Lifelong Learning

What if you could be happy, feel good, experience joy and wake up each morning excited about the day ahead? What if you could feel like this regardless of what is going on around you? The last two years have taken a toll on all of us to varying degrees. Know that regardless of what has happened, it is possible to get back to living your life with Ease, and [...]

Learn how to use the system to stay well.  This session will discuss preventative care, sick care, and proactive care.  What do you need for better health? Topics discussed will include: Basic health care practices, basic body knowledge Basic illness care 9Proactive vs reactive health care) Common surgical care Commonly prescribed rehab practices (i.e. physical therapy, OT) Alternative treatment modalities Barbara Hewitt has been teaching in all areas of health sciences [...]

Would you like to build abundance and balance in your home? The Feng Shui bagua is a basic tool to help you.  It is a 9-quadrant grid used to assess balance in specific life areas of the home. Understanding how to use a Feng Shui bagua is a basic step in making Feng Shui adjustments for favorable outcomes. Understanding out of balance areas can assist in making successful changes in [...]

Larry Charles is providing Open Studio time every month.  Here's a chance to paint or draw under the supervision of an accomplished artist, who is eager to inspire you to try different mediums and subject matters. He will be doing this once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Larry will bring in some still life set-ups, or you can paint or [...]

This seminar is designed to help you prevent Type 2 Diabetes, and give you as much information as possible on it.  1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. It's very important to know what you are dealing with, how to prevent it, how to help family members, and how to cope with it yourself. We are very fortunate to have Jana Frederick offer a free seminar on this subject.  [...]

How would you like to spend a fun afternoon crafting with paper and a glue gun!  In this repeat class led by Mimi Damrauer, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant giant paper flower that you can display on its own or as a part of a flower wall.  Think of the possibilities! TAKE AWAY: One Giant Sunflower Paper Flower @ 22". Please bring an apron to class our [...]

Attention Art Lovers!  Nicolette is giving her students a chance to purchase her series, "Art, Coffee, and Conversation" all at one time.  There will be 6 sessions starting on Nov. 4 as well as an end-of-the-year party, and you can purchase this package right here.  This will save you having to sign up each month. This package is for IN-Person and ONLINE classes, you can choose each month which you [...]

Nicolette is coming back to the Holland Community Center!  She will begin holding her classes in-person at the Holland Community Center and Online on the First Friday of the Month. November's class is entitled: "Fairies, Elves, and Pixies, Oh My!  Nicolette writes, "Do you know what a Kelpie is? Well neither did I until I started to go down the "rabbit hole" again on this subject. My most requested topic [...]

This class is the first week of an 8-week series of classes to explain how to prevent Diabetes, deal with Diabetes, understand Diabetes, or help someone with Diabetes.  Jana Frederick has broken this series up into weekly classes as she believes that in order to approach something like Diabetes, you need to set small, doable goals and deal with changes in small chunks. This week, Jana will give you an [...]

        Roberta Kritzia will bring an exhibit of her original art works, done on location in Europe. She will discuss each piece of artwork, in detail. Roberta has developed a series of art techniques which are helpful for artists who wish to paint and sketch while traveling ....or while in "their own backyard." Roberta Kritzia, Professional Artist, Lecturer, Art Tour Designer and Art Instructor has designed and [...]

Most of the rest of the world sees America as The West.  Westward movement began early in American history as the small nation began to explore the vast resources of North America.  We will capture the movement West from early coast settlements on the Atlantic Ocean through the admission of Arizona as the nation’s 48th state.  We will explore how adventurous people, undaunted by challenge, and more than a little good [...]

This class is the second week of an 8-week series of classes to explain how to prevent Diabetes, deal with Diabetes, understand Diabetes, or help someone with Diabetes.  Jana Frederick has broken this series up into weekly classes as she believes that in order to approach something like Diabetes, you need to set small, doable goals and deal with changes in small chunks. This week, Jana will give you some [...]

  SESSION THREE: TOOLS USED TO ASSESS HEALTH This session covers the basics of body system functions, blood work interpretation and ways to prevent disease progression, and disease prevention. Barbara Hewitt has been teaching in all areas of health sciences for many years. Her passion includes teaching individuals how to become more active in their health care decisions. She is a strong advocate for preventive health practices and for health improvement. [...]

Larry Charles is providing Open Studio time every month.  Here's a chance to paint or draw under the supervision of an accomplished artist, who is eager to inspire you to try different mediums and subject matters. He will be doing this once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Larry will bring in some still life set-ups, or you can paint or [...]

What could be more unique for the upcoming Holiday Season, than an ornament made from a gourd?  Darlene is offering a class in making Gourd Ornaments where you will paint or dye a southwest design on a gourd, or you can do a snowman or angel ornament.  If you have a wood burner you may use that in class (at an outdoor table). Otherwise, pens will be supplied to create [...]

  How would you like to spend a fun afternoon crafting with paper and a glue gun!  In this brand new class led by Mimi Damrauer, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant giant paper flower that you can display on its own or as a part of a flower wall.  Think of the possibilities! TAKE AWAY: One Giant Rose Paper Flower @ 22". Please bring an apron to [...]

Back by popular demand, this unique six-hour workshop (2 3-hour sessions) teaches you how to gold-leaf artwork, stationery, wood and metal! This class will take place on two days, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 9-12. Instructor Larry Charles will show you how to apply gold-leafing like a pro.  From ultra-thin pinstripes to large gold accents on paintings and jewelry boxes, the artisan crafts you create will now have an [...]

  Please join us for an informative series of lectures about services that are provided to seniors to make the aging process easier.  We have a dynamic group of speakers: Alan Underwood, Angel Flight West; Jodi Hoffman, United Hospice and Palliative Care; Lea Benson, Sage House Senior Care Housing options; and Janie Dalrymple, Patient Advocate who explains how they provide help when Seniors have doctor appointments. This is a free [...]

The number one cause of Level I Traumas in an ER is injuries resulting from a fall, and these injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death.  Our Fall Prevention Awareness program is a one hour class introducing and discussing the causes of falls, the results of falls and methods of the prevention of falls.  Please join us for this informative safety class - for your health! Joe Meier, [...]

STOP THE BLEED This class is all about bleeding control for massive hemorrhage.  It is a national initiative from the American College of Surgeons to help all members of the community be able to help each other in case of a bleeding emergency.  Topics covered will include a short power point presentation and lots of hands on skills practice: Identifying life threatening bleeding Calling 911 Commercial tourniquet Wound packing Makeshift [...]

The United States Supreme Court Building at sunset in Washington DC, USA.   The Supreme Court is the highest legal authority in the nation and a coequal branch of the federal government. The Supreme Court's role, purpose and limits of authority are often misunderstood. We will examine the formation of the Court and the scope of its power and influence. We will examine why the United States is [...]

Nicolette is back!  She has begun holding her classes in-person at the Holland Community Center and Online on the First Friday of the Month. For December, we will be meeting on the 3rd Friday of the month, Dec. 16. We will also be meeting in Quail South. December's class is entitled: "Pre-Raphaelites" Pre-Raphaelites were a self publicizing, attention seeking, controversial group! They used DARING themes!  Are you ready for them? [...]

The Art Conversation topic for January is “Artists with Issues”. We all know that “normal” is only a setting on the dryer! However, we all have issues...and you will enjoy seeing how the artists that Nicolette is presenting took their issues and made amazing art! Come see a video that makes Nicolette cry. Join us in-person or on Zoom, and sign up below.  We're sure this one will be full [...]

  This four-session watercolor workshop in January 2023 is designed for beginners and those current watercolorists who want to achieve more realistic techniques. Instructor Larry Charles will teach five techniques for capturing landscapes in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards, and landscape perspectives. The key to on-site watercolors is packing a compact kit.  The instructor will cover the ideal art supplies for painting on the go. [...]

Introduction to Mindful Meditation, Level 2 In this six-week class, students will build upon the fundamentals of mindful meditation practice. Designed for beginning and early-stage meditators, this class uses the basic foundations of meditation practice to deepen and explore your mindfulness journey. Instruction will include practicing with the seven factors of awakening, amongst other techniques. All are welcome. The instructor will lead guided meditations during class sessions. Instructor, Daniel Wayne [...]

In this six-week class, you will learn the fundamentals of mindful meditation practice. Designed for beginners, this class demonstrates and explains how to meditate, what to do while meditating, and why meditation can transform your daily life. Includes understanding basic posture, meditative and mindful practices, and exposure to different meditation approaches. All are welcome. The instructor will lead guided meditations during class sessions. Instructor, Daniel Wayne is a Certified Mindfulness [...]

  As a kickoff to Jim Sherbert's series The Western Frontier (1820's - 1840's), Jim has chosen to start with Westward Migration and the Oregon Trail. From Lewis and Clark to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, Jim will provide details of the harrowing journey by wagon from Independence, Missouri to Portland, Oregon, a distance of 2100 miles! Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. $10 donation gladly [...]

  Please join us in attending a new women's group that has just formed.  We have already had one session and, due to popular demand, we are going to do another, including past students and new students. We all have stories worth sharing, and this is the perfect opportunity.  We use stories to make sense of our world and to share that understanding with others. We continue to learn that [...]

Join award winning paper collage artist, Mimi Damrauer, for a simple and fun Paper Flower Making Art Class. Spend a fun art session crafting with paper and a glue gun! In this class, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant white paper flower collage wall art. Can be used in any room. Bring your lunch or try out our new cafe!  There will be a short lunch break. [...]