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Sharpen your strategy with our Defensive Play workshop, designed to help you use the Charleston to collect early information, read exposures, make safer discards, and know when to pivot from offense to defense. If you're ready to elevate your game, this class is for you.
$35.00
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Phoenix Art Museum Docent Lisa Spahr presents a fun & engaging lecture about the joys of taking children on tours of the Museum. Their fresh perspectives and comments—sometimes funny, sometimes poignant—are always unique. Fearless and honest, their thoughts and observations make us see familiar works in a new way. We'll also discuss some of the most iconic works from the Museum's collection—each one with insights from the youngest guests. |
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Join Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Docent Jeff Weiner to discover how 1950's rock grew from rhythm & blues and other early styles. Hear the artists who inspired Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and more. Enjoy discussion, music clips, and plenty of toe-tapping fun! |
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Learn how the glymphatic system clears brain waste and its implications for Alzheimer's prevention. We'll also discuss common brain toxins and strategies that optimize glymphatic brain toxin removal. |
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Embrace your wellness journey and build a relationship with yourself and the world around you using all your senses. Surrounded by nature, you will explore the synergy between mind, body, and spirit in a location that surrounds you with harmony. Hosted by our Signature Program, Desert Awareness Committee, in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area of Cave Creek.
$25.00
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This 2-day marketplace-style event will feature over 300 unique new and gently used specialty purses for sale, raffle baskets, and a purse drive to benefit Purse-Impressions. There is no entry fee to the event, however patrons are encouraged to bring a donation of purses, jewelry, or hygiene products. 
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You are invited to a special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artist Jerry Sieve. Registration not required, but RSVP kindly requested on our website. |
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A new and popular class! Experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing power of sound. This restorative sound bath combines crystal bowls, chimes, and grounding instruments to create calming vibrations that help quiet the mind, release stress, and bring the body back into balance.
$35.00
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Take a journey through nearly 2 billion years of Arizona's geological history, revealing how ancient forces created the landscapes we treasure today, with Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University. Dr. Semken will reveal how ancient seas, volcanic eruptions, and climate shifts created everything from the Grand Canyon to the Sonoran Desert. This presentation offers everyone a chance to understand the incredible forces and time scales that created the places we call home. |
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Do you ever misplace your keys, forget names, or struggle to recall details as quickly as you once did? You’re not alone. Memory challenges are a normal part of life, but you can strengthen your brain with the right exercises. Participants will explore how memory works, why it changes over time, and most importantly how to give it a healthy workout. |
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Explore fused glass art by creating two colorful flowers with your choice of petals and colors, then design unique blooms using frit, stringers, and pebbles. Pieces will be kiln-fused and slumped into graceful forms, and will be ready for pickup in 1–2 weeks.
$85.00
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Join us as PBS "History Detectives" host Dr. Eduardo Pagan investigates the mystery behind an unusual Navajo rug. The story takes us to meet a Navajo medicine man and a traditional Navajo weaver in Crownpoint, New Mexico — a place long considered the center of Navajo weaving. Did the weaver violate a taboo to create the rug? A textile historian helps us uncover who may have been behind this controversial design. 
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With over 10,000 Americans turning 62 each day, many seek smarter retirement options. Mortgage professional Rob Kanyur explains safe home equity strategies, how retirement mortgages work, and when they fit. Learn practical, accurate information to build stability and greater peace of mind. |
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Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg—no prior experience needed! Learn essentials like tile names and suits, how to use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, and game play & etiquette basics. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, this class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
$90.00
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. About this session: Come see the most expensive tulip art ever sold and how this flower impacted architecture.
$10.00
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Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
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Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
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Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill. |
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Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Sandy Pendleton - Glass.
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In four Tuesday classes, Larry Charles —a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor—helps you bring your travel memories to life. Each class begins with a step-by-step demonstration, then you’ll paint alongside Larry as he shares tips for capturing atmosphere, light, and detail and how to make people, buildings, and landscapes glow with realism and personality.
$200.00
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In four Tuesday classes, Larry Charles —a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor—helps you bring your travel memories to life. Each class begins with a step-by-step demonstration, then you’ll paint alongside Larry as he shares tips for capturing atmosphere, light, and detail and how to make people, buildings, and landscapes glow with realism and personality.
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Learn how to get the most out of every deal. Discover the strengths in your starting hand, use simple hand-building strategies, and make confident decisions as the game unfolds. You’ll learn when to stay the course, when to adjust, and how to manage risk from the Charleston to the final tile.
$35.00
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Join the Journal Jam and get ready to express yourself, connect, and get creative. Bring your thoughts for a fun journaling session filled with prompts, sharing, and inspiration. Reflect, write, and discover with a comfortable group of new friends. |
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Learn an easy, step-by-step approach to charcoal drawing with instructor Adrienne Lee as she demonstrates techniques, shares helpful shortcuts, and offers tips for achieving realism and composition. A highlight of the class is using an eraser to remove charcoal and reveal the white of the paper. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished drawing.
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$95.00
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Catch the Arizona sun with one-of-a-kind fused glass suncatchers you create yourself using dots, stringers, frit, powder, vitrigraph, murrini, and sheet glass. Go bold, simple, or intricate—the creative possibilities are endless. Perfect for all experience levels.
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$90.00
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BE SAFE equips teens and adults with developmental disabilities with practical skills for safe interactions with law enforcement. Through video modeling, discussion, and role-play, participants learn what to do during everyday police encounters and in emergencies. Local police officers will demonstrate how to build understanding and trust, and help attendees & caregivers feel more confident and prepared in community settings. |
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This guided play session is perfect for anyone who has already learned the rules and basics of American Mah Jongg but would like extra support while playing. It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to strengthen your skills, ask questions, and build confidence at the table.
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In two joyful, fear-free sessions for beginners, students will focus on the principles of painting along with the skills needed for acrylic application. Through structured exercises, students will learn the basics of value, composition, and color along with simple wet and dry brush techniques that will de-mystify the painting process.
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$45.00
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Discover how MindDNA can help reverse brain age. Award-winning author and neuro-educator Phyllis Strupp will discuss how to strengthen MindDNA and recharge brain activity with two tools outlined in her book “Better from Within: 7 Steps to a Wise Brain”: the Wisdom Well Tool and the Social Safari Tool.
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Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. 
We begin this four-part series with the early English colonies that dominated the Atlantic coast of North America, north of Florida. While they comprised a very small portion of the British gross domestic product, for a century and a half they thrived financially. But while the Americans that lead the Colonies considered themselves loyal British subjects, they liked the freedom and independence colonial separation accorded. The French and Indian War changes everything. |
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Learn to create special ink effects like fur, wood, glass, and feathers using short exercises on day one. Use these techniques to create frame-worthy drawings on day two. It's a class not to be missed with an art medium you can take with you anywhere!
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$185.00
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Our online threats and digital tools change every day. New technology provides efficiencies and luxuries we all enjoy; but, they also present new security and safety challenges. Join us to learn how you can be safe in the new digital world. 
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Write your own book from start to finish including layout, editing, critiquing, and illustration! In this fun 6-week workshop, led by award-winning children’s picture book author & illustrator Rita Goldner, kids in grades 4-6 build literacy skills and learn how to write their own book from start to finish—then celebrate their masterpiece with a book signing event for friends and family!
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$79.00
Step into a serene space of relaxation and renewal as you immerse yourself in the gentle yet powerful fusion of Reiki energy and sound healing. This class is designed to help you reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal, restore energetic flow, and bring harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. |
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Discover the beauty and resilience of adeniums, often called the "elegant desert rose", from Master Gardner Debra Moritz. Learn how to grow, care for, and shape these striking succulents known for their sculptural trunks and vibrant blooms. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this session will cover watering, soil, pruning, and seasonal care to help your desert rose thrive. 
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Your Creative Playground! Looking for a space to unleash your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and spark new ideas? Our Open Art Studio is the perfect spot! Whether you love painting, drawing, collage, mixed media—or anything in between—bring your favorite supplies and dive in.
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$10.00
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Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at leadership and resilience from Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician to the President. Dr. Mariano will share her journey from an immigrant military childhood to serving as physician to three U.S. Presidents. Hear White House stories and her practical prescriptions for breaking barriers and achieving success. |
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The Charleston sets the tone for your entire Mah Jongg game. It’s not just about passing tiles, but making smart, strategic choices that shape your hand and influence your opponents' decisions. In this intermediate-level class, we’ll explore how to make confident decisions during each Charleston pass, including which tiles to hold, pass, and how to balance offense and defense.
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$35.00
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Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater, that links literacy with the arts! Students ages 8-14 will learn Shakespeare through acting games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents. 
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Experience the beauty of hand weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Learn several patterns—including clasp-weft inspired by Southwest tapestry designs. Choose natural Navajo Churro wool or bright Arizona sunset colors. Looms are pre-warped, giving you ample time to experiment and create a unique woven piece. Students will also learn about wool, the Churro sheep breed, and how to incorporate handspun yarns.
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Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out — or "remember" — how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
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$44.44
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Join us for an afternoon of friends, fashion and fun! Hosted by Soroptimists of Happy Valley and The Holland Center.
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$40.00 – $500.00
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Food, fun, and fabulous hats—our Kentucky Derby Fundraising Party is back! For just $50, enjoy mint juleps, a festive buffet, themed photo ops, and all the thrill of the race on the big screen. Dress to impress for best hat honors while supporting The Holland Center's arts & education programming. Join us for our biggest—and most stylish—FUNdraiser of the year! |
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You are invited to view the Holland Gallery of Fine Art's exhibit celebrating the art of our current featured gallery artist: Jerry Sieve. Exhibit: Sieve Image Retrospective. |
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Ready to create a calmer, more functional home? Learn practical, stress-free strategies for unpacking, decluttering, and organizing your home from a professional organizer. Learn easy-to-maintain systems to keep your space organized long-term, and even a foolproof method for folding that dreaded fitted sheet! |
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Rediscover the joy of solo travel without ever being alone by joining a community of active, single globetrotters who share your spirit. Come learn how our curated group adventures turn "table for one" into a seat at a vibrant table of new friends.
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$15.00
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Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip, "Annie" is a seven-time Tony Award–winning musical featuring beloved songs like “Tomorrow.” Set in 1930s New York, the optimistic orphan Annie escapes cruel Miss Hannigan in search of her parents. Along the way, she finds adventure, friendship, and ultimately a loving home with Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, and her dog, Sandy. |
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Learn about the concept of inflammaging-persistent, low-grade inflammation in aging and its role in neurodegeneration, frailty, and disease susceptibility. Discussion will include inflammation biomarkers and anti-inflammatory interventions & strategies. |
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Award-winning textile artist Mimi Damrauer will teach you how to make a variety of paper beads including small and large, round and chunky, and other fun shapes. She will also demonstrate how to create a dangle that attaches to your phone. Leave with a colorful stash of beads and a mini kit to make your own dangle at home.
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Join us for an interactive, Jeopardy-style presentation designed specifically for adults 55+ who are exploring lifestyle changes, future housing options, or downsizing. The goal is to educate, empower, and make important decisions feel a little lighter, and a lot more fun. 
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The Holland Center is proud to host the next Get Involved Gathering (GIG) with Desert Foothills Volunteers! Meet local nonprofits, explore ways to give back, and find volunteer opportunities—including at The Holland Center—that make a difference in our community. 
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Philadelphia, 1776: As tensions rise with King George III, Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" electrifies the colonies, rallying public support for independence and inspiring George Washington’s weary army. Howard Fast’s "Citizen Tom Paine" vividly portrays the man and the moment that shaped a nation. Experience a staged reading performed by John Genette, Peter Strupp, and Phyllis Strupp, followed by a brief Q&A exploring the conflicts behind this revolutionary work. |
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Create eight vibrant, one-of-a-kind cabochon pieces filled with color and sparkle using dazzling dichroic and fusible glass. Perfect for pendant jewelry or decorative ribbon accents for gift wrapping. No experience needed; just bring your creativity and enjoy creating with new friends.
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$70.00
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The story begins in 1965 when six-year-old Jay witnesses his mother’s affair and breakdown after his father’s military deployment. After their divorce, he moves to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona with his mother and stepfather. From 1967–1971, labeled “bilagáana,” Jay faces bullying, abuse, and dreams of returning to his father while finding belonging in Navajo culture. |
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Dyeing silk with Sharpie markers feels like pure magic. Add the secret ingredient and watch colors race, swirl, and bloom in happy, unpredictable ways. No messy dye pots—just draw on silk, experiment freely, and create a one-of-a-kind 8" x 54" scarf you’ll love to wear and show off. Scarves are trending now, making your wearable art a stylish fashion statement!
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$55.00
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Sharpen your strategy with our Defensive Play workshop, designed to help you use the Charleston to collect early information, read exposures, make safer discards, and know when to pivot from offense to defense. If you're ready to elevate your game, this class is for you.
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$50.00
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Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater, that links literacy with the arts! Students ages 8-14 will study acting through games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis inspired by Charlotte’s Web. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents. |
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You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Find out more as our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee takes us for a stroll to see food producing plants and learn about harvesting techniques and food preparation ideas... and even taste some recipes from the “Our Tastes of the Desert” recipe book. |
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