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Holland Community Center

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34250 N. 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266 United States
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Phone 480-488-1090
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  • January 2026

  • Wed 7
    Featured Wed. January 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Forever Glass Cactus Garden

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

    Design a forever-green cactus garden that will never wither. Using a 15x8-inch sheet of clear glass, you’ll craft a unique desert scene with frit (ground glass), glass pebbles, and thin glass rods. No glass-cutting skills needed. Bring your creativity and imagination for a peaceful, lasting art piece.

    Get Tickets $100.00
  • Wed 7
    Featured Wed. January 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exclusive Lectures

    Arizona Goes to the Movies

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

    This presentation highlights movies filmed in Arizona, from silent-era productions to classics of the 1930s–50s we remember from Saturday matinees and late-night TV. It also covers films from the 70s–90s, including Tom Mix, John Ford, Clint Eastwood, Elvis, and works shot in Sedona, Apacheland, Old Tucson, and Florence and region beyond.

  • Fri 9
    Featured Fri. January 9, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

    Tai Chi for Beginners

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Dance and Movement

    This 4-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.

    Get Tickets $40.00
  • Fri 9
    Featured Fri. January 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Something Old II

    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.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Fri 9
    Featured Fri. January 9, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch & Learn with Cynthia

    Caregiving & Coverage: Making Sense of Medicare, Medicaid, and Your Parents’ Insurance – Lunch & Learn with Cynthia

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

    Caring for aging parents comes with a lot of questions -- especially about their insurance. Bring your lunch and learn the basics of Medicare and Medicaid, explain what is covered and what is not, and how to feel confident in navigating your loved one’s healthcare needs.

  • Fri 9
    Featured Fri. January 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Line Dancing for Beginners

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Dance and Movement

    Our latest can’t-miss class experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively one-hour line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance,this session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Sat 10
    Featured Sat. January 10, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Understanding Dementia: A Challenging Journey

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

    Empower yourself with knowledge and resources for navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving. Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its progression from early to advanced stages, learn strategies for cultivating & maintaining meaningful connections with individuals affected by dementia.

  • Mon 12
    Featured Mon. January 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artists Series – FeaturingTed Loomis

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

    Get to know 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 is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Ted Loomis - Mixed Media/Encaustic

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Tue 13
    Featured Tue. January 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

    The Great Desert Escape

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

    Join us for The Great Desert Escape with author Keith Warren Lloyd, who shares the true story of the largest POW escape in North America. Twenty-five German sailors tunneled out of the Papago Park POW Camp in Phoenix and braved the Sonoran Desert in a daring bid for freedoom right here in Scottsdale.

  • Wed 14
    Featured Wed. January 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Pen and Ink Sketching for Beginners

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

    This two-day workshop features the Holland Center's drawing instructors in the Valley's first of its kind pen-and-ink class. Adrienne Lee Cohen will demonstrate and mentor students in how to get special effects in ink: fur, wood, glass, and feathers. Larry Charles will show how to compose a pen-and-ink scene and use a special technique to get a mistake-proof image.

    Get Tickets $185.00
  • Wed 14
    Featured Wed. January 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Journal Jam: Write, Reflect, and Connect!

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

    Who knew journaling could spark friendships? In this fun and supportive workshop, you’ll explore your thoughts through writing while connecting with others in a small group setting. With creative prompts from your instructor, you’ll write freely using self-discovery and great conversation.

  • Thu 15
    Featured Thu. January 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Open Art Studio

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Tue 20
    Featured Tue. January 20, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Rest & Restore Sound Bath

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

    A new and popular class! Please join us  for an experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing power of sound. This restorative sound bath combines crystal bowls, chimes, and grounding instruments to create calming vibrations that help quiet the mind, release stress, and bring the body back into balance

    Get Tickets $35.00
  • Tue 20
    Featured Tue. January 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    American Medicine – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

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

    The practice of medicine has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that the world began to fully understand how diseases and infections originated and could be controlled. In 1950 global life expectancy was 46 years, today it is over 73 years. In the U.S. it has gone from 69 to nearly 80 years. We will explore the evolution of medicine and take a close look at the structure and function of the medical industry today and the future effects of such influences as artificial intelligence.

  • Wed 21
    Featured Wed. January 21, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Discovery Hour- Beginning Belly Dancing

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

    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. Join the coin-jingling fun. No experience needed.

  • Wed 21
    Featured Wed. January 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wellness Wednesdays with Sallyann

    Vision Board Masterclass

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

    Visualize your dreams by utilizing our custom developed manifestation workbook to create an interpretive canvas of your desires. Use goal setting and reinforcement to manifest a future that works for you. Bring your hopes and dreams for the New Year and leave with a completed vision board, a light heart and clear understanding of how you can attain your best life.

  • Thu 22
    Featured Thu. January 22, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Raining Cats and Dogs in Pastels

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

    Create a captivating portrait of a fur friend with pastels. Learn to paint realistic fur, capture textures and details, and get the values just right as you create a wonderful piece of art to proudly display or give as a gift. Perfect for pet lovers wanting to grow their skills and have fun while creating a lasting memory.

    Get Tickets $125.00
  • Thu 22
    Featured Thu. January 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    2026: Your Breakthrough Year!

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

    Are you ready to make 2026 the year everything changes? If you’ve felt like your dreams have been on pause, buried under “someday” and “maybe next year,” it’s time for a Powerful Shift. This is not another “goal-setting” workshop. This is a catalytic experience Designed to Ignite Clarity, Courage, and Unstoppable momentum for your life.

    Get Tickets $35.00
  • Fri 23
    Featured Fri. January 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Micronutrient Deficiencies – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

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

    Learn about the common nutritional deficiencies in adults, including B vitamins, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals. We'll also addresses common absorption challenges and supplement guidelines that will aid the quest to reduce your risk for cognitive decline and dementia.

  • February 2026

  • Mon 2
    Featured Mon. February 2, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

    Improv for Seniors- Come Laugh with Us!

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

    In four (4) Monday afternoon classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.

    Get Tickets $60.00
  • Tue 3
    Featured Tue. February 3, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Learn to Paint People in Watercolor with Larry Charles- Morning Class

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

    Join instructor Larry Charles for a four-session watercolor workshop focused on painting people, faces, and moving figures. Learn step-by-step techniques to make your artwork more lifelike. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills, you’ll create two paintings per class and see instant improvement.

    Get Tickets $200.00 1 ticket left
  • Tue 3
    Featured Tue. February 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Music is Woven into My Quilts

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

    Are you curious about how music can inspire a quilt? In my presentation, “Music is woven into my quilts,” you’ll hear about the music that sparked my ideas, listen to some of the tunes (mostly classical), and see how those melodies found their way into fabric, colors, and shapes. It’s a relaxed, creative journey that brings together sound and quilting. Join me for an early afternoon of quilts and music. 

  • Tue 3
    Featured Tue. February 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Learn to Paint People in Watercolor with Larry Charles- Afternoon Class

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

    Join instructor Larry Charles for a four-session watercolor workshop focused on painting people, faces, and moving figures. Learn step-by-step techniques to make your artwork more lifelike. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills, you’ll create two paintings per class and see instant improvement.

    Get Tickets $200.00
  • Thu 5
    Featured Thu. February 5, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Valentine Glass Vase Pane

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

    Design a beautiful Valentine’s Day piece. Use your imagination to make an art piece that is uniquely your vision. In this hands-on class, you’ll design and craft a one-of-a-kind glass vase adorned with colorful flowers. Your finished piece will be a lasting reminder of creativity and love.

    Get Tickets $80.00
  • Fri 6
    Featured Fri. February 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

    Tai Chi for Beginners

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Dance and Movement

    This 2-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.

    Get Tickets $20.00
  • Fri 6
    Featured Fri. February 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Animals & Critters

    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.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Mon 9
    Featured Mon. February 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series – Featuring George Gruel

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

    Get to know 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 is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Photographer George Gruel.

  • Tue 10
    Featured Tue. February 10, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Learn American Mah Jongg

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

    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.

    Get Tickets $90.00
  • Wed 11
    Featured Wed. February 11, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Journal Jam: Write, Reflect, and Connect!

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

    Join the Journal Jam and get ready to express yourself, connect, and get creative. Bring your notebook, your thoughts, and your favorite pen for a fun journaling session filled with prompts, sharing, and inspiration.  Reflect, write and  discover with a comfortable group of new friends.

  • Thu 12
    Featured Thu. February 12, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Creative Arts Classes

    Paint Desert Flowers in Vivid Pastels

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

    Are you captivated by the desert’s stunning hues? Unleash your inner artist and experiment with pastel layering to create vibrant flowers with rich color and form. Follow an instructor step-by-step, connect with fellow art lovers, and enjoy a supportive, playful studio as you complete your own vivid masterpiece.

    Get Tickets $125.00
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