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The onset of dementia generates a great deal of fear and concern for all those involved. There are fears and concerns for the individual who gradually realizes cognitive and other abilities are deteriorating. There are also fears and concerns for family and loved ones who are desperate to know more information about an early dementia diagnosis.  [...]

Past Lives Learning

April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Explore the mysteries of your past lives in our enlightening lecture! Join us to uncover how your previous incarnations can influence your current life, relationships, and personal growth. Delve into fascinating stories, learn techniques for past life recall, and gain insights that can empower your present and future. Class cost is $25 Please register here: [...]

My goodness! Easter, Christmas, and other holidays are tied to art in many different ways. Who knew?  See what I found! Be sure to bring the most interesting holiday item you have. You won't want to miss Nic's LAST presentation for the season! Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend [...]

In regard to our functional nutrition, the first step in healing the body is always to remove the things that are toxic. Only by understanding toxins and removing them from your diet can you enjoy optimal concentration, memory, and brain health.  Join us and learn why eliminating neurotoxic foods from your diet must be a [...]

Matter of Balance – Spring Session

March 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Improve your strength and balance! The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to the trauma center is injury resulting from a fall. These injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death. This program of seven two-hour classes helps older adults reduce their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. [...]

Body Aches Be Gone

March 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Awaken wellness with Reiki energy and sound healing. Experience more energy, better balance, better sleep and LESS PAIN with Reiki Energy and sound healing. Reiki can help bring on a meditative state that can relieve stress, pain and tension. Thus helping you move forward in a positive manner. In each group Reiki Healing session, people [...]

We are so smug at our accomplishments, wait until you see what you may have missed that were here LONG before we were. Bring something OLD you have….NO, husbands or wives don’t count! Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds [...]

As humans, we often underestimate the power of our brain and how our day-to-day activities affect its ability to function optimally with precision and efficiency.  How do we begin to support our brains?  Join us in a conversation about understanding the capabilities of the brain and how to support and maintain its power to allow [...]

Chakra Sip & Paint

February 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a relaxing and enlightening "Chakra Sip and Paint" class! Discover the secrets of your chakra system and learn about alignment as you sip wine and paint the vibrant colors of your chakras. This unique experience blends creativity with spiritual insight, making it the perfect way to unwind and explore your inner self. [...]

These women have done things that are earth shaking and their lives will stay with you. You know one of their sons well, but, what was her impact? Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect [...]

PAPER ARTS: Oil Pastels & Creamy Oil Crayons

February 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Learn to make marks and create beautiful collage papers with Oil Pastels. Mimi's Art Labs are short 90 minute workshops where we explore one new technique and art application that you can add to your "Making" cache. We will play with combining oil pastels and creamy oil crayons with some paints, then learn how to [...]

Recycled Holiday Cards Keepsake

January 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

In this class, you will take a holiday card and recycle it into a beautiful keepsake. The holiday card will be used as the base to add journaling papers which can be used for notes, adding photos, or adding other memorabilia to the journal. During the class, Lynn will instruct you on making a simple [...]

Vision Board Manifestation

January 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visualize your dreams by utilizing our custom developed manifestation workbook to create an interpretive canvas of your desires. Use goal setting and reinforcement to manifest a future that works for you. Bring your hopes and dreams for the New Year and leave with a completed vision board, a light heart and clear understanding of how [...]

Micronutrients are often referred to as vitamins and minerals and are vital to healthy development, healthy aging, brain health, and disease prevention. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet or supplements.  Understanding and consuming the recommended amount of micronutrients is critical because micronutrient deficiencies [...]

Fun with Fiber Clay-Update

January 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Learn to use fiber clay over a Gourd armature to create a whimsical character that will make you smile. Fiber clay is air dried, so there’s no kiln involved, but we will need drying time which is why this is a two-day class. First day we will create your clay piece. Second day we will [...]

A Matter of Balance

January 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Improve your strength and balance! The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to the trauma center is injury resulting from a fall. These injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death. This program of seven two-hour classes helps older adults reduce their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. [...]

Skies the Limit Pastel Class

January 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Our Sonoran Desert is known for fantastic sunrises and sunsets. Learn how to realistically paint skies with cloud and sunsets. Pastels are the most pure medium and so vibrant you can really get some beautiful sky paintings. The first hour the instructor will do a demo and then the last 2 hours are dedicated to [...]

Paper Arts: Water Soluble Writing Tools

January 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Learn to use new water soluble tools to get “Watercolor Results” without having to paint with watercolors. Mimi shares tips and techniques to help her students learn to paint marks with water soluble supplies like pencils, crayons, and more. These materials are magical! Test your new papers out by making a quick 6x6 small art [...]

This art is sometimes ignored, but the power it holds will touch your heart. Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings [...]

Imagine a place where people routinely live to be 100 and suffer far less incidence of chronic illness and disease than parts of the world.   In these five regions of the world (Blue Zones) people are enjoying an extended number of years in optimal health.  In this lecture, we will uncover the secrets of the [...]

Mimi's Art Labs are short 90 minute workshops where we explore one new technique and art application that you can add to your "Making" cache. DECORATIVE WASHI TAPE + QUICK MARK MAKING: Learn how to design one of a kind decorative tapes (similar to Japanese Washi) to use in all of your art projects. We [...]

I’m always amazed at the wonder of art and the stories behind them. Nicolette Bonnstetter has been educating and entertaining our community with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and [...]

Paint Your Pet in Pastels

December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn how to use pastels to bring your beloved pet to life in a special painting. Create a piece of art for your home, or gift to a friend during the holidays, Bev will tech techniques to create fur and other tips to help you capture your pet's unique personality. Learn how value, composition and [...]

The American Flag has become the symbol of freedom throughout the world.  Today it represents a lot more than just the United States as a nation, it serves as an aspirational symbol of individualism and self-determination.  It has become the inspirational image of hope for people all over the world.  We will examine the history [...]

Journal Jam

December 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

 Journal Jam is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others and connect in a small group setting. Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Quick thinks and writing prompts are provided at the start of each session to encourage writing without filters and to converse without judgement. Fall Sessions: [...]


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