You may know Button Gwinnett, but do you know Dionysius Crandell Oliver or Tugalo Harvie Risner? This presentation covers politicians from across Georgia history who have very unusual names.

This session will explore Historic Athens’ broad impact—from preserving historic buildings and protecting cultural landmarks to engaging the public through events, education, and advocacy. Attendees will learn about programs such as our monthly History Hours, seasonal walking tours, the Historic Athens Welcome Center, Porchfest, youth development efforts, and more.

Learn how to age in place because there is no place like home! This class will identify the many factors involved in a developing a successful aging-in-place plan. We will discuss environmental supports, and informal and formal supports that together create a solid plan to support your aging journey. We will also evaluate the realistic expectations of what aging in place looks like and how to be sure you are set up for optimal success and quality of life while staying safely in your home.

Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is his most enduring legacy. In this class, we will briefly consider the history of the song and its meaning before moving on to examine its role in various aspects of popular culture. We will end by looking at several responses to the work by contemporary artists and poets.

This Lunch & Learn will cover how humans invented and reinvented money—originating from the barter system to the evolution of coins and paper money, to electronic and digital money. It will provide an introduction to cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), how blockchain works, and the future direction of money.

Most retirees don’t fully understand how taxes work in retirement, yet they’re keenly aware of how much taxes impact their income each year. In this session, participants will learn how to create an effective retirement tax strategy that integrates income planning, Social Security, and Medicare. The class explores various types of taxes encountered during retirement and how these interact with Social Security benefits and Medicare premiums. We’ll also cover the four stages of retirement, outlining key tax actions for each phase and discussing complex IRA rules, Roth conversion timing, and the consequences of poor withdrawal sequencing. Participants will gain practical insights into: Reducing unexpected costs to make retirement less expensive; avoiding increased Medicare premiums from income mismanagement; coordinating tax, investment, and estate decisions for long-term efficiency.