Join artist, Darlene Saucedo, as she teaches the skills to create a beautiful Gourd Luminary. With the lights off and the lamp on, transform any room into a desert sky full of stars! They make terrific night lights and are especially fun for children's rooms, providing a magical experience. BENEFITS: Learn to create a beautiful piece of art. Create functional piece for your home Expand your knowledge of creating art [...]

Planning a trip to escape the Arizona heat this summer? Learn why travel insurance is important and how it works. Understand why it's an important investment. David will share tips to save money AND protect your trip. You'll have time to ask questions and hear about travel stories from other people.   All classes start at 10:30 am in our cool and cozy front lobby. RSVPs appreciated.   Bio: David Decker, [...]

Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Journal Jam is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others and connect in a small group setting. Quick thinks and writing prompts are provided at the start of each session to encourage writing without filters and to converse without judgement. This will be our last session until September. Class size is limited, be sure to register below [...]

Big changes in 2025 for Medicare’s Prescription Payment Plan. Learn BIG savings tips to keep more money in your pocket. Learn tips to keep more money in your pocket. New Program Beginning January 1st, 2025: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program. Medicare Part D enrollees have option of paying out-of-pocket (OOP) drug costs in monthly installments by having their Part D plan sponsor pay OOP costs in full, and then request [...]

CHANGE OF VENUE!  CLASS WILL BE AT INSTRUCTOR'S STUDIO IN CAVE CREEK AFTER you register, please email Kathy, your instructor, at Imagesinglassaz@aol.com and she will send you directions. Enjoy being at an artist's studio! Add enchanted sparkle and shine to your garden or window. Create two unique, graceful dragonflies. Using frit (ground glass), pebbles of glass, and stringers you will create piece of art all your own. No glass cutting [...]

Theater participation on stage and off gives older adults ways to continue to learn, to express themselves, to contribute, and to develop new social connections. Join this class and get in on the act! Play fun and easy theater games, (or just watch!), learn about live theater around the valley, and explore volunteer opportunities to get involved with theater right here at The Holland Center! Speaker Bio Sandi Carll is [...]

  It's Beat the Heat's DIY Thursday! Learn to make an easy to make refreshing mocktail. And get three fun self-care tips to keep your cool in desert heat so you can enjoy a cool body and chill attitude all summer long. Mocktail includes a festive, edible garnish.  Don’t let heat exhaustion, heartburn or cranky moods ruin your hike or family vacation.  Kellen will share an easy yoga-ish pose, effective [...]

Stay Safe in the Heat! Heat emergencies can happen to anyone. Sozo Lifestyle Medicine will help you  prepare for you outdoor activities and teach you the basics of heat related illness. Join our class to learn essential skills for preventing, recognizing and responding to heat emergencies. As temps rise, so does risks for your body overheating. Learn ease, effective tips to avoid heat emergencies and support your overall wellbeing this summer. [...]

Don't Get Duped in Cyber Space! Protect yourself from identity theft, cyber attacks and scams on phones  and computers. Steve Woods from Tech for Life shares tips to protect your identity and accounts (bank, email, Amazon, etc.) as well as what steps to take if you get hacked. Steve Woods is the founder of the local company Tech 4 Life Computers.  For 20 years he’s helped Cave Creek / Carefree [...]

Over the past 225 years the American body politic has aligned by ideologies that formed political parties.  In spite of George Washington’s cautioning on the dangers of factionalism, groups of people with similar political agendas have coalesced to promote various ideologies.  From the drafting of the US Constitution to current times political parties have largely ruled national doctrine. Historically new parties have burst onto the national scene when political turmoil [...]

Discover the enigmatic world of Clairvoyance and Mediumship with Sallyann! Step into an intriguing meet & greet experience and escape the heat with us! Sallyann has helped many see their life’s purpose, relieve stress and feel renewed and healed by talking to guardian angels. Come here compelling stories about empowerment, energy awareness and receiving angel messages.   Bio: With over four decades of holistic healing experience, Sallyann is a seasoned [...]

Another DIY Thursday class! Our Holland Center drawing instructor will show you how to draw a Sonoran Desert critter freehand-style in pencil. Enjoy a few gasps of wry humor and animal science trivia to help you relax if you are a first-time artist. We will provide all art supplies. Speaker Bio: Drawing instructor Larry Charles, a former president of Scottsdale Artists’ School, specializes in teaching beginners the fun of capturing [...]

Learn strategies to improve your nightly sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, join our class to learn various techniques that you can use to help improve your sleep quality. From establishing a consistent sleep schedule to practicing relaxation exercises, students will learn practical strategies to improve their nightly rest.       Speaker Bio: Maryrose Young is a Lifestyle Medicine physician at Sozo Lifestyle Medicine, a [...]

Take the plunge into the waters of a cool head and learn to lower the heat in difficult conversations. Get tips to stay cool when emotions run hot. Communicating when emotions are high isn’t second nature. This class will give you specific tools and a greater understanding of how you can either sizzle or chill when getting your point across. Learn three cooling strategies to navigate a conversation when things [...]

BIG changes in store for 2025 Medicare Supplement plans that will affect your wallet. Learn how to plan for these changes from a licensed insurance agent who’s an expert in Medicare plans. Get helpful strategies related to possible changes with Medicare Advantage Plans, new prescription drug payment plans, and more. Understand why Medicare Supplement plans have big increases in 2025, learn savings strategies, and find out what to expect in [...]

2-Day Class | June 27 & 28, 2024 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. both days Embark on a two-day escapade into the enchanting world of Fiber Clay and gourds. Imagine a space where your hands shape laughter and personality out of the humble gourd, transforming it into a character that's as quirky and endearing as your imagination allows. This is not just a class; it's a creative journey where your gourd becomes [...]

Join us for a Native American Style Flute Concert that will relax your body and calm your mind. Local musician, Ron Bonnstetter will play songs and give brief history on different flutes. Sink into one of our cozy lobby chairs, enjoy music from various genres, and learn how music supports brain health and emotional wellbeing. Speaker Bio: Ron Bonnstetter has blended his professional and academic background in cognitive neurology with [...]

The Holland Gallery of Fine Arts is exhibiting a collection of beautiful handmade quilt works of art, made in Lancaster, PA by Amish and Mennonite women. These quilts, hand stitched with care, are excellent examples of timeless craftsmanship, intricate design, and quality. These treasures are regarded as works of art by people around the world. The quilts will be on display thru mid-September. All quilts displayed are available for purchase, [...]

It takes four Tuesday morning workshops to learn to paint.  Our art instructor, Larry Charles, will teach you the basics... plus tricks professionals use to get life-like pictures. The instructor starts with a narrated demonstration of each step for that day's painting.  Then you will create the same picture while he mentors you through the process. Along the way, you will learn color mixing, composition, edges, and techniques for more [...]

Create your very own Felted Sculptural Bowl made from sheep wool and other sustainable fibers. Experience the feel of the natural fibers while you create a colorful and beautiful fabric item for your home. The method we will be following is called “wet felting”. We will overlap layers of wool, add soap and water, and then rub and roll the piece until it becomes fabric or “felted”. You don’t have [...]

  The 1920s and the subsequent Great Depression led to global political, social and economic upheaval that change the world.  Hindsight has taught us that major changes in cultures, ideologies and even demographics heightened the risk of faulty leadership.  We will examine the world after WWI and before WWII, capturing the influences that led to global depression and international stiff.  We will also assess the major issues of today and [...]

Join local Estate Attorney, West Hunsaker with Morris Hall PLLC on the 3rd Wednesday of every month and learn something new about planning for your future. This month, have a little fun with West and his team with a bingo game, you'll be surprised at how much fun learning about estate planning can be! RSVP below. Refreshments will be provided. Every 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 AM at The Holland Center [...]