Warwick Life host Scott Nerney checks in with Director Danielle Salisbury for an update on the Warwick Center for the Arts and to find out about its plans for 2022. Hear about the new entryway and outdoor gathering space, exhibits at the WCFA and around Rhode Island, spring break and summer classes for kids, and opportunities for artists to be seen and connect. Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Li...
Mar 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella shows you how to use guided imagery to reset and renew your day and build a harmonic relationship between your body and mind. Learn how to switch off self-criticism, self-judgement, and self-doubt by using your imagination to create calming images that give you hope and peace. Martha Bottella is a lifelong resident of Warwick who works in mental health and supports her clients as they heal trauma, grow, and build empowered lives. She also provides...
Feb 22, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Kim Andersen , Creator and Co-owner of Warwick’s new fast food restaurant Plant City X. Starting with BBQ, guacamole, and truffle burgers, hear about plant-based breakfast sandwiches, “chik” sandwiches, fries, and nachos made fresh, on-site, and by hand every day, and find out how easy and satisfying plant-based eating can be. Visit the Plant City X website . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most...
Feb 15, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Join host Christine Kayal for the Warwick Kids Quiz Show where Warwick kids go head-to-head to display their knowledge of Warwick and the world. On today’s show, sixth-grader Sandra and second-grader Scott compete to win their individual rounds and make the right choice for the audio clip challenge. Christine Kayal has been a children’s librarian at Warwick Public Library for 22 years and a book lover her whole life. She spends her commute to and from work listening to audiobooks which she absol...
Feb 08, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mary O’Rourke , Executive Director of the Warwick-based wish-granting group Children’s Wishes. Children’s Wishes helps Rhode Island children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families. Hear about long-term family support, the kinds of wishes they grant, and how you can help. Visit the Children’s Wishes webpage . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. W...
Feb 01, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 26
LISTEN HERE or go to Warwick Radio Online on Spotify and sign up for a free Spotify account to enjoy It's Your Pick . Join host Wil Gregersen and contestants Jen , Jennifer , and Lou for a fun and carefree competition. Each show has a theme, and our contestants choose songs about that theme. Once you’ve heard their songs, you get to pick which one is best. Today’s theme is “ No! ” with songs of defiance. It’s Your Pick is a production of Warwick Radio Online. All contestants are from Warwick, Rh...
Jan 25, 2022•56 sec•Season 1Ep. 26
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Clouds Hill Museum President and Curator Anne Holst and Director Paul Miller about the fully intact Warwick Victorian home. Hear about Anne’s childhood at Clouds Hill, adventures of her trailblazing mother, the family’s 150 foot yacht, Anne’s efforts to preserve Warwick’s agricultural traditions, and the ongoing restoration of the home. Visit the Clouds Hill Museum website , and see their calendar of events . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in War...
Jan 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Gloria Kennedy continues her conversation with Warwick Senator Kendra Anderson . Hear about problems that affect women and children in Warwick and the work Kendra wants to do to help Warwick families. Visit Kendra Anderson’s website and Facebook page. Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser. Write to ...
Jan 14, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick’s newest state senator Kendra Anderson . Hear how Kendra decided to run for office, what it was like to join the Senate during the pandemic, about the bills she sponsored, and how Warwick’s state legislators work with the city to help Warwick. Visit Kendra Anderson’s website and Facebook page. Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode...
Jan 11, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Bring Your Own Improv Artistic Director Daniel Lee White , Director Audrey Dubois , and cast member Carolyn Morey . Hear about Bring Your Own Improv’s family friendly and late night comedy shows. Discover how improv makes you part of the show, and get a taste of BYOI as Audrey, Caroline, Daniel, and Scott play the Alphabet game. Visit the Bring Your Own Improv website . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners g...
Jan 04, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
LISTEN HERE or go to Warwick Radio Online on Spotify. Sign up for a free Spotify account, and enjoy this month's episode. Join host Wil Gregersen and contestants Jen , Jennifer , and Lou for a fun and playful competition. Each month, It’s Your Pick has a theme, and Jen, Jennifer, and Lou choose songs about that theme. Once you’ve heard their songs, you get to pick which one is best. This month’s theme is “ Songs for the New Year ” with songs to get us ready for 2022. It’s Your Pick is a producti...
Dec 28, 2021•53 sec•Season 1Ep. 20
Warwick children’s librarian Christine Kayal talks with Apponaug third grader Riley Scambio about Riley’s favorite winter activity. Riley and her aunt Andrea share the story of their family’s annual sledding tradition—guaranteed to evoke your own nostalgic memories. Christine also gets Riley’s advice on how to become an enthusiastic reader. Christine Kayal has been a children’s librarian at Warwick Public Library for 22 years and a book lover her whole life. She spends her commute to and from wo...
Dec 21, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi about family, politics, and the city. Hear about his life in public service, the public’s perception of politics and the impact of social media, and the fiscal health of Rhode Island. What you won’t hear, however, is what the ‘K.’ in his name stands for. Visit Joe Shekarchi’s website and Facebook page. Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in ...
Dec 14, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Warwick resident Barbara Sweene y talks with administrator Erica Lynn Erickson about the Buy Nothing Project and Warwick’s two Buy Nothing groups. Hear about Warwick’s gift economy where you give away the things you no longer need and ask for the things you want, and learn how joining your local Buy Nothing group can help you make better use of the things you own and connect you with your community. Find your local Buy Nothing Group . Learn more about the Buy Nothing Project . Read the Book: The...
Dec 07, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella and It’s a Wonderful Life Director Damon Kiely about the live radio play. Hear how the actors and crew recreate a 1940s radio broadcast, how the play builds community, and why the message “no man is a failure who has friends” is especially meaningful now. Visit the Gamm website , and learn more about It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and ...
Dec 03, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about the Picozzi family Christmas display. Hear how Warwick’s favorite Christmas display started, how big the Mayor's electricity bills are, and how the display helps local charities. Visit the Picozzi Family Christmas Display Facebook page. Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Warwick...
Nov 30, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
LISTEN HERE or go to Warwick Radio Online on Spotify. Sign up for a free Spotify account, and enjoy this month's episode. Join host Wil Gregersen and contestants Jen , Jennifer , and Lou for a fun and playful competition. Each month, It’s Your Pick has a theme, and Jen, Jennifer, and Lou choose songs about that theme. Once you’ve heard their songs, you get to pick which one is best. This month’s theme is “ Feel Good, Inc. ” with songs that put our contestants in an instant good mood. It’s Your P...
Nov 26, 2021•53 sec•Season 1Ep. 14
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Clouds Hill Museum President and Curator Anne Holst and Director Paul Miller about the fully intact Warwick Victorian home. Clouds Hill has been owned by four generations of women, and tours of Clouds Hill are like a visit with the family in the 1870s. Hear about the history of Clouds Hill and how you can step into an authentic Victorian Christmas for the holidays. Visit the Clouds Hill Museum website , and see their calendar of events . Warwick Life hig...
Nov 23, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella talks with Live Inspired Now wellness coach Heather Paris . Hear about health coaching, fire walking, becoming self-empowered, and free alternative health services available to everyone in Warwick. Visit Parent Support Network of Rhode Island to see their calendar of free alternative health services . Go to Live Inspired Now . Martha Bottella is a lifelong resident of Warwick who works in mental health and supports her clients as they heal trauma,...
Nov 16, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Gloria Kennedy and her undercover helpers talk with Warwick businesswoman Karen Krinsky about Like No Udder ice cream, and they sample it, too! Hear about treats for vegans, people who can’t eat dairy or gluten, people with food allergies, and everyone who likes dessert. Plus, discover the tasting team’s verdict. (Spoiler alert—they like it!) Visit the Like No Udder website and Facebook page. Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in th...
Nov 09, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Beverly Wiley from the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department about Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas. Hear about open skating and lessons, figure skating, and hockey games, and find out how you can rent the arenas for cozy family celebrations and large community events. See the Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas schedule . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick L...
Nov 05, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Beverly Wiley from the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department about McDermott Pool. Hear about pool memberships and year-round swimming, swim meets by local teams, and how you can rent the pool for family events like birthday parties. See the McDermott Pool schedule and Fall 2021 brochure . Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Sc...
Nov 02, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
LISTEN HERE or go to Warwick Radio Online on Spotify. Sign up for a free Spotify account, and enjoy this month's episode. Join host Wil Gregersen and contestants Jen , Jennifer , and Lou for a fun and playful competition. Each month, It’s Your Pick has a theme, and Jen, Jennifer, and Lou choose songs about that theme. Once you’ve heard their songs, you get to pick which one is best. This month’s theme is “ Gimmee! ” with songs that have “I want” in their titles. It’s Your Pick is a production of...
Oct 26, 2021•53 sec•Season 1Ep. 8
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Ann Corvin from the Warwick Animal Shelter. Hear about how the shelter helps and cares for Warwick’s animals, how to keep your animals safe, fundraisers by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter—including their annual classic car show—and how you can adopt your next family member. Visit the Warwick Animal Shelter on Facebook . Adopt a new family member at Petfinder . Find out about Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter fundraisers on their Facebo...
Oct 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Danielle Salisbury about the Warwick Center for the Arts in the Kentish Artillery Armory building in Apponaug Village. Hear about art exhibits and opportunities to show your art, classes you can take—including meditation, yoga, art journaling, and creative writing—collaborations with Mayor Frank Picozzi and City Hall, and summer art camp for kids. Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most fr...
Oct 12, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Gloria Kennedy and John Howell talk about the future of the Warwick Beacon and other newspapers. Find out why newspapers today cover less local news and sports than they used to, and hear how the Beacon continues to inform Warwick citizens about the news and issues that affect them. Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a...
Oct 05, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Lifelong resident Bob tells the story of being five years old in Warwick in 1956. Hear about Bob’s family and home, his outdoor escapades, and his encounters with a strongminded and adventuresome fellow named Riley . See photos of Riley, Gunther, Thomas and Bob . Music by Audionautix.com Sound effects by the BBC...
Sep 28, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Council President Stephen P. McAllister about investments and improvements in Ward 7 and across Warwick. Hear about upgrades to Apponaug, the city’s plans for the “sawtooth” building and the City Hall annex, LED street lights, and updating the city fleet with new ambulances, fire trucks, and garbage trucks, and more. Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life ...
Sep 21, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Gloria Kennedy talks with John Howell , publisher and editor of the Warwick Beacon, about his life and career. Hear about John’s childhood and education, how he met his wife Carol, and the latest on his dog Ollie. Find out how John became a journalist and how he’s reported on the city for over 50 years: Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, ...
Sep 14, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Gloria Kennedy talks with John Howell , publisher and editor of the Warwick Beacon, about his life and career. Hear about John’s childhood and education, how he met his wife Carol, and the latest on his dog Ollie. Find out how John became a journalist and how he’s reported on the city for over 50 years: Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, ...
Sep 14, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
