http://tv.swampscottma.gov/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=4
Saugus TV
Public: Channel 8
For air dates and times check the Saugus TV website at https://www.saugustv.org/
Pumpkin Pie From GLSS TV Episode 4 and 28
Click here for a printable version
Ingredients:
1 can of pumpkin 1 can of sweet condensed milk 2 eggs ground cinnamon ground ginger ground nutmeg salt 1 Ready Pie Crust
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
Use the yolk from one egg to brush over the sides and bottom of your crust.
Bake the pie crust for 5 minutes.
Whisk you other ingredients together: one egg, canned pumpkin, can of sweet condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of ginger.
After 5 minutes take your crust out of the oven and fill it with the mixture.
Put your pie back in the oven for 50 minutes.
To see if its done insert a knife into the center of the pie and check to see if its clean when you take it back out. If the mixture comes up with it, you need to bake it for a little longer.
After cooling the pie, refrigerate for a couple hours and then you’ll have a delicious pumpkin pie.
Recipe submitted by Joey S.
Gazpacho Soup - Episode 24
Tofu Bites - Episode 21
Fish and Chips - Episode 20
Beef Stew - Episode 19
Chopped Caprese Salad - Episode 14
Baked Salmon and Sautéed Spinach- Episode 12
Chicken Piccata- Episode 10
Spring Rolls- Episode 9
Brussels Sprouts- Episode 7
Ribollita- Episode 5
Pumpkin Pie- Episode 4
Pizza- Episode 3
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