Holland Community Center

Address
34250 N. 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266 United States Get Directions
Phone 480-488-1090
Website https://hollandcenter.org/

Events at this venue

Today

  • Cave Creek and the Arizona Cattle Business – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Cattle is one of the original "Five C’s”— joining Copper, Citrus, Climate and Cotton—that formed the original foundation of the Arizona economy. The land area from Cave Creek, extending North clear to today’s Interstate 40, was not only home to the largest cattle ranch in the Southwest United States, but it was also home to the deadliest range war in American history. We will explore the evolution of the area’s now almost forgotten Cattle trade, its impact on the community, and the characters who made it possible.

  • Stronger Brain – Stronger You 2026

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

    Discover how MindDNA can help reverse brain age. Each session shows you how to use 2 tools to strengthen MindDNA and recharge brain activity. Tools are from “Better from Within: 7 Steps to a Wise Brain” by award-winning author and neuro-educator Phyllis Strupp.

    $25.00

  • Rest & Restore Sound Bath

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

    A new and popular class! 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.

    $35.00

  • Beginning Painting with Acrylics

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

    In four (4) 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.

    $80.00

  • Magic and Miracles: How to Live in the Quantum

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

    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.

    $44.44

  • Beginner Guided Open Play: American Mah Jongg CLASS IS FULL

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

    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.

    $10.00

  • Poetry Hour

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

    This low-pressure session invites participants of all levels to enjoy the creative world of poetry by listening to and discussing a selection of poems provided by the instructor. No writing or preparation needed—just come as you are to a warm, relaxing, and welcoming space for sparking imagination, exploring different voices, and connecting with others through the joy of words.

  • Paint Desert Flowers in Vivid Pastels

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

    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.

    $125.00

  • Journal Jam: Write, Reflect, and Connect!

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

    Join the Journal Jam and get ready to express yourself, connect with others, 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.

  • Cut The Cord – Streaming Options in 2026

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

    Should I stay with Cox Cable? What is the best way to switch? Does Apple TV have local channels? What other internet options work in our community These and other questions will be answered as we discuss "Cutting the Cord" as a group.  Tech 4 Life Computers, Websites, and Digital Marketing will lead the discussion sharing their 23 years of local experience with our community.

  • Navajo Code Talkers – Talking Code with a Secret Weapon

    Featured Exclusive Lectures
    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Award-winning writer and current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate, Laura Tohe, tells the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII — a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines who developed a secret code that saved American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before, during, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S., a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools.

    $10.00

  • Learn American Mah Jongg- CLASS IS FULL

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

    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.

    $90.00

  • Amazing Artist Series – Featuring George Gruel

    Featured Amazing Artist Series
    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

    $10.00

  • Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with Roger Naylor – SOLD OUT

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

    Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 and author & travel writer Roger Naylor will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. Arizona is the state that saved Route 66 and Naylor will tell that remarkable story. Learn about the astounding scenery, small town getaways, and mom-and-pop eateries that are still found along the Arizona portion of The Mother Road.

    $10.00

  • Desert Foothills Theater Presents: Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” – Feb. 6-8

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

    HONORING SEASON ONE. CELEBRATING SEASON 50!  Directed by Ric Alpers Shows: February 6-8 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Tickets: https://www.dftheater.org/mousetraptickets   Presenting the world's longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving [...]

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

    Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette
    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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: "Cats, flies, dogs and so much more have made an impact in art. Come see what I found! Do you have art with an animal in it? Bring it along."

    $10.00

  • Mah Jongg Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense

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

    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.

    $35.00

  • Cactus Shadows High School Art Show – Opening and Exhibit

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

    Come celebrate the creativity & talent of our community youth at the Cactus Shadows High School Art Show & Reception where 4 Advanced Placement students will showcase their original works.

  • Design a Valentine Glass Vase Pane

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

    Use your imagination to design a beautiful Valentine's Day art piece that is uniquely your vision. 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.

    $80.00

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Sonoran Pollinators and You

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

    Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Center invite community members to explore the diversity of our native pollinator species, their critical role in our ecosystem, the threats they face, and simple actions you can take at home to support them, with Natalie Case of Scottsdale Community College.

  • Scottsdale’s Mysteries: Nightmare in McCormick Ranch

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

    Prepare for a deep dive into a homicide from the 1980s that divided friends and relatives. Could a Scottsdale man kill his wife while in a "disassociated state" and not be a further threat to society? Explore the consequences in response to this case that received national attention, presented by local historian Bruce Wall—former Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Police Aide.

  • Learn to Paint People in Watercolor with Larry Charles – Afternoon Class

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

    In four Tuesday workshop sessions, instructor Larry Charles —a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor—will guide you step-by-step through the techniques of painting people, faces, and moving figures in watercolor. Whether you are a beginner or just want to make your current watercolors more lifelike, Larry's guidance will help your people pictures look more realistic immediately.

    $200.00

  • “Music is Woven into My Quilts”

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

    Are you curious about how music can inspire a quilt? Join us as Margit Kagerer, an award-winning quilter, explains how music sparks her ideas. Participants will be able to listen to some tunes (mostly classical), and see how the melodies find their way into fabric, colors, and shapes. It’s a relaxed, creative journey that brings together sound and quilting.

  • Learn to Paint People in Watercolor with Larry Charles – Morning Class is FULL

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

    In four Tuesday workshop sessions, instructor Larry Charles —a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor—will guide you step-by-step through the techniques of painting people, faces, and moving figures in watercolor. Whether you are a beginner or just want to make your current watercolors more lifelike, Larry's guidance will help your people pictures look more realistic immediately.

    $200.00

  • Improv for Seniors – Come Laugh with Us!

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

    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. 

    $60.00

  • Youth Acting Class

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

    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! Each month, students ages 8-14 will explore a new theme with guided creativity, movement, and storytelling through interactive theatre games and acting exercises. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents.

  • Art Gallery Exhibit: VIBRANCE: Fine Art of Arizona Women – Dec. 16 thru Feb. 17

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

    You are invited to view the Holland Gallery of Fine Art's exhibit celebrating the art of our current featured gallery artists: MJ Okawa, Robin Rand, Jennifer Summa, and Lucy Emilia and their exhibit: VIBRANCE Fine Art of Arizona Women.

  • Beginner Knitting

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

    Join our fun beginner knitting class to learn basics, make new friends, and enjoy hands-on guidance. You’ll practice casting on, simple stitches, and binding off, then create either a cozy starter scarf or a small coaster to take home. Perfect for absolute beginners and previous attendees.

    $25.00

  • Phoenix Art Museum Presents Eric Fischl Art

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

    Phoenix Art Museum's Master Docent Alice Bazlen will connect you with artist Eric Fischl, and with each other, through Eric's narrative paintings that explore universal themes including memories of growing up, family relationships, anxieties about the future, and social taboos.

  • Mah Jongg Strategy: Building a Better Hand

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

    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.

    $35.00