Welcome to the GLSS TV page!

Here you will find links to past and current GLSS TV episodes plus information about watching GLSS TV on local cable stations.

You will also find tips for healthy living, recipes, and other fun stuff featured on GLSS TV episodes.

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Links to Episodes

Episode 31 | February 2023

This month on GLSS TV, a message about being prepared and staying safe outdoors in winter, with Mobility Specialist Rose MacDonald.
We learn about the accomplishments and legacy of orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Kelly's Corner explores the nuances and delicate nature of grieving the loss of a loved one.
And, Chef Joey invites us to try making a simple and hearty beef stew.

Episode 30 | January 2023

January is Mental Wellness Month so we're highlighting previous stories that provide tools and awareness around caring for yourself and others during what can be a tough time: the first month of every year. We'll also get some safety tips for traveling public transportation, and warm up in the kitchen learning how to make roasted brussels sprouts.

Episode 29 | December 2022

This month on GLSS TV, a look at how to get through the holidays while caring for others and yourself. In a Spotlight video we explore hoarding behaviors especially in older adults, and we learn and practice some memory exercises. Chef Joey creates a hearty and delicious Tuscan vegetarian stew, and we dip into the archives to find amusement in a musical about and sung by American truckers. The show ends with an extended montage of winter and holiday scenes.

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:

A profile of Kiame Mahaniah M.D., the Chief Executive Officer of the Lynn Community Health Center. Dr. Mahaniah's global perspective has led the Center through the many challenges related to the pandemic with a great measure of success
Kelly's Corner provides reinforcement on how to manage getting adequate sleep;
September is Fall Prevention Month and Rose MacDonald will remind us of the careful "steps" we need to take, every day.
And, from the Conversations files, Dr. Malcolm Horn provides a thoughtful explanation of what the diagnosis of "Personality Disorder" means.

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:

A street tour of the Beyond Walls murals project in Lynn
Lessons learned about coping smartly with stresses during the pandemic
The COVID vaccine and children: An update from the Lynn Community Health Center
Increasing health and dexterity in our hands, wrists and fingers
And Chef Joey's perfect summer salad - the simple and tasty Caprese Salad

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.

Broadcast on:

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/

This Month's Recipe

Beef Stew

Beef Stew
From GLSS TV Episode 19 and 31

Click here for a printable version

Ingredients:

1 package Stew Beef
4 carrots
2 potatoes
1 onion
olive oil
flour
salt
pepper
Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping your onions, potatoes, and carrots into ¾ inch sized chunks.
2. Salt and pepper all sides of the beef.
3. Toss the beef in just enough flour to coat all sides.
4. Heat some olive oil on medium in a pan.
5. Stir fry the beef until it begins to brown. Meanwhile add onions to the beef.
6. Add your carrots and potatoes. Also add water until you cover all the ingredients.
7. Add three drops of Worcestershire sauce.
8. Leave the stove on low or simmer until the stew begins to thicken and develop flavor, stirring periodically. (Usually at least 4 hours)

Recipe submitted by
Joey S.

Welcome to the GLSS TV page!

Here you will find links to past and current GLSS TV episodes plus information about watching GLSS TV on local cable stations.

You will also find tips for healthy living, recipes, and other fun stuff featured on GLSS TV episodes.

Links to Episodes

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This Month's Recipe

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