(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-12121.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-12121.html
Chanukah in Carefree, Day 1-singing on stage
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/112721-carefree-lights-up.html
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/112721-carefree-lights-up.html
The Lighting of the Carefree Christmas Tree
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/112921-chanukah-2nd-day.html
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/112921-chanukah-2nd-day.html
Lighting the Menorah
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
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
Lyn,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Herbie!
We are so grateful to know you two and call you our friends.
Many blessings on you both this holiday season.
Love, Jamie and Dick
PS: Grateful also that you are a fab Editor of Carefree Truth! We ARE impressed! :)
Jamie Drinkwater Stockton
Good afternoon, thank you for tuning in this week for this special VIDEO podcast edition! Enjoy the show, and GO VARSITY! We will be back on the air next Saturday from 9-10am on am1060 KDUS Arizona. Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/zh9vvq2uqSc
Thank you to all of our regular contributors, special guests, partners, and YOU for watching!! Go Varsity!!
Vince D'Aliesio
Varsity Sports Show ️
www.VarsitySportsShow.com
Talkin' Youth, High School, College & YOU!
KDUS AM 1060 Phoenix
Online stream: https://live.kdus1060.com
@VarsityShow
Saturday mornings live 9-10am AZ Time!! (12-1pm EST)
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
First and foremost, I hope you all enjoyed a very nice Thanksgiving holiday.
I wanted to pass along to you a bulletin I recently happened to get from a group called Carefree Unity, which was formed by a number of former North Boulders HOA Directors.This group of very considerate residents is opposed to the continuing litigation, costly delays and obstacles that a small group of Boulders residents is placing in the way of moving ahead with a secure, clean and safe water supply for us in Sentinel Rock (as well as several other communities now served by Town of Cave Creek Water).
The flyer from Carefree Unity describes what they are doing and why.
For the safety of our water and value of our homes, Renee and I found it very important to support them through their GoFundMe site. I hope you will feel like I do and send in a contribution of your own to strengthen this valued ally in our fight.
Thank you,
Jeff Kerner
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
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
Lyn,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Herbie!
We are so grateful to know you two and call you our friends.
Many blessings on you both this holiday season.
Love, Jamie and Dick
PS: Grateful also that you are a fab Editor of Carefree Truth! We ARE impressed! :)
Jamie Drinkwater Stockton
Good afternoon, thank you for tuning in this week for this special VIDEO podcast edition! Enjoy the show, and GO VARSITY! We will be back on the air next Saturday from 9-10am on am1060 KDUS Arizona. Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/zh9vvq2uqSc
Thank you to all of our regular contributors, special guests, partners, and YOU for watching!! Go Varsity!!
Vince D'Aliesio
Varsity Sports Show ️
www.VarsitySportsShow.com
Talkin' Youth, High School, College & YOU!
KDUS AM 1060 Phoenix
Online stream: https://live.kdus1060.com
@VarsityShow
Saturday mornings live 9-10am AZ Time!! (12-1pm EST)
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
First and foremost, I hope you all enjoyed a very nice Thanksgiving holiday.
I wanted to pass along to you a bulletin I recently happened to get from a group called Carefree Unity, which was formed by a number of former North Boulders HOA Directors.This group of very considerate residents is opposed to the continuing litigation, costly delays and obstacles that a small group of Boulders residents is placing in the way of moving ahead with a secure, clean and safe water supply for us in Sentinel Rock (as well as several other communities now served by Town of Cave Creek Water).
The flyer from Carefree Unity describes what they are doing and why.
For the safety of our water and value of our homes, Renee and I found it very important to support them through their GoFundMe site. I hope you will feel like I do and send in a contribution of your own to strengthen this valued ally in our fight.
Thank you,
Jeff Kerner
Ms. Hitchon,
I am concerned you missed the point of my letter to you last week. I was not arguing the merits of the town spending approximately $1,500,000 litigating the water condemnation with Cave Creek. I was only correcting the misstatement that Carefree was fully reimbursed all legal costs in the Cave Creek water arbitration. Only $464,593 was reimbursed.
It is disappointing you chose to use my email as another opportunity to attack a Boulder's resident who you believe stands in your way of transitioning off Cave Creek Water. Have you read the water bond document prepared by Carefree? Bond investors are told "Cave Creek Water has made significant improvements to the quality of their water”. It continues with, “(Carefree Water Company) and Cave Creek are in discussions that could result in the re-initiation of water deliveries (to Carefree).” After spending $32 Million for the water transition ($18 Million principal + $14 Million interest), all Carefree residents will probably be drinking Cave Creek Water again.
The bond document also states, “full fire protection and potable water could be provided to 340 customer accounts in Neighborhood A on schedule” without a water tank in The Boulders. In addition, Carefree Water recently communicated with Cave Creek that they are slowing down the water transition to allow them to re-evaluate the project scope due to rising costs (not related to the water tank). Why are Sentinel Rock residents focused on The Boulders and the water tank when neither, according to the towns own communications, are stopping the water transition from moving forward?
You also insist on comparing how much the town is spending on the water transition with how much the town spent to shut down Black Mountain waste water treatment plant (located in The Boulders). You write, "Why is it OK with you and other Boulder residents to have the Town pay for the legal costs in the ten year legal battle to decommission the waste water treatment facility but you do not support the legal costs associated with an issue impacting a larger Carefree population/area?”
Please provide dates, check numbers, amounts and the law firm the town hired to assist Boulders residents in decommissioning the waste treatment facility. As far back as 2009, there appear to be no records of the town spending any money on this effort or a record that the Town Council voted to approve money to represent the Boulders in the litigation effort. It seems all costs surrounding this particular litigation were managed by Boulders residents - unless you can provide evidence otherwise.
Carefree residents deserve a complete and honest overview on all issues that impact us.
Many Carefree residents are beginning to question what is happening to our Town. The Town is obligating residents to repay $32 Million dollars for the water transition yet Carefree is prepared to purchase water from Cave Creek again. The Planning and Zoning Commission, which you are a member, recently voted to clear the way for a private developer to build a high density resort on the corner of Carefree Highway and Tom Darlington - an area which had been zoned for roughly 5 homes that has no water infrastructure. Traffic congestion trying to get into downtown Carefree is already a recognized problem - it will only get worse. The bond document warns - “no present assurance can be made that all necessary (water) supplies will be available at reasonable costs". Where do we find enough affordable water to support all the Economic Development proposed with not just one but three new high density developments in areas that are currently just open desert with no water infrastructure? Even after spending $32 Million, we still will not have any water treatment facilities. Who is going to treat all the water we need for these new developments and what are they going to charge us for it?
Your neighborhood, Sentinel Rock. reluctantly supported the rezoning of Cave Creek Rd and Carefree Hwy because, in part, you were told the sales tax revenue would avoid a property tax. Yet the town is currently discussing how to “position a property tax with Carefree residents” and that prime shopping corner that was rezoned commercial in 2018 still has no commercial retail built on it.
These are things Carefree residents should understand since everyone of us will be impacted in one way or another. We can start by attending the Town Council meeting next week.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 - TOWN COUNCIL ZOOM MEETING - 5:00pm - COUNCIL TO VOTE ON THE NEW RESORT. Click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3229729660 to join Zoom meeting.
Ask Carefree why all other towns including, Cave Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale have returned to in person meetings and Carefree has not.
"Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.”- Gandhi
Stephanie Barbour
You have my permission to print in entirety.
(Lyn's note: Ms. Barbour, Addressing your questions/accusations about the Town's contributions to the decommissioning of the sewer treatment plant in the Boulders, perhaps you had not yet moved here, or perhaps you were simply not engaged during the time that the Town's role in the decommissioning of the sewer treatment plant was discussed at Council meetings, and during the time that the Town took action. But all of that related information you request, with the exception of check numbers and dates, which were listed in the Council packets (which were available to the public at the time), were reported in Carefree Truth newsletters and are archived on our Carefree Truth website if you choose to make the effort to find them. The fact that you were either not living here or not paying attention at the time does not negate the facts, and you don't show yourself in a good light for challenging the fact that the Town did indeed participate and spend money to help the residents of the Boulders with their smelly problem, simply because you are ignorant of the proceedings. Or perhaps, you are simply attempting to plant the seeds of doubt in the minds of the residents of Carefree, via the spreading of misinformation in the form of frivolous "questions". I don't know. I can only guess about your motives, but they do appear somewhat dubious. But here is a brief synopsis for your edification and that of your followers.
The Boulders used a legal utility specialist at the beginning of the process. When the Boulders started receiving their attorney's bills they requested that the Council assume the legal costs, which the Council did. Carefree had the Town attorney working with this specialist to collectively file a complexity of legal documents throughout the process. This was all done in the interests of the Boulders' residents. More recently, Carefree had the Town attorney participate in the rate hearing. Since this issue goes back so long, the specific billings are beyond public retention records, but there were mountains of legal paper work, depositions, legal hearings and meetings with ACC staff and RUCO. It would be interesting if the Town had all the historical records to total the costs and time associated with the decommissioning, but at the end of the day, the issue was to address real concerns of residents, not to question this investment. Did it matter to Boulders residents what the Town spent on those costs? The Town never heard any objections by Boulders residents, so why is how much was paid important now?As far as the settlement with Cave Creek, it stopped the legal process and ensured Cave Creek worked as a partner, as the original IGA contemplated. There would have been no legal fees required if Cave Creek simply followed the contract that the Arbitrators stated in their decision that Cave Creek breached. You miss the point that Cave Creek preferred the litigious route and Carefree was placed in the situation to address their citizens' concerns.
The water project is also proceeding. I don't know where your information is coming from, but perhaps once again it is designed to intentionally mislead by those who do not share the same interest as the impacted parties. The issues faced by those currently served by Cave Creek Water concern the long term reliability of that system. The sole water source of the Cave Creek Water Company is CAP. Unlike the Carefree Water Company, they have no functioning wells to supplement the water from CAP. Carefree and Scottsdale share a deep aquifer. If the drought continues, to which every indication points, CAP will be cutting back on the amount of water it supplies. As you may or may not be aware, Lake Mead is at an all time low. The water storage tank that will be buried on the parcel in the Boulders that contains a utility easement with a 10" underground water main running through it, which you called unnecessary, serves the duel function of providing potable water and adequate fire protection. As you are aware, there have been several very serious fires in this area over the past couple of summers, so this is not insignificant.
Even if CAP does not enact the cutbacks they have predicted, Cave Creek Water's sole source to get the CAP water up to our area is a 30 year old single pipe that runs 12 miles up Cave Creek Road from Deer Valley. Large swaths of the ground upon which the pipe was laid have fallen away, leaving the pipe unsupported in those spots. The water is pushed uphill via 3 antiquated pumping stations.
As far as the mechanics of water treatment, CAP and the aquifer are the Town's sources. Because Carefree does not have a water treatment plant, Carefree's water is treated by the plants in Scottsdale and Cave Creek, but it is not their water; it is Carefree's water. The issue related to the Cave Creek accounts focused on the mismanagement of infrastructure and water resources. This is well documented in Cave Creek. At the end of the day, all Carefree residents will have representation over their drinking water, probably the most important issue in the parched desert southwest.
A citizen advisory committee, the Public Safety Advisory Committee, has been conducting publicly agendized and recorded meetings about future fire and emergency services in Carefree as well as MCSO/law enforcement services. The existing contract with Rural Metro is expiring next summer. Rural Metro has proposed a significant increase of approximately $275,000.
There is currently a structural deficit in the current fire fund (the fund established to pay for the master contract). Over the last 10 years, the average deficit was $400,000. The funds to pay for this structural deficit are then taken from the town's operating funds, the General Fund. If the structural deficit increases, it will place more of a financial strain on the town. With a bare bones operating budget, that implies draconian measures.
The Town has been investigating options similar to Cave Creek to also join the Automatic Aid partnership which requires additional costs associated with upgrades to the dispatch system, procedural response training for fire fighters (to create uniformity between agencies) and an even larger increase to the annual operational costs of the Fire and EMS department. The citizen Committee is doing an analysis and laying out options for the level of service, the associated costs and how to pay for these additional expenses.
The formula to pay, like any household, is to explore your costs and your revenues. The Committee is transparently reviewing these attributes. From a revenue side there are two revenues a municipality controls, sales tax and property tax. The Committee is simply going through the exercise of considering what each of these revenues streams could pay for and what it would mean to the citizens.
Cave Creek has also been doing this exercise. These are the decisions the community needs to make. The Council to date has not been part of these discussions. There is a joint meeting (in person) planned on January 11th to begin the conversation between the Committee and the Council. Yes, the Council has been firm on opposing a property tax, which is why their focus has been on economic development. Ironically, the resort being proposed will generate a significant amount of sales tax revenue for the Town to help offset this need. Recently the Town of Cave Creek had a press release in which they celebrated the decisions to modify their General Plan and eventually change zoning along Carefree Highway to support significant revenue generators to help them pay for their new fire program. In this release they celebrate these decisions as responsible and good government.
Bottom line: the Town is not positioning a property tax. The citizen Committee is transparently exploring options which the Town Council has not seen or considered to date. To make accusations that that the Town is positioning a property tax when everything that been done by the Town Council is focused on how to improve the performance our existing sales tax-centric model is a deliberate attempt to not have transparent and honest dialogue regarding issues and solutions.
As a matter of record, to date the group from the Boulders who oppose the transition of those on Cave Creek Water over to Carefree Water have filed 13 separate suits and appeals, and have lost all 13 in court.)
Non profit Info:
WHAT: Chanukah in Carefree Fifth Anniversary
WHEN: Sunday, November 28th through Sunday December 5, 2021
WHERE: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377
WEBSITE AND LIVE STREAMING: at https://visitcarefree.com/chanukah-in-carefree-arizona/
PHOTO CREDIT: Photo by Herbert Hitchon
ABOUT THE EVENTS:
1st Night – Sunday, November 28th - Community Night – Fifth Anniversary Celebration - Foothills Caring Corps will lead the lighting and the whole community is invited to come and celebrate with live music, food, drinks and raffles.
2nd Night – Monday, November 29th - Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association – This is a Jewish organization located in the North Scottsdale/Carefree/Cave Creek area. Bonnie Clewans, President DFJCA and Dorothy Gaynor, Cantorial Soloist will be representing the group in lighting the menorah and sharing information about the activities of the Association.
3rd Night – Tuesday, November 30th - Martin Pear JCC (Jewish Community Center) – The Early Childhood Center, Shemesh Camp, Sports Department and PJ Library will be lighting candles. ECC will lead with songs, plus there will be games, activities and art to do with children in the community.
4th Night – Wednesday, December 1st - Phoenix Holocaust Association - “A Great Miracle happened: The Generation After the Holocaust” Janice Friebaum’s father was a Holocaust survivor from Warsaw, Poland. Currently serving as vice president of PHA, Janice will share her affecting story of growing up in the long shadows of trauma and loss, and how being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor has shaped her life.
5th Night – Thursday December 2nd - Arizona Jewish Historical Society - Martin Richelsoph, a Cave Creek resident, will be lighting the menorah and discuss some of the archive work he is involved with at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. He will be joined by Dr. Lawrence Bell, Executive Director who will also bring some Chanukah spirit to this evening. His presentation will include information about AZJHS and the 100th Anniversary of the building.
6th Night -Friday December 3rd - The Bauman Family (Shabbat) – The Bauman Family has been leading a heartwarming family Shabbat ceremony during Chanukah for all five years of this event in Carefree.
7th Night -Saturday December 4th -Jewish Social Group of Cave Creek and Carefree (Havdalah) – This group was founded by Ora Kurland in 2015. The group’s mission is to create a Jewish community in the Cave Creek/Carefree/North Scottsdale area through monthly events focused on Jewish holidays, values, culture and, above all, friendship. Tonight’s presentation will include the ceremony of Havdalah to mark the end of Shabbat.
8th Night – Sunday December 5th - Temple Chai Musical Night with Cantor & Adult Choir - This evening will feature Cantor Ross Wolman & Temple Chai’s Adult Choir under the direction of Daniel Kurek. They will sing some classics and some new tunes. It will be a musical night to remember.
WHEN: Sunday, November 28th through Sunday December 5, 2021
WHERE: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377
WEBSITE AND LIVE STREAMING: at https://visitcarefree.com/chanukah-in-carefree-arizona/
PHOTO CREDIT: Photo by Herbert Hitchon
ABOUT THE EVENTS:
1st Night – Sunday, November 28th - Community Night – Fifth Anniversary Celebration - Foothills Caring Corps will lead the lighting and the whole community is invited to come and celebrate with live music, food, drinks and raffles.
2nd Night – Monday, November 29th - Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association – This is a Jewish organization located in the North Scottsdale/Carefree/Cave Creek area. Bonnie Clewans, President DFJCA and Dorothy Gaynor, Cantorial Soloist will be representing the group in lighting the menorah and sharing information about the activities of the Association.
3rd Night – Tuesday, November 30th - Martin Pear JCC (Jewish Community Center) – The Early Childhood Center, Shemesh Camp, Sports Department and PJ Library will be lighting candles. ECC will lead with songs, plus there will be games, activities and art to do with children in the community.
4th Night – Wednesday, December 1st - Phoenix Holocaust Association - “A Great Miracle happened: The Generation After the Holocaust” Janice Friebaum’s father was a Holocaust survivor from Warsaw, Poland. Currently serving as vice president of PHA, Janice will share her affecting story of growing up in the long shadows of trauma and loss, and how being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor has shaped her life.
5th Night – Thursday December 2nd - Arizona Jewish Historical Society - Martin Richelsoph, a Cave Creek resident, will be lighting the menorah and discuss some of the archive work he is involved with at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. He will be joined by Dr. Lawrence Bell, Executive Director who will also bring some Chanukah spirit to this evening. His presentation will include information about AZJHS and the 100th Anniversary of the building.
6th Night -Friday December 3rd - The Bauman Family (Shabbat) – The Bauman Family has been leading a heartwarming family Shabbat ceremony during Chanukah for all five years of this event in Carefree.
7th Night -Saturday December 4th -Jewish Social Group of Cave Creek and Carefree (Havdalah) – This group was founded by Ora Kurland in 2015. The group’s mission is to create a Jewish community in the Cave Creek/Carefree/North Scottsdale area through monthly events focused on Jewish holidays, values, culture and, above all, friendship. Tonight’s presentation will include the ceremony of Havdalah to mark the end of Shabbat.
8th Night – Sunday December 5th - Temple Chai Musical Night with Cantor & Adult Choir - This evening will feature Cantor Ross Wolman & Temple Chai’s Adult Choir under the direction of Daniel Kurek. They will sing some classics and some new tunes. It will be a musical night to remember.
Foothills Caring Corps - GivingTuesday
It's almost that time again. What time, you ask? Time to get ready for the largest global giving day of the year - Giving Tuesday! Grab a pen and mark your calendar, Giving Tuesday is on November 30, 2021.
Because of you, we made it through a tough time; we truly couldn't have done it without your support! Let's celebrate together and take this opportunity to make the upcoming year even more joyful and uplifting for our Neighbors. Keep an eye on your inbox over the coming weeks to find out how you can participate in this donation celebration and what our goals are for this exciting day.
American Legion Post 34 to host 2021 American veterans’ Christmas benefit concert and fund-raiser
American Legion Post 34 will host the 2021 American Veterans’ Christmas benefit concert and fund-raiser on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Post beginning at 12 PM. The excitement will begin, and continue, throughout the day, featuring numerous bands and musicians. During the event, donations will be accepted to help raise monies to benefit Marvin’s Mission, MANA House, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Sunshine Dog Rescue.
Some of the artists who will grace the stage are: Cave Creek Legends, Pat James, Jr., Street Player, Angela Tinker, Kevin Shepherd, J, David Sloan, Danny Walls, Amy Magnussen, The Chacons and many more. Refreshments and food will be available for sale and the event is open to the public. American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz.
It's almost that time again. What time, you ask? Time to get ready for the largest global giving day of the year - Giving Tuesday! Grab a pen and mark your calendar, Giving Tuesday is on November 30, 2021.
Because of you, we made it through a tough time; we truly couldn't have done it without your support! Let's celebrate together and take this opportunity to make the upcoming year even more joyful and uplifting for our Neighbors. Keep an eye on your inbox over the coming weeks to find out how you can participate in this donation celebration and what our goals are for this exciting day.
American Legion Post 34 to host 2021 American veterans’ Christmas benefit concert and fund-raiser
American Legion Post 34 will host the 2021 American Veterans’ Christmas benefit concert and fund-raiser on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Post beginning at 12 PM. The excitement will begin, and continue, throughout the day, featuring numerous bands and musicians. During the event, donations will be accepted to help raise monies to benefit Marvin’s Mission, MANA House, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Sunshine Dog Rescue.
Some of the artists who will grace the stage are: Cave Creek Legends, Pat James, Jr., Street Player, Angela Tinker, Kevin Shepherd, J, David Sloan, Danny Walls, Amy Magnussen, The Chacons and many more. Refreshments and food will be available for sale and the event is open to the public. American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz.
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c)(19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship.
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.
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.
Stamp Mill demonstration planned for December 11 at Cave Creek Museum
The Cave Creek Museum will offer demonstrations of its stamp mill on December 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM.
Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director, says the museum will start up its incredible stamp mill, water tower, mineral panning, blacksmithing and more that Saturday.
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done. And, check out our exciting new Arizona Gold Mining Experience. This includes an admission to the museum: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students."
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
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.
Stamp Mill demonstration planned for December 11 at Cave Creek Museum
The Cave Creek Museum will offer demonstrations of its stamp mill on December 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM.
Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director, says the museum will start up its incredible stamp mill, water tower, mineral panning, blacksmithing and more that Saturday.
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done. And, check out our exciting new Arizona Gold Mining Experience. This includes an admission to the museum: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students."
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Cave Creek Museum plans Excavate and Educate event
The Cave Creek Museum will offer a fun Excavate and Educate children’s event as part of Kiwanis Days on December 12, 2021 from 2-4 PM.
Children will learn from Pinal Geology Museum experts and will excavate their own minerals to take home. Families are encouraged to complete the afternoon by enjoying Gary and his trusty horse, Dusty, for a holiday sing along and photo time. There also will be an opportunity to create a holiday craft item. Courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, admission is free.
The Cave Creek Museum will offer a fun Excavate and Educate children’s event as part of Kiwanis Days on December 12, 2021 from 2-4 PM.
Children will learn from Pinal Geology Museum experts and will excavate their own minerals to take home. Families are encouraged to complete the afternoon by enjoying Gary and his trusty horse, Dusty, for a holiday sing along and photo time. There also will be an opportunity to create a holiday craft item. Courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, admission is free.
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.
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
DECEMBER 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: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
Library Closed: December 23, 24, 25, & 31
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Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
12th Annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale
Saturday, December 4, 10:00-3:00 pm
Come and share the holiday spirit! Take care of holiday shopping, have treats, coffee, and feel good knowing it all benefits the Library. We will celebrate with holiday décor and live music! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
2021 Cyber Security & Windows 11 Q&A
Thursday, December 2, 9:00 am
We see one cyber-attack EVERY DAY in Cave Creek / Carefree! You are the target. Planning reduces your risk and your losses! Windows 11 will change your desktop and YOU DON’T HAVE A CHOICE! Newer computers will be first starting in October. Find Out What to expect. Free Class led by Steve Woods, Alex Deuel, and Lanier Courts of Tech 4 Life Computers. Over 55 years of experience available to you for free!
RSVP online at techfourlife.com | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Take Off 15 Years with the Right Make-Up with Celebrity Make-up Artist, Charlie Green
Friday, December 3, 1:00 pm
Simple yet unusual ideas that LIFT THE FEATURES INSTEAD OF DRAGGING THEM DOWN!!! Because as we get older the features change and need expert make-up advice to reshape and bring out your inner beauty. ⭐️Charlie Green of CharlieGreenMakeUp.com will demonstrate and share the expert tips and tricks the celebrities don’t want you to know about. ⭐️Take away a wealth of makeup knowledge at Charlie’s popular DFL workshops! View Charlie’s celebrity clientele at CharlieGreenMakeup.com or visit Charlie Green Make-up on Facebook and Instagram.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE - Please consider bringing a non-perishable item for the Foothills Food Bank.
What is New in Facebook & Instagram?
Tuesday, December 7, 9:00 am
Learn how to use Facebook and Instagram properly to promote your business. In this ever-changing world of social media, we will narrow down simple steps for you to grow your following. Are you using these platforms correctly? Let’s find out!
RSVP online at techfourlife.com | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
A Place for Everyone with Denise Inmon
Friday, December 17, 3:00 pm
Live demonstration of favorite family recipes from Denise Inmon’s new cookbook A Place for Everyone. Samples and refreshments for participants to try, personal book signing, and free holiday gift wrapping for those interested. Executive Chef at General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, marathoner, Board Member at JDRF, Minneapolis, and busy mother of three, Denise Inmon loves to cook healthy meals for family and friends with beautiful presentation. She really enjoys how you can explore the world and express yourself through it. Mom, Celeste Flachsbart, is a proud Board Member at Desert Foothills Library.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE - Cook books will be available for purchase, 10% of all sales go to the Library.
Movie Marathon – The Santa Claus
Monday, December 20, 9:30am – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a movie, or two, or three! The Library will be showing all three classic, wonderful holiday movies throughout the day. Come to enjoy refreshments and some holiday fun!
9:30 am – The Santa Clause (PG) 1994 – A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof. | Join for coffee, bagels, and orange juice.
11:30 am – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13) 1989 – This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. | Join for lunch and refreshments.
2:00 pm – White Christmas (NR) 1954 – WWII vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn by putting on a big musical show with the help of their army buddies and a singing sister act. | Join for holiday cocktails, cookies, and snacks.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Restore with Music & Color
Wednesday, December 29, 1:00 pm
Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity! Researchers and art therapist alike have pushed the stress relieving and mind restoring benefits of adult coloring. These pages have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety. Please join us for a casual adult coloring session! All materials will be supplied, including coffee, water, and snacks.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
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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.
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
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MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, December 1, 12:30-2:30 pm
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, December 6, 10:00-11:30 am
Taking care of yourself is essential in being able to take care of your loved one. Join us for this opportunity to fellowship with other caregivers. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators. No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
December 10 & 11
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
We are always in need of volunteers to help setup and breakdown our monthly book sales. If you are interested, please contact our Support Services Manager, Terri Engebretson, at tengebretson@dfla.org or 480-488-2286.
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, December 10, 2:00 pm
Film is the most popular form of art and entertainment in the world and a wonderful way for us to communicate with each other. The International Film Series gives us a glimpse into other cultures to see their uniqueness, history, and what is important to them. It is also a great look into the universality of all countries and cultures and allows us the opportunity to see often times we share more than we realize. Travel around the world with us as we explore innovative films and fascinating cultures. A post film discussion will follow each screening with Gary Zaro. This Month: Served Like a Girl (NR; 2017, U.S., 103 minutes)
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, December 9, 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: Scoot and Kassie’s Christmas Adventure.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
The Healing Pathway
Monday, December 13 & 27, 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
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, December 17, 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, December 17, 2:00 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: 13 Minutes (2015).
Cost: FREE
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LITERARY PROGRAMS
Memoir & Essay Writers’ Group
Thursday, December 2, 1:30 pm
If you enjoy personal writing, please join our group. Novice and seasoned writers meet monthly to read aloud stories and receive constructive feedback and suggestions on how to develop their writing styles. You are welcome to bring 1-2 pages of humorous or serious prose to share with others.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Writer’s Connection
Friday, December 3, 1:00-3:00 pm
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month: Close Encounters with the Amazing Creature of Africa Allow Me to Look Into Their Eyes and Deep Into Their Souls and then Capture Their Spirits with Pen, Lens, and Paintbrush, Revealing the Inner Circle of Magic Africa Offers. - Fred Krakowiak, author of The Artist’s Safari, Africa: An Artist’s Safari and Tracking Your Inner Maverick is recognized as a leading wildlife artist as well as a safari expert. His artwork is commissioned internationally by both private and corporate collectors. He creates vibrant paintings and sculptures of wildlife from Africa by capturing them in motion from his experiences in Africa as a guide. Blessed with the gift of an artist’s eye, he is able to detail every nuance of the animal’s existence with his art and sculptures.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literate Foodie Club
Monday, December 6, 12:30 pm
Literate Foodies has been meeting since March 2016. They focus each meeting on a book and topic for discussion and a rotating team of cooks prepare related recipes for a sampling by all attendants. Each month could feature chef memoirs, food travel, food history, national and international cuisines, techniques, and cookbooks! This Month: Dave Eggers book. The Monk of Mokha. This is a true tale of the bravery and ingenuity of a young Yemeni-American man, Mokhtar, who follows his dream to revive the ancient Yemeni coffee trade. The book combines biography, history, politics, adventure, coffee information and much more in truly exciting fashion… BUT WAIT! There is MORE! Our discussion will also include lots of coffee-related information— physiological effects, coffee agriculture, coffee history. Not to be outdone, our volunteer cooks will be offering an array of coffee-themed foods from a variety of cookbooks. Please bring Food Bank donations.
Questions about Literate Foodies, please contact facilitators, Dana Rakinic at danarakinic@gmail.com & Jan Kruse at jan-kruse@cox.net.
RSVP online at dfla.org Please register in advance, as seating is limited. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10
Library Book Club
Thursday, December 9, 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: Holiday Party!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, December 14, 5:00-6:30 pm
Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore at Blu Burger Grille
RSVP online at dfla.org so we may give the restaurant accurate numbers. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE but we do encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Literary Salon
Thursday, December 16, 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: Your Favorite December Holiday and Festival Stories - December’s happy holidays and festivals include Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Boxing Day, Yule, and New Year's Eve. Choose a book or film that takes place during a December holiday, join the December Literary Salon, and share the joy!
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
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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, December 1 & 15, 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
Reiki Healing
Wednesday, December 8 & 22, 1:00-2:00 pm
Learn and explore through a variety of energy healing methods including Reiki. We will play with the energy for a better understanding, how you can use it and how you can consciously control more of the energy that makes up all that is you. Each person is here for their unique experience, no matter the age or belief system there is something for you to glean from knowing more about yourself and how better to know yourself than through the part of you that is unseen. Healing is the focus of Reiki and healing is multi-level.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Reiki Healing, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. 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, December 17, 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
DECEMBER 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, December 23rd through Saturday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday; December 31stin observance of New Years’ Eve
There will be no Storytimes in December.
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Mrs. Claus Comes to Town
Thursday, December 2, 10:30-11:30 am
She’s magical… Children ADORE her… She’s timeless… And… She’s the cutest 500-year-old lady you’ve ever meet!!! Mrs. Santa Claus brings stories, magic, sing-alongs, and plenty of audience participation that’s guaranteed to get you and your children into the holiday spirit.
This program is suited for ages 1-7.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Sonoran Desert Story & Stroll, An Interactive Nature Series
Saturday, December 4, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust as we explore our amazing Sonoran Desert through this interactive nature series. Each session will feature a children’s book inspired by the desert that will be read by the author themselves. After the reading participants will help bring the book to life with a creative activity followed by a guided nature walk* through the Land Trust’s beautiful Carolyn Bartol Preserve located right next to the library on top of Saguaro Hill.
Follow Agent H20’s spirited romp through the water cycle in this charming story that brings the science of our natural world to life. Author and award-winning illustrator, Rita Goldner shares her story of Agent H20’s fun journey and antics while eluding his nemesis, Scummy Pollution. Following the book reading you will get to craft your own tale about the characters by creating a zine (tiny book) and then join your guide for a stroll in the real Sonoran Desert to see first-hand how the water cycle affects our lives and the natural world all around us.
*Sun protection and closed-toe walking shoes are recommended for the guided tour
This program is suited for ages 5-10.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Foam Gingerbread House Building
Tuesday, December 7, 4:00-5:00 pm
Construct your own Gingerbread House without the difficulty of the frosting not holding up the walls! Kits will be provided for you to build and decorate a Gingerbread House to your own specifications, with extra foam and jewel pieces available for increased ornamentation. Since these Gingerbread Houses won’t be edible, there will be other snacks for participants.
This program is suited for ages 8-12.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Study Time
Tuesday, December 7, 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 9, 4:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 14, 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 16, 4:00-6:00 pm
Stressing about finals? Want a chill place study? Need a dedicated Study Space? Come to the teen room on the Tuesdays and Thursdays before finals! There will be snacks, white boards for math and science problems, and you can always ask your friendly librarian for help understanding a subject or finding more information on it.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Frozen Sing-Along
Saturday, December 18, 1:00-3:00 pm
Get in the holiday mood with the winter modern classic that is Disney’s Frozen! We will be showing the Sing-Along edition with the lyrics to the songs on the screen, so that everyone can participate in the musical magic! Winter themed snacks will be provided!
This program is suited for ages 2-8.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Video Game Day at the Library
Saturday, December 18, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Blow off all that pent up stress about finals and unwind by playing any of the Library’s collection of PS2 & PS4 games, including Overcooked 2, Spider-Man, Star Wars II, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire, Need for Speed, and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided!
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Snowflake Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 21, 10:30-11:00 am
Listen to a story about the man who discovered no snowflake is alike and learn about the winter phenomenon we rarely experience in Arizona. Afterwards, children will create their own snowflakes and have the opportunity to play Snowball Toss!
This program is suited for ages 4-7.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
In Library Holiday Craft
Monday, December 27 through Thursday December 30
Need to stay busy during Winter Break? During the last week of the year, the Imagination Lab will be open during Library Hours for passive, self-directed crafts! Crafting supplies and directions will be provided, but there will be no direct Librarian supervision.
This program is suited for ages 2-10.
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
DECEMBER 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: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
Library Closed: December 23, 24, 25, & 31
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Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
12th Annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale
Saturday, December 4, 10:00-3:00 pm
Come and share the holiday spirit! Take care of holiday shopping, have treats, coffee, and feel good knowing it all benefits the Library. We will celebrate with holiday décor and live music! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
2021 Cyber Security & Windows 11 Q&A
Thursday, December 2, 9:00 am
We see one cyber-attack EVERY DAY in Cave Creek / Carefree! You are the target. Planning reduces your risk and your losses! Windows 11 will change your desktop and YOU DON’T HAVE A CHOICE! Newer computers will be first starting in October. Find Out What to expect. Free Class led by Steve Woods, Alex Deuel, and Lanier Courts of Tech 4 Life Computers. Over 55 years of experience available to you for free!
RSVP online at techfourlife.com | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Take Off 15 Years with the Right Make-Up with Celebrity Make-up Artist, Charlie Green
Friday, December 3, 1:00 pm
Simple yet unusual ideas that LIFT THE FEATURES INSTEAD OF DRAGGING THEM DOWN!!! Because as we get older the features change and need expert make-up advice to reshape and bring out your inner beauty. ⭐️Charlie Green of CharlieGreenMakeUp.com will demonstrate and share the expert tips and tricks the celebrities don’t want you to know about. ⭐️Take away a wealth of makeup knowledge at Charlie’s popular DFL workshops! View Charlie’s celebrity clientele at CharlieGreenMakeup.com or visit Charlie Green Make-up on Facebook and Instagram.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE - Please consider bringing a non-perishable item for the Foothills Food Bank.
What is New in Facebook & Instagram?
Tuesday, December 7, 9:00 am
Learn how to use Facebook and Instagram properly to promote your business. In this ever-changing world of social media, we will narrow down simple steps for you to grow your following. Are you using these platforms correctly? Let’s find out!
RSVP online at techfourlife.com | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
A Place for Everyone with Denise Inmon
Friday, December 17, 3:00 pm
Live demonstration of favorite family recipes from Denise Inmon’s new cookbook A Place for Everyone. Samples and refreshments for participants to try, personal book signing, and free holiday gift wrapping for those interested. Executive Chef at General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, marathoner, Board Member at JDRF, Minneapolis, and busy mother of three, Denise Inmon loves to cook healthy meals for family and friends with beautiful presentation. She really enjoys how you can explore the world and express yourself through it. Mom, Celeste Flachsbart, is a proud Board Member at Desert Foothills Library.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE - Cook books will be available for purchase, 10% of all sales go to the Library.
Movie Marathon – The Santa Claus
Monday, December 20, 9:30am – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a movie, or two, or three! The Library will be showing all three classic, wonderful holiday movies throughout the day. Come to enjoy refreshments and some holiday fun!
9:30 am – The Santa Clause (PG) 1994 – A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof. | Join for coffee, bagels, and orange juice.
11:30 am – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13) 1989 – This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. | Join for lunch and refreshments.
2:00 pm – White Christmas (NR) 1954 – WWII vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn by putting on a big musical show with the help of their army buddies and a singing sister act. | Join for holiday cocktails, cookies, and snacks.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Restore with Music & Color
Wednesday, December 29, 1:00 pm
Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity! Researchers and art therapist alike have pushed the stress relieving and mind restoring benefits of adult coloring. These pages have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety. Please join us for a casual adult coloring session! All materials will be supplied, including coffee, water, and snacks.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
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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.
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
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MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, December 1, 12:30-2:30 pm
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, December 6, 10:00-11:30 am
Taking care of yourself is essential in being able to take care of your loved one. Join us for this opportunity to fellowship with other caregivers. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators. No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
December 10 & 11
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
We are always in need of volunteers to help setup and breakdown our monthly book sales. If you are interested, please contact our Support Services Manager, Terri Engebretson, at tengebretson@dfla.org or 480-488-2286.
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, December 10, 2:00 pm
Film is the most popular form of art and entertainment in the world and a wonderful way for us to communicate with each other. The International Film Series gives us a glimpse into other cultures to see their uniqueness, history, and what is important to them. It is also a great look into the universality of all countries and cultures and allows us the opportunity to see often times we share more than we realize. Travel around the world with us as we explore innovative films and fascinating cultures. A post film discussion will follow each screening with Gary Zaro. This Month: Served Like a Girl (NR; 2017, U.S., 103 minutes)
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, December 9, 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: Scoot and Kassie’s Christmas Adventure.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
The Healing Pathway
Monday, December 13 & 27, 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
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, December 17, 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, December 17, 2:00 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: 13 Minutes (2015).
Cost: FREE
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LITERARY PROGRAMS
Memoir & Essay Writers’ Group
Thursday, December 2, 1:30 pm
If you enjoy personal writing, please join our group. Novice and seasoned writers meet monthly to read aloud stories and receive constructive feedback and suggestions on how to develop their writing styles. You are welcome to bring 1-2 pages of humorous or serious prose to share with others.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Writer’s Connection
Friday, December 3, 1:00-3:00 pm
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month: Close Encounters with the Amazing Creature of Africa Allow Me to Look Into Their Eyes and Deep Into Their Souls and then Capture Their Spirits with Pen, Lens, and Paintbrush, Revealing the Inner Circle of Magic Africa Offers. - Fred Krakowiak, author of The Artist’s Safari, Africa: An Artist’s Safari and Tracking Your Inner Maverick is recognized as a leading wildlife artist as well as a safari expert. His artwork is commissioned internationally by both private and corporate collectors. He creates vibrant paintings and sculptures of wildlife from Africa by capturing them in motion from his experiences in Africa as a guide. Blessed with the gift of an artist’s eye, he is able to detail every nuance of the animal’s existence with his art and sculptures.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literate Foodie Club
Monday, December 6, 12:30 pm
Literate Foodies has been meeting since March 2016. They focus each meeting on a book and topic for discussion and a rotating team of cooks prepare related recipes for a sampling by all attendants. Each month could feature chef memoirs, food travel, food history, national and international cuisines, techniques, and cookbooks! This Month: Dave Eggers book. The Monk of Mokha. This is a true tale of the bravery and ingenuity of a young Yemeni-American man, Mokhtar, who follows his dream to revive the ancient Yemeni coffee trade. The book combines biography, history, politics, adventure, coffee information and much more in truly exciting fashion… BUT WAIT! There is MORE! Our discussion will also include lots of coffee-related information— physiological effects, coffee agriculture, coffee history. Not to be outdone, our volunteer cooks will be offering an array of coffee-themed foods from a variety of cookbooks. Please bring Food Bank donations.
Questions about Literate Foodies, please contact facilitators, Dana Rakinic at danarakinic@gmail.com & Jan Kruse at jan-kruse@cox.net.
RSVP online at dfla.org Please register in advance, as seating is limited. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10
Library Book Club
Thursday, December 9, 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: Holiday Party!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, December 14, 5:00-6:30 pm
Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore at Blu Burger Grille
RSVP online at dfla.org so we may give the restaurant accurate numbers. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE but we do encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Literary Salon
Thursday, December 16, 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: Your Favorite December Holiday and Festival Stories - December’s happy holidays and festivals include Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Boxing Day, Yule, and New Year's Eve. Choose a book or film that takes place during a December holiday, join the December Literary Salon, and share the joy!
RSVP online to receive your Zoom link. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
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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, December 1 & 15, 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
Reiki Healing
Wednesday, December 8 & 22, 1:00-2:00 pm
Learn and explore through a variety of energy healing methods including Reiki. We will play with the energy for a better understanding, how you can use it and how you can consciously control more of the energy that makes up all that is you. Each person is here for their unique experience, no matter the age or belief system there is something for you to glean from knowing more about yourself and how better to know yourself than through the part of you that is unseen. Healing is the focus of Reiki and healing is multi-level.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Reiki Healing, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. 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, December 17, 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
DECEMBER 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, December 23rd through Saturday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday; December 31stin observance of New Years’ Eve
There will be no Storytimes in December.
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Mrs. Claus Comes to Town
Thursday, December 2, 10:30-11:30 am
She’s magical… Children ADORE her… She’s timeless… And… She’s the cutest 500-year-old lady you’ve ever meet!!! Mrs. Santa Claus brings stories, magic, sing-alongs, and plenty of audience participation that’s guaranteed to get you and your children into the holiday spirit.
This program is suited for ages 1-7.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Sonoran Desert Story & Stroll, An Interactive Nature Series
Saturday, December 4, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust as we explore our amazing Sonoran Desert through this interactive nature series. Each session will feature a children’s book inspired by the desert that will be read by the author themselves. After the reading participants will help bring the book to life with a creative activity followed by a guided nature walk* through the Land Trust’s beautiful Carolyn Bartol Preserve located right next to the library on top of Saguaro Hill.
Follow Agent H20’s spirited romp through the water cycle in this charming story that brings the science of our natural world to life. Author and award-winning illustrator, Rita Goldner shares her story of Agent H20’s fun journey and antics while eluding his nemesis, Scummy Pollution. Following the book reading you will get to craft your own tale about the characters by creating a zine (tiny book) and then join your guide for a stroll in the real Sonoran Desert to see first-hand how the water cycle affects our lives and the natural world all around us.
*Sun protection and closed-toe walking shoes are recommended for the guided tour
This program is suited for ages 5-10.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Foam Gingerbread House Building
Tuesday, December 7, 4:00-5:00 pm
Construct your own Gingerbread House without the difficulty of the frosting not holding up the walls! Kits will be provided for you to build and decorate a Gingerbread House to your own specifications, with extra foam and jewel pieces available for increased ornamentation. Since these Gingerbread Houses won’t be edible, there will be other snacks for participants.
This program is suited for ages 8-12.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Study Time
Tuesday, December 7, 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 9, 4:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 14, 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 16, 4:00-6:00 pm
Stressing about finals? Want a chill place study? Need a dedicated Study Space? Come to the teen room on the Tuesdays and Thursdays before finals! There will be snacks, white boards for math and science problems, and you can always ask your friendly librarian for help understanding a subject or finding more information on it.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Frozen Sing-Along
Saturday, December 18, 1:00-3:00 pm
Get in the holiday mood with the winter modern classic that is Disney’s Frozen! We will be showing the Sing-Along edition with the lyrics to the songs on the screen, so that everyone can participate in the musical magic! Winter themed snacks will be provided!
This program is suited for ages 2-8.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Video Game Day at the Library
Saturday, December 18, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Blow off all that pent up stress about finals and unwind by playing any of the Library’s collection of PS2 & PS4 games, including Overcooked 2, Spider-Man, Star Wars II, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire, Need for Speed, and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided!
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Snowflake Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 21, 10:30-11:00 am
Listen to a story about the man who discovered no snowflake is alike and learn about the winter phenomenon we rarely experience in Arizona. Afterwards, children will create their own snowflakes and have the opportunity to play Snowball Toss!
This program is suited for ages 4-7.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
In Library Holiday Craft
Monday, December 27 through Thursday December 30
Need to stay busy during Winter Break? During the last week of the year, the Imagination Lab will be open during Library Hours for passive, self-directed crafts! Crafting supplies and directions will be provided, but there will be no direct Librarian supervision.
This program is suited for ages 2-10.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Holland Center Lifelong Learning Classes for Nov. and Dec. www.hollandcenter.org
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.
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.
