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Journal Jam – CANCELLED
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWe are sorry to cancel the January session of Journal Jam. We will see you in February!
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Amazing Artist Series
Amazing Artist Series with Linda Storey-London
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGet to know eight 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 month's featured artist: Linda Storey-London, often described as surrealism her fine art paintings reflect the passion and wonder she feels when observing the natural world. Linda would like to share her sense of magic, mystery and maybe a little [...]
$10.00
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Our “Touchable” Desert Ecosystem
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLearn about our desert plants that jab and stick you, find out why they have such “scrubby” skins, and learn how they were used for medicine and food. Also explore skeletons and skulls; understand predators and prey; examine the beautiful rocks from the desert; and touch artifacts left behind by those who were here long before we arrived. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE [...]
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Leadership Academy Open House
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesAre you looking to brush up on some management concepts and leadership skills? Are you new to the area and interested in a unique opportunity to learn more about how our local and regional entities work and meet key leaders in the Desert Foothills region? The application deadline is February 7 for the next Academy starting in March 2025. To learn more, please join us for a free open house/mixer [...]
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Paint Skies with Pastels
Learn how to realistically paint skies with clouds and sunsets using pastels -- the purest and most vibrant medium for creating beautiful sky paintings. You'll learn how to layer pastels and soften the edges, how to achieve perspective, and how values can draw your eye into a painting and give it depth. If you have always wanted to try pastels, come join us for some fun with this medium. FORMAT: [...]
$125.00
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A Matter of Balance – Falls Prevention Training
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBack by popular demand, this workshop fills up quick! The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to ER is injury resulting from a fall. This 7-class series helps older adults improve their strength, coordination, and balance -and- reduces their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. Benefits of class: set goals for increasing activity levels. exercise to increase strength and balance. reduce barriers to exercise. [...]
$35.00
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Access Your Greatness for Optimal Living
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIt's now or never. Discover the greatness within you now before getting defeated by the same 'ol - same 'ol, day in and day out -- and learn how to access that greatness through tools and exercises from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer. Michele Guy Syne's professional and life experiences have led her to a universal truth: We all have greatness within us. The challenge, however, is to figure [...]
$44.44
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Andrew Jackson – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLearn why Andrew Jackson was one of America’s most highly regarded yet controversial presidents, and why he was the first to be called a “populous president”. We'll also explore the social-political times, circumstances, and actions of the 7th President in 1828, and then compare to today's times and current President -- and even look at the similar behaviors and actions between Jackson and Trump. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults [...]
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Create A Handmade Journal
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBegin your 2025 art or writing projects with a new journal. Using basic bookbinding techniques, create a signature journal with chain stitch binding and quality paper stock for writing or drawing. Enjoy decorating and personalizing your journal and add a closure if desired. FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Your favorite scissors. The Holland Center provides [...]
$35.00
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Micronutrients for Brain Health – Healthy Aging & Cognitive Health Lecture Series
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMicronutrients are often referred to as vitamins and minerals and are vital to healthy aging, brain health, and disease prevention. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet or supplements. Understanding and consuming the recommended amount of micronutrients is critical because micronutrient deficiencies can have devastating consequences on your brain health and overall wellness as you age. Join us to [...]
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Spanish 100 – Interactive Spanish for Adults
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIn just 4 weeks, feel confident having basic conversations in Spanish with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and home services workers. No prior Spanish knowledge required, learn from a world-traveled professional language instructor, and receive one-on-one support from teacher in-between classes. Start with the most useful words like the alphabet, numbers, colors, household objects, and family members. Then from this foundation, begin to have simple conversations in Spanish. Learn helpful greetings, common [...]
$299.00
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Navajo Code Talkers – 3:30pm Session is FULL
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCome join us to hear award-winning writer and current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Laura Tohe tell the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII -- a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military that would save many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before, during, and after the [...]
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Navajo Code Talkers – 6:00pm Session is FULL
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCome join us to hear award-winning writer and current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Laura Tohe tell the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII -- a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military that would save many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before, during, and after the [...]
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Vision Board Masterclass
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesManifest the life you want in 2025 with this guided vision art canvas class. Bring your hopes and dreams for the new year and leave with a completed vision board, a light heart and clear understanding of how you can attain your best life. No artistic talent needed! FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture, Presentation, Q&A / Discussion AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: none FEE [...]
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Make a Recycled Holiday Card Keepsake
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLearn to transform your favorite card from the holidays into a beautiful keepsake journal, and use it as the base to add journaling papers for notes, photos, or other memorabilia. Embellish your journal with a simple tassel, and learn how to bind envelopes into the journal and use them as tuck spots to fill with surprise contents. This class will provide you the knowledge to create keepsake gifts from cards [...]
$45.00
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DFT Improv Night – The Unscripted Project
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWith AUDIENCE SUGGESTIONS, improv players will create characters and sketches on the spot. No one – not even the performers - know what is going to happen next. Get ready for some adult madcap mayhem and hilarious onstage moments. INTRODUCING OUR LOCAL CELEBRITY IMPROV PLAYERS! DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM? Brent Downs (Caring Corps) Cam Kuniej (Kiwanis Club of Carefree) Jen Miles (Tech 4 Life) Doc Langworthy (Foothills Foodbank) Madisyn [...]
Desert Awareness Park Tours
Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am. The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail. For more information, click HERE. Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. [...]
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Drawing For Everyone – Morning Session
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLearn how to draw better in just four sessions! Instructor Larry Charles will introduce you to new techniques to capture what you see more accurately from landscapes, to still life, to people. Each class begins with a demonstration by Charles, followed by step-by-step advice as you draw. Topics include composition, proportion & scale, shading, and tricks to get more realistic skin tones, eyes, and fabric. Expect to complete at least [...]
$200.00
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Drawing For Everyone – Afternoon Session
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLearn how to draw better in just four sessions! Instructor Larry Charles will introduce you to new techniques to capture what you see more accurately from landscapes, to still life, to people. Each class begins with a demonstration by Charles, followed by step-by-step advice as you draw. Topics include composition, proportion & scale, shading, and tricks to get more realistic skin tones, eyes, and fabric. Expect to complete at least [...]
$200.00
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Youth Creative Writing Workshop
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWrite your own book from start to finish including layout, editing, critiquing, and illustration! In this fun 6-week workshop led by published children's book authors & illustrators, kids in grades 4-6 build literacy skills and learn how to write their own book from start to finish that they will take home to be treasured forever. There's even a book signing event to celebrate their final masterpiece with friends and family! [...]
$79.00
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Youth Art Gallery Opening Reception
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesOur student art gallery is proud to host a new Art Show & Reception for students from Cactus Shadows High School. See original works from 3 AP students who are working on their Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency. Please show them your support and stop by and see their great work.. snacks are involved!
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Create with Felted Fiber
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesUnleash your creativity with felted fiber! Using the "wet felting" method, you can make either a trivet, glasses case, or a sculpture with sheep wool and other sustainable fibers. You'll learn to overlap layers of wool, add soap and water, and then rub & roll the piece until it becomes fabric or “felted”. As an added benefit, you will walk away with the knowledge of how to replicate this process [...]
$80.00
Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Amazing Women!
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesProfessional 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. SERIES DATES: Every 1st Friday of the month at 10:00 AM. Sometimes Nicolette needs to change dates, so please always double check dates on [...]
$10.00
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Create a Fused-Glass Valentine Wall Hanging
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCreate a meaningful and memorable piece of art for yourself or a loved one using fusible glass, frit (ground glass), stringers or noodles (thin strips of glass), hearts, and other glass-building materials. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. All materials provided by instructor. FEE: $80. Please purchase tickets below. INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kathy Nelson Kathy Nelson was first inspired by glass art [...]
$80.00
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Journal Jam
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesAre you looking to meet people and develop friendships? Journal Jam is the perfect opportunity to learn about oneself and others through conversation and creative writing. In this workshop you have opportunity to connect with your thoughts in your journal, and connect with others in a small group setting. Benefits of this workshop and journaling include: connecting with others, improved memory, lower stress, and creative fun. Your instructor provides quick [...]
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Amazing Artist Series
Amazing Artist Series with Judy Bruce
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGet 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: Judy Bruce. See more about Judy below. SERIES DATES: Every 2nd Monday [...]
$10.00
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Spanish for Travelers
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIn just 2 weeks, feel confident having basic conversations in Spanish on your work or vacation trips. No prior Spanish knowledge required. Learn from a world-traveled professional language instructor, and receive one-on-one support from teacher in-between classes. This course is designed to provide travelers with essential Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge to enhance their experiences in Spanish-speaking countries. Participants will learn practical vocabulary and phrases, cultural etiquette, and gain [...]
$150.00
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Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Feb 13-16
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesShe's outspoken and loveable, fiesty and fun. Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. is for everyone! Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones Jr. will capture your heart - just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and Dear Edwina JR., comes Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. - a delightful adaptation [...]
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Magic and Miracles: How to Live in the Quantum Where All Possibilities Exist
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIt's now or never. Discover the greatness within you now before getting defeated by the same 'ol - same 'ol, day in and day out -- and learn how to access that greatness through tools and exercises from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer. Michele Guy Syne's professional and life experiences have led her to a universal truth: We all have greatness within us. The challenge, however, is to figure [...]
$44.44
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Historic Arizonans – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesArizona’s history doesn't quite have the grandeur of the early Colonies, the excitement of the Wild West, or the traditions of the Deep South. However, it has some interesting characters that made the territory, and eventually the state of Arizona, what it is. We will examine the life and impact of four 19th century Arizonans that made significant contributions to the state’s history. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults 18+, [...]
