05/27/2026
One of the really great things about living in the Conway area is having access to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Coastal Carolina University. (OLLI) You can check out the courses on their website. Some are free and some are offered at a reasonable cost.
If you’re 50+, it’s such an incredible opportunity to keep learning, meeting people, exploring new interests, and staying engaged through a wide variety of classes, workshops, and presentations. From history and technology to wellness, travel, finance, and local topics, there truly is something for everyone.
I attended my first class this week, ,a very informative retirement presentation from representatives with New York Life (who also happen to be CCU alumni.) I appreciated that the discussion was not a sales pitch but was educational, practical, and focused on helping people better understand retirement planning and ways to maximize opportunities throughout the years ahead.
One important takeaway was something many families are beginning to experience firsthand: people are living longer than ever before. The presentation touched on planning ahead for potential longterm care needs, understanding options that may help protect assets, and ways to potentially reduce tax liabilities over time.
No matter what stage of life you’re in, knowledge is empowering. I'm signed up for a writing course and a history of bourbon course this summer.
