Discover the colorful luminous world of pastels! In this hands-on course, students will explore the versatility of pastels to create expressive landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover essential techniques including layering and blending to achieve rich effects.
Your Creative Playground! Looking for a space to unleash your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and spark new ideas? Our Open Art Studio is the perfect spot! Whether you love painting, drawing, collage, mixed media—or anything in between—bring your favorite supplies and dive in.
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.
Cool off and shake up your summer routine with Beat the Heat this June! This free weekday series features engaging sessions led by community professionals sharing insights, ideas, and real-world expertise. Each day brings a fresh topic, interesting, useful, and easy to enjoy. Bring a friend, grab a cool drink, and stay for lunch at the café. It’s a fun, easy way to stay cool, stay connected, and maybe even learn something new.
You Are What You Absorb — a practical session where attendees discover 5 powerful practices to support digestion, boost nutrient absorption, and feel more energized starting with their very next bite. Accessible for any age or stage, and everyone leaves with real, actionable tools!
Join the Scottsdale Police Department's Financial Crimes unit and learn valuable information on how to spot and avoid financial crimes, scams, fraud precvention, and cybercrimes. Get equipped with the knowledge to spot scams and protect yourself and your loved ones, by taking proactive steps covered in this workshop.
Learn the importance of situational awareness and simple self-defense moves for the most common situations -- defenses that anyone can use and are easy to learn. Participants will practice the techniques and learn confidence for applying them immediately. Take home tips and safety awareness you can use every day in today's world.
Join in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun. All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes.
This fun, interactive session is a perfect opportunity whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to refine skills you’ve been developing for years. Drawing is both an accessible craft and a discipline with endless depth. This workshop is designed to offer clear, practical guidance that beginners can immediately apply while also reinforcing core habits that experienced artists can sharpen.
The Holland Center is proud to host the next Get Involved Gathering (GIG) with Desert Foothills Volunteers! Meet local nonprofits, explore ways to give back, and find volunteer opportunities—including at The Holland Center—that make a difference in our community.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
Join us for a fun-filled morning for slow, seated exercise designed to help you stay active and enjoy life more. Learn some exercises that will upport flexibility, joint health, and reduce stiffness. Exercises are slow, accessible, and can be done seated. No stretching or strain—just mindful, pain-free movement with relaxed breathing.
In four (4) Tuesday morning workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you step-by-step through the techniques for creating realistic illustrations in watercolor. Whether you want to illustrate a thank-you card or create your own travel journal or storybook, these techniques will make your pictures look more life-like and attention-getting.
Do coincidences happen purely by chance or are they influenced by a cosmic force more advanced than common knowledge can comprehend? Is there a quantum connectivity in the universe that drives what only appear to be coincidences . . . perhaps even divine intervention? Or is it simply statistical probability disguised as coincidence. We will explore a number of coincidences that have influenced history and some that are just fun to consider.
Get out of the heat and treat your body to some gentle movement. This is your chance to find out more about Tai Chi and try out a few moves. You’ll be amazed at how fun and easy it is! Whether you’ve never tried Tai Chi or are looking to deepen your practice, this session offers a great way to integrate physical activity with mental focus.
Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class—no prior 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 & etiquette. Perfect for complete beginners or those looking for a refresher, this class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
A Trust (also known as a Living Trust) is a legal document that names a Successor Trustee to step in if the original trustee passes away or can no longer manage their affairs. While this role is a meaningful way to honor a loved one’s legacy, it shouldn't feel like a burden.
This 3-session class is designed as an introduction for beginners but can also be taken repeatedly as an enjoyable hour of beneficial exercise where students have reported improvement in balance, flexibility, and posture. Warm-up includes breathing and stretching prior to the Tai Chi movements.
Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class—no prior 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 & etiquette. Perfect for complete beginners or those looking for a refresher, this class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
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.
Turn your home into a space that helps you live longer, feel better, and thrive. This engaging session will introduce the Blue Zones Home Checklist. Your guide to simple, science-backed changes inspired by the world’s longest-living communities.
This guided play session is perfect for anyone who has already learned the rules and basics of American Mah Jongg but would like extra support while playing. It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to strengthen your skills, ask questions, and build confidence at the table.
This welcoming session is ideal for beginners curious about Reiki and sound healing as well as experienced participants interested in joining this free introductory session.gentle meditation, soothing sound vibrations, and light energy work come together to help release tension, ease stress, and restore your natural balance.
We wrap up the series by stepping into the messy, fascinating aftermath of the Revolution. Winning independence was one thing — figuring out how to govern 13 separate republics was another. With the Articles of Confederation falling apart, America faced a new challenge: creating a unified nation. This session explores how the struggle led to the U.S. Constitution and the foundation of the country we celebrate today.
Thanks to rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, older adults now have more control than ever over their independence, health, and lifestyle. In this eye-opening presentation, based on a MIT AgeLab study, you’ll discover the five key ways technology is transforming the aging experience—and what it means for your future, both personally and financially.
This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.
Join in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun. All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes.
Come learn about the best recommended regional short trips that you can take this summer. These destinations do not require that you go too far to enjoy what Arizona and surrounding states have to offer. You'll discover fun and beautiful places while you enjoy some sweet treats and maybe take home a small prize.
Your Creative Playground! Looking for a space to unleash your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and spark new ideas? Our Open Art Studio is the perfect spot! Whether you love painting, drawing, collage, mixed media—or anything in between—bring your favorite supplies and dive in.
Do you ever misplace your keys, forget names, or struggle to recall details as quickly as you once did? You’re not alone. Memory challenges are a normal part of life, but the good news is that you can strengthen your brain with the right exercises. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore how memory works, why it changes over time, and most importantly how to give it a healthy workout.
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