Holland Community Center

Join us for an afternoon of Food, Fun and Fancy Hats at The Holland Center! The world's most legendary racetrack, Churchill Downs, has conducted thoroughbred racing and continuously presented America's most fantastic race, the Kentucky Derby, since 1875. Reserve your front-row seat at the Holland Center, for this year's event and join in the excitement of this world-class race. Enjoy a buffet and desserts provided by local restaurants, have fun voting [...]

Understanding arthritis- it's symptoms, treatments, and recent advancements in robotic assisted surgery. The 1st in our FREE Beat the Heat Summer Series! It's amazing the advancements that have been made with arthritis treatment! Come find out about the newest treatment options, and they all don't end in surgery! But if surgery IS necessary, Dr. Galat will be sharing the latest in robotic-assisted technology.  

Bedtime Rituals for Blissful Sleep Stop counting sheep and start enjoying rest-filled nights. During sleep your vital organs detox and rejuvenate. Learn 5 easy bedtime rituals to support blissful sleep and awaken refreshed and ready to bullseye daily goals.

This class will help you enjoy hikes, bike rides, picnics, and road trips amidst the desert heat. Learn 3 easy, effective, and enjoyable tips to enjoy a cool body and chilled attitude all summer long. Avoid heat exhaustion, heartburn, and cranky moods. Class includes a refreshing summer mocktail. Kellen Brugman is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant. She teaches people how to transform wellness portfolios from a [...]

Do you start your day with positive affirmations?  Have you been listening to your guardian angels? Join Sallyann Martinez as she helps us start our day with her quick and easy Affirmation Angel Card messages, giving intention and love to those who need them. Using Sallyann’s customized deck of angel cards, Sallyann will ask you to shuffle the deck and pull a card. The process is easy and done with [...]

  Arizona summers are harsh on the skin. Learn why it's important to protect and nourish your skin. Dr. Aimé will discuss the often confusing topic of surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment options in anti-aging, and the importance of choosing a skilled provider. We will also be discussing the importance of summer skin care and benefits of using a perfected skincare regimen. Everyone who attends receives a SkinCare Gift Set: •  [...]

Take a photo journey to Africa with us! Through personal stories and a gorgeous slide show, learn about Africa’s beauty, animals, and people. Many travelers are excited by the prospect of a safari in East Africa or Southern Africa, but don’t know where to start, or what questions to ask. Ashley and Thomas Whittington have traveled to Africa many times, and enjoy sharing their journey and adventures with others. Maybe [...]

Tired of Cable TV, Internet and Phone prices?   Understand how to transition to streaming TV services and what local internet services are available to you.   Want to keep your landline but cut the cost by 75%?   Steve Woods is the founder of the local company Tech 4 Life Computers.  He brings his 20 years of helping Cave Creek / Carefree folks implement technical services in their homes and businesses to [...]

  Arizona summers are harsh on the skin. Learn why it's important to protect and nourish your skin. Dr. Aimé will discuss the often confusing topic of surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment options in anti-aging, and the importance of choosing a skilled provider. We will also be discussing the importance of summer skin care and benefits of using a perfected skincare regimen. Everyone who attends receives a SkinCare Gift Set: •  [...]

    As temps rise, so does the risk for your body overheating in summer. Learn tips to stay cool and safe at home, on the trail, and during outdoor activities. Joe Meier, is affiliated with Honor Health-  a valued community partner and resource.  There are six hospitals, three of which are Arizona designated and American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 trauma centers.  We also have a new state [...]

Learn to protect yourself from identity theft, cyber attacks and scams on your computers and phones.  Steve will share easy, effective tips to protect your identity and your accounts (bank, email, Amazon, etc.) as well as what steps to take if you've been hacked. This is FREE workshop and NO REGISTRATION is needed.  

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 [...]

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 [...]

Come and hear the intriguing, entertaining  and often hilarious, stories of crimes committed in Scottsdale from 1901 - 1978.  Along the way, we'll learn a lot of history too: how the mail was first brought from Phoenix to Scottsdale, why a high school football team in Arizona has a has a unique nickname, and what investigative tools were available to the police through history. This meticulously researched presentation by Scottsdale [...]