Join our signature program, the Desert Awareness Committee (DAC) as they lead a tour of all the wild, edible plants at our Desert Awareness Park. You will receive plenty of tips on Sonoran Desert plant identification, how to harvest, and prepare for eating. Enjoy delicious desert bites and nibbles prepared for all to sample.
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.
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.
Welcome spring by clearing away winter stress and embracing renewed energy and Chakra balancing. This peaceful sound meditation combines the soothing frequencies of crystal singing bowls with the gentle practice of Reiki to create a deeply restorative experience for the mind, body, and spirit. You'll leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and ready for the season ahead.
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.
Sharpen your strategy with our Defensive Play workshop, designed to help you use the Charleston to collect early information, read exposures, make safer discards, and know when to pivot from offense to defense. If you’re ready to elevate your game, this class is for you. Players will benefit most from this class after developing a solid foundation in offensive play and hand-building strategies.
Join Dr. Brian Browne and learn about how the relationship between thyroid hormones, insulin, cortisol, sex hormones, liver function all impact normal and abnormal brain aging.
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: WATCH OUT! WOMEN CREATE! See the inventions that have touched our lives. And sample a taste tied to one invention
Discover how the Valley gets its water and what's ahead for Arizona's water future with Heather Macre, CAP Board Member.
Discover the healing power of the Sonoran Desert. Join our signature program, the Desert Awareness Committee, and walk through the desert like a true forager! You will learn to identify, harvest and prepare medicinal plants from the desert that have been used over the centuries by native cultures for healing. Take home your own pressed plant medicinal journal.
Join Dr. Brian Browne and discover what really happens inside our cells as we age—and why it matters to the way we look, feel, think, and function. Learn how these changes affect the brain and contribute to changes in memory, cognition, energy, and resilience as we grow older.
Discover the fascinating history and science of sound healing while exploring the beautiful tones of crystal singing bowls. Learn how different musical notes have traditionally been associated with the body's energy centers (chakras), and experience how sound can support meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional balance. This interactive class can help you bring calmer and balance into your daily life.
Join Dr. Brian Browne and learn how cutting-edge research and biomarkers are transforming Alzheimer's and dementia prevention. Understand the differences between dementia risk and clinical symptoms—and discover how advances in early detection are reshaping our understanding of brain health, dementia risk, and prevention.
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