No experience needed! – Always wanted to draw? In just one hour, learn basic techniques to sketch with confidence and unleash your inner artist.
Learn the importance of situational awareness and simple self-defense moves for the most common situations -- defenses that anyone can use and are easy to learn. Participants will practice the techniques and learn confidence for applying them immediately.
This is your chance to find out more about Tai Chi and try out a few moves. You’ll be amazed at how fun and easy it is!
Curious about AI? Learn how it can transform your daily life. Think of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a helpful assistant that lives inside your phone, computer, or even your smart speaker. It can maks life a little easier. Come to our class and find out how you can benefit.
Whether you're traveling somewhere exotic this summer or enjoying all Arizona offers, learn how the 10 Commandments of Smartphone Photography along with other tips and tricks will elevate your photos into captivating stories. Your class experience will include demonstrations and hands-on techniques to frame scenes and convey emotion.
Discover how understanding emotions—your own and others'—can improve relationships, reduce stress, and boost everyday confidence. Learn simple tools to help you stay calm, clear, and connected.
Step back in time with a live demo of 19th-century photography. Discover how portraits were once made—using glass, silver, and a little bit of magic.
Bridge the language gap with simple Spanish phrases that help you communicate more clearly with the people who help keep your home running smoothly. ¡Muy divertido!
In just 4 sessions, feel confident speaking and understanding basic sentences and phrases in Spanish with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and home services workers. This will be a fun and interactive class. No prior Spanish knowledge required.
Youth ages 14-18 are invited to attend three (3) introductory meetings for free to see if The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is right for them. The program is a community-based policing program designed to educate and engage young men and women in law enforcement functions, whether they decide to enter the field or not. As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as volunteers and receive specialized law enforcement training, attend weekly meetings, and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn teamwork, responsibility, accountability, leadership, ethics, and other fundamental skills that enable youth to be successful in life.
Are you a student ages 7-15 and need some extra help with your Spanish school work or homework? Studying for quizzes or tests? Our pop up free Spanish tutoring with Ruth may be a great help to you.
Ready to travel Spanish speaking countries? This engaging four (4) class series is designed for beginner students in Spanish who want to start building speaking confidence while traveling through Spanish-speaking countries. We’ll go beyond the basics and dive into real-world scenarios—from navigating transportation and handling emergencies to conversing with locals about culture, food, and customs.
Learn how to introduce yourself, order delicious food, shop with confidence, and chat with locals—all while having fun with your classmates. No textbooks, no pressure—just a welcoming space to explore the basics of Spanish and build confidence one conversation at a time!
Planning a trip? Learn essential Spanish for travelers in this fun, interactive class. Practice greetings, ordering food, asking directions, and more through lively conversation and role-play. Build confidence and connect with locals on your next adventure to a Spanish speaking country.
Are you looking to brush up on some management concepts and leadership skills? Are you new to the area and interested in a unique opportunity to learn more about how our local and regional entities work and meet key leaders in the Desert Foothills region? The application deadline is January 26 2026 for the next Academy starting in March 2026. To learn more, please join us for a free open house/mixer to talk with our Desert Foothills Leadership Academy alumni and see if the 2026 Academy is a good fit for you.
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.
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!
Learn the importance of situational awareness and simple self-defense moves for the most common situations -- defenses that anyone can use and are easy to learn. Participants will practice the techniques and learn confidence for applying them immediately. Take home tips and safety awareness you can use every day in today's world.
Thanks to rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, older adults now have more control than ever over their independence, health, and lifestyle. In this eye-opening presentation, based on a MIT AgeLab study, you’ll discover the five key ways technology is transforming the aging experience—and what it means for your future, both personally and financially.
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 the good news is that you can strengthen your brain with the right exercises. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore how memory works, why it changes over time, and most importantly how to give it a healthy workout.
Learn how to remix, restyle, and reimagine your wardrobe so it feels current, modern, and uniquely you, without constantly buying something new. This session is open to all ages, with particular emphasis on women in midlife and beyond. It is about working smarter with what you have, understanding proportions, and adding intentional touches that make outfits feel styled rather than just worn.
Join us for this important session that will cover some of the essentials of appliance care. Learn how to maintain common household appliances, spot early warning signs, and decide when a repair is manageable versus when it’s time to call a professional. Attendees will leave with practical tips to extend appliance lifespan and avoid costly breakdowns.
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 afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.
Ignite your child's curiosity as they journey beyond our world in this fun, interactive introduction to astronomy. This class will explore fascinating topics like black holes, lunar eclipses, the search for extraterrestrial life, and exciting discoveries from NASA. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what studying astronomy could look like as a future career.
Join Sandi Carll of our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, for four lively, low-stress improv classes designed to boost cognitive health, creativity, engagement, and connection. Enjoy fun, accessible games in a supportive, never-embarrassing environment. No improv experience or performance required! Activities can be adapted for low mobility or seated play.
Join in for this free session where students will explore the amazing world of Neuroscience. Discover how the brain helps us think, learn, remember, and react in this fun, hands-on introduction to neuroscience! Students will explore optical illusions, memory challenges, the different parts of the brain, and how our senses work together. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what studying neuroscience could look like as a future career.
Explore the history of angels, signs, synchronicities, and divine guidance with transformation expert and angel communicator Sallyann Martinez. Drawing on more than 40 years of spiritual practice, Sallyann shares how people experience guidance and offers practical ways to strengthen intuition, recognize meaningful signs, and cultivate greater peace, hope, and trust in everyday life.
Join in for this free session where students will discover the exciting world of geology and learn about the forces that shape our planet! Students will explore volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, minerals, fossils, and gemstones while learning how Earth has changed over millions of years. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what studying geology could look like as a future career.
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 afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.
Discover how chemistry explains the world through hands-on experiments with molecules, states of matter, acids and bases, and chemical reactions. Taught by accomplished STEM students, this free session helps grades 1–5 learners build curiosity and critical-thinking skills while exploring what chemistry can look like as a future career. Each participant will create a colorful fizzing reaction and learn the science behind it.
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