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In this episode we'll focus on nutrition and eating well. We'll see what's available at the Farmer's Market and then prepare a tasty and healthy zucchini and pasta dish that you can make yourself! We'll also practice some simple stretching exercises and learn about breathing techniques to help you relax.

Episode 1

A look at how the Lynn Senior Center and the broader community have responded to life during the pandemic. The show includes updates and numerous helpful tips around effectively managing one's health during this time.

Schedule

Lynn Community Television (LCTV)

COMCAST: Channel 3 | VERIZON: Channel 38

For air dates and times on LCTV for September
check the LCTV website at
http://www.lynntv.org/watch-online/public/channel-schedule/

This Week's Recipe

Summer Squash and Basil Pasta with
Chick Peas
From GLSS TV Episode 2

Makes 6 servings

Click here for a printable version

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 pounds assorted summer squashes and zucchini, chopped
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, plus more for serving
12 ounces paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup basil leaves, divided
1 14-oz can of Chickpeas

RECIPE PREPARATION

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until very lightly browned around the edges, about 4 minutes. Add squash and increase heat to medium high; season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until squash begins to break down. Turn down heat once it begins sticking, and continue to cook until the squash is jammy and soft, 12–15 minutes. Toss in 1 tsp. Black pepper. Strain and add chick peas.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente.

Transfer pasta to skillet with squash using a slotted spoon or spider and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook pasta, adding 2 oz. Parmesan in stages along with more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente. Toss in lemon juice and most of the basil.

Divide pasta among bowls and top with more Parmesan and black pepper and remaining basil.

From Anna Sawyer

People You'll Meet on GLSS TV

Sandra Suarez

Sandra Suarez is a long-time staff member in the Community Programs Department at Greater Lynn Senior Services. Most recently, she served as Director of the Lynn Senior Center, a downtown gathering hub for people age 60 and older. In that role, she organized and oversaw the center's robust programming, including a broad range of activities, the daily lunch program, recreational trips, exercise classes, special events, and much more. Sandra's other roles at GLSS have emphasized outreach to the community, including coordination of an inter-generational program and a highly successful initiative to engage the local Latino population in Senior Center programming. She is fluent in Spanish.

Anna Sawyer

Anna Sawyer is a food enthusiast and has been a practicing vegetarian for almost ten years. Her favorite meal is Tacos and her favorite vegetable is Portabella Mushrooms.

Ben Graff

Benjamin Graff, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian and the Nutrition Program Manager at GLSS. In that role, he oversees the delivery of hundreds of meals every weekday to congregate meal sites and through Meals on Wheels in the Agency's five-town service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. Ben holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Nutrition from Drexel University and completed his Dietetic Internship at Simmons University. In addition to its meal delivery mission, GLSS’ Nutrition Program offers a monthly healthy food delivery program (the Brown Bag Project) in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank for low-income people and provides a range of other nutrition supports and counseling.

Vince Greco

Vince has a decade of experience as a physical fitness coach. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Communications from UMass Amherst, Vince was certified with a personal trainer's certification from ISSA (Integrated Sports Science Association) in 2009. He then expanded into teaching group fitness classes in 2015 with a focus on a power yoga regimen that he relied on to overcome many years of accumulated, weight room-related joint injuries. During that time, he has assisted many former athletes and older clients with reducing pain and extending their longevity in the gym. He has since branched out into teaching strength and conditioning in many gyms and fitness studios throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Vince believes that with sound technique, proper breathing and the right attitude you can achieve anything.