Tuesday, April 30th will be a red letter day for me...I'll be joining my first retired persons group.  (AARP doesn't count!)  Last Tuesday, I attended the Center for Creative Retirement's weekly program, as a guest.  Sponsored by the College of Charleston, the group meets at St. Joe's Catholic church in West Ashley, with two speakers scheduled each Tuesday.                                                                        I almost chickened out, when I drove up behind the nursing home minivan, but "no guts, no glory", as my former marine hubby says.  I forged ahead, and was so glad that I did.  The group members who greeted me were so nice that I was immediately put at ease.  Then, the first speaker began, and I was hooked.  The topic was The Internet and Your Privacy, presented by Allyson Stuart, Prof. Chas. School of Law.  She was bright, well informed and an engaging speaker.  The second excellent speaker was a political science prof. from C of C, whose name escapes me (due to my advanced age of 55, I would imagine....).  She spoke about Women in SC Politics.  Both speakers gave interesting talks, with many helpful bits of information, but really, my favorite part was the question and answer period that followed.  Here's the surprise...as brilliant as the speakers were, the audience members were even more so!  Their questions were incredibly insightful and intelligent- I felt like I was in a college level classroom.  Thank you  College of Charleston- I have found a place to BE!!