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.
Dyeing silk with Sharpie markers feels like pure magic. Add the secret ingredient and watch colors race and swirl in 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!
Author Jay Jones shares a powerful coming-of-age story set between cultures in late-1960s Arizona. After his father’s deployment and his parents’ divorce, young Jay moves to the Navajo Nation, where he faces identity, belonging, and resilience. Enjoy a live reading, personal insights, and a book signing following the lecture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip, "Annie" is a seven-time Tony Award–winning musical featuring beloved songs like “Tomorrow.” Set in 1930s New York, the optimistic orphan Annie escapes cruel Miss Hannigan in search of her parents. Along the way, she finds adventure, friendship, and ultimately a loving home with Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, and her dog, Sandy.
Rediscover the joy of solo travel without ever being alone by joining a community of active, single globetrotters who share your spirit. Come learn how our curated group adventures turn "table for one" into a seat at a vibrant table of new friends.
Write your own book from start to finish including layout, editing, critiquing, and illustration! In this fun 6-week workshop, led by award-winning children’s picture book author & illustrator Rita Goldner, kids in grades 4-6 build literacy skills and learn how to write their own book from start to finish—then celebrate their masterpiece with a book signing event for friends and family!
Ready to create a calmer, more functional home? Learn practical, stress-free strategies for unpacking, decluttering, and organizing your home from a professional organizer. Learn easy-to-maintain systems to keep your space organized long-term, and even a foolproof method for folding that dreaded fitted sheet!
A local producer will be filming in our lobby and they are looking for about 70 volunteer extras. Underneath The Glittery Moon is a romantic comedy and rated PG. All ages are welcomed, kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, this is a volunteer opportunity and extras will not be paid. Click HERE to register
You are invited to view the Holland Gallery of Fine Art's exhibit celebrating the art of our current featured gallery artist: Jerry Sieve. Exhibit: Sieve Image Retrospective.
Join us for an afternoon of friends, fashion and fun! Hosted by Soroptimists of Happy Valley and The Holland Center.
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.
Experience the beauty of hand weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Learn several patterns—including clasp-weft inspired by Southwest tapestry designs. Choose natural Navajo Churro wool or bright Arizona sunset colors. Looms are pre-warped, giving you ample time to experiment and create a unique woven piece. Students will also learn about wool, the Churro sheep breed, and how to incorporate handspun yarns.
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 learn Shakespeare through acting games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents.
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.
Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at leadership and resilience from Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician to the President. Dr. Mariano will share her journey from an immigrant military childhood to serving as physician to three U.S. Presidents. Hear White House stories and her practical prescriptions for breaking barriers and achieving success.
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 beauty and resilience of adeniums, often called the "elegant desert rose", from Master Gardner Debra Moritz. Learn how to grow, care for, and shape these striking succulents known for their sculptural trunks and vibrant blooms. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this session will cover watering, soil, pruning, and seasonal care to help your desert rose thrive.
Step into a serene space of relaxation and renewal as you immerse yourself in the gentle yet powerful fusion of Reiki energy and sound healing. This class is designed to help you reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal, restore energetic flow, and bring harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
Our online threats and digital tools change every day. New technology provides efficiencies and luxuries we all enjoy; but, they also present new security and safety challenges. Join us to learn how you can be safe in the new digital world.
Learn to create special ink effects like fur, wood, glass, and feathers using short exercises on day one. Use these techniques to create frame-worthy drawings on day two. It's a class not to be missed with an art medium you can take with you anywhere!
We begin this four-part series with the early English colonies that dominated the Atlantic coast of North America, north of Florida. While they comprised a very small portion of the British gross domestic product, for a century and a half they thrived financially. But while the Americans that lead the Colonies considered themselves loyal British subjects, they liked the freedom and independence colonial separation accorded. The French and Indian War changes everything.
Discover how MindDNA can help reverse brain age. Award-winning author and neuro-educator Phyllis Strupp will discuss how to strengthen MindDNA and recharge brain activity with two tools outlined in her book “Better from Within: 7 Steps to a Wise Brain”: the Wisdom Well Tool and the Social Safari Tool.
In two joyful, fear-free sessions for beginners, 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.
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.
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