Grades 4 and up are invited to an interactive, fast-paced multiplication extravaganza to relearn and solidify the basic multiplication facts. With fun drills, practice, and review, students will gain confidence and proficiency in the basic multiplication facts that will stay with them for life. Commit to memory the multiplication table, especially those facts that may have eluded them in the past. Build upon what they already know and learn fun [...]

Larry Charles will be providing Open Studio time every month, starting in October! Here's a chance to paint or draw under the supervision of an accomplished artist, who is eager to inspire you to try different mediums and subject matters. He will be doing this once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Here are the dates and times: Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm.   Larry [...]

  In this six-week class, you will learn the fundamentals of mindful meditation practice. Designed for beginners, this class demonstrates and explains how to meditate, what to do while meditating, and why meditation can transform your daily life. Includes understanding basic posture, meditative and mindful practices, and exposure to different meditation approaches. All are welcome. The instructor will lead guided meditations during class sessions. Instructor, Daniel Wayne, is a Certified [...]

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, [...]

STOP THE BLEED 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 Wound packing Makeshift [...]

Nicolette is back to kick off the Fall/Winter season with her first workshop and she is very excited to get together with all art lovers!  This class is on Zoom and it is a wonderful opportunity for artists and art lovers to get together, learn a great deal, and share what they love most.  Nicolette always has surprises for us, and this first session is no different.  She knows that [...]

  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. This class will be either on the front patio of The Holland Center  or it will be in the Mesquite [...]

  If you have always wanted to draw, or if you need new techniques to make your drawing more realistic, our LEARN TO DRAW BETTER workshop is designed for you.  The workshop meets Tuesday mornings, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, for four weeks at The Holland Center Art Studio, on the following days: Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2022. Participants will learn five techniques for drawing proportions, shading, [...]

  Perfect for gifts or entertaining!  In this class the student will create a cheese plate – class time 2-3 hours. Create a unique and beautiful piece of functional art.  This class will demonstrate the unique properties of glass and heat.  Using glass squares of different thickness you will see how glass fuses to a thickness of ¼ inch.  Come create a piece of art. Cheese plate will measure approximately [...]

The United States is by definition a Constitutional Republic, which is a form of government that places power in the hands of the individual citizen not the majority of the public or its representatives.  The critical element that differentiates a Republic from a Democracy is the inalienable rights of the individual citizen vs. will of the majority.  Citizens of both are represented by elected officials.  We will examine various alternative [...]

  This workshop will cover the variety of healthcare and housing options for the Senior community: options when a crisis arises, who to turn to, what insurance covers and support systems for this community. Jodi Lavin has been in the health care industry for over 25 years in order to help people navigate the complex healthcare industry and provide options, education and support for the senior community. This is a [...]

Have you ever gotten something in a box that was so nice you just couldn't throw it away?  Think jewelry, an iphone, or a special gift.  DON'T get rid of it!  Re-use it! In this class we will use the art form of paper collage to transform and decorate a special box to be given as a gift for someone, a Thanksgiving hostess gift, or even to keep for yourself! [...]

  In this 2-hour class, come learn to make mobius [flower] units in chain mail and wire-wrapped dangles.    You will have a choice of dangle colors in magnesite, howlite, or agate. Wires are in sterling-fill.  If you need titanium hypo-allergenic ear wires instead of the sterling-fill, please let us know. Please bring $5 to class for materials. These earrings are perfect for gifts, or they can be a wonderful [...]

What if you could be happy, feel good, experience joy and wake up each morning excited about the day ahead? What if you could feel like this regardless of what is going on around you? The last two years have taken a toll on all of us to varying degrees. Know that regardless of what has happened, it is possible to get back to living your life with Ease, and [...]

Learn how to use the system to stay well.  This session will discuss preventative care, sick care, and proactive care.  What do you need for better health? Topics discussed will include: Basic health care practices, basic body knowledge Basic illness care 9Proactive vs reactive health care) Common surgical care Commonly prescribed rehab practices (i.e. physical therapy, OT) Alternative treatment modalities Barbara Hewitt has been teaching in all areas of health sciences [...]

Would you like to build abundance and balance in your home? The Feng Shui bagua is a basic tool to help you.  It is a 9-quadrant grid used to assess balance in specific life areas of the home. Understanding how to use a Feng Shui bagua is a basic step in making Feng Shui adjustments for favorable outcomes. Understanding out of balance areas can assist in making successful changes in [...]

Larry Charles is providing Open Studio time every month.  Here's a chance to paint or draw under the supervision of an accomplished artist, who is eager to inspire you to try different mediums and subject matters. He will be doing this once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Larry will bring in some still life set-ups, or you can paint or [...]

This seminar is designed to help you prevent Type 2 Diabetes, and give you as much information as possible on it.  1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. It's very important to know what you are dealing with, how to prevent it, how to help family members, and how to cope with it yourself. We are very fortunate to have Jana Frederick offer a free seminar on this subject.  [...]

How would you like to spend a fun afternoon crafting with paper and a glue gun!  In this repeat class led by Mimi Damrauer, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant giant paper flower that you can display on its own or as a part of a flower wall.  Think of the possibilities! TAKE AWAY: One Giant Sunflower Paper Flower @ 22". Please bring an apron to class our [...]