Join our signature program Desert Awareness Committee at Haromny Hallow and learn how desert animals manage to live in the desert from their own point of view. Meet those who know the animals firsthand. A fun and enlightening experience with the Desert Awareness Committee and friends.
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.
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.
Long before the city's founding, ancestral O'odham communities built hundreds of miles of canals across this Valley, farming the desert and shaping the land we live on today. Dr. Chris Schwartz will share what recent discoveries reveal about daily life, trade, and community in the ancient Valley, and how that history still connects to O'odham communities today.
Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Mimi Damrauer. The Series: Visit the Amazing Artist Series page for a listing [...]
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.
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 with Stories! OH MY …What stories! Come find out what I have found!
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.
Most Americans view their nation as a Democracy. America’s Founding Fathers were fearful of majority rule devolving into what Thomas Jefferson called “mob rule”. They opted for a variation of a Democracy called Constitutional Republic. We will examine how a Republic differs from a pure Democracy and compare to other governing alternatives throughout the world, including examining Socialism vs. Capitalism.
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.
Join Jim Sherbert as he talks about Benedict Arnold and Arron Burr, two men in early American history who were destined for fame. They both overcame numerous personal hardships early in life. But both slipped to the “dark side” as bruised egos and jealously misguided their behaviors, forever tarnishing their reputations.
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.
Learn about water conservation and how to maintain your desert landscaping and raise healthy plants. We will also be sharing the amazing artwork from our youth K-12 artists as we recognize their talent and announce the winners of the Cactus Charlie Poster Contest. Poster submission deadline is April 16, 5PM.
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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