Holland Community Center

Phone 480-488-1090
Email info@azfcf.org
Website https://hollandcenter.org/

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  • Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Art of a Life

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    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. 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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    Artist Reception for “Three Women: Looking Backward, Going Forward”

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Art Gallery Exhibit

    Three Valley artists—a painter, a digital artist and a fiber artist—will look at their art in the past, present and future for an exhibit Sept. 22 through Nov. 25 at the Holland Center Gallery of Fine Art.   An opening reception for Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter, Pamela Fingerhut and Laurie Fagen will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sun., Nov 3.   “We wanted to show an evolution of our work through our lives,” [...]

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    Next Level Drawing with Larry Charles

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    In four Tuesday morning workshops, you'll see a quantum leap in your drawing skills: more realistic scenes, better people pictures, greater quick-sketch techniques. Instructor Larry Charles will begin each morning session with a detailed explanation of a new technique, followed by a demonstration of how to apply it to your own drawings.  Each participant then will create their own version of that scene with one-on-one mentoring from the instructor. Expect [...]

    $200.00
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    Holiday Curve Fused Glass

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Create a serene and peaceful holiday piece. Students can choose to do a gingerbread house or a holiday candle curve. Either piece will be a 9"x8”.  Instructor provides lots of gorgeous glass to use in decorating your fused glass piece! WHAT TO BRING: All materials will be supplied by the instructor. Please wear closed toe shoes. FEE AMOUNT: $80.00   INSTRUCTOR BIO: Kathy Nelson spent most of her life on [...]

    $80.00
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    Digestive Health and Disease Prevention

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Health and Wellness

    Discover the secrets to a healthier digestive system and prevent common diseases. Learn practical strategies to support your digestive health and enjoy the holiday season without discomfort. We'll provide expert tips on managing typical digestive issues and making dietary adjustments that keep your gut in top shape. Join us to gain valuable insights and tips for promoting long-term digestive health and disease prevention. Class Fee: $10 INSTRUCTOR BIO: Alec Poppenwimer [...]

    $10.00
  • Featured Family Caregiver Series

    How to Protect Family Members from Scams – Family Caregiver Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Seniors / Caregivers

    Senior Fraud is rampant in our country and slick scammers have talked our seniors out of BILLIONS of dollars. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your parents and loved ones. Please RSVP below.  Donations graciously accepted at the door. About the Family Caregiver Series: Join us for a series of 1-hour workshops where you’ll learn practical tips and tools to help you care for your loved ones [...]

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    Create Holiday Notecards

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Using your own collage papers and some of Mimi’s handmade marked papers + lots of other fun stuff, we will make a great stash of notecard/envelope sets for your holiday, birthday, or special event needs. Mimi will show you lots of tips & tricks to get modern and impressive designs fast! Learn how to get great original designs using shape templates, punch cutters, stamps and many other media. You will [...]

    $60.00
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    Create Whimsical Cactus Paintings

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Join Beth Zink for a FUN morning of painting 2-3 whimsical cactus paintings! Beth will share her techniques, and guide you step by step to create some little wild and colorful desert gems to take home! Beth teaches with enthusiasm and humor, and has been teaching adults for over 25 years. BENEFITS: You will have fun You will be glad you came You will learn some new skills and gain [...]

    $95.00
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    Journal Jam

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Health and Wellness

    Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and converse without judgement. SERIES DATES: September 9th October 14th November 11th (Veterans Day) December 9 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: N/A FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there [...]

  • Featured Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series with Jules Gallatig

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Get 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: Photographer Jules Gallatig. 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.  SERIES DATES: Every 2nd Monday at 1:00 PM [...]

    $10.00
  • Featured Family Caregiver Series

    How to Protect Your Assets from Long Term Care – Family Caregiver Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Seniors / Caregivers

    Some assets are considered exempt while others are considered countable towards financial ability to pay. Learn how to structure assets so they can qualify for ALTCS. Please RSVP below.  Donations graciously accepted at the door. About the Family Caregiver Series: Join us for a series of 1-hour workshops where you’ll learn practical tips and tools to help you care for your loved ones with more confidence. We’ll cover important topics like [...]

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    SOLD OUT – All About Saguaros – Foothills Speaker Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Nature and Desert Education

    This event is SOLD OUT and the WAITING LIST is FULL.   Please check out other lectures in the Foothills Speaker Series at www.dflt.org and sign-up early! Do saguaros really live for 500 years? Can you determine a saguaro's age by counting its arms? Why are so many of these desert giants toppling over? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about these majestic sentinels of [...]

  • Canceled High School Poetry Jam

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Nature and Desert Education

    Please note that this event has been cancelled. Calling all school groups, creative writing classes, literary clubs, and solo poet hobbyists in grades 9-12 who've got something to say. Spend some time with America’s Got Talent Season 15 Winner Brandon Leake for a day of learning, creating, and expressing who you are and what's on your mind. No experience necessary. Often times we have stories and emotions that we just [...]

    $10.00
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    Create Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Make up to six larger ornaments or several smaller ones using sheet glass, vitrigraph, dots, and murrini -- and enjoy the freedom to choose contour or full-fuse firing based on your design. Bring your own ideas or get inspiration from examples provided to create gifts or to add happiness to your own home. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT [...]

    $85.00
  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Winston Churchill – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Churchill's powerful personality and “bulldog” assertiveness often got him into trouble. But his leadership in times of crisis is among the greatest, and he was the first of only eight foreigners to be granted honorary U.S. citizenship. Come explore the spectacular life of “his lordship, Sir Winston Churchill”. FORMAT: In-Person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None FEE AMOUNT: Thanks [...]

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    Wednesdays with West – Spin the Wheel: Estate Planning Edition

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Finance, Investments, Retirement, & Insurance

    Who said estate planning can't be fun?  Join local estate attorney West Hunsaker from Morris Hall PLLC on the 3rd Wednesday of every month and learn something new about planning for your future. Refreshments will be provided. SERIES DATES: Every 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 AM at The Holland Center: August 21st: Estate Planning Bingo September 18th: Morris Hall & Judy Zimet - Real Estate and Estate Planning October 16th: Estate [...]

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    O.K. Corral Gunfight Documents and the Arizona Memory Project

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

    Denise Lundin, a member of our Board of Directors, made international news when she found original court transcripts from the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Now Denise will be on-hand to tell us all about her discovery of the famous documents and how you can take advantage of the Arizona Memory Project --free of charge-- for learning and contributing to Arizona history. When Denise was Clerk of the Superior Court [...]

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    Your Gut and Your Brain – Healthy Aging & Cognitive Health Lecture Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Health and Wellness

    Science and current research has uncovered bacteria that reside inside of us could be a crucial link between the food we eat, our risk for dementia, mental health, cognitive status, behaviors, attention span, and life expectancy.  Join us and learn whether your gut health is helping or hurting your brain. FORMAT: In-person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge [...]

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    Access Your Greatness for Optimal Living

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Health and Wellness

    It'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

  • Wishing you a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

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

    From our families to yours, we would like to wish you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy and peace.

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    Deck the Halls at The Holland Center

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Call for Volunteers

    Help us decorate for the holidays!  If you've ever been to the Holland Center in December, you know we LOVE to decorate for the holidays! Come join us and have some fun getting into the holiday spirit! RSVP HERE and let us know you can help.  We'll have the hot chocolate and treats ready. Two Shifts available: Monday, December 2nd from 1-4 Tuesday, December 3rd from 9-12

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    Quick-Sketch Painting with Larry Charles

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Learn the secrets of quick-sketch painting from professional artist Larry Charles.  He will begin the 3-class series with a demonstration, followed by one-on-one mentoring as you create a quick-sketch scene useful for quickly capturing landscapes or moving subjects. Professional artists use quick sketches to test out their color values and composition before creating their finished painting. But you can use the same techniques to capture a quick landscape scene while [...]

    $200.00
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    Create a Fused Glass Holiday Plate

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Learn the art of fused glass by creating a festive holiday plate using precut designs, glass pebbles, stringers, or frit. Enjoy in your home, or gift to a special person. The completed plate will be taken to the kiln and fired, then slumped into a plate mold. Available for pickup within two weeks. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO [...]

    $80.00
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    Create Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift and Decor Tags

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    A fun and earth-friendly side to creativity - learn the process of using recycled, up-cycled, and everyday items to create six different tags that can be used for holiday gift wrapping, hostess gifts, bookmarks, home decor, or any other way you choose. Create tags with a vintage feel. Or, create ones with more modern feel. The teacher brings a treasure trove of paper materials- art deco, nature, and Victorian themes. [...]

    $60.00
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    Winter Artisans Gift Market – Dec 6, 7

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Creative Arts

    Our annual Winter Artisans Gift Market is the area’s destination for unique gifts for friends, family, and clients -- created by regional fine artists showcasing a variety of mediums including jewelry, painting, glass art, mixed media, gourds, photography, and more. Meet talented artisans and makers showcasing their unique creations, each with its own story to tell. Engage directly with the creators and gain insight into their inspiration and artistic process. Artist [...]

  • Coping with Grief During the Holidays

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Health and Wellness

    Holidays are filled with nostalgia and tradition, but in grief, even the happiest memories can hurt. Learn easy and effective tips to manage your pain during the holidays and get through the season with a minimum amount of stress. FORMAT: In-person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but please kindly RSVP below so we [...]

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    Journal Jam

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Writing and Publishing

    Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and conversations without judgment. SERIES DATES: September 9th October 14th November 11th (Veterans Day) December 9 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: N/A FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there [...]

  • Featured Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series with Michael McKee

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Get 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: Michael McKee. "Color, shape, shadow and light define the language of my compositions. I use this language with joyful expression and a dance of design to bring my landscapes to life." - Michael McKee This is [...]

    $10.00
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    Open House – Come See Our New Look!

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

    The Holland Center has a brand-new look thanks to our friends at Kiwanis Club of Carefree! Please join us in thanking Kiwanis for their generous donation at an open house & ribbon cutting celebration! Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming.  

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    Journal Jam

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Writing and Publishing

    Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and converse without judgement. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a journal or paper, and your favorite writing pen or pencil. FEE AMOUNT:Thanks to our [...]