Events

The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to the trauma center is injury resulting from a fall. These injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death. This program of seven two-hour classes helps older adults reduce their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. A Matter of Balance will set goals for increasing activity levels, encourage small changes to reduce fall risks at home, [...]

Join us for Empower Your Life’s  Joy  lecture series where we will explore techniques and easy methods to help you live your best life.  We start the series in September with Align with Angels. Meet and greet Sallyann, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Consultant and Reiki Master. She has helped many see their life’s purpose, relive stress and feel renewed and healed by talking to guardian angels. Come here compelling stories about empowerment, [...]

Are you retired or close to retirement? What follows retirement? Whether you have or have not decided what your purpose is, this woman only class can bring enlightenment. In spite of the topics remaining the same, the class environment never remains the same. Why, because of YOU. Your story-of-life gives the topic depth because of your experiences. Topics can include: marriage, being single, career change, health, caring for loved one, [...]

Art of the DISH..... and Furniture too! The items we eat on and the furniture we sit on are sometimes art! Join us for discussion, I hope some laughter, and maybe some knowledge as well. Do you have a dish or plate you feel fits this category of art? Bring it with you as we start our 5th year of Art, Coffee, and Conversation. Nicolette is back for a new [...]

The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes! The first featured artist is Beth Zink, an Arizona resident since 1986, who has “fallen in love with the desert.” Beth has been called “the [...]

Looking for a fun place to hang with friends during fall break? Feel overwhelmed by demands of school and social pressures? Want more confidence taking tests, in sports, or socializing after school? Curious how to feel more calm when stress bells go off?   Then take a break and digital detox and invest in your well-being at The Holland Center. Learn easy, effective and enjoyable self-care tips from a Certified [...]

It’s never too late (or early) to start investing in your health.  Aging With Grace & Strength is a 4-week course to help you enjoy a lifetime of more wellbeing and vitality. Receive lifestyle and stress management tips to help your mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep issues. Learn breathing practices to strengthen your [...]

  Come learn more about volunteering at the Holland Community Center! Our volunteer opportunities are endless; committees, events, speakers, greeters, front desk, handyman, phone calls, data entry, social media, marketing, hospitality… the list goes on and we are sure you will find something fun to interest you!  

Looking for a fun place to hang with friends during fall break? Feel overwhelmed by demands of school and social pressures? Want more confidence taking tests, in sports, or socializing after school? Curious how to feel more calm when stress bells go off?   Then take a break and digital detox and invest in your well-being at The Holland Center. Learn easy, effective and enjoyable self-care tips from a Certified [...]

Looking for a fun place to hang with friends during fall break? Feel overwhelmed by demands of school and social pressures? Want more confidence taking tests, in sports, or socializing after school? Curious how to feel more calm when stress bells go off?   Then take a break and digital detox and invest in your well-being at The Holland Center. Learn easy, effective and enjoyable self-care tips from a Certified [...]

Linda Budge is a painter and an animal lover who combines her passions for art and living creatures to produce works that radiate empathy and painterly grace. Her extensive knowledge of animals and deep experience interacting with them explains her uncanny ability to capture her subjects so accurately; and also helps to explain why her work carries such emotional power. As part of our Lifelong Learning Program, the 2023 Spotlight [...]

Did you know there is a flute over 9 feet long? Myths, history, and local stories will be covered in this captivating educational journey into the world of flutes. Join us as two members of the Central Arizona Flute Ensemble (CAFE) group delve into the rich history, diverse cultures, and enchanting melodies of the flute family. You will see and hear all five members of the silver flute family (including [...]

The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Library are proud to host the 2nd Annual Desert Foothills Book Festival. READING IS FUN! It’s even better when you come meet the Award-Winning Local Authors who write the books you love to read! Have a blast talking all things book and don’t forget to get a signed copy of your favorite! It’s a great way to support local authors and our community, and [...]

Are you retired or close to retirement? What follows retirement? Whether you have or have not decided what your purpose is, this class for women, by women, can bring enlightenment. In spite of the topics remaining the same, the class environment is ever evolving. Why, because of YOU. Your story-of-life gives the topic depth because of your experiences. Topics can include: marriage, being single, career change, health, caring for loved [...]