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Smarter Senior Seminar Series: Financial Ways to Survive

2026-04-15 13:30:00 2026-04-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Smarter Senior Seminar Series: Financial Ways to Survive Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Wednesday, April 15
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 13:30:00 2026-04-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Smarter Senior Seminar Series: Financial Ways to Survive Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities.

This event is part of the ongoing Smarter Senior Seminar Series presented by Mike Flahaven, a CSHP- Certified Senior Housing Professional. To learn more, visit yourfloridahaven.com. Register at ocls.org or yourfloridahaven.com/smarter-senior-seminar. Recommended 18 and Up. 

You will have the opportunity to discuss: 

  • Using a Financial Planner
  • VA Benefits
  • HECM Mortgage
  • Life Insurance
  • Annuities
  • Long Term Care/ Hybrid Insurance

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | seniors | ipevents | bb-senior-events |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Apr 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 Closed
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About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Upcoming events

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Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Wed, Apr 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Toddler Storytime: LiBEARY Tales
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
Open Lab - Job Seekers
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Are you needing to create your resume, practice your interview skills, or search for job openings? Learn more about the resources available with your library card. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Family Fun: Storytime Crafts
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
iPad - Camera
Thu, Apr 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Never miss out on capturing a memory with your iPad. Learn about the camera options and modes and how to use them to take amazing photos. Perform simple edits to clean up your images.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
iPad - Organize & Edit Photos
Thu, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Make finding your photos easy with your iPad.  Learn to organize photos into albums, moments and collections. Edit photos with filters and exposure tools to enhance your images.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Apr 09, 11:30am - 11:45am
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 10, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Technology Classroom
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.
Computer Basics - Senior Skills
Fri, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Get started by learning how to navigate your computer. Access common applications including word processors and web browsers.
Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Read aloud classics or modern retellings and other great books weekly with discussion. Read aloud or just come to listen! Facilitator-led. Book: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Ages 18 and up.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Baby Storytime: Libraries
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Junior: Icy Science
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Semamori Paper Stitched Patterns - Hishi Plant
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:45am
Technology Classroom
Semamori are traditional Japanese auspicious patterns. Learn about the meaning and history of the featured Semamori pattern. Pierce and stitch the pattern on paper.
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Preschool Storytime: Discover Washington - America’s 250th Anniversary
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Tissue Paper Flowers (Ages 6-12)
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Technology Classroom
Create colorful tissue paper flowers to top gifts or decorate a room. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Chess Club
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft 365 Basics
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Canva Projects - Presentations
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Smarter Senior Seminar Series: Financial Ways to Survive
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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