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.

More than one in three Americans have pre-diabetes. Making lifestyle changes can cut the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in half. In this class, we'll talk about the prevalence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and the steps you can take to reduce your risk.

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.