Learn about the concept of inflammaging-persistent, low-grade inflammation in aging and its role in neurodegeneration, frailty, and disease susceptibility. Discussion will include inflammation biomarkers and anti-inflammatory interventions & strategies.
Award-winning textile artist Mimi Damrauer will teach you how to make a variety of paper beads including small and large, round and chunky, and other fun shapes. She will also demonstrate how to create a dangle that attaches to your phone. Leave with a colorful stash of beads and a mini kit to make your own dangle at home.
Join us for an interactive, Jeopardy-style presentation designed specifically for adults 55+ who are exploring lifestyle changes, future housing options, or downsizing. The goal is to educate, empower, and make important decisions feel a little lighter, and a lot more fun.
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.
Philadelphia, 1776: As tensions rise with King George III, Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" electrifies the colonies, rallying public support for independence and inspiring George Washington’s weary army. Howard Fast’s "Citizen Tom Paine" vividly portrays the man and the moment that shaped a nation. Experience a staged reading performed by John Genette, Peter Strupp, and Phyllis Strupp, followed by a brief Q&A exploring the conflicts behind this revolutionary work.
Create eight vibrant, one-of-a-kind cabochon pieces filled with color and sparkle using dazzling dichroic and fusible glass. Perfect for pendant jewelry or decorative ribbon accents for gift wrapping. No experience needed; just bring your creativity and enjoy creating with new friends.
The story begins in 1965 when six-year-old Jay witnesses his mother’s affair and breakdown after his father’s military deployment. After their divorce, he moves to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona with his mother and stepfather. From 1967–1971, labeled “bilagáana,” Jay faces bullying, abuse, and dreams of returning to his father while finding belonging in Navajo culture.
Dyeing silk with Sharpie markers feels like pure magic. Add the secret ingredient and watch colors race, swirl, and bloom in happy, unpredictable ways. No messy dye pots—just draw on silk, experiment freely, and create a one-of-a-kind 8" x 54" scarf you’ll love to wear and show off. Scarves are trending now, making your wearable art a stylish fashion statement!
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.
Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater, that links literacy with the arts! Students ages 8-14 will study acting through games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis inspired by Charlotte’s Web. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents.
In4 joyful, fear-free sessions students will focus on the principles of painting along with the skills needed for acrylic application. Through structured exercises, students will learn the basics of value, composition, and color along with simple wet and dry brush techniques that will de-mystify the painting process.
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively 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!
In four (4) 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. The class uses improv principles to practice creativity, engagement, and connection to others. Fun interactive and easy group games focus on brain health and wellness.
Learn how to draw better in just four sessions! Instructor Larry Charles will introduce you to new techniques to capture what you see more accurately from landscapes, to still life, to people. Each class begins with a demonstration by Charles, followed by step-by-step advice as you draw, create and create beautiful art.
Join us for an illuminating evening unpacking the science behind wildfire management in our unique Sonoran Desert ecosystem, with Tiffany Davila of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Join the Journal Jam and get ready to express yourself, connect, and get creative. Bring your thoughts for a fun journaling session filled with prompts, sharing, and inspiration. Reflect, write, and discover with a comfortable group of new friends.
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 gentle class introduces Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)—slow, guided joint circles that support joint health, reduce stiffness, and build confidence in everyday movement. Participants explore comfortable, pain-free motion with breath and awareness. Chairs and standing options provided.
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!
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: Carlos Page - Metal, Wood, and Cement.
Bring a burst of color and creativity to your day with our Felted Flowers Art Class. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of transforming soft wool fibers into vibrant, long-lasting blooms using simple felting techniques.
Journey beyond the present in this captivating exploration of soul memory and timeless connection. Discover how spiritual imprints from other lifetimes may shape your choices, challenges, and deeper purpose today. Through reflective insight and guided discussion, tap into the wisdom of your soul’s journey to better understand the now.
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.
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.
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out — or "remember" — how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
In this 2-session class, The Holland Center, Cave Creek Unified School District's (CCUSD) Education & Community Services (ECS), and volunteers from the Arizona Quilting Guild partner to introduce students to sewing and quilting skills using a sewing machine. Open to all students; not required to reside in CCUSD. After application of skills, students will walk away with a beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home.
Free Hat-Making Studio We’ve converted our conference room to a hat-making studio — open prior to our Kentucky Derby FUNdraiser Party (May 2). Bring your own hat to decorate with a selection of flowers, ribbons, and embellishments — all supplies provided. A few hats are available for purchase. You can also bring any of your own special additions like ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, and dried flowers. Come in any time [...]
Explore the rich history of mining in the American Southwest, with a special focus on Cave Creek. From the ripple effects of the California Gold Rush to Arizona Territory’s early mining districts, discover how mineral pursuits shaped the region. Learn how mining flourished into the early twentieth century and uncover the lasting traces still visible in the surrounding hills today.
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.
The second of this four-part series will review the short timeframe between the French and Indian War and the Declaration of Independence. A series of British authoritarian proclamations negate the freedoms enjoyed by the colonies. Loyal British subjects in America begin to believe they are not viewed by Parliament as full citizens of Great Britain and examine applicable options that include separation from the rule of King George III.
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