Events

This creative writing workshop is led by published children's book authors and illustrators. What a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their love of storytelling or writing! In this fun, six-week workshop, students build literacy skills and learn about layout, editing, critiquing, and illustration. They write their own book from start to finish and will take home a printed copy to treasure forever! Most importantly, this workshop is FUN! Wednesdays [...]

Listening is the often the first step in learning to communicate better in a face-to-face setting. In this class, you'll learn the styles of listening, active listening skills, key reasons we listen, ineffective listening, and phubbing. Bring your notepad because you'll want to write this down to reference later as you improve your listening. Benefits from taking this class: 1. Learn concrete applicable skills of what to do and not [...]

All your favorite vendors are back back for the 2nd year at the Holland Center...come see the new things they have! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors.  For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .  

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! An ASU graduate with a degree in Fine Arts in Ceramics, it was after exhibiting in an outdoor art show in Cave Creek that Christopher [...]

Journal Jam is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others and to develop friendships through writing and conversation. Quick thinks and writing prompts are provided at the start of each session to encourage writing without filters and to converse without judgement. 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00 pm Class size is limited, be sure to register below soon!

Beyond age 40, the driver of healthy aging is a coherent personal life story. Think you don’t have a story? Think again — everyone does! Learn how to become the hero of your own story with this 4-week series. During each session, we will engage with a different theme. We’ll begin by watching a short segment from the upcoming movie Better from Within, followed by discussion and tool work. You [...]

The popular Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will be performing this free concert in celebration of  Valentine’s Day and heart health month. Partnering with the Desert Hills Community School of Music, the Holland Center encourages your to bring a sweetheart, or your own sweet self, to this special Valentine-themed event. Enjoy love songs from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s -- along with the fascinating stories behind the music. Singing or [...]

Join us for a fun mixer kind of evening to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Umbridle It!  You'll get a big dose of inspiration from Leeanne Gardner the best-selling author, and the perfect time to take the reins and learn a few tips on how just a few daily adjustments can help you transform your life.    

Create a unique and beautiful piece of functional art. This class will demonstrate the unique properties of glass and heat. Using glass squares of different thickness you will see how glass fuses to a thickness of ¼ inch. Come create a piece of art. Cheese plate will measure approximately 9” x 9”. All materials are provided by the instructor. Participants should wear closed toed shoes. Thursday, February 15, 2024 1:00 [...]

Beyond age 40, the driver of healthy aging is a coherent personal life story. Think you don’t have a story? Think again — everyone does! Learn how to become the hero of your own story with this 4-week series. During each session, we will engage with a different theme. We’ll begin by watching a short segment from the upcoming movie Better from Within, followed by discussion and tool work. You [...]

When we flip the switch we expect light to brighten our environment.  Where does the electricity necessary to generate energy come from and how do we know it will be there when we need it?  We will examine the history of electricity and explore today’s demands, focusing on use, capacity and future supply.  We will look at the costs of transferring and storing electricity and weigh the environmental vs. economic [...]

Wouldn't it be nice to experience more ease when navigating healthcare, finances, wellbeing, social life, and more? Groovin' In Your Golden Years isn't a dance class. It's an opportunity to join our community of experts and learn helpful tips and resources for seniors, their families, and caretakers.     February 21, 2024          Money $aving $trategies on Prescriptions Drug costs will increase for many starting in 2024. Learn strategies and tips [...]

  The Purse-Impressions Pop-Up Fundraiser is back and it will be bigger and better! Friday & Saturday from 10am - 3pm This 2-day marketplace style event will feature over 300 unique new and gently used specialty purses for sale, raffle baskets and a purse drive to benefit Purse-Impressions. There is no entry fee to the event, however patrons are encouraged to bring a donation of purses, jewelry, or hygiene products. [...]

UNDERSTANDING THE COGNITIVE DOMAINS OF THE BRAIN Our brain is an incredible and complex organ that control virtually every aspect of our existence, from how we process information to how we move.  While memory is an important part of cognitive function and plays an  essential role in our everyday lives, this is just one aspect of the brain’s functionality and impact. Registration Required Below. About our Speaker: Brian Browne is [...]

Beyond age 40, the driver of healthy aging is a coherent personal life story. Think you don’t have a story? Think again — everyone does! Learn how to become the hero of your own story with this 4-week series. During each session, we will engage with a different theme. We’ll begin by watching a short segment from the upcoming movie Better from Within, followed by discussion and tool work. You [...]

Experience the feel of the natural fibers while you create a colorful and beautiful fabric item for your home. The method we will be following is called “wet felting”. We will overlap layers of wool, add soap and water, and then rub and roll the piece until it becomes fabric or “felted”. You don’t have to have a lot of hand strength for this class, but you will be using [...]

Grab a friend and learn to make a fused glass lantern! All levels of experience with fused glass will enjoy this adventure. You will start with pre-cut blank panels of fusible glass and have access to materials such as stringers, vitrograph, frit(crushed glass) and murrini along with a variety of colorful sheet glass to adorn your panels. Then, the panels will be contour-fired in the kiln and placed in the [...]

Creative to the last! Join Nicolette with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and connections. If you are seasoned enthusiast or newcomer, Nic will truly enhance your appreciation and understanding of the beauty in art. Nic's presentation are both at the Holland Center and on [...]

Beyond age 40, the driver of healthy aging is a coherent personal life story. Think you don’t have a story? Think again — everyone does! Learn how to become the hero of your own story with this 4-week series. During each session, we will engage with a different theme. We’ll begin by watching a short segment from the upcoming movie Better from Within, followed by discussion and tool work. You [...]

In these four Tuesday morning workshops, art instructor Larry Charles will show the techniques for painting more realistically in both oil and acrylic paint. Half of the art projects will be taught using oil paint; half will focus on acrylic paints. These classes are ideal for both beginners and those who want to expand their existing painting skills. The instructor will demonstrate each project, then provide individual mentoring as you [...]

What do the current drought conditions and water concerns mean for Arizonans? Are there viable solutions to reduce the risk of depleted water resources for the future of our state? Join us for this important discussion about Arizona's water and our future by one of the state's leading authorities. Presented by Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, in collaboration with the Desert Foothills Land Trust and [...]

Don't miss your chance to join us for this engaging seminar on estate planning and real estate! Together, we will dive deep into the art of securing your future with strategic and insightful decision-making. Key highlights: The importance of a personalized estate plan Upcoming changes to the estate tax Why your home should be included in your estate plan Status of the current market trends The importance of personalized, informed [...]

Wouldn't it be nice to experience more ease when navigating healthcare, finances, wellbeing, social life, and more? Groovin' In Your Golden Years isn't a dance class. It's an opportunity to join our community of experts and learn helpful tips and resources for seniors, their families, and caretakers.     March 6, 2024          Aging With Strength & Grace   Whether you are in your 40’s or 80’s+, you can improve strength, [...]

We will be using a gourd as the armature (the structure that is molded with fiber clay) to create a whimsical bird. All materials will be supplied. Darlene will instruct, guide, and encourage you throughout the process of molding and decorating your bird. She will share texturing and finishing tips. This is a two day class as it takes eight hours or more for the clay to dry. Day one [...]