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  • Learn Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Morning Class (Class Full)

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

    Beginning and experienced artists are invited to join nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles for four Tuesday morning classes in January. Charles will teach techniques for creating realistic watercolors. Each class begins with a step-by-step demonstration, followed by creating the same watercolor as he mentors you through the process. Expect to create one or two finished watercolors per class.

    Sold Out $220.00

  • Beginner Guided Open Play: American Mah Jongg

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $25.00

  • Learn Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Afternoon Class

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

    Beginning and experienced artists are invited to join nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles for four Tuesday afternoon classes in January. Charles will teach techniques for creating realistic watercolors. Each class begins with a step-by-step demonstration, followed by creating the same watercolor as he mentors you through the process. Expect to create one or two finished watercolors per class.

    Get Tickets $220.00

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Hummingbirds 101

    Featured Foothills Speaker Series with Desert Foothills Land Trust
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Hummingbirds are some of the most-loved backyard visitors in Arizona, but there's more to them than most people realize. Did you know hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward? Learn more about their biology, behavior, and the role they play in the desert ecosystem at "Hummingbirds 101" with Hilary Morejon.

  • Amazing Artists Series – Featuring Lucy Dickens

    Featured Amazing Artist Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

      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: Lucy Dickens. The Series: Visit the Amazing Artist Series page for a listing [...]

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Mah Jongg Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense Evening Class

    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

  • Cave Creek (The Creek): From The Source to the Sea

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

    Join us for an informative and visually rich presentation as Thomas McGuire traces Cave Creek from its source in Yavapai County, 30 miles north of the Town of Cave Creek, all the way to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. Thomas will take you through 150 slides, bringing to life the physical, hydrological, and cultural story of the creek.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • 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 $100.00

  • Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series – BLING! & a wedding

    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: BLING! & a wedding ….Jewelry and the glow of diamonds, lots of stories and shine!

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Tai Chi for Everyone – January 3 Session Series

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

    Discover the gentle power of Tai Chi in 4 weekly class sessions for beginners and returning enthusiasts. Enjoy low-impact exercise that supports balance, flexibility, posture, stress reduction, cardiovascular fitness, and overall well-being. Each class begins with breathing exercises and gentle stretching before learning and executing Tai Chi techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.

    Get Tickets $30.00

  • Defensive Play: How to Read the Table in American Mah Jongg

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • 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

  • Learn American Mah Jongg – Evening Class

    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 $100.00

  • 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

  • Protein & the Aging Brain: The Muscle–Brain Connection – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

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

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and learn how protein is traditionally discussed in terms of muscle, but research increasingly connects protein status, amino-acid availability, muscle health, metabolism, and cognition. Explore essential amino acids, protein quality, sarcopenia, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the relationship between muscle and brain health.

  • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

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

    NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was created following WWII to provide the rebuilding nations of the European continent with the confidence they would be defended against foreign invasion. New geopolitical ideologies along with altered geographic boundaries would test these new governments.We will examine NATOs formation and its progress from its beginning to its current structure and function.

  • Manifest Your Best Year: Vision Board & Goal Mapping Workshop

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

    Start the new year with purpose, clarity, and intention. Research shows that visualizing goals and writing them down increases’ motivation and follow-through. During this inspiring workshop, you'll create a vision board while learning practical techniques for goal setting, positive mindset, gratitude, and intentional living. You will leave with a visual roadmap, keeping your goals front and center throughout the year.

    Get Tickets $50.00

  • Wildlife Encounters: What Should You Do?

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

    Join Southwest Wildlife to learn practical techniques, strategies and tips for living safely alongside the wildlife that shares our desert foothills. Learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen urban wildlife and discover how we can reduce conflicts, coexist sustainably and help keep both people and wildlife safe.

  • Beginner Guided Open Play: American Mah Jongg

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $25.00

  • Learn to Draw Freehand Tuesday Mornings – with Larry Charles (Class Full)

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

    Learn to draw in a relaxed, freehand style in four Tuesday morning sessions with nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles. This workshop series is ideal for beginners and those wanting to learn new techniques to make their freehand sketches more realistic. Session begins with a demonstration followed by individual mentoring. Expect to complete at least two drawings per class.

    Sold Out $220.00

  • 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 $100.00

  • Learn to Draw Freehand Tuesday Afternoons – with Larry Charles

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

    Learn to draw in a relaxed, freehand style in four Tuesday afternoon sessions with nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles. This workshop series is ideal for beginners and those wanting to learn new techniques to make their freehand sketches more realistic. Session begins with a demonstration followed by individual mentoring. Expect to complete at least two drawings per class.

    Get Tickets $220.00

  • Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series – Art of the Poster

    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 of the poster…how did it start! How a urinal was in the mix!

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Desert Awareness Park Tour

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 60-90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.

  • Arizona Boots and Burgers: A Guide for Hungry Hikers with Roger Naylor

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

    No matter where you are in Arizona, you’re only minutes from an amazing hiking trail—and there’s probably a locally owned eatery nearby if you know where to look. Naylor combines two great passions—hiking and hamburgers—to create the ultimate culinary adventure for the Grand Canyon State.

    Get Tickets $10.00

  • Rest & Restore Sound Bath

    Featured
    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

  • 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

  • Micronutrient Gaps: When “Eating Healthy” Isn’t Enough – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

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

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and discover how adults can consume adequate calories yet remain nutritionally vulnerable. We’ll examine age-related changes in appetite, digestion, absorption, medication use, dietary restriction and food intake that can create hidden nutrient deficiencies.

  • The Santa Fe Trail – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

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

    The Santa Fe Trail. Santa Fe, New Mexico houses the oldest continuously operated buildings in the United States. Santa Fe was the western terminus of the Santa Fe Trail, and the only significant land route that linked Mexico with the United States. We will explore its foundation and evolution from its establishment until its obsoletion five decades later.