(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-111721.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-111721.html
AT&T Veterans Charity 3 Miler Race
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/7921-7pm.html
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/7921-7pm.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here is the bonus video in honor of Veterans, by Phil Corso and Aron Gornish.
https://vimeo.com/645052666
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Hi Lyn and Herb:
Thank you for sending the Veterans Day photos. I’ll share them with those who helped make this happen, with appropriate credit to both of you. And then Herb was out this morning, camera in hand, for the AT&T Walk / Run and the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. It is all very much appreciated.
Best regards,
John Crane
Hi Lyn:
I enjoyed reading Preston’s comments as much as I enjoyed hearing them the first time.
Best regards,
John Crane
Hi Lyn
Very nice to see you again at the Veteran's celebration. Very well done. I was impressed with the quality of the video of the event and nice photos and narrative. You work very hard on that and it shows. My wife Nancy will be impressed as well. I appreciate you sharing that with us.
Very best,
Preston Westmoreland
(Lyn's note: Veterans Day Carefree Truth parts 2-4 still to come. Stay tuned!)
The Varsity Sports Show was live this Saturday at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast!! Vince interviewed our Executive Director, Sandra Carrier, along with Geno Orrico, and Pete Carpenter.
CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9InnvF3Z4ko
The Varsity Sports Show, Hosted by Vince D'Aliesio, broadcasts on KDUS AM1060 on Saturdays 9AM-10AM. https://varsitysportsshow.com/
Thank you to all of the Volunteers that made the Pancake Breakfast a success!
~John Dionne & Darrell Doepke
Lt. to Rt. Vince D'Aliesio and John Crane
Submitted by Vince D'Aliesio
The signs off Tom Darlington for Stagecoach Pass have been down for months. I miss the turn when I want to turn off the road to Stagecoach every time. Please ask the city to get new signs as this is one of our most scenic roads. Seeing the photos and getting the town news makes me enjoy our town more. Thanks for all you do.
I live in Ridgeway Estates and really appreciated the Mayor speaking at our HOA meeting as I learned so much about the Carefree water situation. When I moved to my development I went to Cave Creek to sign up for water and the clerk told me the water was sometimes full of debris but not to worry, the company would not charge me for those days. Having lived in Carefree for many years and having great water I was shocked, as I still had a Carefree address. Thanks for all the work the town has done to get us good water again. Regarding the Boulders residents who are not being cooperative on the water issue, they should be reminded we helped them when their development had a sewage smell.
Thanks for listening. You are our voice.
Warmly,
Ann Kay Rohn
(Lyn's note: Hi Ann. I passed the first part of your email along to Gary Neiss and to Travis Johnson, who is the head of Carefree's Public Works Department. He's a gem. I adore Travis. When contacted about problems, he always jumps on it right away. If you ever need him for anything else, his email is travis@carefree.org.
I'm sending your nice comment to the Mayor. The Council is made up entirely of volunteers, and it's sad that they often have to take ridiculous amounts of abuse from a very small, but vocal, number of citizens. Thanks for the compliment to Herbert and me too! Many of us put a lot of effort into making Carefree the wonderful place that it is.)
What signs is she referring to? We have residents along Stagecoach which are adamantly opposed to introducing more traffic into their neighborhood. Can you clarify for me what is being reference?
Gary Neiss
Gary,
I am referring to the lack of street signs off Tom Darlington Drive. I notice every other street has a street sign so people can see where to turn but the Stage Coach street signs on both sides of the road no longer exist. I find myself at the Boulders and have missed the turnoff to Stagecoach whenever I go by.
The people may be adamant who live there but until a year or so ago this public street was marked. Would you take the sign off any other Carefree street because a few residents did not want traffic? This is not a legitimate argument any more than taking the sign down marking Lone Mountain Road or the Carefree Highway. Please help. I am happy to meet you and show you what I am talking about at the road. If you need more information please let me know. Thanks for your help.
Warmly,
Ann Kay Rohn
Hi Ann,
Unfortunately, that street name sign has been stolen twice over the past year. New ones are on order. Like everything today, due to staffing and materials shortages, you order and wait for signage to be delivered. In the meantime the narrowing of the street lanes on Tom Darlington Drive denotes the intersection of Stagecoach Pass. My original comments were concerns regarding new signs being place to encourage additional traffic down this street like scenic drive.
Best regards,
Gary
Lyn,
Mr. D'Aliesio’s explanation for his no vote on the Inn’s beer and wine license makes little sense. As you know, I am not a fan of the Hotel to begin with but it is what it is. Yes, a liquor license for the Hotel/Inn means some “competition” for the local businesses. However, given the size of the hotel, the extent of that competition is not materially going to hurt the bottom line of the surrounding establishments. Moreover, would the Town of Carefree not want the sales tax from the liquor sales as opposed to that revenue going to Cave Creek or Scottsdale. As a guest of the hotel, there is no guarantee that a guest will frequent only the establishments within walking distance, not to mention that Cave Creek is also within walking distance in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Also, who is to say that a good number of the hotel guests do not have their own vehicles which will allow them to go wherever they would like to go.
More than likely not having the opportunity to have a glass of wine or a beer after checking in after a long trip will be a disincentive for visitors that may be considering repeat stays. Most travelers, whether on business or a vacation, upon arriving, will not immediately leave the hotel to enjoy a refreshing beer of a glass of wine, (there are always exceptions). Rather, it is far more convenient after settling in the room if one has the opportunity to have a beer or a glass of wine to relax without being immediately forced to exit the building.
John Nimsky
Dear Lyn,
We moved to Carefree 8 years ago and have been very happy living in this small, well run town – the one Mr. Mattes moved into 3 ½ years ago. It is only in the last couple of years that we’ve been made aware of mounting, seemingly unfounded legal complaints and expenses. The smooth running, financially competent governance of our city is being challenged by the squabbling of only a handful of residents, who’s complaints have been fully aired and answered.
Perhaps they and their legal advisors should look for another place where they could be the center of civil agitation and attention.
PS We moved here from California and know what a special place Carefree is as a result of the work of it’s Mayor and City Council.
Henry and Martha Weber
(Lyn's note: I couldn't agree more. I know all the people on the Council and the Town staff. All of them are good people who are doing their best for Carefree and it's residents.)
Lyn,
I have been a resident of Carefree since 1994. I dare say that most of our current elected officials and the town staff have had a shorter residency. During that time I have served a stretch on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Yes, I am aware of COINS but not everyone visits the site or has the tech experience to do so. And in my 27-28 years of being a resident, I do not recall receiving regular notifications of town meetings, etc. in my PO Box. I bring this up to support my next comment which is that Communication between the local Carefree Government and the Carefree citizens has been an ongoing concern as long as I can remember. I am going to make an assumption here which is that Carefree has information on who is eligible to vote in Town Council and mayor elections. If accurate, than it should be possible to “blast” email Town Council meeting agendas to residents on a regular basis. Perhaps they can use your email data base, (might even be the same).
Communication is a two way process. In Carefree, the onus is on the citizen to ferret out information relating to local government activity, (although your newsletter helps keep the public partially informed). And when Carefree citizens do provide input on various topics, many times their input is trivialized, or as in one of my past experiences, the response was along the lines of “you can’t please all the people all the time”, (had to do with the street conditions in my neighborhood).
My point is that the Town Council and the Mayor serve at the pleasure of the residents and the town staff serves to implement town policy which is in the best interest of the residents. When the policies of the local government conflict with those of the residents, it would behoove elected officials to pay attention. Citizen tolerance for inattention to their opinions or the patronization of their concerns will only last for so long before the environment between the two sides becomes toxic. I am speaking in general terms here and not to any specific issue.
As always, thanks for providing a platform for citizen input.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: I don't know how extensive the email list is for COINS or who is included. People sign up for COINS and the emails are collected by an outside source, so the Town does not have access to it. But anyone can easily sign up for COINS by going to www.carefree.org, clicking on I'm Looking For... in the upper right corner and typing in COINS. Next click on sign up, under Newsletter, which will take you to the part that says Sign up for... Click on Newsletter, which takes you to the sign up page. Once you have signed up for the notifications, it will automatically come to your email inbox each time. We've gotten COINS for years. It's a great tool. Signing up is not difficult. The new website is far more user friendly than the old one, if you haven't seen it yet. COINS includes notifications of all the upcoming meetings, as well as brief summaries of the most recent Council meetings. You can also find the agendas for upcoming meetings on there. Herbert and I also post the Council and Water Board agendas on our website, www.carefreetruth2.com. If any of you would like to sign up for Carefree Truth, shoot me an email with that request and I will add you to our list.)
Hi Lyn,
Thanks for the reply. It is true that time marches on and change along with it. Arizona has been my home, off and on, since 1965. Metro Phoenix at the time was slightly larger than 300,000 in population and Scottsdale boasted a population of approximately 45,000 residents. Carefree at the time was a dusty outlier.
I have seen my share of change, it is inevitable, most for the better. I was born in another country, lived in 6 more prior to arriving in the US. I therefore have an appreciation for diverging cultures, rapid economic progress and its impact on lifestyles, history and the like. It is also true that sometimes certain aspects of our lives, be it behavioral, environmental or economic should be preserved.
Nostalgia can be the driver for thoughtful change or it can be recipe for stagnation. Personally, I am for a balanced approach to guiding Carefree to its potential. To do so requires creativity and thinking outside the box, whenever possible.
I truly believe that Carefree is advantaged in location, character of the residents and in fact that it is size constrained, (although some would characterize the latter as a negative).
It may not be a blank slate on which we can imprint our individual desires but there is enough canvas left to, over time, make Carefree truly exceptional as a place to live.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: I agree. Mom used to tell my stories about the time during WWll, shortly after they got married, when Daddy was in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Yuma after getting out of boot camp. Mom loved loved living there because it was so different than Philly, where they both grew up. She lived in sandals and casual clothes. They used to come up to Phoenix sometimes on weekends. The northern part Phoenix at that time was the Biltmore. Beyond, it was all desert. Carefree was unheard of then. So much has changed in AZ since the '40s.)
Good morning Ms. Hitchon,
I read your Carefree Truth 2, #964. The Mayor did make comments on my public comment email. My questions, in the public comments, were not addressed, and I found it interesting that his responses were off topic.
The Mayor was sent an email to asked why this was the case. I also asked additional questions and clarified a few things.
I have heard that you will post any emails, that are requested to do so, in your upcoming issues of Carefree Truth 2. In your next issue it would be appreciated if you could post my email to the Mayor. It should be noted that he never responded to my email of 9 days ago.
Thanking you in advance and for the service you provide. Semper Fi,
John Mattes
From: John Mattes <john@mattesassociates.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021 4:51 PM
To: mayor@carefree.org
Subject: Council Meeting
Mr. Mayor,
Your comments, to my public comments, in the last council meeting were interesting and off topic from what I said. I never mentioned the Boulders, the treatment plant or water to the 540 homes in Neighborhoods, A,B and C.
I was commenting on your answer, in the July 2018 Carefree Water Company meeting, about if this water bond would go to a vote. For any official to think it is OK to encumber voters, without their knowledge or approval, is, in my opinion, unconscionable. There has, to date, never been a word from the Carefree Water Board of Company about the water transition project, in their monthly water bill, let alone the water bond. It could have been handled very easily, an insert in Carefree Water Company customers bill or an attachment in their bill email. It never was. Not one word.
In my email, you forwarded to the Town Attorney, was asking why the League of Arizona Cities and Towns best practices were not followed with, what ever happened to Ordinance 2-1-9. The Term Limits ordnance was never mentioned in my public comments. Only in my email you sent to Mr. Wright. I copied you on my response to Mr. Wright. That question was never answered and it was the first time asked, not the 4th. Why can’t you answer the question? You already said you are too busy to answer constituents emails. Possibly that is why. We, the residents, pay further attorney fees for something that had a simple answer.
Seeing you did not address Resolution 2020-11 I am asking the question:
In December 2018 Resolution 2020-11 was passed, 7-0. This was the approval of the Strategic Work plan, that had 4 specific areas named. The Council was to appoint an Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission (both used in the Resolution). That, to date, has never been done. Although in the January 2021 Council meeting, the Town’s Economic Development Director, same person who wrote the Strategic Work Plan in Resolution 2020-11, introduces his Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel, yet no Council action was necessary. When I asked why the resolution was not followed, and the Council did not appoint the Economic Development Advisory Board, I was told by the Town Administrator “To date, one has not been established as Steve is not far in that process.”
We already know Mr. Neiss’s answer to my question was not accurate. So Mr. Mayor, why pass a resolution saying, in the Strategic Work Plan naming 4 areas, an Economic Development Advisor Board/Commission will be appointed by the council? Yet in January 2021 Council Meeting allow an employee to introduces his Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel ? With no council action necessary. Clearly the Strategic Work Plan was in full swing, yet no public meetings because the Council never appointed Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission, as it was stated in Resolution 2020-11. Can you, being the Town Council Mayor/CEO answer this question?
This Town Hall and Council’s idea of Communication is lacking. Why don’t you ask if residents want a 18 plus million dollar water bond? A resort at Tom Darlington and Carefree Highway? Want to purchase State land, that is currently open space, at a multi-million dollar price tag for more commercial and hospitality development? For a Town of 3,900 these are significant projects that, I feel, require communication to the residents, if not ask for their in-put. With an Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission that would have solved the problem. This would have required public notice, minutes and public in-put. A Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel did not require public notice, minutes or public in-put. Interesting. So how were the Arizona Open Meeting Laws to be followed? That’s right, they did not have to be notified because they were not Council appointed. Again, interesting.
Being the Mayor and CEO, you should be able and willing to answer constituents questions, especially ones that have never been asked before.
Sir, it is We The People, who give their consent to be governed. I, for one, do not consent to this governments actions and attitudes on how this Town is governed.
Respectfully,
John Mattes
Greythorn Circle
Carefree
Submitted by Vince D'Aliesio
The signs off Tom Darlington for Stagecoach Pass have been down for months. I miss the turn when I want to turn off the road to Stagecoach every time. Please ask the city to get new signs as this is one of our most scenic roads. Seeing the photos and getting the town news makes me enjoy our town more. Thanks for all you do.
I live in Ridgeway Estates and really appreciated the Mayor speaking at our HOA meeting as I learned so much about the Carefree water situation. When I moved to my development I went to Cave Creek to sign up for water and the clerk told me the water was sometimes full of debris but not to worry, the company would not charge me for those days. Having lived in Carefree for many years and having great water I was shocked, as I still had a Carefree address. Thanks for all the work the town has done to get us good water again. Regarding the Boulders residents who are not being cooperative on the water issue, they should be reminded we helped them when their development had a sewage smell.
Thanks for listening. You are our voice.
Warmly,
Ann Kay Rohn
(Lyn's note: Hi Ann. I passed the first part of your email along to Gary Neiss and to Travis Johnson, who is the head of Carefree's Public Works Department. He's a gem. I adore Travis. When contacted about problems, he always jumps on it right away. If you ever need him for anything else, his email is travis@carefree.org.
I'm sending your nice comment to the Mayor. The Council is made up entirely of volunteers, and it's sad that they often have to take ridiculous amounts of abuse from a very small, but vocal, number of citizens. Thanks for the compliment to Herbert and me too! Many of us put a lot of effort into making Carefree the wonderful place that it is.)
What signs is she referring to? We have residents along Stagecoach which are adamantly opposed to introducing more traffic into their neighborhood. Can you clarify for me what is being reference?
Gary Neiss
Gary,
I am referring to the lack of street signs off Tom Darlington Drive. I notice every other street has a street sign so people can see where to turn but the Stage Coach street signs on both sides of the road no longer exist. I find myself at the Boulders and have missed the turnoff to Stagecoach whenever I go by.
The people may be adamant who live there but until a year or so ago this public street was marked. Would you take the sign off any other Carefree street because a few residents did not want traffic? This is not a legitimate argument any more than taking the sign down marking Lone Mountain Road or the Carefree Highway. Please help. I am happy to meet you and show you what I am talking about at the road. If you need more information please let me know. Thanks for your help.
Warmly,
Ann Kay Rohn
Hi Ann,
Unfortunately, that street name sign has been stolen twice over the past year. New ones are on order. Like everything today, due to staffing and materials shortages, you order and wait for signage to be delivered. In the meantime the narrowing of the street lanes on Tom Darlington Drive denotes the intersection of Stagecoach Pass. My original comments were concerns regarding new signs being place to encourage additional traffic down this street like scenic drive.
Best regards,
Gary
Lyn,
Mr. D'Aliesio’s explanation for his no vote on the Inn’s beer and wine license makes little sense. As you know, I am not a fan of the Hotel to begin with but it is what it is. Yes, a liquor license for the Hotel/Inn means some “competition” for the local businesses. However, given the size of the hotel, the extent of that competition is not materially going to hurt the bottom line of the surrounding establishments. Moreover, would the Town of Carefree not want the sales tax from the liquor sales as opposed to that revenue going to Cave Creek or Scottsdale. As a guest of the hotel, there is no guarantee that a guest will frequent only the establishments within walking distance, not to mention that Cave Creek is also within walking distance in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Also, who is to say that a good number of the hotel guests do not have their own vehicles which will allow them to go wherever they would like to go.
More than likely not having the opportunity to have a glass of wine or a beer after checking in after a long trip will be a disincentive for visitors that may be considering repeat stays. Most travelers, whether on business or a vacation, upon arriving, will not immediately leave the hotel to enjoy a refreshing beer of a glass of wine, (there are always exceptions). Rather, it is far more convenient after settling in the room if one has the opportunity to have a beer or a glass of wine to relax without being immediately forced to exit the building.
John Nimsky
Dear Lyn,
We moved to Carefree 8 years ago and have been very happy living in this small, well run town – the one Mr. Mattes moved into 3 ½ years ago. It is only in the last couple of years that we’ve been made aware of mounting, seemingly unfounded legal complaints and expenses. The smooth running, financially competent governance of our city is being challenged by the squabbling of only a handful of residents, who’s complaints have been fully aired and answered.
Perhaps they and their legal advisors should look for another place where they could be the center of civil agitation and attention.
PS We moved here from California and know what a special place Carefree is as a result of the work of it’s Mayor and City Council.
Henry and Martha Weber
(Lyn's note: I couldn't agree more. I know all the people on the Council and the Town staff. All of them are good people who are doing their best for Carefree and it's residents.)
Lyn,
I have been a resident of Carefree since 1994. I dare say that most of our current elected officials and the town staff have had a shorter residency. During that time I have served a stretch on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Yes, I am aware of COINS but not everyone visits the site or has the tech experience to do so. And in my 27-28 years of being a resident, I do not recall receiving regular notifications of town meetings, etc. in my PO Box. I bring this up to support my next comment which is that Communication between the local Carefree Government and the Carefree citizens has been an ongoing concern as long as I can remember. I am going to make an assumption here which is that Carefree has information on who is eligible to vote in Town Council and mayor elections. If accurate, than it should be possible to “blast” email Town Council meeting agendas to residents on a regular basis. Perhaps they can use your email data base, (might even be the same).
Communication is a two way process. In Carefree, the onus is on the citizen to ferret out information relating to local government activity, (although your newsletter helps keep the public partially informed). And when Carefree citizens do provide input on various topics, many times their input is trivialized, or as in one of my past experiences, the response was along the lines of “you can’t please all the people all the time”, (had to do with the street conditions in my neighborhood).
My point is that the Town Council and the Mayor serve at the pleasure of the residents and the town staff serves to implement town policy which is in the best interest of the residents. When the policies of the local government conflict with those of the residents, it would behoove elected officials to pay attention. Citizen tolerance for inattention to their opinions or the patronization of their concerns will only last for so long before the environment between the two sides becomes toxic. I am speaking in general terms here and not to any specific issue.
As always, thanks for providing a platform for citizen input.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: I don't know how extensive the email list is for COINS or who is included. People sign up for COINS and the emails are collected by an outside source, so the Town does not have access to it. But anyone can easily sign up for COINS by going to www.carefree.org, clicking on I'm Looking For... in the upper right corner and typing in COINS. Next click on sign up, under Newsletter, which will take you to the part that says Sign up for... Click on Newsletter, which takes you to the sign up page. Once you have signed up for the notifications, it will automatically come to your email inbox each time. We've gotten COINS for years. It's a great tool. Signing up is not difficult. The new website is far more user friendly than the old one, if you haven't seen it yet. COINS includes notifications of all the upcoming meetings, as well as brief summaries of the most recent Council meetings. You can also find the agendas for upcoming meetings on there. Herbert and I also post the Council and Water Board agendas on our website, www.carefreetruth2.com. If any of you would like to sign up for Carefree Truth, shoot me an email with that request and I will add you to our list.)
Hi Lyn,
Thanks for the reply. It is true that time marches on and change along with it. Arizona has been my home, off and on, since 1965. Metro Phoenix at the time was slightly larger than 300,000 in population and Scottsdale boasted a population of approximately 45,000 residents. Carefree at the time was a dusty outlier.
I have seen my share of change, it is inevitable, most for the better. I was born in another country, lived in 6 more prior to arriving in the US. I therefore have an appreciation for diverging cultures, rapid economic progress and its impact on lifestyles, history and the like. It is also true that sometimes certain aspects of our lives, be it behavioral, environmental or economic should be preserved.
Nostalgia can be the driver for thoughtful change or it can be recipe for stagnation. Personally, I am for a balanced approach to guiding Carefree to its potential. To do so requires creativity and thinking outside the box, whenever possible.
I truly believe that Carefree is advantaged in location, character of the residents and in fact that it is size constrained, (although some would characterize the latter as a negative).
It may not be a blank slate on which we can imprint our individual desires but there is enough canvas left to, over time, make Carefree truly exceptional as a place to live.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: I agree. Mom used to tell my stories about the time during WWll, shortly after they got married, when Daddy was in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Yuma after getting out of boot camp. Mom loved loved living there because it was so different than Philly, where they both grew up. She lived in sandals and casual clothes. They used to come up to Phoenix sometimes on weekends. The northern part Phoenix at that time was the Biltmore. Beyond, it was all desert. Carefree was unheard of then. So much has changed in AZ since the '40s.)
Good morning Ms. Hitchon,
I read your Carefree Truth 2, #964. The Mayor did make comments on my public comment email. My questions, in the public comments, were not addressed, and I found it interesting that his responses were off topic.
The Mayor was sent an email to asked why this was the case. I also asked additional questions and clarified a few things.
I have heard that you will post any emails, that are requested to do so, in your upcoming issues of Carefree Truth 2. In your next issue it would be appreciated if you could post my email to the Mayor. It should be noted that he never responded to my email of 9 days ago.
Thanking you in advance and for the service you provide. Semper Fi,
John Mattes
From: John Mattes <john@mattesassociates.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021 4:51 PM
To: mayor@carefree.org
Subject: Council Meeting
Mr. Mayor,
Your comments, to my public comments, in the last council meeting were interesting and off topic from what I said. I never mentioned the Boulders, the treatment plant or water to the 540 homes in Neighborhoods, A,B and C.
I was commenting on your answer, in the July 2018 Carefree Water Company meeting, about if this water bond would go to a vote. For any official to think it is OK to encumber voters, without their knowledge or approval, is, in my opinion, unconscionable. There has, to date, never been a word from the Carefree Water Board of Company about the water transition project, in their monthly water bill, let alone the water bond. It could have been handled very easily, an insert in Carefree Water Company customers bill or an attachment in their bill email. It never was. Not one word.
In my email, you forwarded to the Town Attorney, was asking why the League of Arizona Cities and Towns best practices were not followed with, what ever happened to Ordinance 2-1-9. The Term Limits ordnance was never mentioned in my public comments. Only in my email you sent to Mr. Wright. I copied you on my response to Mr. Wright. That question was never answered and it was the first time asked, not the 4th. Why can’t you answer the question? You already said you are too busy to answer constituents emails. Possibly that is why. We, the residents, pay further attorney fees for something that had a simple answer.
Seeing you did not address Resolution 2020-11 I am asking the question:
In December 2018 Resolution 2020-11 was passed, 7-0. This was the approval of the Strategic Work plan, that had 4 specific areas named. The Council was to appoint an Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission (both used in the Resolution). That, to date, has never been done. Although in the January 2021 Council meeting, the Town’s Economic Development Director, same person who wrote the Strategic Work Plan in Resolution 2020-11, introduces his Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel, yet no Council action was necessary. When I asked why the resolution was not followed, and the Council did not appoint the Economic Development Advisory Board, I was told by the Town Administrator “To date, one has not been established as Steve is not far in that process.”
We already know Mr. Neiss’s answer to my question was not accurate. So Mr. Mayor, why pass a resolution saying, in the Strategic Work Plan naming 4 areas, an Economic Development Advisor Board/Commission will be appointed by the council? Yet in January 2021 Council Meeting allow an employee to introduces his Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel ? With no council action necessary. Clearly the Strategic Work Plan was in full swing, yet no public meetings because the Council never appointed Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission, as it was stated in Resolution 2020-11. Can you, being the Town Council Mayor/CEO answer this question?
This Town Hall and Council’s idea of Communication is lacking. Why don’t you ask if residents want a 18 plus million dollar water bond? A resort at Tom Darlington and Carefree Highway? Want to purchase State land, that is currently open space, at a multi-million dollar price tag for more commercial and hospitality development? For a Town of 3,900 these are significant projects that, I feel, require communication to the residents, if not ask for their in-put. With an Economic Development Advisory Board/Commission that would have solved the problem. This would have required public notice, minutes and public in-put. A Economic Development Technical Advisory Panel did not require public notice, minutes or public in-put. Interesting. So how were the Arizona Open Meeting Laws to be followed? That’s right, they did not have to be notified because they were not Council appointed. Again, interesting.
Being the Mayor and CEO, you should be able and willing to answer constituents questions, especially ones that have never been asked before.
Sir, it is We The People, who give their consent to be governed. I, for one, do not consent to this governments actions and attitudes on how this Town is governed.
Respectfully,
John Mattes
Greythorn Circle
Carefree
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Janey’s plans Thanksgiving Day fund-raiser for Cave Creek Museum
On Thursday, November 25, 2021, the Cave Creek Museum will benefit from a Thanksgiving Day fund-raiser courtesy of Janey’s, Coffee Company & Bodega, which is located at 6602 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. Janey’s will donate 50% of all non-alcoholic beverage proceeds on Thanksgiving Day to the museum so residents and visitors are encouraged to patronize the popular restaurant to help keep history alive while enjoying great beverages.
Janey’s owner Julian Corles says the popular restaurant will be open from 7 AM-12 PM so residents and visitors can stop buy and purchase one of their favorite coffees or non-alcoholic beverages and help the museum on one of America’s favorite holidays. Janey’s is one of the only Cave Creek locations to serve during Thanksgiving Day.
Special reading planned at Cave Creek Museum
The Cave Creek Museum will host a special hour with authors Jim "Great Elk" Waters and Kelly Pavlic on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 PM.
The pair will discuss their book entitled "Grandma Was a Kitchen Healer and Grandpa Grew Roses.” The story focuses on how the re-telling of family stories not only allows for the sharing of history, but of wisdom hard earned by elders. For more information, call the museum at 480.488.2764.
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
On Thursday, November 25, 2021, the Cave Creek Museum will benefit from a Thanksgiving Day fund-raiser courtesy of Janey’s, Coffee Company & Bodega, which is located at 6602 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. Janey’s will donate 50% of all non-alcoholic beverage proceeds on Thanksgiving Day to the museum so residents and visitors are encouraged to patronize the popular restaurant to help keep history alive while enjoying great beverages.
Janey’s owner Julian Corles says the popular restaurant will be open from 7 AM-12 PM so residents and visitors can stop buy and purchase one of their favorite coffees or non-alcoholic beverages and help the museum on one of America’s favorite holidays. Janey’s is one of the only Cave Creek locations to serve during Thanksgiving Day.
Special reading planned at Cave Creek Museum
The Cave Creek Museum will host a special hour with authors Jim "Great Elk" Waters and Kelly Pavlic on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 PM.
The pair will discuss their book entitled "Grandma Was a Kitchen Healer and Grandpa Grew Roses.” The story focuses on how the re-telling of family stories not only allows for the sharing of history, but of wisdom hard earned by elders. For more information, call the museum at 480.488.2764.
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center in need of small holiday meats
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks the public’s support in garnering frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
According to Leigh Zydonik, executive director for Foothills Food Bank, the food bank is in need of small turkey breasts and other holiday meats to help those in need this holiday season.
“We need holiday meats so we can help ensure that the multitude of people in need in the communities we serve have a good, wholesome meal on Thanksgiving and Christmas,” says Zydonik. “It is an important time of year to give back to others in our community.”
The holiday meats can be dropped at Foothills Food Bank, which is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek; the phone number is 480.488.1145.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks Adopt-A-Family sponsors for families
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community as part of the food bank’s 19th annual Adopt-a-Family program sponsored by Universal Solar.
“The food bank is accepting family games, such as Monopoly, dominoes, Candyland, Uno, Connect4, checkers and Yahtzee, and/or $50 Walmart or Visa gift cards to afford families the flexibility to pay a bill or purchase toys for their children,” says Leigh Zydonik, executive director for Foothills Food Bank,”
Donors can register now through December 3, 2021. All gifts must be delivered to the Holland Center between December 4-9, 2021. Holland Center is located at 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, Ariz., 85266. The food bank will host festive drive-thru client parties in Black Canyon City and Cave Creek in early December.
Donors should consider pulling together friends and neighbors to create an Adopt-a-Family drive to collect items from the list provided here. Please sign up on the food bank’s website at foothillsfoodbank.com.
Interested donors can visit foothillsfoodbank.com for more information or promotional materials. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks the public’s support in garnering frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
According to Leigh Zydonik, executive director for Foothills Food Bank, the food bank is in need of small turkey breasts and other holiday meats to help those in need this holiday season.
“We need holiday meats so we can help ensure that the multitude of people in need in the communities we serve have a good, wholesome meal on Thanksgiving and Christmas,” says Zydonik. “It is an important time of year to give back to others in our community.”
The holiday meats can be dropped at Foothills Food Bank, which is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek; the phone number is 480.488.1145.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks Adopt-A-Family sponsors for families
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community as part of the food bank’s 19th annual Adopt-a-Family program sponsored by Universal Solar.
“The food bank is accepting family games, such as Monopoly, dominoes, Candyland, Uno, Connect4, checkers and Yahtzee, and/or $50 Walmart or Visa gift cards to afford families the flexibility to pay a bill or purchase toys for their children,” says Leigh Zydonik, executive director for Foothills Food Bank,”
Donors can register now through December 3, 2021. All gifts must be delivered to the Holland Center between December 4-9, 2021. Holland Center is located at 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, Ariz., 85266. The food bank will host festive drive-thru client parties in Black Canyon City and Cave Creek in early December.
Donors should consider pulling together friends and neighbors to create an Adopt-a-Family drive to collect items from the list provided here. Please sign up on the food bank’s website at foothillsfoodbank.com.
Interested donors can visit foothillsfoodbank.com for more information or promotional materials. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
American Legion Post 34 celebrates National Poppy Month
to benefit veterans
to benefit veterans
Helping Arizona’s veterans is the mission of American Legion Post 34. Therefore, throughout the month of November, Legion Post 34 will honor the fallen and support the living future of local veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs during National Poppy Month.
The Legion’s auxiliary is partnering with businesses in Cave Creek, Carefree and nearby communities to distribute poppies, or poppy cans, so the community can assist veterans in need.
According to Post representative Sandy Cuttino, by wearing a poppy, citizens honor every service member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy, and supports veterans for generations to come.
“The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War,” says Cuttino. “It was popularized by the publication of the wartime poem ‘In Flanders Fields,’ written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD while serving on the front line in World War I. The poem honors soldiers killed in battle. In 1920, the poppy became the memorial flower of The American Legion.
Arizonans can find the poppy cans at their favorite local businesses or at American Legion Post 34, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz.
The Legion’s auxiliary is partnering with businesses in Cave Creek, Carefree and nearby communities to distribute poppies, or poppy cans, so the community can assist veterans in need.
According to Post representative Sandy Cuttino, by wearing a poppy, citizens honor every service member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy, and supports veterans for generations to come.
“The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War,” says Cuttino. “It was popularized by the publication of the wartime poem ‘In Flanders Fields,’ written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD while serving on the front line in World War I. The poem honors soldiers killed in battle. In 1920, the poppy became the memorial flower of The American Legion.
Arizonans can find the poppy cans at their favorite local businesses or at American Legion Post 34, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz.
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501(19c) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship.
Desert Foothills Library and Foothills Food Bank Team Up to Provide Books to Families in Need
Desert Foothills Library has teamed up with the Foothills Food Bank to provide 500 books to children and families in need. Books will be given to K-12 children through the Foothills Food Bank’s snack pack program for students experiencing food insecurity. Books will also be distributed in family food boxes during weekly food pick-ups.
Both the Desert Foothills Library and the Foothills Food Bank believe that there should be no barriers to literacy and access to books. Every home should have the opportunity to build their own home library. According to the US Department of Education, sixty-one percent of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children. Having books in the home and hearing stories read aloud plays a significant role in academic success. Through this program, children in our community will be able to open up new worlds of possibility through the printed word.
This project is made possible through an Arizona Reading Program: Build a Home Library 2021 grant from the Arizona State Library.
About Desert Foothills Library: Founded in 1954, Desert Foothills Library is Arizona’s only nonprofit independent library, serving all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to enrich the Desert Foothills Community by promoting literacy and advancing knowledge through library resources and programs that inspire and support lifelong learning. Through our programs for children, youth, and adults we serve more than 17,000 community members each year. Most importantly, our library is a key resource for filling the educational gap left by the pandemic. Our children and youth programs run all year round, offering STEAM, literacy, and other supportive learning services.
About Foothills Food Bank: Founded in 1988, the Foothills Food Bank’s mission is to assist the hungry and those in need within the Foothills area. With the current economic conditions, the Food Bank continues to increase programming to reach the rising number of those who are food insecure. The Foothills Food Bank now covers north to Black Canyon City, south to Pinnacle Peak, east to Rio Verde and west to I-17.
For more information about this program, contact Dorian Townsend, Advancement Coordinator, at dtownsend@dfla.org or 480-809-6404. Desert Foothills Library’s Executive Director Anne Johnson is also available for interviews.
Desert Foothills Library
November 2021 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Public Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331 or virtually on Zoom.
Library Closed: November 24th at noon, Closed November 25th, 26th, 27th
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Charles Schwab Championship, Ticket Purchases Benefiting Desert Foothills Library
Want to catch this year’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club?
Purchase your tickets at the link below and 100% of net proceeds will go to Desert Foothills Library!
Tickets are only $30! https://www.schwabcuptfc.com/tickets/forward.php?C=DFLA
Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Songs from the Great American Songbook
Wednesday, November 17, 2:30 pm
A great new show filled with interesting stories, fun facts and wonderful music, featuring Jan Sandwich on vocals, Frank Smith at the piano, and Felix Sainz on upright bass. Great classic tunes like: “Just the Way You Look Tonight”, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”, “It Had to Be You”, “The Nearness of You”, “Makin’ Whoopee” and many more. You’ll LOVE this show!
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
SCAN Medicare Health Benefits for 2022
Saturday, November 20, 11:00 am
Come see the new Medicare plans for 2022 and information about Medicare 2022 Plan Benefits.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Fall Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday September-December
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm – Beginning Violin Class For students 8 years and older; students learn to read music and play the violin in a focused setting with a class limited to 6 students. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 pm – Jubilate Choir. For students age 10 and older; students learn how to sing with others in a group setting, read music and follow a director, singing several different styles of music. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm – Ensemble for Strings. For student age 10 and older who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello; students enjoy playing music together in a group and increase their ability to read music and engage with other young musicians. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Saturday 10:00-12:00 pm – Saturday Strings. For age 5yrs and older. 10:00-11:00 am – Advanced/Intermediate strings. 11:00-11:30 am – Beginning Strings (Advanced/Intermediate Students on Break). 11:30-12:00 pm – Jubilate Violin Orchestra, combined class rehearsal. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday 12:15-1:00 pm – Musicianship Class. For all ages, (very young children should be accompanied by their parent). Students learn to sing their way through music theory in a fun and lively classroom setting. $6.00 registration fee only.
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
The Healing Pathway
Monday, November 22, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Catch Me If You Can.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, November 19, 9:00-5:00pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave one puzzle and take four, the more the merrier. Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro
Friday, November 19, 3:00 pm
This film series offers little known war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event, one that still effects our lives and world today. Everyone is invited to participate in the discussion following each film. This Month: So Proudly We Hail (1943).
Cost: FREE
Black Mountain Dems & Friends
Saturday, November 20, 10:00 am
Monthly meetings with new speakers each month.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Library Book Club
Tuesday, November 23, 10:00-12:00 pm
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! Currently held on Zoom each month. This Month: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, November 18, 10:00 am
An informal discussion of books, film and theater, led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular book, film or play. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This Month: Alternate Worlds and Universes in Books and on the Screen. Many of the world’s most popular stories, old and new, take place in alternative worlds or universes. Famous titles such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Hobbit,” “Star Wars,” “The Man in the High Castle,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Hunger Games” and “Herland” illustrate the genre’s wide variety of subgenres, which range from myths, fairy tales and fantasy to dystopian, utopian, alternate history and science fiction. Why do some writers choose imaginary or reimagined settings over familiar, historic ones? What’s special about the process they use to build an alternate world from scratch? How do they keep the worlds believable? What makes us want to read about them? Join the November Literary Salon and tell us about alternate world stories that are especially meaningful to you.
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice. It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well. It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC. She has been sharing the ancient practice for over a decade in our community. She believes no matter where you are on your healing journey Tai Chi practice can help improve your quality of life. To learn more about her classes visit mindfocusbodyqi.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone please contact instructor, Bina Bou, at bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Meditation with Reiki Healing
Wednesday, November 17, 1:00-2:00 pm
Meditation and relaxation have been proven to promote mental and physical changes in a person. Come and experience meditation with guidance. Discuss your experience. Discover the power of healing through guided meditation. If you are interested in expanding your meditation practices, the reiki healing will provide a unique opportunity to experience the healing affects.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Meditation with Reiki Healing please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Longevity, Healthy Aging, and Regeneration
Friday, November 19, 11:00 am
What are the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age? This has been studied and documented for centuries. What do these studies have in common? What patterns emerge. Can we change our patterns or lifestyle, if so, how and what effect will this have?
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Desert Foothills Library
OCTOBER 2021 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All youth and teen programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Thursday, November 25th through Saturday, November 27th
Altered Library Hours: Wednesday, November 24th: 9 am to 12 pm
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Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 am – November 23, 30
Children ages 1-3 and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories. Siblings are welcome. Please register beforehand as space is limited.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am – November 18
Children ages 4-6 and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories. Siblings are welcome. Please register beforehand as space is limited.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Grab & Go: Blackout Poetry
Available All Month
Pages from old books, newspapers, and magazines will be available for pickup in the library for teens to create your own poetry by redacting sections of text to make a whole new meaning out of the text on the page. No need to register.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Library has teamed up with the Foothills Food Bank to provide 500 books to children and families in need. Books will be given to K-12 children through the Foothills Food Bank’s snack pack program for students experiencing food insecurity. Books will also be distributed in family food boxes during weekly food pick-ups.
Both the Desert Foothills Library and the Foothills Food Bank believe that there should be no barriers to literacy and access to books. Every home should have the opportunity to build their own home library. According to the US Department of Education, sixty-one percent of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children. Having books in the home and hearing stories read aloud plays a significant role in academic success. Through this program, children in our community will be able to open up new worlds of possibility through the printed word.
This project is made possible through an Arizona Reading Program: Build a Home Library 2021 grant from the Arizona State Library.
About Desert Foothills Library: Founded in 1954, Desert Foothills Library is Arizona’s only nonprofit independent library, serving all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to enrich the Desert Foothills Community by promoting literacy and advancing knowledge through library resources and programs that inspire and support lifelong learning. Through our programs for children, youth, and adults we serve more than 17,000 community members each year. Most importantly, our library is a key resource for filling the educational gap left by the pandemic. Our children and youth programs run all year round, offering STEAM, literacy, and other supportive learning services.
About Foothills Food Bank: Founded in 1988, the Foothills Food Bank’s mission is to assist the hungry and those in need within the Foothills area. With the current economic conditions, the Food Bank continues to increase programming to reach the rising number of those who are food insecure. The Foothills Food Bank now covers north to Black Canyon City, south to Pinnacle Peak, east to Rio Verde and west to I-17.
For more information about this program, contact Dorian Townsend, Advancement Coordinator, at dtownsend@dfla.org or 480-809-6404. Desert Foothills Library’s Executive Director Anne Johnson is also available for interviews.
Desert Foothills Library
November 2021 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Public Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331 or virtually on Zoom.
Library Closed: November 24th at noon, Closed November 25th, 26th, 27th
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Charles Schwab Championship, Ticket Purchases Benefiting Desert Foothills Library
Want to catch this year’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club?
Purchase your tickets at the link below and 100% of net proceeds will go to Desert Foothills Library!
Tickets are only $30! https://www.schwabcuptfc.com/tickets/forward.php?C=DFLA
Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Songs from the Great American Songbook
Wednesday, November 17, 2:30 pm
A great new show filled with interesting stories, fun facts and wonderful music, featuring Jan Sandwich on vocals, Frank Smith at the piano, and Felix Sainz on upright bass. Great classic tunes like: “Just the Way You Look Tonight”, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”, “It Had to Be You”, “The Nearness of You”, “Makin’ Whoopee” and many more. You’ll LOVE this show!
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
SCAN Medicare Health Benefits for 2022
Saturday, November 20, 11:00 am
Come see the new Medicare plans for 2022 and information about Medicare 2022 Plan Benefits.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Fall Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday September-December
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm – Beginning Violin Class For students 8 years and older; students learn to read music and play the violin in a focused setting with a class limited to 6 students. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 pm – Jubilate Choir. For students age 10 and older; students learn how to sing with others in a group setting, read music and follow a director, singing several different styles of music. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm – Ensemble for Strings. For student age 10 and older who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello; students enjoy playing music together in a group and increase their ability to read music and engage with other young musicians. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Saturday 10:00-12:00 pm – Saturday Strings. For age 5yrs and older. 10:00-11:00 am – Advanced/Intermediate strings. 11:00-11:30 am – Beginning Strings (Advanced/Intermediate Students on Break). 11:30-12:00 pm – Jubilate Violin Orchestra, combined class rehearsal. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday 12:15-1:00 pm – Musicianship Class. For all ages, (very young children should be accompanied by their parent). Students learn to sing their way through music theory in a fun and lively classroom setting. $6.00 registration fee only.
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
The Healing Pathway
Monday, November 22, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Catch Me If You Can.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, November 19, 9:00-5:00pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave one puzzle and take four, the more the merrier. Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro
Friday, November 19, 3:00 pm
This film series offers little known war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event, one that still effects our lives and world today. Everyone is invited to participate in the discussion following each film. This Month: So Proudly We Hail (1943).
Cost: FREE
Black Mountain Dems & Friends
Saturday, November 20, 10:00 am
Monthly meetings with new speakers each month.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Library Book Club
Tuesday, November 23, 10:00-12:00 pm
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! Currently held on Zoom each month. This Month: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, November 18, 10:00 am
An informal discussion of books, film and theater, led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular book, film or play. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This Month: Alternate Worlds and Universes in Books and on the Screen. Many of the world’s most popular stories, old and new, take place in alternative worlds or universes. Famous titles such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Hobbit,” “Star Wars,” “The Man in the High Castle,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Hunger Games” and “Herland” illustrate the genre’s wide variety of subgenres, which range from myths, fairy tales and fantasy to dystopian, utopian, alternate history and science fiction. Why do some writers choose imaginary or reimagined settings over familiar, historic ones? What’s special about the process they use to build an alternate world from scratch? How do they keep the worlds believable? What makes us want to read about them? Join the November Literary Salon and tell us about alternate world stories that are especially meaningful to you.
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice. It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well. It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC. She has been sharing the ancient practice for over a decade in our community. She believes no matter where you are on your healing journey Tai Chi practice can help improve your quality of life. To learn more about her classes visit mindfocusbodyqi.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone please contact instructor, Bina Bou, at bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Meditation with Reiki Healing
Wednesday, November 17, 1:00-2:00 pm
Meditation and relaxation have been proven to promote mental and physical changes in a person. Come and experience meditation with guidance. Discuss your experience. Discover the power of healing through guided meditation. If you are interested in expanding your meditation practices, the reiki healing will provide a unique opportunity to experience the healing affects.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Meditation with Reiki Healing please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Longevity, Healthy Aging, and Regeneration
Friday, November 19, 11:00 am
What are the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age? This has been studied and documented for centuries. What do these studies have in common? What patterns emerge. Can we change our patterns or lifestyle, if so, how and what effect will this have?
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Desert Foothills Library
OCTOBER 2021 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All youth and teen programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Thursday, November 25th through Saturday, November 27th
Altered Library Hours: Wednesday, November 24th: 9 am to 12 pm
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Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 am – November 23, 30
Children ages 1-3 and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories. Siblings are welcome. Please register beforehand as space is limited.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am – November 18
Children ages 4-6 and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories. Siblings are welcome. Please register beforehand as space is limited.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Grab & Go: Blackout Poetry
Available All Month
Pages from old books, newspapers, and magazines will be available for pickup in the library for teens to create your own poetry by redacting sections of text to make a whole new meaning out of the text on the page. No need to register.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Holland Center Lifelong Learning Classes for Nov. and Dec. www.hollandcenter.org
Friends and Family CPR: Wed., Nov. 17, 2021 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00 and Dec. 15 at 2:00 pm. Would you like to learn how to save a life? Family and Friends CPR is for people who want to learn this life-saving skill, but do not need a CPR course completion card or certification to meet a job requirement. This course is for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. This is a classroom-based course that will be taught by an AHA Instructor in order to share the lifesaving skills of CPR with others. There is no charge, but donations are cheerfully accepted. Please register as space is limited: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Coping with Grief During the Holidays: Wed., Nov. 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm. The holidays are often difficult for grieving families. This class will give you an opportunity to hear from a professional who can guide you through this difficult time. You will learn how to be gentle with yourself and develop strategies for moving through a challenging season. Please join us. This class will be via Zoom. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Are You as Smart as Your Smartphone? Thurs, Nov. 18, 2021 – 10:00-11:30 am. Cell phones are everywhere, and just about everyone has one. They have become indispensable to our way of living, and I’m not sure what we would do without them. However, many of us have barely tapped into the possibilities that a cell phone brings into our lives. We have gathered a team of experts to enable you to take full advantage of your Smartphone, and smart it is! In this class you will learn how your phone is really smarter than you think and find out how take full advantage of it. Manage photos, email, media, games, calendars, GPS, voice texting, apps, and more like a pro! You will learn of tons of phone tips for that supercomputer that is in your pocket! Bring your phone and plan on having a blast! Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Colorful Copper Earrings: Thurs., Nov. 18, 2021 – 1:00 – 4:00. Think it would be fun to make your own jewelry – either for yourself or as a gift? Here’s a perfect opportunity to get started! This class will show you how to transform a simple piece of copper sheet into a beautiful jewelry component. You’ll learn how to punch holes, file, and sand the piece. And then we’ll get into the art of using liver of sulfur to patina the surface. Once we seal the patina, there’s just a quick assembly process and you will leave with a fabulous pair of earrings your friends will be impressed you made! Jennifer Hanscom is a premier jewelry artist in the Valley. You will be learning from one of the best! There are minimal tools and supplies involved, so you will be able to enjoy making more colorful copper jewelry on your own at home afterwards. When you register, a materials list will be sent to you. You also have the choice to purchase the tool kit required for this class. The cost for this kit is $10 payable to your instructor. $45. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Fri., Dec. 3, 2021 – 10:00-11:30 am. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Well, join us on December 3rd, and you will find out. In this monthly Art, Coffee, and Conversation, Nicolette will fill us with examples and will also add some things that are fun to know. See a state capitol: the artist had to be giggling all the way to the bank! See and discuss a controversial artist from this time and the “Yellow Book”. Come join us as we look at this time period and what a time period it was! And don’t forget to bring your coffee! $5 Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Winter Artisan Market: Fri. Dec. 3, and Sat. Dec. 4, 9:00-4:00. Presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League this 2-day holiday market will showcase local artists and makers celebrating the arts and unique, handmade gift options. The Winter Artisan Market is a juried show that supports regional fine artists and the sale of their own, original creations. This is an indoor show and it is free.
Write a Memoir to Remember: Monday, Dec. 6, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. If you have always wanted to write a memoir that chronicles your journey, now might be the perfect time! In an encouraging and insightful presentation, Patricia L. Brooks will help you capture the essence of your untold story through her presentation. She will share with you how to produce a memoir to your own satisfaction and face your fears. Patricia L Brooks is the author of three memoirs, president/founder of both Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC and the phenomenally successful Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. She is a sought-after workshop/keynote speaker and is currently working on a non-fiction book on writing a memoir. $20 To register go to: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Gelli Prints Basics Class: Tues., Dec. 7, 1:00-3:00 pm. Have you ever created collage papers? They are wonderfully useful for cardmaking, journaling, bookmaking, Washi tape ( a multi purpose type of masking tape you can use in your journals, artworks, cards and more), or any art projects! Learn how to make gorgeous and quick collage papers using a soft Gelli plate. This is an introductory class for learning how to make Gelli prints. Mimi will be teaching other classes based on what you learn in this class, so when you sign up, you will be eligible to take her future classes, such as notecards and envelopes (in Jan.), journals, and many other art projects. Mimi Damrauer is a local working artist, who has been teaching classes in the Valley for years. Please bring an apron to class our wear “art clothes”. Please bring $10 for materials to the class. $50. To register go to: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Tree of Life Necklace: Thurs, Dec. 9, 2021 – 10:00am -12:00pm. The Tree of Life is a wonderful symbol. It represents our personal development, uniqueness and individual beauty. Using wire and chip beads, you will twist your way to an individualized tree pendant. You will learn to make the frame, and all parts of the tree. You will have a choice of whether to add apples, lemons, or flowers among the branches. The pendant is finished off with a taupe 24-inch leather cord. Materials fee of $5 to be given to instructor at the beginning of class.
Hybrid Hypnosis Emotional Release: Sat. Dec. 11, 2021 – 9:00 – 10:00 am. This amazing event with Michele Guy Syne, certified Hypnotherapist, will enable you to focus on areas of your life that have been troubling you. You will get instruction and practice on how to experience Emotional Release. Here is a list of areas you might choose to focus on: Releasing stress, fear, bad habits, painful memories, emotional trauma, procrastination, and much more! There is no better time to start healing. This is an in-person class at The Holland Center. Register online at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Fun with Paint Pouring: Sat., Dec. 11, 202l – 1:00 – 3:00 pm. New Class! Learn how to do paint pouring and make a one-of-a-kind painting to take home with you. This technique has a become super popular lately. The results are very organic and colorful. These abstract art pieces are reminiscent of the most striking elements in nature. The Pour Painting popularity matches and coincides with the trend in marbling and geodes. So, come join us and have a really good time! All supplies will be provided. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on — paint pouring can get messy! No prior painting experience required! Ages 8 and up. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $35
What is a Constitutional Republic? Lecture Series by Jim Sherbert: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 – 4:00-5:30 pm. Many believe the United States of America is designed to be a true Democracy. In fact, the founding fathers were fearful of a true Democracy and insisted on the creation of a Constitutional Republic, where, by law, the majority cannot tread on the rights of the minority. We will examine America’s evolution of political science and assess its shift from individualism to collectivism and the threats this trend might impose on the functioning of a Republic. Please join us for this very timely topic. Zoom attendees please register. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org. If you are coming in person, it is $10 at the door.
Friends and Family CPR: Wed., Nov. 17, 2021 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00 and Dec. 15 at 2:00 pm. Would you like to learn how to save a life? Family and Friends CPR is for people who want to learn this life-saving skill, but do not need a CPR course completion card or certification to meet a job requirement. This course is for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. This is a classroom-based course that will be taught by an AHA Instructor in order to share the lifesaving skills of CPR with others. There is no charge, but donations are cheerfully accepted. Please register as space is limited: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Coping with Grief During the Holidays: Wed., Nov. 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm. The holidays are often difficult for grieving families. This class will give you an opportunity to hear from a professional who can guide you through this difficult time. You will learn how to be gentle with yourself and develop strategies for moving through a challenging season. Please join us. This class will be via Zoom. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Are You as Smart as Your Smartphone? Thurs, Nov. 18, 2021 – 10:00-11:30 am. Cell phones are everywhere, and just about everyone has one. They have become indispensable to our way of living, and I’m not sure what we would do without them. However, many of us have barely tapped into the possibilities that a cell phone brings into our lives. We have gathered a team of experts to enable you to take full advantage of your Smartphone, and smart it is! In this class you will learn how your phone is really smarter than you think and find out how take full advantage of it. Manage photos, email, media, games, calendars, GPS, voice texting, apps, and more like a pro! You will learn of tons of phone tips for that supercomputer that is in your pocket! Bring your phone and plan on having a blast! Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Colorful Copper Earrings: Thurs., Nov. 18, 2021 – 1:00 – 4:00. Think it would be fun to make your own jewelry – either for yourself or as a gift? Here’s a perfect opportunity to get started! This class will show you how to transform a simple piece of copper sheet into a beautiful jewelry component. You’ll learn how to punch holes, file, and sand the piece. And then we’ll get into the art of using liver of sulfur to patina the surface. Once we seal the patina, there’s just a quick assembly process and you will leave with a fabulous pair of earrings your friends will be impressed you made! Jennifer Hanscom is a premier jewelry artist in the Valley. You will be learning from one of the best! There are minimal tools and supplies involved, so you will be able to enjoy making more colorful copper jewelry on your own at home afterwards. When you register, a materials list will be sent to you. You also have the choice to purchase the tool kit required for this class. The cost for this kit is $10 payable to your instructor. $45. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Fri., Dec. 3, 2021 – 10:00-11:30 am. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Well, join us on December 3rd, and you will find out. In this monthly Art, Coffee, and Conversation, Nicolette will fill us with examples and will also add some things that are fun to know. See a state capitol: the artist had to be giggling all the way to the bank! See and discuss a controversial artist from this time and the “Yellow Book”. Come join us as we look at this time period and what a time period it was! And don’t forget to bring your coffee! $5 Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Winter Artisan Market: Fri. Dec. 3, and Sat. Dec. 4, 9:00-4:00. Presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League this 2-day holiday market will showcase local artists and makers celebrating the arts and unique, handmade gift options. The Winter Artisan Market is a juried show that supports regional fine artists and the sale of their own, original creations. This is an indoor show and it is free.
Write a Memoir to Remember: Monday, Dec. 6, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. If you have always wanted to write a memoir that chronicles your journey, now might be the perfect time! In an encouraging and insightful presentation, Patricia L. Brooks will help you capture the essence of your untold story through her presentation. She will share with you how to produce a memoir to your own satisfaction and face your fears. Patricia L Brooks is the author of three memoirs, president/founder of both Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC and the phenomenally successful Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. She is a sought-after workshop/keynote speaker and is currently working on a non-fiction book on writing a memoir. $20 To register go to: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Gelli Prints Basics Class: Tues., Dec. 7, 1:00-3:00 pm. Have you ever created collage papers? They are wonderfully useful for cardmaking, journaling, bookmaking, Washi tape ( a multi purpose type of masking tape you can use in your journals, artworks, cards and more), or any art projects! Learn how to make gorgeous and quick collage papers using a soft Gelli plate. This is an introductory class for learning how to make Gelli prints. Mimi will be teaching other classes based on what you learn in this class, so when you sign up, you will be eligible to take her future classes, such as notecards and envelopes (in Jan.), journals, and many other art projects. Mimi Damrauer is a local working artist, who has been teaching classes in the Valley for years. Please bring an apron to class our wear “art clothes”. Please bring $10 for materials to the class. $50. To register go to: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Tree of Life Necklace: Thurs, Dec. 9, 2021 – 10:00am -12:00pm. The Tree of Life is a wonderful symbol. It represents our personal development, uniqueness and individual beauty. Using wire and chip beads, you will twist your way to an individualized tree pendant. You will learn to make the frame, and all parts of the tree. You will have a choice of whether to add apples, lemons, or flowers among the branches. The pendant is finished off with a taupe 24-inch leather cord. Materials fee of $5 to be given to instructor at the beginning of class.
Hybrid Hypnosis Emotional Release: Sat. Dec. 11, 2021 – 9:00 – 10:00 am. This amazing event with Michele Guy Syne, certified Hypnotherapist, will enable you to focus on areas of your life that have been troubling you. You will get instruction and practice on how to experience Emotional Release. Here is a list of areas you might choose to focus on: Releasing stress, fear, bad habits, painful memories, emotional trauma, procrastination, and much more! There is no better time to start healing. This is an in-person class at The Holland Center. Register online at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Fun with Paint Pouring: Sat., Dec. 11, 202l – 1:00 – 3:00 pm. New Class! Learn how to do paint pouring and make a one-of-a-kind painting to take home with you. This technique has a become super popular lately. The results are very organic and colorful. These abstract art pieces are reminiscent of the most striking elements in nature. The Pour Painting popularity matches and coincides with the trend in marbling and geodes. So, come join us and have a really good time! All supplies will be provided. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on — paint pouring can get messy! No prior painting experience required! Ages 8 and up. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $35
What is a Constitutional Republic? Lecture Series by Jim Sherbert: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 – 4:00-5:30 pm. Many believe the United States of America is designed to be a true Democracy. In fact, the founding fathers were fearful of a true Democracy and insisted on the creation of a Constitutional Republic, where, by law, the majority cannot tread on the rights of the minority. We will examine America’s evolution of political science and assess its shift from individualism to collectivism and the threats this trend might impose on the functioning of a Republic. Please join us for this very timely topic. Zoom attendees please register. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org. If you are coming in person, it is $10 at the door.
