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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 3-11-26

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Senior hunger, Grand Rapids Sled Wings, the author of Between Two Worlds, the YMCA White Elephant Sale, and Jenison high school orchestra director Dan Scott

There is a hidden hunger among West Michigan seniors. We talk to the CEO of USAging, Sandy Markwood, about a national wide campaign that connects older adults to nutrition aid.

Coach and athletes from the Grand Rapids Sled Wings join us in studio to discuss their season, adaptive hockey and the upcoming Silver Stick Tournament.
 
Ellen Bassuk, MD, author of Between Two Worlds, joins us to talk about her journey with her son’s lifelong struggle with mental illness. Dr. Bassuk shares a story of independence, purpose, and community.
 
The Y Service Club prepares for the annual YMCA White Elephant Sale happening at the end of April. We talk to Neil Topliffe about the fundraising opportunity that needs the help of the community for donations and ultimate purchases.
 
Jenison high school orchestra director Dan Scott has received a national award from the American String Teachers Association. We talk to Dan this morning about his 29th year of teaching, discussing this Elizabeth A H Green School Educator Award.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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