Discover how cacti survive brutal heat, scarce water, and hungry animals with remarkable adaptations. Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University explores the unique features, survival strategies, diversity, and habitats of this fascinating plant family. Presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust and The Holland Center, this program kicks off this year’s Foothills Speaker Series.
Create two one-of-a-kind fused-glass flower bowls in colors you choose. Arrange pre-cut petals, frit, stringers, and pebbles to design your blooms. Your finished pieces make beautiful year-round décor or functional holders for jewelry and small treasures. Projects require kiln firing and slumping and will be ready for pickup within two weeks.
Take realistic drawing to the next level—or build confidence as a beginner—in four workshops with nationally recognized artist and instructor Larry Charles. Through step-by-step demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized problem-solving, participants will learn to draw faces, perspective, fabric, shading, lighting, and movement, while addressing individual challenges such as realistic fur, hands, and water.
Youth students will be introduced to beginning basic sewing skills using a sewing machine as they each make their own fun and festive Halloween Treat Bag. Students will learn about sewing machines and how to thread the machine, and sew straight lines as well as following follow shapes as they sew together their own reusable fabric bag.
Discover the gentle power of Tai Chi in this four-session class for beginners and returning enthusiasts. Enjoy low-impact exercise that supports balance, flexibility, posture, stress reduction, cardiovascular fitness, and overall well-being. Each class begins with breathing exercises and gentle stretching before introducing Tai Chi techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Already know the basics of American Mah Jongg but want extra support? Strengthen your skills, build confidence, ask questions, and learn through hands-on play in a relaxed, social setting. No lessons are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card and your own set or use one provided. Limited to 12 players. Social play only—no money games.
Discover how chemistry explains the world through hands-on experiments with molecules, states of matter, acids and bases, and chemical reactions. Taught by accomplished STEM students, this free session helps grades 1–5 learners build curiosity and critical-thinking skills while exploring what chemistry can look like as a future career. Each participant will create a colorful fizzing reaction and learn the science behind it.
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. About this session: Art of the Body... We will look how body art has evolved and consider the reasons.
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter uses humor, creativity, and a fresh perspective to bring art to life through the stories, history, and ideas behind it. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, these lectures offer an engaging look at the art world. This is an opportunity to purchase a 2026-27 season pass for all 7 lectures at a reduced rate of $50.
Make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
Bring age-appropriate literature to life through acting, movement, storytelling, and theatre games. This one-day homeschool theatre arts and literacy workshop uses Mary Pope Osborne’s "Magic Tree House" series to explore adventure and friendship through scene work and character analysis. Students build creativity, confidence, collaboration, and social-emotional skills, then showcase their learning in a mini performance for parents.
Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays each month for informal American Mah Jongg Open Play. All levels are welcome, especially those who have completed our Mah Jongg classes. Bring friends, meet new players, and enjoy a fun way to support brain health and social connection. No instructor or group leader; social play only—no money games.
The Charleston sets the tone for your entire Mah Jongg game. It’s not just about passing tiles, but making smart, strategic choices that shape your hand and influence your opponents' decisions. In this intermediate-level class, we’ll explore how to make confident decisions during each Charleston pass, including which tiles to hold, pass, and how to balance offense and defense.
This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.
This free event connects seniors and their loved ones with trusted local partners offering resources for aging with confidence. Explore support for staying active, fraud prevention, independent living, in-home care, financial planning, caregiver support, health services, and more. Come gather practical information, ask questions, and meet friendly people ready to help.
Join in for this free session where students will discover the exciting world of geology and learn about the forces that shape our planet! Students will explore volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, minerals, fossils, and gemstones while learning how Earth has changed over millions of years. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what studying geology could look like as a future career.
Is What I'm Experiencing a "Senior Moment" or Is This What Dementia Looks Like? As we age, changes in memory and thinking are common—but how do we know when these changes go beyond what's considered "normal"? This evidence-based presentation explores how age-related changes in brain structure and function affect the major cognitive domains that support independence and successful aging.
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.
Make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class. No 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 and etiquette. This class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
Spend a fun, creative morning with nationally exhibiting and published artist Beth Zink, learning the techniques of acrylic painting with gold leaf. Create an 8x8 canvas featuring a simple flower, butterfly, bird, or similar image with a gold-leaf background. Beth provides step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and lively encouragement. Beginners welcome. Take home a completed, ready-to-hang masterpiece!
Explore the history of angels, signs, synchronicities, and divine guidance with transformation expert and angel communicator Sallyann Martinez. Drawing on more than 40 years of spiritual practice, Sallyann shares how people experience guidance and offers practical ways to strengthen intuition, recognize meaningful signs, and cultivate greater peace, hope, and trust in everyday life.
Already know the basics of American Mah Jongg but want extra support? Strengthen your skills, build confidence, ask questions, and learn through hands-on play in a relaxed, social setting. No lessons are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card and your own set or use one provided. Limited to 12 players. Social play only—no money games.
Combine creativity with compassion in this hands-on fused glass workshop benefiting the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s 2026 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Create a one-of-a-kind glass bowl that will be donated to the November 14 fundraiser, helping to fight food insecurity in our community. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Make a bowl, make a difference, and help turn art into hope.
Combine creativity with compassion in this hands-on fused glass workshop benefiting the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s 2026 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Create a one-of-a-kind glass bowl that will be donated to the November 14 fundraiser, helping to fight food insecurity in our community. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Make a bowl, make a difference, and help turn art into hope.
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.
Join in for this free session where students will explore the amazing world of Neuroscience. Discover how the brain helps us think, learn, remember, and react in this fun, hands-on introduction to neuroscience! Students will explore optical illusions, memory challenges, the different parts of the brain, and how our senses work together. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what studying neuroscience could look like as a future career.
Come enjoy this high-energy, family-friendly musical filled with laughter, friendship and wild adventure! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe as they escape the Central Park Zoo and journey to Madagascar, where they encounter lively lemurs, unexpected challenges and discover the true meaning of friendship and teamwork.
Make time for creativity in a welcoming, dedicated space. Beginners through experienced artists are invited to bring their own supplies and work independently or in a small group. Paint, draw, explore mixed media, fiber arts, glass, collage, and more. Develop skills, experiment, finish works in progress, or start something new. Self-directed studio time; no instructor.
Join in on a fun and exciting 2-day beginner to intermediate workshop. No prior drawing experience is required. You will leave this class with a wonderful drawing and the confidence to sketch in pen and ink. This is an art medium that you can take with you anywhere!
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