The Orange County Office on Aging is dedicated to supporting seniors and caregivers throughout our increasingly diverse cultural community. The Office on Aging offers a wide range of programs, activities and resources to facilitate and support the desires of our residents to successfully age in place. By promoting community engagement and providing connection to essential services, the Office on Aging continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of older adults throughout Orange County.
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging was established as an advisory board under the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in 2001. Today, the Commission on Aging consists of 11 board members and meets bi-monthly to plan for the needs of Central Florida elders.
Goal 1 — Act as a resource to Orange County Government staff and the Board of County Commissioners on aging issues, and to help in policy formation and implementation
Goal 2 — Increase community awareness of senior issues and programs through educational outreach, public forums and the media
Goal 3 — Build coordinated community response to elder needs through effective community partnerships
Multicultural Senior Center
The Orange County Multicultural Senior Center is a vibrant gathering place where older adults can connect, learn, and thrive. The center offers a variety of free programs and activities designed to support healthy aging, lifelong learning, and social engagement in a welcoming, culturally inclusive environment.
Residents can enjoy:
• Arts and crafts classes
• Computer and technology classes
• Health and wellness programs
• Educational workshops and seminars
• Bingo and other recreational activities
• Orange County Commission on Aging meetings
• Partnership and networking opportunities for senior service providers
New programs, workshops, and special events will be introduced throughout the year to meet the evolving interests and needs of our community. Registration information for select programs and events will be available soon.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, stay active, meet new friends, or connect with valuable community resources, the Multicultural Senior Center is a place where older adults can stay engaged, empowered, and connected.
Location: 7149 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32818
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Events and Programming
LIFE: Information for Elders Seminars
Learning about the aging network has never been easier—or more enjoyable! LIFE seminar series offers practical tips and helpful insights on everything from connecting with community resources to healthy living and staying active.
Current Series:
Downtown - Third Thursday monthly from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Orlando Public Library (101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando) in the Albertson Room on the third floor.
Branching Out - Quarterly at library branches across the county and periodically at Community Action Centers.
Branching Out (En Espanol) - Hosted completely in Spanish, quarterly at library branches across the county.
On the Big Screen – Quarterly movie with an educational speaker before the event at the Orlando Public Library (101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando) in the Albertson Room on the third floor.
Register for just one session or attend the whole series—call 407-836-7446 or email officeonaging@ocfl.net to sign up.
Best of all, seminars are always free, and those who RSVP will enjoy a complimentary small boxed lunch.