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Navigating the Golden Years

Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
2025-05-22 18:00:00 2025-05-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Navigating the Golden Years Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Thursday, May 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 18:00:00 2025-05-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Navigating the Golden Years Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Bentonville Public Library

Rotary Conference Room

Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes

In the fourth event of the Navigating the Golden Years Series, we will discuss the importance of downsizing, converting or streamlining the contents of a loved one's or patient's home to fit the current situation.  Allison Van Hecke will guide attendees through this process.

About or Presenter:

Alison Van Hecke is an Executive Broker and Downsizing Specialist with Lighthouse Group NWA - Keller Williams.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Author Talks & Lectures |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include an engaging adult collection with private study rooms, vibrant children's and teen spaces, community meeting rooms, genealogy research center and café. 

Upcoming events

Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 24, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Intro to 3D Printing - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
AP Study Sesh - History
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Stop by and study for your upcoming AP exams!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Apr 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Pilates for Adults
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Pilates for Adults
BPL In the Community - Beaver Tales at Osage Park
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! This event takes place at Osage Park. All ages welcome.
Natural State Performing Arts: Selections from Persephone
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Get a sneak peek of Natural State Performing Arts' upcoming performance of Persephone!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Cancelled
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Apr 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting
Finding Your 19th Century Ancestors on Fold3 - A Better Way? - with Brian Rhinehart
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Learn what records are available for your 19th-century military ancestors on Fold3.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Intro to 3D Printing - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Bentonville Community Orchestra - Debut Performance
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Palmer String Studio and Bentonville Public Library Present the Bentonville Community Orchestra
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Apr 30, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Intro to 3D Printing - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Intro to 3D Printing - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Making Medical Decisions Together
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 02, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, May 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Plant Exchange - In-Person Community Event
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an exchange of plants, cuttings and seeds.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Shake your sillies out in this high-energy program featuring playful movement, rhythm instruments, singable books, and more. Best for ages 18 months - 6 years.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Pilates - Exploration of Movement Series
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Confident Commuters - Trailblazers Community Classes
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Education WorkshopRegister
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Home and Driving Safety
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Tech Help - Drop-In
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, May 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, May 12, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Join Spanish teacher Samantha Binnie for fun, interactive Spanish lessons each month! No prior Spanish knowledge needed. For students in Kindergarten and up.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about graphic novel "Next Stop" by Debbie Fong. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Family Game Day
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Drop by the library for an afternoon of board game fun. We'll have a variety of games to choose from. Pick an old favorite or discover a one! For kids in K-6th grade. No registration required.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Pilates - Exploration of Movement Series
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Teen Book Club
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
May Discussion of Lovely War by Julie Berry
This event is full
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Living Options for the Next Phase of Life
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a historical twist! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, May 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. This program is for kids age 7 and up.
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting
Teen Movie & Make - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, stop by the library for a creative movie night! Enjoy a free screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl accompanied by a themed art activity!
Demystifying Probate Records - - Taking Your Research to the Next Level with Diana Elder
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Learn how to search for and interpret probate records.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, May 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
ARTventures
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Join us each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, May 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Pilates - Exploration of Movement Series
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, May 22, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 23, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Tech Help - Drop-In
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!
BPL In the Community - Beaver Tales at Osage Park
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! This event takes place at Osage Park. All ages welcome.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, May 24, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
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