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Adjusting to Change in Purpose As We Age – Session 5

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

  Please join us in attending this new women's group. We all have stories worth sharing, and this is the perfect opportunity.  We use stories to make sense of our world and to share that understanding with others. This session is open to anyone who has wanted to come in the past, but couldn't. It is also open to anyone who would like to retake the class as a refresher. [...]

$10.00

Travel Watercolor with Larry Charles

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Get ready for the vacation season with this four-session series of Tuesday morning watercolor workshops in June.  Instructor Larry Charles says the workshops are ideal for both beginners and those interested in expanding their watercolor techniques. Capture travel vistas while learning the tips for quick sketching, perspective, color-mixing, and realistic people scenes.  Also included will be sessions on creating watercolor postcards, travel journals, and "plein air" realism.  Each of the [...]

$200.00
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It’s Not Hip to be Flared: Don’t Let Hip or Knee Pain Keep You Down

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Understanding arthritis- it's symptoms, treatments, and recent advancements in robotic assisted surgery. The 1st in our FREE Beat the Heat Summer Series! It's amazing the advancements that have been made with arthritis treatment! Come find out about the newest treatment options, and they all don't end in surgery! But if surgery IS necessary, Dr. Galat will be sharing the latest in robotic-assisted technology.  

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Blissful Sleep

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Bedtime Rituals for Blissful Sleep Stop counting sheep and start enjoying rest-filled nights. During sleep your vital organs detox and rejuvenate. Learn 5 easy bedtime rituals to support blissful sleep and awaken refreshed and ready to bullseye daily goals.

Cactus Curve Class

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Preserve our beautiful desert in glass!  You will be doing a large curved piece of glass, with a Sonoran Desert theme. Kathy Nelson, our premier glass artist, will be showing you how to create this work of art using pre cut cactus pieces, frit (ground glass), stringers and noodles to create a cactus garden like no other!  It should be fun. You will work on your piece in class, and [...]

$90.00
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Chill Out: Staying COOL in our Arizona Heat

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

This class will help you enjoy hikes, bike rides, picnics, and road trips amidst the desert heat. Learn 3 easy, effective, and enjoyable tips to enjoy a cool body and chilled attitude all summer long. Avoid heat exhaustion, heartburn, and cranky moods. Class includes a refreshing summer mocktail. Kellen Brugman is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant. She teaches people how to transform wellness portfolios from a [...]

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Listen to Your Angels

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Do you start your day with positive affirmations?  Have you been listening to your guardian angels? Join Sallyann Martinez as she helps us start our day with her quick and easy Affirmation Angel Card messages, giving intention and love to those who need them. Using Sallyann’s customized deck of angel cards, Sallyann will ask you to shuffle the deck and pull a card. The process is easy and done with [...]

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Summer Skin Care

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

  Arizona summers are harsh on the skin. Learn why it's important to protect and nourish your skin. Dr. Aimé will discuss the often confusing topic of surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment options in anti-aging, and the importance of choosing a skilled provider. We will also be discussing the importance of summer skin care and benefits of using a perfected skincare regimen. Everyone who attends receives a SkinCare Gift Set: •  [...]

Pastel 2-day Workshop- June 20th & 30th

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

We are pleased to have Beverly Bradshaw back to teach a wonderful two-day class in pastels! This two day, three-hour class will be using a landscape photograph supplied by the instructor.  If you finish it in the first class, there will be additional photos for the second class, supplied, or you can bring your own photo. In the two classes we will be practicing basic techniques like underpainting techniques, and [...]

$75.00
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Jim Sherbert Lecture Series: William Tecumesh Sherman

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Most are familiar with Union General Sherman’s “march to the sea” during the Civil War, which changed the tactics of warfare for the next 100 years.  But few are familiar with the man who’s unique discipline, strength of character and commitment to what he believed was right.  His career is certainly capped by military distinction but it also included banking in San Francisco, writing a portion of the California State [...]

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Elephants, Cheetahs, & Zebras, Oh My! A Journey to Africa

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Take a photo journey to Africa with us! Through personal stories and a gorgeous slide show, learn about Africa’s beauty, animals, and people. Many travelers are excited by the prospect of a safari in East Africa or Southern Africa, but don’t know where to start, or what questions to ask. Ashley and Thomas Whittington have traveled to Africa many times, and enjoy sharing their journey and adventures with others. Maybe [...]

Mark Making 2 Day Summer Workshop with Mimi

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

          Create Collage Papers on a variety of paper using Inks, Paints, Gesso, Coffee, Watercolors and other surprise items! We will also learn how to coffee dye papers to get a vintage look. Mimi will show you how to use media in a different way that is easy and fun. You will leave with a huge stack of a variety of papers to use in your [...]

$150.00
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Tired of Cable? Cut the Cord!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Tired of Cable TV, Internet and Phone prices?   Understand how to transition to streaming TV services and what local internet services are available to you.   Want to keep your landline but cut the cost by 75%?   Steve Woods is the founder of the local company Tech 4 Life Computers.  He brings his 20 years of helping Cave Creek / Carefree folks implement technical services in their homes and businesses to [...]

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Summer Skin Care

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

  Arizona summers are harsh on the skin. Learn why it's important to protect and nourish your skin. Dr. Aimé will discuss the often confusing topic of surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment options in anti-aging, and the importance of choosing a skilled provider. We will also be discussing the importance of summer skin care and benefits of using a perfected skincare regimen. Everyone who attends receives a SkinCare Gift Set: •  [...]

Open Studio with Larry Charles

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

  Each month, the Holland Center offers an afternoon Open Studio in our art room.  Art instructor, Larry Charles, will be on hand to provide helpful advice about art materials and techniques as you work on a project of your own choice.  Feel free to create with your oil paint, acrylics, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache or drawing pencils. Ask for helpful tips or color combinations while the Open Studio instructor [...]

$40.00
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Heat Emergencies 101

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    As temps rise, so does the risk for your body overheating in summer. Learn tips to stay cool and safe at home, on the trail, and during outdoor activities. Joe Meier, is affiliated with Honor Health-  a valued community partner and resource.  There are six hospitals, three of which are Arizona designated and American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 trauma centers.  We also have a new state [...]

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Don’t get Duped… Protect your Identity!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Learn to protect yourself from identity theft, cyber attacks and scams on your computers and phones.  Steve will share easy, effective tips to protect your identity and your accounts (bank, email, Amazon, etc.) as well as what steps to take if you've been hacked. This is FREE workshop and NO REGISTRATION is needed.  

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Oil & Acrylic Painting For Beginners with Larry Charles

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

In four Tuesday morning workshops, you will have the chance to sample both oil painting and acrylic painting as our art instructor, Larry Charles, guides you step-by-step through the process. Each class features a painting demonstration by the instructor, followed by personal attention as you then create the same scene. And, unique to any painting class in the Valley, the Holland Center will include all your classroom paints, brushes and [...]

$250.00
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Robber Barons- Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The Robber Barons were a byproduct of America’s business success during the Industrial Revolution.  Enormous wealth and influence was created in an era before rules of commerce were created and labor laws were established.  Anti-trust laws changed the landscape of American industry, but the complexity and speed of today’s commerce may be allowing a 21st century recreation of The Robber Barons. Tuesday, August 15 at 4:00. $10 donation at the [...]

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CLOSING WEEKEND – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself. Can you spell A-M-A-Z-I-N-G?  This [...]

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Matter of Balance- CLASS IS FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

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. A Matter of Balance will set goals for increasing activity levels, encourage small changes to reduce fall risks at home, [...]

Free – $35.00
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Drawing Made Easy with Larry Charles

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

In four Tuesday morning workshops, art instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques used to create realistic drawings.  Whether you are a beginner or just want to expand your range of techniques, this is the easy way to learn. Each class begins with an instructor demonstration, followed by personal mentoring as you recreate the same image.  Techniques include proportion and scale, shading, sight-sizing, and human faces. All art [...]

$200.00

The 5 Stages of Consciousness

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Do you want to learn about the 5 Stages of Consciousness, which stage you're in, and how to advance? This engaging and interactive workshop will explore the different levels your consciousness can reach and discover where you stand based on what drives you and the challenges that prevent you from being the best version of yourself. In this 3-hour workshop session, led by one of Arizona's top hypnotherapists, Michele Guy Syne, [...]

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History of American Music- Jim Sherbert Lecture Series- note date change

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

  All cultures, dating back to primitive times, had music.  It was engrained in native cultures and often symbolized the mores of society.  America has been influenced by music from around the world but has created music that is all its own.  From folk, to gospel, to big-bands, to blues and to rock ‘n roll, we will journey through America’s musical history. Tuesday, September 12 at 4:00. Please note this [...]

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Align with Angels

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Join us for Empower Your Life’s  Joy  lecture series where we will explore techniques and easy methods to help you live your best life.  We start the series in September with Align with Angels. Meet and greet Sallyann, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Consultant and Reiki Master. She has helped many see their life’s purpose, relive stress and feel renewed and healed by talking to guardian angels. Come here compelling stories about empowerment, [...]

Building A Supportive Space: Feng Shui Principles 101

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

  You deserve to wake up every day excited to be greeted by a space that looks and feels like "you." We forget that we are not separate from our spaces, that we share a reciprocal relationship with our homes.  Too often our homes become simply containers for our possessions.  Feng Shui practice allows you continually bring into alignment the elements in your home needed for you to thrive, and [...]

$40.00

Butterfly Glass Art

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Want a unique display?  Students will create an 8"x8” glass art piece with a butterfly in their choice  of colors. These art pieces will be a joyful way to celebrate nature.  Come and enjoy a chance to work with fused glass. Kathy Nelson spent most of her life on the West Coast. She enjoys working with students and has developed multiple classes to help others appreciate the world of glass. She [...]

$80.00

Nervous System and Trauma Healing: How Our Environment Helps or Hinders

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

  Our very first relationship is with our environment. It is a base for our ongoing wellness or dis-ease. Our bodies process and perceive our environment even before our minds cognitively know we are in it.  This process and impact on the nervous system follows through to our adulthood; when our body’s signals are stuck in the past, our environments can contain obstacles that stand in the way of our [...]

$45.00
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Adjusting to Change In Purpose As We Age

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Are you retired or close to retirement? What follows retirement? Whether you have or have not decided what your purpose is, this woman only class can bring enlightenment. In spite of the topics remaining the same, the class environment never remains the same. Why, because of YOU. Your story-of-life gives the topic depth because of your experiences. Topics can include: marriage, being single, career change, health, caring for loved one, [...]

$10.00

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Learn Watercolor for the Southwest with Larry Charles

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

These four Tuesday morning watercolor workshops are specially designed for Holland Center participants to learn to capture our Southwestern lifestyle. Whether you're a beginner, or want to improve your use of our unique Southwestern colors and environment, this workshop is for you. Instructor Larry Charles begins every class with a technique demonstration, followed by personal attention as you create your own version of that scene.  Topics include color mixing, composition, [...]

$200.00

34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-1090
info@hollandcenter.org

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