(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-122921.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-122921.html
Photo by Matthew D'Aliesio (Budding photographer!)
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/122521-late-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/122521-late-sunset.html
The Sentinel Rock in the rain & fog
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
Well, Lyn, I thought your extensive coverage of the water-tank debate was going to be your magnum opus, … but your current series on the proposed GPA tops even that.
Phyllis and I rely on you and Herbert for your detailed reporting on Council affairs, and we are most grateful to you both.
I hope others appreciate the considerable time and effort that go into your coverage.
Thank you, and every good wish for the holidays and the New Year to you both.
Don’t just retire. . . . Rewire!
Check out our new film “Cold Service”:
https://TinyURL.com/coldservicemovie
Peter Strupp
Hi Lyn,
I hope you are doing well. I’ve enjoyed reading your newsletter for some time. Thank you for your coverage over the last month on this general plan amendment action. It has been very informative, so thank you!
Jeff T. King
Vice President & General Manager
Keystone Homes
Lyn,
Before I respond to the subject matter of this issue, let me wish you and your loved ones Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Now for my comment re the Benedetto’s letter and the Mayors response. First it seems like the Benedetto letter touched a nerve. Why else get into an emotional response about resenting her comments and characterizing the letter as nonsense. By doing so he essentially invalidated her concerns potentially stifles future comment on Town matters. A better response would have been to refute, (if that is appropriate) her concerns factually and to keep his hurt feelings to himself.
As a long time resident of Carefree I am not interested in the Mayors’ personal opinion of the Benedetto letter. What I am interested in is the facts, and/or justification for town policies, be they long or short term.
Which brings me to the General Plan. We all know, or should know, that a plan is only as good as its execution. We also know that predicting future events, whatever they may be, is fraught with peril. Therefore any General Plan is predicated on a best guess, and taking history into account, plan for expectations regarding growth, revenue streams, necessary services and the like. Therefore as long as the Carefree GP allows for future modifications/updates, forecasting future needs and extrapolating appropriate actions accordingly is not only correct but necessary.
For that I applaud the Town leadership.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours too. Thanks, too, for recommending Carefree Truth to you neighbor! I appreciate it.
I would agree with you about the Mayor's response if I didn't know that Ms. Benedetto and several of her cronies have been mercilessly harassing Mayor Peterson with vicious personal attacks for well over a year, and making baseless accusations publicly. At some point, if a response is not made publicly, false accusations will be believed. So I feel that the Mayor's response was justified, and frankly, more civil than I would probably have been had I been in his situation.
And yes John, having served on P&Z, you realize that General Plans are amendable as times and needs change, and you realize how many hoops an applicant has to jump through to get a re-zoning and a new project through the system. We have an excellent Planning Department. Stacey and the rest of the staff are dedicated to keeping Carefree at its best.)
(Below is John Nimsky's response to Carefree Truth #976, Public comments pt.2)
I agree that Costco is not a good option for the referenced corner because of traffic concerns. More importantly that location does not meet Costco’s metrics for store location. Note that Mr. Prokopek’s assertion that Costco locates near freeways is only partially correct.
Irrespective of timing, a consideration for a resort in Carefree should be put before the Carefree residents as part of a vote. Carefree is a town of less than 4000 people. And yes, a resort will generate a certain amount of sales tax. The ROI of such a resort,( here I am thinking of the ROI for the community) is questionable. Like it or not, the majority of Carefree residents shop in Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Cave Creek, and yes, places like Gilbert, Chandler, etc. My own experience in residing in domestic and international resorts is that travelers wish to explore retail options and sight visit. Carefree proximity to large scale commercial venues in adjoining communities offer a variety of options. As a resident of Carefree since 1994 and of Scottsdale prior since 1965, I am painfully aware of shopping patterns,( Relatives owned an oriental antiques store in downtown Scottsdale on main street). Carefree is not considered a destination retail community. Carefree is a residential destination for most of us. I venture to guess that the motivation of the majority of Carefree residents to locate in Carefree was not predicated on retail opportunities.
Perhaps Mr. Propopek can explain why Albertson abandoned their location if the location had the potential for such significant revenue generation and why after years of being vacant the building remains vacant. Given that a Sprouts is located close to the corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road, it would be interesting to determine their top line and bottom line revenue and/or projections.
Long term success of any enterprise, is a combination of management of expenditures, and the creation of passive revenue to cover current and anticipated expenditures. The management of expenditures, by necessity includes an objective assessment of the ROI from expenditures such as marketing, staffing costs, infrastructure creation (eg the costly arches), etc. Such an evaluation should go hand in hand with any plans for the generation of additional revenues.
Mr. Pistillo articulates what most of us, (Carefree residents) agree with, which is that we relocated to this community to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, the laid back life style and the absence of large scale commercial enterprises, traffic lights, gas stations, and the like.
The residents of Carefree should have the option of deciding between commercial development under consideration or a property tax as an alternative. The advantage of a property tax is that such would provide a known revenue YOY revenue forecasting and consequently future planning activity.
(Exerpt from the Carefree Truth newsletter to put this response in context) Gary Neiss explained that it would be difficult to tell what a property tax would be. Obviously, the conversation over the 20 years he's spent in community development, and the last 12 years he's spent in administration, has been resistant to a property tax. That has been a consistent thread through the past leadership and through the residents. He told her that if she is proposing a property tax, it has to be a citizen driven process.
Agreed. Disagree on the difficulty to estimate the size of a property tax assessment.
Do we really want to mimic Cave Creek?
PV and Carefree are not Apple to apple comparisons. The town of PV grew up around resorts, not the other way around. Mountain Shadows, Camelback Inn, the Franciscan Center, etc. were built before the majority of growth occurred in PV. In fact the purpose of those resorts was to accommodate the Phoenix population as well as wealthy individuals from other states and International locations.
I believe the majority of Carefree residents would agree with Ms. Renfroe, Mr. Pistillo and Ms. Graves. The only way to be certain is to put these consideration to the vote of the community.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: I sent John's comments to Gary Neiss for his response.)
The die has already been cast on the fabric of Carefree. It is a residential community with a small commercial core. This core contains many small businesses and restaurants. As stated in Mr. Nimsky’s comments, these businesses are not typically supported by local residents. Instead, these small businesses are supported by nonresidents and tourists. Hotels and resorts complement these small businesses. We have all visited many small communities, stayed at hotels and resorts and patronized nearby shops and restaurants. The proposed resort is located at a major intersection and relatively close to these small businesses which will provide positive synergy. The return on investment is an appropriately located land use - a quality, low scale resort that will complement the Town’s small businesses and diversify the Town’s revenues. This will help to offset the Town’s escalating costs to provide fire and emergency services and street maintenance projects, two of the largest financial liabilities the Town pays for through the Town’s limited sales tax revenue.
Albertsons was purchased by Safeway. As a result, there were a number of Albertsons stores that closed due to their proximity to existing Safeways. The Albertsons on Carefree Highway closed much like the one on Frank Lloyd Wright and the 101, because of their proximity to an existing Safeway. Given the number of grocery stores in the local market, it is not surprising that another grocery store has not gone into this location. Like many other vacated big box stores in the valley, this space is currently being repurposed for a tenant.
The Town has and continues to be conservatively managed. Case in point, the Town has the smallest staff in Arizona’s Rural Group Health Trust – an insurance pool of small rural communities throughout the state that work together to receive the lowest possible health insurance rates. Please also review the Town’s budget which provides a detailed narrative of how the Town’s funds are invested. Bottom line, compare the Town’s approximate $6M operation budget to like size communities. Many of these similar sized communities have operation budgets 3, 4 or more times the size of Carefree’s. Historically, the Town has sought ways to creatively decrease costs while providing consistent service. For example, the Consolidated Municipal Court has saved the Town hundreds of thousand since its inception.
This proposed resort is located on the edge of Carefree where a traffic light exists and across from the Boulders Resort, spa and other nonresidential land uses in neighboring Scottsdale. This does not change the fabric of Carefree but provides a quality use that will complement the small businesses within the Town Center that rely upon these nonresidents.
Certainly, property tax is less volatile than sales tax; however, a property tax requires by law a vote of the people. I have not heard anyone following through and providing an initiative to adopt a property tax. It’s one thing to suggest a property tax, it’s a whole lot different to actually implement. Like any community reliant upon sales tax, each community reviews the trends and attempts to address liabilities to ensure a solvent future. Until the citizens approve a property tax, there are limited options to meet the financial obligations of a community.
I was asked about what a property tax would be. There is a complicated formula based upon what is being funded (primary vs. secondary property tax), the class of a property and the Limited Assessed Value of such property. Therefore, I was not comfortable providing a figure. Perhaps another way of looking at this, rather than ask what an assessment would be, since you have suggested residents may consider a property tax, what would that figure be in your mind that would be acceptable to the residents?
What is being proposed at this intersection is a low profile, high quality resort. That is not what Cave Creek has done with the introduction of their big box stores. How is this mimicking Cave Creek?
This was a comparison of how high quality resorts can complement a high quality community. Much like the Boulders Resort complements and provides amenities to the Boulders community. The Carefree Resort now known as CIVANA, rated the #3 health and wellness spa in the nation by Travel Magazine, also provides a quality image for the community. It is contemplated that an additional resort can, in the same fashion, provide a quality experience and image for the community.
So are you stating you will be putting an initiative together for a property tax?
Gary Neiss
Just thinking about you both and hoping you have a great New Year. A sincere thanks for all you do to support Carefree's businesses and residents.
The Kaegi's, Gina, Mark and Michael (19 & Freshman at ASU)
Non profit Info:
American Legion Post 34 hosts rummage sale to benefit veterans
The American Legion Post 34 auxiliary will host a rummage sale on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, 22, 2022 at the Legion Post from 8 AM-3 PM. Featured goods include clothing, thrift store goodies, a pool table, household items and more. Donations of goods can be made up until January 16, 2022. Susie Snider, who is orchestrating the rummage sale, says 100% of the proceeds benefit veterans. American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz.
The American Legion Post 34 auxiliary will host a rummage sale on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, 22, 2022 at the Legion Post from 8 AM-3 PM. Featured goods include clothing, thrift store goodies, a pool table, household items and more. Donations of goods can be made up until January 16, 2022. Susie Snider, who is orchestrating the rummage sale, says 100% of the proceeds benefit veterans. 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.
Cave Creek Museum plans Kiwanis Family Days event
The Cave Creek Museum will offer Painting in the Desert as part of Kiwanis Family Days. Local artist Robin Ray will present a special watercolor techniques class on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
Ray, an arts instructor for more than two decades in the Cave Creek School District, owns Robin’s Nest Studio. A painter with a master’s in ceramics, Ray’s favorite past time is working with watercolor media. Ray is an active teacher and sought after member of the Sonoran Arts League. Guests will be able to take their artwork home after the class. Weather permitting, the class will take place outdoors. Courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, admission is free.
Cave Creek Museum to present “Black Mountain, a Study in Black and White”
Cave Creek Museum will give a dynamic presentation about the community’s famous Black Mountain during “Black Mountain, a Study in Black and White,” on January 22, 2022 from 2:00–3:15 PM.
Popular speaker Stephanie Bradley, a geologist and rock enthusiast, will lead the interesting program. A long time Cave Creek resident, Bradley seamlessly melds stories and information as visitors learn about the mighty forces that created the wonderful, rocky desert landscape. Find out how nature formed Black Mountain with two very opposing sides, and why the boulders at The Boulders aren't really boulders. Bradley has explored nearly every inch of the desert foothills and offers the free program in the historic church behind the museum. Please pre-register at 480.488.2764 as space is limited.
Cave Creek Museum plans Kiwanis Family Days event
The Cave Creek Museum will offer Painting in the Desert as part of Kiwanis Family Days. Local artist Robin Ray will present a special watercolor techniques class on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
Ray, an arts instructor for more than two decades in the Cave Creek School District, owns Robin’s Nest Studio. A painter with a master’s in ceramics, Ray’s favorite past time is working with watercolor media. Ray is an active teacher and sought after member of the Sonoran Arts League. Guests will be able to take their artwork home after the class. Weather permitting, the class will take place outdoors. Courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, admission is free.
Cave Creek Museum to present “Black Mountain, a Study in Black and White”
Cave Creek Museum will give a dynamic presentation about the community’s famous Black Mountain during “Black Mountain, a Study in Black and White,” on January 22, 2022 from 2:00–3:15 PM.
Popular speaker Stephanie Bradley, a geologist and rock enthusiast, will lead the interesting program. A long time Cave Creek resident, Bradley seamlessly melds stories and information as visitors learn about the mighty forces that created the wonderful, rocky desert landscape. Find out how nature formed Black Mountain with two very opposing sides, and why the boulders at The Boulders aren't really boulders. Bradley has explored nearly every inch of the desert foothills and offers the free program in the historic church behind the museum. Please pre-register at 480.488.2764 as space is limited.
Cave Creek Museum to present Antique Appreciation Day
Cave Creek Museum will present Antique Appreciation Day on January 29, 2022 from 10 AM–4 PM.
Expert Sean Morton will tell guests the worth of their antique or what it was used for years ago. Learn from professional antique appraiser Sean Morton, as he offers anecdotal assessments of valuables. Morton has a remarkable knowledge of the history and value of antiques, from readily recognizable to obscure.
Each item appraised is a donation of $20. Limit two items per session with unlimited sessions. Pre-registration at the website, cavecreekmuseum.org, is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome.
Cave Creek Museum will present Antique Appreciation Day on January 29, 2022 from 10 AM–4 PM.
Expert Sean Morton will tell guests the worth of their antique or what it was used for years ago. Learn from professional antique appraiser Sean Morton, as he offers anecdotal assessments of valuables. Morton has a remarkable knowledge of the history and value of antiques, from readily recognizable to obscure.
Each item appraised is a donation of $20. Limit two items per session with unlimited sessions. Pre-registration at the website, cavecreekmuseum.org, is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome.
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.
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
January 2022 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: January 1st & 17th
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Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Double Your Social Security, Other Retirement Income, & Reduce Taxes
Saturday, January 15, 10:30 am
Why Social Security can be a million-dollar decision. How to receive 2-3 times the income from banks, bonds, and stock dividends and reduce taxes on either current wages or retirement income. Learn how to generate $10,000 to $100,000 more in retirement income! Dr. Harold Wong earned his Ph.D Economics at UC Berkley and was the guest expert on over 400 TV and Radio shows. For eight years, he wrote the financial column for the AZ Republic community section. He has educated thousands of attorneys and CPAs on advanced tax and financial strategies.
RSVP at dlfa.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
The Beatles: The Solo Years with Vinnie Bruno
Friday, January 21, 10:00 am
Vinnie Bruno is back! The lecture will continue in the footsteps of The Beatles story and focus on the highlights of the “solo” post-Beatles careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo. We will explore the aftermath of The Beatles legacy and how they established themselves as solo artists. Our journey will also discuss their musical collaborations with each other on many of their solo projects. Coming full circle, we will explore their last collaborative project “The Beatles Anthology” released in the late 90’s.
As a Beatles Scholar and storyteller, Vinnie Bruno embraces the Beatles' legacy while presenting entertaining, interactive, and informative programs for both the casual listener and hard-core Beatles fans. As a 60s’ Rock Historian, his program list includes historic and musical overviews of nearly 100 rock and roll musicians and groups, each of whom helped define the 50s, 60s and 70s by creating musical landscapes that captivated a generation and whose influence in popular culture still endures more than five decades later. Mr. Bruno retired as Director of First Year Programs at LaGuardia Community College (City University of New York). He holds an MPA from Baruch College and, as an adjunct professor for 25 years, taught courses in numerous disciplines including Humanities, Business and Mathematics. He currently resides in both New Jersey and Arizona.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Estate Planning Made Simple
Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am
We will cover the basics of Estate Planning. The various documents that comprise an Estate Plan and how to utilize them. Stephanie and Mike Maloney have been educating the public on Estate Planning for nearly 35 years. We enjoy educating the public to make a complicated subject simple.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estate-planning-basics-tickets-209490149677
Cost: FREE
#EnrichingYourCommunity Happy Hours
Tuesday, January 25, 4:30 pm
Come celebrate the Desert Foothills Library at one of our quarterly #EnrichingYourCommunity Happy Hours! This is your chance to celebrate your local library and to show your support. 91% of our funding comes from generous supporters like you. You make our work possible!
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
VITA Tax Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays February 1 – April 15
The IRS and Masters of Coin-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for low to moderate income families, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Please call 480-488-2286 to schedule an appointment. Forms to be filled out are available for pick up prior to appointment.
Please bring social security card, all 2021 tax forms, 2020 tax return, and photo identification card. Please visit the Masters of Coin website for additional information: https://mastersofcoin.org.
RSVP by calling 480-488-2286. Registration starts January 1, 2022.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Fall Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday January-May
Scholarships are available!
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 & Voice Class. 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 10:00-1:00 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
MahJongg 103: Unsupervised Play
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent student of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community. This group is unsupervised. No sets are provided, must bring your own.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $5
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, January 5, 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
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
January 7 & 8
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.
Music at the Movies
Thursday, January 13, 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: Finian’s Rainbow.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, January 14, 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: After the Wedding (R; 2006, Denmark, 120 minutes)
RSVP online at dfla.org | 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: To End All Wars (2001)
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, January 28, 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
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Literate Foodie Club
Monday, January 3, 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: Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love and Food by Ann Hood. The author recounts her life, growing up in an Italian-American household, and through her adult life, through food memories, and lots of recipes. No surprise, we will be sampling many of these. 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
Memoir & Essay Writers’ Group
Thursday, January 6, 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, January 7, 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: Roy Tawes
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, January 11, 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: Gold Dust Woman: A Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis at The Creek
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.
Library Book Club
Thursday, January 13, 10:00-12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 25, 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: The Discerning Eye by Carol Orange.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, January 20, 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: TBD
No registration. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, January 3, 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
The Healing Pathway
Monday, January 10 & 24, 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
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, January 5 & 19, 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, January 12 & 26, 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, January 21, 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
Nutrition Over 50
Friday, January 21, 12:00 pm
Learn and discuss nutrition and how it changes with age. Discuss healthy food options and a menu for a week. Learn the philosophy behind fasting and intermittent fasting, create a plan to change your eating patterns.
Karen Cimaglia’s lifestyle change began several years ago and has constantly evolved. Karen had become aware of what aging had begun to do to her body and began to research options for corrective measures. This journey provided amazing discoveries about herself and others. Karen has corrected many of her ailments as well as assisted others along the same path. Karen’s research has led her into the areas of philosophy and metaphysics, which has provided a great deal of insight into the longevity and health practices of centurions past and present.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Nutrition Over 50 please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Desert Foothills Library
JANUARY 2022 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: Saturday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day; Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Baby Storytime
Every Other Friday, 10:30-11:00 am – January 14, 28
Children ages 0 to 18 months and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, & stories to stimulate language and literacy development. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am – January 11, 18, 25
Children ages 1 to 3 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am – January 6, 13, 20, 27
Children ages 4 to 6 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Music Classes
Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm
Wednesday,s 4:00-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00-12:00pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:00pm
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. 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 and scholarships are available for weekday classes.
These classes are 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.
Sonoran Desert Story & Stroll, An Interactive Nature Series
Tuesday, January 4, 10:30-11:30am
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.
Quincy the quail is a little clumsy, but a lovable character that always seems to find a way to avoid trouble in his Sonoran Desert home. Join author, Barbara Renner as she reads one of her three children’s picture books about Quincy and his adventures. After the reading you will get to make a Quincy the quail of your own to take home and also embark on a Sonoran Desert adventure with your guide to explore and learn more about this amazing desert that Quincy calls home.
*Sun protection and closed-toe walking shoes are recommended for the guided tour
This program is suited for ages 3-7.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Me & My Doll
Tuesday, January 11, 4:00-5:00pm
Bring your favorite doll to the library for this program! Supplies and directions will be provided for participants to make matching tutus for themselves and their dolls. Miss Heather will read from a book based on a popular doll will children work on their tutus.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Game Testing Night
Thursday, January 13, 4:30-6:00pm
Come learn a board game! Teen Volunteers will lead a table for each game. One table will be Ticket to Ride, a strategy board game aimed at developing the longest route across North America as well as accomplishing additional objectives. The other table will be Fluxx, a card game where playing the game changes the rules.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Children’s Puzzle & Game Morning
Friday, January 14, 10:00-11:00am
The library will be breaking out our floor puzzles and literacy games for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Spend the morning learning important pre-literacy skills and having fun!
This program is suited for ages 1-5.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Parenting 101 in 2022
Saturday, January 15, 1:00-2:30pm
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have, as well as one of the most rewarding. The end goal is to raise, confident, self-reliant, and well-grounded children. Discover options and solutions to the support you in your daily role as a parent, towards achieving that goal.
While parents attend this class, children ages 6-9 are invited to participate in an art class, detailed below.
This class will be presented by Michele Guy Syne, who is a Professional Engineer and Certified Hypnotherapist. Michele teaches monthly classes, and gives private sessions to support her Clients in finding the resources within themselves to improve their lives by removing limiting beliefs, patterns of behavior, and painful emotions
and memories which no longer serve them.
This program is for parents, guardians, and caregivers.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Art Masterpiece Class: Camille Pissarro
Saturday, January 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm
While parents attend Parenting 101, children are invited to participate in the following art class!
Come explore the French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro through an Art Masterpiece class of his painting Pluie, Place du Theatre Francais, Rain. This class is for children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade and will include a brief lesson on impressionism, Camille Pissarro, and an art project.
This class will be taught by Wendy Wurr, who was trained by Docents at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on many masterpieces to be taught to elementary school students.
This program is suited for ages 6-9.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
LEGO Build Your Own Adventure: Strongest Bridge
Tuesday, January 18, 4:30-5:30pm
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to build the strongest bridge out of LEGOs. The sky is the limit with how you meet this challenge. Librarian Heather will have bridge facts to inspire your design.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Teen Book Club: Manga Edition
Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 1 by Hiromu Arakawa
Wednesday, January 19, 3:30-4:30 pm
Librarian Heather is diving into the world of manga for the first time and needs your help – either as a guide or as a fellow beginner! Each month, we will read the first volume of a different manga series to discuss it and manga in general. January’s book is Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 1 by Hiromu Arakawa. Snacks will be provided! Copies of the book will be available for checkout.
This program is suited for ages 13-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, January 29th
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out Level 1 character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | 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
January 2022 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: January 1st & 17th
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Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Hidden in the Hills Art Show October 7th – January 19th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Double Your Social Security, Other Retirement Income, & Reduce Taxes
Saturday, January 15, 10:30 am
Why Social Security can be a million-dollar decision. How to receive 2-3 times the income from banks, bonds, and stock dividends and reduce taxes on either current wages or retirement income. Learn how to generate $10,000 to $100,000 more in retirement income! Dr. Harold Wong earned his Ph.D Economics at UC Berkley and was the guest expert on over 400 TV and Radio shows. For eight years, he wrote the financial column for the AZ Republic community section. He has educated thousands of attorneys and CPAs on advanced tax and financial strategies.
RSVP at dlfa.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
The Beatles: The Solo Years with Vinnie Bruno
Friday, January 21, 10:00 am
Vinnie Bruno is back! The lecture will continue in the footsteps of The Beatles story and focus on the highlights of the “solo” post-Beatles careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo. We will explore the aftermath of The Beatles legacy and how they established themselves as solo artists. Our journey will also discuss their musical collaborations with each other on many of their solo projects. Coming full circle, we will explore their last collaborative project “The Beatles Anthology” released in the late 90’s.
As a Beatles Scholar and storyteller, Vinnie Bruno embraces the Beatles' legacy while presenting entertaining, interactive, and informative programs for both the casual listener and hard-core Beatles fans. As a 60s’ Rock Historian, his program list includes historic and musical overviews of nearly 100 rock and roll musicians and groups, each of whom helped define the 50s, 60s and 70s by creating musical landscapes that captivated a generation and whose influence in popular culture still endures more than five decades later. Mr. Bruno retired as Director of First Year Programs at LaGuardia Community College (City University of New York). He holds an MPA from Baruch College and, as an adjunct professor for 25 years, taught courses in numerous disciplines including Humanities, Business and Mathematics. He currently resides in both New Jersey and Arizona.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Estate Planning Made Simple
Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am
We will cover the basics of Estate Planning. The various documents that comprise an Estate Plan and how to utilize them. Stephanie and Mike Maloney have been educating the public on Estate Planning for nearly 35 years. We enjoy educating the public to make a complicated subject simple.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estate-planning-basics-tickets-209490149677
Cost: FREE
#EnrichingYourCommunity Happy Hours
Tuesday, January 25, 4:30 pm
Come celebrate the Desert Foothills Library at one of our quarterly #EnrichingYourCommunity Happy Hours! This is your chance to celebrate your local library and to show your support. 91% of our funding comes from generous supporters like you. You make our work possible!
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
VITA Tax Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays February 1 – April 15
The IRS and Masters of Coin-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for low to moderate income families, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Please call 480-488-2286 to schedule an appointment. Forms to be filled out are available for pick up prior to appointment.
Please bring social security card, all 2021 tax forms, 2020 tax return, and photo identification card. Please visit the Masters of Coin website for additional information: https://mastersofcoin.org.
RSVP by calling 480-488-2286. Registration starts January 1, 2022.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Fall Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday January-May
Scholarships are available!
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 & Voice Class. 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 10:00-1:00 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
MahJongg 103: Unsupervised Play
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent student of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community. This group is unsupervised. No sets are provided, must bring your own.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $5
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, January 5, 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
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
January 7 & 8
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.
Music at the Movies
Thursday, January 13, 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: Finian’s Rainbow.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, January 14, 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: After the Wedding (R; 2006, Denmark, 120 minutes)
RSVP online at dfla.org | 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: To End All Wars (2001)
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, January 28, 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
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Literate Foodie Club
Monday, January 3, 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: Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love and Food by Ann Hood. The author recounts her life, growing up in an Italian-American household, and through her adult life, through food memories, and lots of recipes. No surprise, we will be sampling many of these. 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
Memoir & Essay Writers’ Group
Thursday, January 6, 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, January 7, 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: Roy Tawes
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, January 11, 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: Gold Dust Woman: A Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis at The Creek
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.
Library Book Club
Thursday, January 13, 10:00-12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 25, 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: The Discerning Eye by Carol Orange.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, January 20, 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: TBD
No registration. | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, January 3, 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
The Healing Pathway
Monday, January 10 & 24, 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
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, January 5 & 19, 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, January 12 & 26, 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, January 21, 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
Nutrition Over 50
Friday, January 21, 12:00 pm
Learn and discuss nutrition and how it changes with age. Discuss healthy food options and a menu for a week. Learn the philosophy behind fasting and intermittent fasting, create a plan to change your eating patterns.
Karen Cimaglia’s lifestyle change began several years ago and has constantly evolved. Karen had become aware of what aging had begun to do to her body and began to research options for corrective measures. This journey provided amazing discoveries about herself and others. Karen has corrected many of her ailments as well as assisted others along the same path. Karen’s research has led her into the areas of philosophy and metaphysics, which has provided a great deal of insight into the longevity and health practices of centurions past and present.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Nutrition Over 50 please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Desert Foothills Library
JANUARY 2022 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: Saturday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day; Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Baby Storytime
Every Other Friday, 10:30-11:00 am – January 14, 28
Children ages 0 to 18 months and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, & stories to stimulate language and literacy development. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am – January 11, 18, 25
Children ages 1 to 3 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am – January 6, 13, 20, 27
Children ages 4 to 6 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a 30 minute storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Music Classes
Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm
Wednesday,s 4:00-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00-12:00pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:00pm
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. 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 and scholarships are available for weekday classes.
These classes are 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.
Sonoran Desert Story & Stroll, An Interactive Nature Series
Tuesday, January 4, 10:30-11:30am
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.
Quincy the quail is a little clumsy, but a lovable character that always seems to find a way to avoid trouble in his Sonoran Desert home. Join author, Barbara Renner as she reads one of her three children’s picture books about Quincy and his adventures. After the reading you will get to make a Quincy the quail of your own to take home and also embark on a Sonoran Desert adventure with your guide to explore and learn more about this amazing desert that Quincy calls home.
*Sun protection and closed-toe walking shoes are recommended for the guided tour
This program is suited for ages 3-7.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Me & My Doll
Tuesday, January 11, 4:00-5:00pm
Bring your favorite doll to the library for this program! Supplies and directions will be provided for participants to make matching tutus for themselves and their dolls. Miss Heather will read from a book based on a popular doll will children work on their tutus.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Game Testing Night
Thursday, January 13, 4:30-6:00pm
Come learn a board game! Teen Volunteers will lead a table for each game. One table will be Ticket to Ride, a strategy board game aimed at developing the longest route across North America as well as accomplishing additional objectives. The other table will be Fluxx, a card game where playing the game changes the rules.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Children’s Puzzle & Game Morning
Friday, January 14, 10:00-11:00am
The library will be breaking out our floor puzzles and literacy games for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Spend the morning learning important pre-literacy skills and having fun!
This program is suited for ages 1-5.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Parenting 101 in 2022
Saturday, January 15, 1:00-2:30pm
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have, as well as one of the most rewarding. The end goal is to raise, confident, self-reliant, and well-grounded children. Discover options and solutions to the support you in your daily role as a parent, towards achieving that goal.
While parents attend this class, children ages 6-9 are invited to participate in an art class, detailed below.
This class will be presented by Michele Guy Syne, who is a Professional Engineer and Certified Hypnotherapist. Michele teaches monthly classes, and gives private sessions to support her Clients in finding the resources within themselves to improve their lives by removing limiting beliefs, patterns of behavior, and painful emotions
and memories which no longer serve them.
This program is for parents, guardians, and caregivers.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Art Masterpiece Class: Camille Pissarro
Saturday, January 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm
While parents attend Parenting 101, children are invited to participate in the following art class!
Come explore the French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro through an Art Masterpiece class of his painting Pluie, Place du Theatre Francais, Rain. This class is for children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade and will include a brief lesson on impressionism, Camille Pissarro, and an art project.
This class will be taught by Wendy Wurr, who was trained by Docents at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on many masterpieces to be taught to elementary school students.
This program is suited for ages 6-9.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
LEGO Build Your Own Adventure: Strongest Bridge
Tuesday, January 18, 4:30-5:30pm
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to build the strongest bridge out of LEGOs. The sky is the limit with how you meet this challenge. Librarian Heather will have bridge facts to inspire your design.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Teen Book Club: Manga Edition
Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 1 by Hiromu Arakawa
Wednesday, January 19, 3:30-4:30 pm
Librarian Heather is diving into the world of manga for the first time and needs your help – either as a guide or as a fellow beginner! Each month, we will read the first volume of a different manga series to discuss it and manga in general. January’s book is Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 1 by Hiromu Arakawa. Snacks will be provided! Copies of the book will be available for checkout.
This program is suited for ages 13-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, January 29th
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out Level 1 character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Holland Center Lifelong Learning Classes for January
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AnthroBites: Complete Series – Mon., Jan. 3, 10:00 – 11:30 – Zoom. This is an awareness series on Anthropology, serving up “small plate” portions of information on topics as diverse as: Culture, Ritual, Kinship, Shamans and Healers, The Arts, Sex & Gender, Race & Ethnicity and Cultural Appropriation. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist and artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. The series is on Mondays for 8 weeks. You can also sign up for individual sessions. Check it out at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Learn to Paint Desert Landscapes – Tues. Jan. 4,11,18, 25, 9:00am – 12:00 pm. Art instructor, Larry Charles, will teach both acrylic painting and oil painting techniques at the Holland Center Art Studio. Working from photographs, each session in January will include a demonstration by Larry, followed by step-by-step guidance for you on how to create perspective, how to paint realistic shadows, how to mix lifelike colors, how to compose a landscape picture, etc. $250. Includes materials. (only 2 spots left)
Gelli Prints Basics Class: Thurs., Jan. 6, 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.
Art, Coffee, and Conversation: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 – 10:00 – 11:30 am. The January topic is “Art of a LIFE”! Nicolette wants you to meet amazing humans that have lived a LIFE! As the new year begins, we might learn from each of these women, how to grasp the moment! ….How to grasp life and hang on! Come ZOOM with us… see and discuss these amazing works by artists who have changed our world! Art, Coffee, and Conversation workshops take place at 10:00 on the first Friday of each month. Bring your own cup of Joe! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Coldwater Cave Adventure – Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Did you realize that one of the greatest treasures in the heart of the heartland is hiding right under our feet? Coldwater Cave, Iowa’s longest and most spectacular cave, is located beneath the gently rolling hills of farm country in northeast Iowa. It is a living breathing wonder of nature. Ron and other students mapped several miles, finding an underwater fall that was 25 feet tall. There are photos so… you don’t have to duck or get wet to learn about this cave. Join us on this Zoom adventure, with Ron and Nicolette as our guides. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Better From Within – Tues., Jan. 11, 2022 2:00 – 3:30 pm. The secret to living well over age 40 is a brain that lasts as long as your life. This workshop will equip you with proven tools and strategies to optimize the health of mind, brain and body from the inside out. Carefree resident Phyllis Strupp is an award-winning author and brain training expert, teaching how brains and lives can improve with age. Program fee: $25 (includes book and handouts). Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
American Pride: Jim Sherbert Lecture Series – Tues., Jan 11, 2022 4:00 – 5:30 pm. The United States is the most prideful nation on earth. It is a true human melting-pot and the world’s most socially complex, while being the most racially and religiously integrated nation in modern times. We will examine some of its most prideful features and discuss what drives the American ethos. In person and Zoom. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Gelli Prints: Notecards & Envelopes – Wed., Jan. 12, 2022 1:00-3:00 pm. Spend the first half of the class using Gelli print techniques. You will print lots gorgeous papers to use to create notecards and envelopes. Then Mimi will show you how to create beautiful double-sided envelopes in several sizes and make coordinated notecards to pair with them. Please bring a $10 materials fee to class. $50 Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Love Your Laptop – Thurs., Jan. 13,2022 10:00 – 11:30. Do you love your laptop, but sometimes feel that it doesn’t love you back? Well, we have a class coming up that’s going to change that! We want you to have fun computing! We don’t want you to experience any more frustration! In this workshop you will get tons of tech tips for documents, photos, cleaning up email, Zoom, cloud computing (What’s that? You’ll find out), finding lost files, and more. Bring your laptop computer and get all your questions answered by our experts, and have fun in the process! $50 Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Build Your Own Website – Sat. Jan. 15, 2022 10:00am – 12:00pm. Learn how to create your own websites using HTML and CSS. This sounds complicated, but there is nothing hard about it. You will be able to create amazing and beautiful websites with a simple “code”. This class is designed for beginners who want to build websites, and get their name and their vision out to the world! This will be a 6-hour class. There will be a 2-hour class from 10am – 12pm each week for 3 weeks. You will meet on the following dates: Saturday, Jan. 15, 22, and 29. $25. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Friends and Family CPR: Wed., Jan. 19, 2022 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00. Would you like to learn how to save a life? Family and Friends CPR is for people who want to learn this life-saving skill, but do not need a CPR course completion card or certification to meet a job requirement. This course is for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. This is a classroom-based course that will be taught by an AHA Instructor in order to share the lifesaving skills of CPR with others. There is no charge, but donations are cheerfully accepted. Please register as space is limited: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Travel Talk: Cruising in 2022: Wed., Jan. 19, 2022 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Travel Talk will focus on the Cruise Comeback of 2022. Come and learn about how the cruise industry has started its comeback, and what they’re doing to lift restrictions and get back to business. This is an in-person class. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Vision Board Class: Sat., Jan. 22, 2022. 10:00am – 1:00pm. As we begin a new year, we all want it to be happy and satisfying. So, see it that way! Visualization is one of the most popular and effective mind workouts that you can do. This class will help you to capture your vision of the future by constructing a vision board. $35. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Creating a New Normal With Healing, Love, and Unity: Sat., Jan. 22, 2022. 9:00am – 12:00pm. By now, we would have hoped to return to our normal lives. However, this does not seem to be on the immediate horizon. We must heal from the losses of the past two years, and then find tools to strengthen our mental, emotional, and physical health as we move forward. In this class, I will use my Hybrid-Hypnosis to facilitate the removal of emotional pain, and then provide you with tools and a vision of what is possible so that regardless of what is going on in the world, you will remain healthy, optimistic, and resilient. $45. Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Introduction to Pastel: Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Pastel is a bold, colorful and exciting form of artistic output and expression. It is executed with fragile, finger-sized sticks. These drawing crayons, called pastels, are made of powdered pigments. A variety of colors can be achieved and they are spectacular to look at. $50. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Are You as Smart as Your Smartphone? Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022 – 10:00-11:30 am. Cell phones are everywhere, and just about everyone has one. They have become indispensable to our way of living, and I’m not sure what we would do without them. However, many of us have barely tapped into the possibilities that a cell phone brings into our lives. We have gathered a team of experts to enable you to take full advantage of your Smartphone, and smart it is! In this class you will learn how your phone is really smarter than you think and find out how take full advantage of it. Manage photos, email, media, games, calendars, GPS, voice texting, apps, and more like a pro! You will learn of tons of phone tips for that supercomputer that is in your pocket! Bring your phone and plan on having a blast! Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
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AnthroBites: Complete Series – Mon., Jan. 3, 10:00 – 11:30 – Zoom. This is an awareness series on Anthropology, serving up “small plate” portions of information on topics as diverse as: Culture, Ritual, Kinship, Shamans and Healers, The Arts, Sex & Gender, Race & Ethnicity and Cultural Appropriation. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist and artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. The series is on Mondays for 8 weeks. You can also sign up for individual sessions. Check it out at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Learn to Paint Desert Landscapes – Tues. Jan. 4,11,18, 25, 9:00am – 12:00 pm. Art instructor, Larry Charles, will teach both acrylic painting and oil painting techniques at the Holland Center Art Studio. Working from photographs, each session in January will include a demonstration by Larry, followed by step-by-step guidance for you on how to create perspective, how to paint realistic shadows, how to mix lifelike colors, how to compose a landscape picture, etc. $250. Includes materials. (only 2 spots left)
Gelli Prints Basics Class: Thurs., Jan. 6, 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.
Art, Coffee, and Conversation: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 – 10:00 – 11:30 am. The January topic is “Art of a LIFE”! Nicolette wants you to meet amazing humans that have lived a LIFE! As the new year begins, we might learn from each of these women, how to grasp the moment! ….How to grasp life and hang on! Come ZOOM with us… see and discuss these amazing works by artists who have changed our world! Art, Coffee, and Conversation workshops take place at 10:00 on the first Friday of each month. Bring your own cup of Joe! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Coldwater Cave Adventure – Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Did you realize that one of the greatest treasures in the heart of the heartland is hiding right under our feet? Coldwater Cave, Iowa’s longest and most spectacular cave, is located beneath the gently rolling hills of farm country in northeast Iowa. It is a living breathing wonder of nature. Ron and other students mapped several miles, finding an underwater fall that was 25 feet tall. There are photos so… you don’t have to duck or get wet to learn about this cave. Join us on this Zoom adventure, with Ron and Nicolette as our guides. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Better From Within – Tues., Jan. 11, 2022 2:00 – 3:30 pm. The secret to living well over age 40 is a brain that lasts as long as your life. This workshop will equip you with proven tools and strategies to optimize the health of mind, brain and body from the inside out. Carefree resident Phyllis Strupp is an award-winning author and brain training expert, teaching how brains and lives can improve with age. Program fee: $25 (includes book and handouts). Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
American Pride: Jim Sherbert Lecture Series – Tues., Jan 11, 2022 4:00 – 5:30 pm. The United States is the most prideful nation on earth. It is a true human melting-pot and the world’s most socially complex, while being the most racially and religiously integrated nation in modern times. We will examine some of its most prideful features and discuss what drives the American ethos. In person and Zoom. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Gelli Prints: Notecards & Envelopes – Wed., Jan. 12, 2022 1:00-3:00 pm. Spend the first half of the class using Gelli print techniques. You will print lots gorgeous papers to use to create notecards and envelopes. Then Mimi will show you how to create beautiful double-sided envelopes in several sizes and make coordinated notecards to pair with them. Please bring a $10 materials fee to class. $50 Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Love Your Laptop – Thurs., Jan. 13,2022 10:00 – 11:30. Do you love your laptop, but sometimes feel that it doesn’t love you back? Well, we have a class coming up that’s going to change that! We want you to have fun computing! We don’t want you to experience any more frustration! In this workshop you will get tons of tech tips for documents, photos, cleaning up email, Zoom, cloud computing (What’s that? You’ll find out), finding lost files, and more. Bring your laptop computer and get all your questions answered by our experts, and have fun in the process! $50 Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Build Your Own Website – Sat. Jan. 15, 2022 10:00am – 12:00pm. Learn how to create your own websites using HTML and CSS. This sounds complicated, but there is nothing hard about it. You will be able to create amazing and beautiful websites with a simple “code”. This class is designed for beginners who want to build websites, and get their name and their vision out to the world! This will be a 6-hour class. There will be a 2-hour class from 10am – 12pm each week for 3 weeks. You will meet on the following dates: Saturday, Jan. 15, 22, and 29. $25. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Friends and Family CPR: Wed., Jan. 19, 2022 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00. Would you like to learn how to save a life? Family and Friends CPR is for people who want to learn this life-saving skill, but do not need a CPR course completion card or certification to meet a job requirement. This course is for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. This is a classroom-based course that will be taught by an AHA Instructor in order to share the lifesaving skills of CPR with others. There is no charge, but donations are cheerfully accepted. Please register as space is limited: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Travel Talk: Cruising in 2022: Wed., Jan. 19, 2022 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Travel Talk will focus on the Cruise Comeback of 2022. Come and learn about how the cruise industry has started its comeback, and what they’re doing to lift restrictions and get back to business. This is an in-person class. $10. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Vision Board Class: Sat., Jan. 22, 2022. 10:00am – 1:00pm. As we begin a new year, we all want it to be happy and satisfying. So, see it that way! Visualization is one of the most popular and effective mind workouts that you can do. This class will help you to capture your vision of the future by constructing a vision board. $35. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Creating a New Normal With Healing, Love, and Unity: Sat., Jan. 22, 2022. 9:00am – 12:00pm. By now, we would have hoped to return to our normal lives. However, this does not seem to be on the immediate horizon. We must heal from the losses of the past two years, and then find tools to strengthen our mental, emotional, and physical health as we move forward. In this class, I will use my Hybrid-Hypnosis to facilitate the removal of emotional pain, and then provide you with tools and a vision of what is possible so that regardless of what is going on in the world, you will remain healthy, optimistic, and resilient. $45. Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Introduction to Pastel: Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Pastel is a bold, colorful and exciting form of artistic output and expression. It is executed with fragile, finger-sized sticks. These drawing crayons, called pastels, are made of powdered pigments. A variety of colors can be achieved and they are spectacular to look at. $50. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning.
Are You as Smart as Your Smartphone? Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022 – 10:00-11:30 am. Cell phones are everywhere, and just about everyone has one. They have become indispensable to our way of living, and I’m not sure what we would do without them. However, many of us have barely tapped into the possibilities that a cell phone brings into our lives. We have gathered a team of experts to enable you to take full advantage of your Smartphone, and smart it is! In this class you will learn how your phone is really smarter than you think and find out how take full advantage of it. Manage photos, email, media, games, calendars, GPS, voice texting, apps, and more like a pro! You will learn of tons of phone tips for that supercomputer that is in your pocket! Bring your phone and plan on having a blast! Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
