Don't be a victim! Learn techniques for being alert and keeping yourself safe. This seminar on self-defense is given by Grandmaster Gilbert Houseaux, 9th Degree Blackbelt, Pressure Points Specialist. Friday, April 28th from 9:30 - 11:30 am. $40 Don't miss the opportunity to stay safe! Please register below.
The countdown to Derby is on and that means the countdown to getting your outfit is on too, since the Derby is all about the HAT! Join Cathy Ross for a few hours to design and create the look that puts that finishing touch to your Derby outfit, expressing your personality and letting yourself show. BRING YOUR OWN HAT and raid your stash of ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, dried flowers, [...]
Desert Awareness Committee presents their Container Gardening in the Desert Series and this month is a Succulent Garden with an Easter Lily cactus. Join Master Gardner, Marcia D'Alessandro, for this hands on class. Learn what grows best in our desert and take home a new project every month! Classes begin at 10am and are held on the Holland Community Center patio. Class cost is $40 and includes container, soil [...]
Historian and author Bill Staples, Jr. joins us to mark the beginning of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the conclusion of the “Spotlight” series for Spring, 2023. Executive Order 9066 was signed and issued during World War II by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. It authorized our military to force over 120,000 Japanese Americans into 10 prison camps across the United States. Two of the largest prison camps [...]
Whether you are a beginner or just want to improve your existing drawing skills, these four Tuesday morning workshops are the proven, easy way to learn new techniques and the tricks of the pros. Instructor Larry Charles will demonstrate how to do shading, perspective, faces, proportions and scale the right way every time. Each class session features instructor demonstrations and individual mentoring. Expect to take home at least two finished [...]
The number one cause of Level I Traumas in an ER is injuries resulting from a fall, and these injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death. Our Fall Prevention Awareness program is a one hour class introducing and discussing the causes of falls, the results of falls and methods of the prevention of falls. Please join us for this informative safety class - for your health! Joe Meier, [...]
Presented by a Trauma Services paramedic, this class is all about bleeding control for massive hemorrhage. It is a national initiative from the American College of Surgeons to help all members of the community be able to help each other in case of a bleeding emergency. Topics covered will include a short power point presentation and lots of hands on skills practice: Identifying life threatening bleeding Calling 911 Commercial tourniquet [...]
Join us for an afternoon of Food, Fun and Fancy Hats at The Holland Center! The world's most legendary racetrack, Churchill Downs, has conducted thoroughbred racing and continuously presented America's most fantastic race, the Kentucky Derby, since 1875. Reserve your front-row seat at the Holland Center, for this year's event and join in the excitement of this world-class race. Enjoy a buffet and desserts provided by local restaurants, have fun voting [...]
Do you love the ocean? How about bringing it into your home? Come and make a restful piece of art depicting a wave that swells but never crashes. Using Frit (ground glass) of various sizes, a picture of a wave will emerge to grace your wall. Your piece will be taken to the kiln and fired. The finished piece will be returned to you the next week. Kathy Nelson [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: • [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: • [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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