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  • Home for the Holidays: A Holiday Guide for Families

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

    Navigate holiday stress and caregiving challenges with practical guidance from Sam Cradduck, a nationally recognized gerontologist, author, and aging-care advocate with more than 35 years of experience. A seasoned speaker and co-host of the nationally distributed talk show "Aging Untold", Sam brings candid advice and compassionate insight to managing family dynamics, supporting loved ones, and preserving dignity and connection during the holidays.

  • Rest & Restore Sound Bath

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

    Experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing power of sound. This restorative sound bath combines crystal bowls, chimes, and grounding instruments to create calming vibrations that help quiet the mind, release stress, and bring the body back into balance.

    Get Tickets $35.00

  • Actor’s Quest Youth Acting Class – “Alice in Wonderland”

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

    Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater. DFTs Children's Director will guide creativity, movement, and storytelling through interactive theatre games and acting exercises. This specialized homeschool theatre arts and literacy program offers a holistic approach to education, providing students with a wide range of academic, social-emotional, and creative benefits.

  • Artist Open Studio: Thursday Creativity

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

    Make time for your art. Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or have years of creative experience, our Artist Open Studio offers dedicated time and a welcoming place to create. Whether your goal is to learn, practice, or refine your craft, take time for yourself and your art at The Holland Center. Artists Open Studio is each Thursday afternoon.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series – Art gone BIG

    Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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 gone BIG...size matters and can change how you feel about what the artist is showing you.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Create a Fused Glass Winter Landscape Shadowbox

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

    Create your own stunning 5" x 5" fused glass landscape! Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of designing and assembling your unique winter landscape. Using sheet glass, frit, powder, stringers, and vitrigraph you’ll learn how to layer and arrange the glass to bring your landscape to life. Join in and create a unique and beautiful piece of art.

    Get Tickets $85.00

  • The Power of Possibility: 4 Steps to Change Your Perspective and Life

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

    Explore how neuroscience and psychology explain the influence of thoughts, beliefs, expectations, and attention on everyday choices and experiences. In this interactive workshop, certified hypnotherapist and emotional release practitioner Michele Guy Syne guides you through four practical steps and hands-on exercises to recognize overlooked opportunities, move beyond old patterns, and approach life with greater awareness, intention, and courage.

    Get Tickets $44.44

  • Desert Discovery Day: Explore the Sonoran Desert

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Jewel of the Creek

    Unplug and join us for a day of fresh air, fun and adventure at the Jewel of the Creek! Our signature program, the Desert Awareness Committee, and the Desert Foothills Land Trust for the 14th annual Desert Discovery Day. Explore the Sonoran Desert, learn about its past and present inhabitants, meet native wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages.

  • The Art of Charcoal for Beginners

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

    Learn the easy way to create charcoal drawings with step-by-step guidance. Instructor begins with a demonstration, and shares shortcuts and unique tips & tricks for achieving realism and good composition. A highlight of the class: Learn to use an eraser to remove charcoal to reveal the white of the paper. It's a reversal! You will have a beautifully-finished drawing by the end of the class.

    Get Tickets $95.00

  • Mah Jongg Strategy: Building a Better Hand

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together

    Featured Monday Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Monday, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    Get Tickets $40.00

  • Get Involved with Our Community – Volunteer GIG Event

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

    Looking to make a difference in Carefree and Cave Creek? Join us for this free community event featuring local nonprofits in one place. Meet representatives, learn about missions and volunteer opportunities, ask questions, and sign up for volunteer training. Discover ways to turn your skills and passions into meaningful local action—all while enjoying a free light lunch.

  • Education in America – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    How can American education better prepare students for the future? Explore the challenges facing K–12 education, their implications for civic engagement and workforce readiness, and potential paths forward. This timely discussion examines innovative learning models and the growing role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, opening a conversation about how emerging technologies could help improve student outcomes.

  • Mah Jongg Open Play: Tiles, Friends & Community

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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. 

  • Holiday Creating & Gifting on a Budget

    Featured Living Well Series with Heavens Light Wellness
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Looking for thoughtful, handmade gifts that are meaningful without breaking the holiday budget? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn about essential oils and create your own custom essential oil spray to keep for yourself or give a special gift to someone you love, making it a fun and meaningful addition to your holiday gifting.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • MCSO Cadet Skills Training Program

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

    Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.

  • Holiday Creating & Gifting on a Budget

    Featured Living Well Series with Heavens Light Wellness
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Looking for thoughtful, handmade gifts that are meaningful without breaking the holiday budget? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn about essential oils and create your own custom essential oil spray to keep for yourself or give a special gift to someone you love, making it a fun and meaningful addition to your holiday gifting.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • Fun with Pastels: Desert Flowers

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

    Create a glowing desert flower painting in this relaxed, hands-on pastel workshop! Learn layering, texture, depth, and vibrant color techniques while following step-by-step with the instructor. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class makes pastels feel approachable, expressive, and fun—no perfection required, just creativity.

    Get Tickets $125.00

  • Artist Open Studio: Thursday Creativity

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

    Make time for your art. Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or have years of creative experience, our Artist Open Studio offers dedicated time and a welcoming place to create. Whether your goal is to learn, practice, or refine your craft, take time for yourself and your art at The Holland Center. Artists Open Studio is each Thursday afternoon.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Build a Sea Glass Holiday Tree with Fairy Lights

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

    Bring a little magic to your holiday décor! Build and design your own beautiful sea glass Christmas/Holiday tree. Your one-of-a-kind piece will combine the peaceful beauty of the ocean with the warm glow of the holiday season. Working with colorful, smooth, frosted beach glass, you’ll build your unique tree and artfully weave fairy lights throughout your tree, illuminating the glass.

    Get Tickets $64.00

  • Mini Minds in STEM – Anatomy

    Featured Mini Minds in STEM
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join this free session where students will take a journey inside the human body! Students will learn how major organs and body systems work together, including the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, and bones. Students will conduct a heart-rate experiment to investigate how activity affects the circulatory system and they will build a working lung model to see how breathing happens.

  • Mah Jongg Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

    Get Tickets $65.00

  • Line Dancing for Beginners

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together

    Featured Monday Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Monday, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    Get Tickets $40.00

  • Decoding the Brain’s Fuel: Sugar, Glucose, Ketones & Metabolism – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    What fuels the brain, and how does its ability to use that fuel change with age? Join Dr. Brian Browne—a nutritional neuroscientist with more than 20 years of experience in aging, dementia, and nutrition—to explore how the brain uses glucose, the role of insulin resistance and ketone bodies, and how changes in brain metabolism may contribute to age-related cognitive decline.

  • Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together

    Featured Monday Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Every Monday, join other artists learning, creating and painting together. All levels are welcome and encouraged to meet other artists in a positive and supportive environment. New students will be guided through basic exercises as your learn to paint. Experienced painters will find a supportive community of artists and guidance from a teacher that respects your uniqueness as an artist.

    Get Tickets $40.00

  • Keepsake Chalkboard Pet Portrait Gifts – with Larry Charles

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

    In this two (2) session workshop, nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles will teach you how to create two unique, personalized pet portraits - for yourself or to give as a gift. One on a chalkboard with a hand-painted wooden frame and one on an antique slate chalkboard used in schoolrooms over a hundred years ago.

    Get Tickets $145.00

  • Learn American Mah Jongg

    Featured American Mah Jongg Classes & Open Play
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

    Get Tickets $90.00

  • Rest & Restore Sound Bath

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

    Experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing power of sound. This restorative sound bath combines crystal bowls, chimes, and grounding instruments to create calming vibrations that help quiet the mind, release stress, and bring the body back into balance.

    Get Tickets $35.00

  • Sparkle and Fuse: Create 2 Glass Dragonflies

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

    Create one-of-a-kind, captivating glass dragonflies to add an enchanted sparkle to your garden -- or to give as a gift. Combine various glass elements together, including frit ground glass, pebbles of glass, and stringers. No glass cutting skills required. Each student will make one large and one small dragonfly.

    Get Tickets $90.00