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Online Program

Age Well: The Realities of Relocating for Retirement

Program No. 25214RJ
Join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the key factors to consider when weighing a move in retirement.

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At a Glance

Retirement opens the door to new possibilities — including the decision to relocate. Whether motivated by finances, climate or proximity to family, many retirees struggle with weighing the pros and cons of a move. As part of our "Age Well" series, join Catherine Frank, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville, for an insightful online lecture exploring the key factors that shape this important decision. Gain practical strategies to help you navigate your options and confidently plan for your next chapter.

General Notes

This lecture is part of our new “Age Well” series, designed to provide valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical tools for navigating the aging journey with confidence. These programs explore key topics related to aging, from health and wellness to planning for the future, offering meaningful perspectives and resources for older adults and caregivers alike. Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Catherine Frank
Catherine Frank holds three degrees in English from UNC-Chapel Hill. She was director for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University from 2007-2010 and has been director for OLLI at UNC Asheville since 2010. She directs the evolution of the Paths to Creative Retirement and Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend programs and all OLLI at UNC Asheville's life transitions programs, creating unique opportunities for older adults to learn from experts and one another about the many transitions in life's second half.

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Catherine Frank holds three degrees in English from UNC-Chapel Hill. She was director for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University from 2007-2010 and has been director for OLLI at UNC Asheville since 2010. She directs the evolution of the Paths to Creative Retirement and Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend programs and all OLLI at UNC Asheville's life transitions programs, creating unique opportunities for older adults to learn from experts and one another about the many transitions in life's second half.





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