This class will cover the fascinating story of a less-well-known historical figure. In 1802, Buck Oowatie was born into a prominent European-Cherokee family. Buck’s father believed his children should receive the best education possible, so young Buck was first sent to the Moravian Mission School at Spring Place and then to the Foreign Mission School (known as the “Heathen School”) in Cornwall, Connecticut. On his way to Cornwall, Buck stopped in Virginia where he met Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Once at Cornwall, Buck met Elias Boudinot. Boudinot played an important role in the founding of the United States. Buck was so impressed with Boudinot he asked if he could adopt his name.

Athens based author (and OLLI favorite) Will Leitch will discuss his latest novel, Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride. Leitch's previous two novels, The Time Has Come and How Lucky were set in Athens. This time, the action moves to Atlanta, and Leitch thinks this is his best novel yet.

Each week of this course will focus on one of the three main classes of benefit and will include: Social Security Election and Maximization; Understanding Medicare Rights and Options and also VA Benefits; Long Term Care and What Medicare Covers; New Ways to Plan for a Long-Term Care Event; Current Policy Reviews. ** class Update: This class will be offered in-person at River's Crossing with the instructor participating via Zoom.