A special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artists Pamela Fingerhut, Diane J. Huff, and Margit Kagerer.
Already know the basics of American Mah Jongg but want extra support? Strengthen your skills, build confidence, ask questions, and learn through hands-on play in a relaxed, social setting. No lessons are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card and your own set or use one provided. Limited to 12 players. Social play only—no money games.
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.
Spend a fun, creative morning with nationally exhibiting and published artist Beth Zink, learning the techniques of acrylic painting with gold leaf. Create an 8x8 canvas featuring a simple flower, butterfly, bird, or similar image with a gold-leaf background. Beth provides step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and lively encouragement. Beginners welcome. Take home a completed, ready-to-hang masterpiece!
Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class. No experience needed! You’ll learn the essentials like tile names and suits, how to use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, and the basics of game play and etiquette. This class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
Make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
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.
Is What I'm Experiencing a "Senior Moment" or Is This What Dementia Looks Like? As we age, changes in memory and thinking are common—but how do we know when these changes go beyond what's considered "normal"? This evidence-based presentation explores how age-related changes in brain structure and function affect the major cognitive domains that support independence and successful aging.
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.
This free event connects seniors and their loved ones with trusted local partners offering resources for aging with confidence. Explore support for staying active, fraud prevention, independent living, in-home care, financial planning, caregiver support, health services, and more. Come gather practical information, ask questions, and meet friendly people ready to help.
This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.
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.
Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays each month for informal American Mah Jongg Open Play. All levels are welcome, especially those who have completed our Mah Jongg classes. Bring friends, meet new players, and enjoy a fun way to support brain health and social connection. No instructor or group leader; social play only—no money games.
Bring age-appropriate literature to life through acting, movement, storytelling, and theatre games. This one-day homeschool theatre arts and literacy workshop uses Mary Pope Osborne’s "Magic Tree House" series to explore adventure and friendship through scene work and character analysis. Students build creativity, confidence, collaboration, and social-emotional skills, then showcase their learning in a mini performance for parents.
Make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter uses humor, creativity, and a fresh perspective to bring art to life through the stories, history, and ideas behind it. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, these lectures offer an engaging look at the art world. This is an opportunity to purchase a 2026-27 season pass for all 7 lectures at a reduced rate of $50.
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: Art of the Body... We will look how body art has evolved and consider the reasons.
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.
Already know the basics of American Mah Jongg but want extra support? Strengthen your skills, build confidence, ask questions, and learn through hands-on play in a relaxed, social setting. No lessons are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card and your own set or use one provided. Limited to 12 players. Social play only—no money games.
Discover the gentle power of Tai Chi in this four-session class for beginners and returning enthusiasts. Enjoy low-impact exercise that supports balance, flexibility, posture, stress reduction, cardiovascular fitness, and overall well-being. Each class begins with breathing exercises and gentle stretching before introducing Tai Chi techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Youth students will be introduced to beginning basic sewing skills using a sewing machine as they each make their own fun and festive Halloween Treat Bag. Students will learn about sewing machines and how to thread the machine, and sew straight lines as well as following follow shapes as they sew together their own reusable fabric bag.
Take realistic drawing to the next level—or build confidence as a beginner—in four workshops with nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles. Through step-by-step demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized problem-solving, participants will learn to draw faces, perspective, fabric, shading, lighting, and movement, while addressing individual challenges such as realistic fur, hands, and water.
Create two one-of-a-kind fused-glass flower bowls in colors you choose. Arrange pre-cut petals, frit, stringers, and pebbles to design your blooms. Your finished pieces make beautiful year-round décor or functional holders for jewelry and small treasures. Projects require kiln firing and slumping and will be ready for pickup within two weeks.
Discover how cacti survive brutal heat, scarce water, and hungry animals with remarkable adaptations. Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University explores the unique features, survival strategies, diversity, and habitats of this fascinating plant family. Presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust and The Holland Center, this program kicks off this year’s Foothills Speaker Series.
Join in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun. All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes.
Discover the fun and versatility of oil pastels in this relaxed, hands-on class. Whether you’re new to oil pastel or want to try something new, this class is designed with beginners in mind. You’ll learn the basics of working with oil pastels as we work step-by-step to create a fall themed piece of art you’ll be proud to take home.
Every Thursday, make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
Explore how the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy can strengthen leadership skills, expand your professional network, and deepen your understanding of the issues shaping the Desert Foothills region. Meet Academy alumni, community leaders, and business professionals while learning how the program develops leadership potential through diverse perspectives and community-focused experiences. Free light bites and drinks provided.
Learn why Medicare Supplement premiums have increased, what options you have, and strategies to help manage future rate increases while maintaining needed coverage. Discover when to keep your current plan, when to consider alternatives, and how guaranteed issue rights and medical underwriting may affect your choices. Educational presentation with Q&A, plus complimentary lunch provided by Cynthia.
A special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artists Pamela Fingerhut, Diane J. Huff, and Margit Kagerer. Meet the artists and learn about each piece in the exhibit.
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