(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-22421.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-22421.html
left to right: Vince D'Alieso, Cheryl D'Aliesio, Herbert Hitchon, Lyn Hitchon, Jamie Stockton, Dick Stockton at Alberto's in Carefree
Photo by Alberto Liani
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/11021-sunset.html
Photo by Alberto Liani
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/11021-sunset.html
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
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Hi Lyn,
Thank you for your past support for our healing workshops for vets. I wanted to let you know that due to the Covid pandemic we have not been able to conduct our weekend in person Healing of Memories Workshops, but we have created a Healing of Memories Zoom Workshop for Women Veterans that will be conducted on Saturday, March 20 from noon to 4pm (AZ time). As with all of our veteran workshops, this one is free. I am providing a description of the workshop below and also have attached a poster.
Please help me get the word out.
Thank you.
Mike
Mike Wold
US Navy Veteran
Regional Coordinator, Arizona
Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
michael_w_wold@msn.com
651-687-9767
www.healingmemoriesna.org
(Lyn's note: See the poster below under Non profit Info)
Few know or appreciate all of the hard work you and Herb do to pull these videos and summaries together. Thanks for doing this – especially on water.
Best regards,
John Crane
Lyn:
You and Dr. Herbie are to be commended for your reporting of the water situation. There’s an old joke about the difference between an accountant and an engineer. One doesn’t have the personality to be an engineer!
Your most recent Carefree Truth Part 7B of 8, reflects a tremendous amount of work undertaken by the Town of Carefree and the Carefree Water Company to find the very best solutions to a variety of problems. We keep hearing about “Follow the science” as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinations. BTW, Patti and I have had both of our shots of the Pfizer vaccines.
I hope that the majority of your subscribers to Carefree Truth will take time to read the reports and learn of all of the effort that has gone into the process to acquire the accounts of Carefree businesses and residences currently being served by Cave Creek Water.
Mega kudos to you both. I am sending a copy of this message to Gary Neiss so that it can be forwarded to the Mayor and Council, to Greg Crossman and the staff of both the Town and the water company for all their efforts.
I do not think that a few NIMBY Boulders residents fully understand how property values on Carefree’s west side can be diminished for those residential areas within a weak water service area. Property values within zip code 85377 will impact the values of the entire town. In addition, the bringing together of all Carefree residences will permit new water lines and fire hydrant availability to other parts of the Town. I am old enough to remember when we all subscribed to Rural Metro for fire protection. With the Town’s fire service contract and the subsequent ISO rating gave many Carefree residents an annual savings of $1,000 per year.
It is a shame that not all Carefree residents take time to educate themselves and to look at the big picture of how the Town, its Mayor and Council, its Town Administrator and its employees contribute so much for us all.
Arthur Gimson
(Lyn's note: Thanks, Arthur. Herbert and I have both worked hard on this one. It is one of the most important subjects we have covered since starting CFT in 2009. Many of the slides in Part 7B were not able to be copied and pasted because they had lines added by Greg that didn't show up in copies, so Herbert did a slew of screen shots yesterday. Even publishing the videos was difficult. He ran out of room on his allowed Vimeo allotment for the week and had to do Part 7D on Weebly, which is why that link is different looking.
Greg's presentation was remarkable. I can't even imagine the hours of work that went into that. We, and several others, sent emails of praise into Town the next day. Kudo again to Greg.)
Thanks for your reply. One doesn’t need to be a geek or a nerd to ‘see’ the amount of work, not only by Greg Crossman and his staff but by you and Dr. Herbie.
As I look back and think about things over the last 18 years, we have been very blessed by the Mayor/Council/Town Administrator form of government. I used to think that Jon Pearson was the best and was a little concerned when Gary came on board. He guided to Town very carefully and respectfully. He is always polite, courteous and has a great sense of humor.
If anyone deserves a Spirit of Carefree award after you and Herbie, it is Gary.
Arthur
(Lyn's note: I too like and respect Jon Pearson, but Gary has filled his shoes admirably.)
At least someone likes my jokes! Too kind, but just doing my job.
I agree with Arthur’s sentiments. Thank you both for sharing our Council meetings with residents and local interests.
Gary Neiss
(I shared Arthur's email with Gary. It's always nice to get an "Atta boy"!)
Excellent article. It looks like every consideration has been taken into account to make it work.
Laurie Palace
Lyn, just a quick “Bravo!” to you and Herbert for ALL you do with Carefree Truth, but especially for your latest magnum opus—the water meeting.
I can appreciate the editorial and technical challenges involved in deciding how to parse the mountain of information that was this meeting into a form that your audience can digest. You’ve risen to the challenge beautifully.
Phyll and I rely on you both, via CT, to stay on top of town government happenings, and certainly the water acquisition process and tank siting proposal are front-burner issues. We’re so very glad you both continue to feel called to this personal mission.
Peter Strupp
Now being served at Confluence, this is by far the best Pecan dessert, that I have ever tasted. Confluence is in the Carefree Bashas Center, where Cafe Bink was formerly located. All the food is locally sourced, fresh and wonderful.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart: Espresso Marshmallow, Vanilla Whipped Cream, Cocoa NIB Florentine
Thank you for your past support for our healing workshops for vets. I wanted to let you know that due to the Covid pandemic we have not been able to conduct our weekend in person Healing of Memories Workshops, but we have created a Healing of Memories Zoom Workshop for Women Veterans that will be conducted on Saturday, March 20 from noon to 4pm (AZ time). As with all of our veteran workshops, this one is free. I am providing a description of the workshop below and also have attached a poster.
Please help me get the word out.
Thank you.
Mike
Mike Wold
US Navy Veteran
Regional Coordinator, Arizona
Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
michael_w_wold@msn.com
651-687-9767
www.healingmemoriesna.org
(Lyn's note: See the poster below under Non profit Info)
Few know or appreciate all of the hard work you and Herb do to pull these videos and summaries together. Thanks for doing this – especially on water.
Best regards,
John Crane
Lyn:
You and Dr. Herbie are to be commended for your reporting of the water situation. There’s an old joke about the difference between an accountant and an engineer. One doesn’t have the personality to be an engineer!
Your most recent Carefree Truth Part 7B of 8, reflects a tremendous amount of work undertaken by the Town of Carefree and the Carefree Water Company to find the very best solutions to a variety of problems. We keep hearing about “Follow the science” as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinations. BTW, Patti and I have had both of our shots of the Pfizer vaccines.
I hope that the majority of your subscribers to Carefree Truth will take time to read the reports and learn of all of the effort that has gone into the process to acquire the accounts of Carefree businesses and residences currently being served by Cave Creek Water.
Mega kudos to you both. I am sending a copy of this message to Gary Neiss so that it can be forwarded to the Mayor and Council, to Greg Crossman and the staff of both the Town and the water company for all their efforts.
I do not think that a few NIMBY Boulders residents fully understand how property values on Carefree’s west side can be diminished for those residential areas within a weak water service area. Property values within zip code 85377 will impact the values of the entire town. In addition, the bringing together of all Carefree residences will permit new water lines and fire hydrant availability to other parts of the Town. I am old enough to remember when we all subscribed to Rural Metro for fire protection. With the Town’s fire service contract and the subsequent ISO rating gave many Carefree residents an annual savings of $1,000 per year.
It is a shame that not all Carefree residents take time to educate themselves and to look at the big picture of how the Town, its Mayor and Council, its Town Administrator and its employees contribute so much for us all.
Arthur Gimson
(Lyn's note: Thanks, Arthur. Herbert and I have both worked hard on this one. It is one of the most important subjects we have covered since starting CFT in 2009. Many of the slides in Part 7B were not able to be copied and pasted because they had lines added by Greg that didn't show up in copies, so Herbert did a slew of screen shots yesterday. Even publishing the videos was difficult. He ran out of room on his allowed Vimeo allotment for the week and had to do Part 7D on Weebly, which is why that link is different looking.
Greg's presentation was remarkable. I can't even imagine the hours of work that went into that. We, and several others, sent emails of praise into Town the next day. Kudo again to Greg.)
Thanks for your reply. One doesn’t need to be a geek or a nerd to ‘see’ the amount of work, not only by Greg Crossman and his staff but by you and Dr. Herbie.
As I look back and think about things over the last 18 years, we have been very blessed by the Mayor/Council/Town Administrator form of government. I used to think that Jon Pearson was the best and was a little concerned when Gary came on board. He guided to Town very carefully and respectfully. He is always polite, courteous and has a great sense of humor.
If anyone deserves a Spirit of Carefree award after you and Herbie, it is Gary.
Arthur
(Lyn's note: I too like and respect Jon Pearson, but Gary has filled his shoes admirably.)
At least someone likes my jokes! Too kind, but just doing my job.
I agree with Arthur’s sentiments. Thank you both for sharing our Council meetings with residents and local interests.
Gary Neiss
(I shared Arthur's email with Gary. It's always nice to get an "Atta boy"!)
Excellent article. It looks like every consideration has been taken into account to make it work.
Laurie Palace
Lyn, just a quick “Bravo!” to you and Herbert for ALL you do with Carefree Truth, but especially for your latest magnum opus—the water meeting.
I can appreciate the editorial and technical challenges involved in deciding how to parse the mountain of information that was this meeting into a form that your audience can digest. You’ve risen to the challenge beautifully.
Phyll and I rely on you both, via CT, to stay on top of town government happenings, and certainly the water acquisition process and tank siting proposal are front-burner issues. We’re so very glad you both continue to feel called to this personal mission.
Peter Strupp
Now being served at Confluence, this is by far the best Pecan dessert, that I have ever tasted. Confluence is in the Carefree Bashas Center, where Cafe Bink was formerly located. All the food is locally sourced, fresh and wonderful.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart: Espresso Marshmallow, Vanilla Whipped Cream, Cocoa NIB Florentine
Athens on Easy Street is a neat new restaurant in Carefree, located across from the sundial where The Sundial Cafe was previously. It's wonderful!
Lyn Hitchon
Lyn Hitchon
Non profit Info:
Check out these March Holland Center classes on our website: www.hollandcenter.org
Wildlife Wisdom – Monday, March 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. We hear them every night. We see them in our yard, along the road home, on our walks & hikes. Find out who they are and how they manage to survive in our fragmented habitats and who takes care of them when they are in trouble. Includes discussions about Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Foxes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Mule Deer, and Javelina. The Desert Awareness Committee is thrilled to bring you this wonderful program as part of their monthly series. The speaker, Robyn Moul, is the Education Director at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. She will be showing us some wild animals as we watch her on Zoom. Got to www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning to register. $10
Learn to do Realistic Watercolors – Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you have always been fascinated with watercolor painting, now's your chance. This four-session watercolor workshop, is designed for beginners and those current watercolorists who want to achieve more realistic techniques. Instructor, noted local artist, Larry Charles, will use travel as his theme as he teaches five techniques for capturing landscapes in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards, and landscape perspectives. You will be given a list of materials. Expect to see one instructor demo during each three-hour class and plan to complete at least one watercolor each session. Takes place in the Mesquite Art Studio at the Holland Center. Masks are required and you will be socially distanced. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $200 (limited class size so register early).
AnthroBites - Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 – 11:30. This is the 8th “Bite” in a series of 9 classes on Anthropology, and it will explore the hot topic of Cultural Appropriation. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about yourself. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $20
Art, Coffee, and Conversation – Friday, March 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am. Art, Coffee, and Conversation is a wonderful, monthly workshop where art lovers get together virtually to discuss art related themes. Led by Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter, the lively discussions that take place are fun and fascinating. March’s workshop will be exploring “Art Oddities and the Most Expensive Art”. Art can be flummoxing, confusing, odd, and pricey! We invite you to join us for a look at some of the oddest art AND most expensive art in the world! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on “Lifelong Learning” so that we can send you the Zoom URL for these virtual classes. $5
Mosaic Stepping Stones – Saturday, March 6, 10:00 – 11:00 am. You do not need previous art training or talent to create beautiful stepping stones for your garden or to appreciate mosaic art. In this online class we will look at mosaics in museums, public spaces, and street art locally and around the world. You’ll learn the fantastic story of the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants who gifted a 10 by 17 foot Chagall garden mosaic made of Murano glass and natural colored Italian stone, to the National Gallery, and its journey from her Georgetown home. We’ll see other mosaics in many locations, and review different fabrication techniques. Tamsin is a local artist, art educator and museum educator and will introduce her background and take you on a visual tour of mosaic art around the world. She will then walk you through the steps for creating your own garden masterpiece. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and you will be sent a materials list and the sign-on for this Webinar. $20
Summerize Your Home – Monday, March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 pm and Thursday, March 25, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Believe it or not, it's that time again - time to start to plan how to keep your house safe when you leave it for long periods of time. What keeps you awake nights after leaving your home in the desert for the summer? Water leaks, Air Conditioners, Watering Systems? You can sleep well and have peace of mind while you are away, if you prepare properly, and Jeff Stack will show you how. When you register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning, you will be sent the instructions for joining this webinar online. $10
AnthroBites - Tuesday, March 9, 10:00 – 11:30. This is the last“Bite” in a series of 9 classes on Anthropology, and it will explore the treatment of women throughout history. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about yourself. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $20
Lunchtime Learning with Lisa: 5 Money Questions for Women - Tuesday, March. 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Are you a woman who is interested in your financial future? Do you have a plan in mind? Lisa Upper, a Financial Advisor, will share perspectives on a process women can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. It's never too early to start, or too late! Lisa will discuss the Rule of 72, systematic investing, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and IRAs as strategies for saving. So grab your lunch and join us for this informative session. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. You will be sent the URL for this Zoom class. $10
Travel Talk: Safer Summer Vacationing - Sat., March. 13, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm I am sure all of us are ready for a vacation this summer - especially a safe one! David Decker will lead us as we explore the topic of All-Inclusive Resorts. Some all-inclusive brands have rolled out the safest land vacation protocols yet. Join this discussion to learn more about these vacation options for both couples and families. This will be a Zoom class, and we will send you the URL when you register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on “Lifelong Learning”. $10
Woven Metal Bracelet with Beads – Tuesday, March 16, 12:30 – 3:30 pm. How would you like to make a bracelet that will protect you if a shark bites your wrist? You use Chain Mail, which is made up of metal rings that are linked together. Chain Mail was worn by knights in the Middle Ages, and you will be using a variant of this ancient weave, embellishing it with colorful beads. Students will have a choice of bead colors - the soft green, light purple, or matte black. Metal used is antiqued gold-plated brass. This is an in-person class, taking place in the Mesquite Art Studio at the Holland Center. Class size is small so that there is proper space for all, and masks are required. Sign up early at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning! $20
Arizona: Before Statehood: Jim Sherbert Lecture Series #3 - Tuesday, March 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Why was Arizona the last of the 48 contiguous states in The United States of America? Was it because it was considered "on the way to nowhere", or was it bounded by geographical and climate barriers? Jim Sherbert will explore this subject in great depth, and we will find out a myriad of interesting information about our beloved state. His talk will include a brief history of how it was settled and why people settled here, before it actually became a state in 1912. After you register, at www.hollandcenter.org, click on Lifelong Learning, and you will be sent further information. $10
Dementia: Understanding and Coping – Wed., March 17, 11:00 – 12:00. What changes are normal aging behaviors and what could be the signs of dementia? This free, online workshop sponsored by Hospice of the Valley, will cover the stages of dementia, help you to understand the behaviors, give you some communication tips, and ways to care for loved ones. Whether or not you are caring for someone with dementia now, it is always useful to have this information. Learn the best ways to treat your loved ones. Please register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning, so that we can send you the online Zoom link.
Fused Glass Flowers – Monday, March 22, 2:00 – 3:30. Springtime is on the way and it is time to celebrate with your own unique bouquet of flowers. You will produce a contemporary, innovative, and original piece of artwork from your imagination. Create as many flowers as possible, choose the size, and any color that appeals to you. A 6 x 6-inch clear glass square will be provided along with an array of colors you can use for flowers and their stems. Come join us and welcome in the spring! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Making Fermented Foods to Boost Your Immune System – Thursday, March 25, 11:30 – 1:30 - Everyone wants to be healthy. But where do you start? Believe it or not, learning how to make fermented foods is a great first step. It's easy! Let the Garden Goddess show you the way. Naturally fermented foods have been shown to provide a high variety of beneficial gut bacteria known as probiotics. As we learn more about boosting our immune system, we find that probiotics are key to keeping us vibrant and well! Suzette Smith’s products can be found at AJ’s, Whole Foods, and other stores throughout the Valley. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $10
Hybrid-Hypnosis - Thursday, March 25, 9:00 – 12:00. Michele Guy Syne, C.Ht. uses a hybrid-hypnosis and the power of the subconscious mind to quickly, and easily remove limiting beliefs, and patterns of behavior which no longer serve you. The emotional pain behind trauma, PTSD, addictions, fears, phobias, and anxiety are released, freeing you up to live your life with Joy, and Passion. Michele will teach you some simple tools to improve your quality of life, such as Self-Hypnosis to allow you to make lasting shifts in your perspective. Change your perspective, and you change your life! It is a fun, and exciting adventure. This will be an in-person class. Masks are required and the class will be socially distanced. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
ARIZONA SAGE ART MARKET – Saturday, April 10, 2021 – 10:00am – 4:00pm – NEW DATE: Come join us for the 6th annual Arizona Sage Art Market, a juried art sale that features local artists in a safe-socially distanced environment. There will be 30 artists participating, some indoors appropriately spaced, and some outdoors in tents. This is a unique opportunity to connect with local artists, and see the exceptional artwork they have to offer. Most items will be priced under $300. There will also be a raffle of items contributed by the artists. Don’t miss it! Free.
Wildlife Wisdom – Monday, March 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. We hear them every night. We see them in our yard, along the road home, on our walks & hikes. Find out who they are and how they manage to survive in our fragmented habitats and who takes care of them when they are in trouble. Includes discussions about Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Foxes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Mule Deer, and Javelina. The Desert Awareness Committee is thrilled to bring you this wonderful program as part of their monthly series. The speaker, Robyn Moul, is the Education Director at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. She will be showing us some wild animals as we watch her on Zoom. Got to www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning to register. $10
Learn to do Realistic Watercolors – Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you have always been fascinated with watercolor painting, now's your chance. This four-session watercolor workshop, is designed for beginners and those current watercolorists who want to achieve more realistic techniques. Instructor, noted local artist, Larry Charles, will use travel as his theme as he teaches five techniques for capturing landscapes in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards, and landscape perspectives. You will be given a list of materials. Expect to see one instructor demo during each three-hour class and plan to complete at least one watercolor each session. Takes place in the Mesquite Art Studio at the Holland Center. Masks are required and you will be socially distanced. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $200 (limited class size so register early).
AnthroBites - Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 – 11:30. This is the 8th “Bite” in a series of 9 classes on Anthropology, and it will explore the hot topic of Cultural Appropriation. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about yourself. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $20
Art, Coffee, and Conversation – Friday, March 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am. Art, Coffee, and Conversation is a wonderful, monthly workshop where art lovers get together virtually to discuss art related themes. Led by Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter, the lively discussions that take place are fun and fascinating. March’s workshop will be exploring “Art Oddities and the Most Expensive Art”. Art can be flummoxing, confusing, odd, and pricey! We invite you to join us for a look at some of the oddest art AND most expensive art in the world! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on “Lifelong Learning” so that we can send you the Zoom URL for these virtual classes. $5
Mosaic Stepping Stones – Saturday, March 6, 10:00 – 11:00 am. You do not need previous art training or talent to create beautiful stepping stones for your garden or to appreciate mosaic art. In this online class we will look at mosaics in museums, public spaces, and street art locally and around the world. You’ll learn the fantastic story of the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants who gifted a 10 by 17 foot Chagall garden mosaic made of Murano glass and natural colored Italian stone, to the National Gallery, and its journey from her Georgetown home. We’ll see other mosaics in many locations, and review different fabrication techniques. Tamsin is a local artist, art educator and museum educator and will introduce her background and take you on a visual tour of mosaic art around the world. She will then walk you through the steps for creating your own garden masterpiece. Register at www.hollandcenter.org, and you will be sent a materials list and the sign-on for this Webinar. $20
Summerize Your Home – Monday, March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 pm and Thursday, March 25, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Believe it or not, it's that time again - time to start to plan how to keep your house safe when you leave it for long periods of time. What keeps you awake nights after leaving your home in the desert for the summer? Water leaks, Air Conditioners, Watering Systems? You can sleep well and have peace of mind while you are away, if you prepare properly, and Jeff Stack will show you how. When you register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning, you will be sent the instructions for joining this webinar online. $10
AnthroBites - Tuesday, March 9, 10:00 – 11:30. This is the last“Bite” in a series of 9 classes on Anthropology, and it will explore the treatment of women throughout history. Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about yourself. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $20
Lunchtime Learning with Lisa: 5 Money Questions for Women - Tuesday, March. 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Are you a woman who is interested in your financial future? Do you have a plan in mind? Lisa Upper, a Financial Advisor, will share perspectives on a process women can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. It's never too early to start, or too late! Lisa will discuss the Rule of 72, systematic investing, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and IRAs as strategies for saving. So grab your lunch and join us for this informative session. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. You will be sent the URL for this Zoom class. $10
Travel Talk: Safer Summer Vacationing - Sat., March. 13, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm I am sure all of us are ready for a vacation this summer - especially a safe one! David Decker will lead us as we explore the topic of All-Inclusive Resorts. Some all-inclusive brands have rolled out the safest land vacation protocols yet. Join this discussion to learn more about these vacation options for both couples and families. This will be a Zoom class, and we will send you the URL when you register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on “Lifelong Learning”. $10
Woven Metal Bracelet with Beads – Tuesday, March 16, 12:30 – 3:30 pm. How would you like to make a bracelet that will protect you if a shark bites your wrist? You use Chain Mail, which is made up of metal rings that are linked together. Chain Mail was worn by knights in the Middle Ages, and you will be using a variant of this ancient weave, embellishing it with colorful beads. Students will have a choice of bead colors - the soft green, light purple, or matte black. Metal used is antiqued gold-plated brass. This is an in-person class, taking place in the Mesquite Art Studio at the Holland Center. Class size is small so that there is proper space for all, and masks are required. Sign up early at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning! $20
Arizona: Before Statehood: Jim Sherbert Lecture Series #3 - Tuesday, March 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Why was Arizona the last of the 48 contiguous states in The United States of America? Was it because it was considered "on the way to nowhere", or was it bounded by geographical and climate barriers? Jim Sherbert will explore this subject in great depth, and we will find out a myriad of interesting information about our beloved state. His talk will include a brief history of how it was settled and why people settled here, before it actually became a state in 1912. After you register, at www.hollandcenter.org, click on Lifelong Learning, and you will be sent further information. $10
Dementia: Understanding and Coping – Wed., March 17, 11:00 – 12:00. What changes are normal aging behaviors and what could be the signs of dementia? This free, online workshop sponsored by Hospice of the Valley, will cover the stages of dementia, help you to understand the behaviors, give you some communication tips, and ways to care for loved ones. Whether or not you are caring for someone with dementia now, it is always useful to have this information. Learn the best ways to treat your loved ones. Please register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning, so that we can send you the online Zoom link.
Fused Glass Flowers – Monday, March 22, 2:00 – 3:30. Springtime is on the way and it is time to celebrate with your own unique bouquet of flowers. You will produce a contemporary, innovative, and original piece of artwork from your imagination. Create as many flowers as possible, choose the size, and any color that appeals to you. A 6 x 6-inch clear glass square will be provided along with an array of colors you can use for flowers and their stems. Come join us and welcome in the spring! Register at www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Making Fermented Foods to Boost Your Immune System – Thursday, March 25, 11:30 – 1:30 - Everyone wants to be healthy. But where do you start? Believe it or not, learning how to make fermented foods is a great first step. It's easy! Let the Garden Goddess show you the way. Naturally fermented foods have been shown to provide a high variety of beneficial gut bacteria known as probiotics. As we learn more about boosting our immune system, we find that probiotics are key to keeping us vibrant and well! Suzette Smith’s products can be found at AJ’s, Whole Foods, and other stores throughout the Valley. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $10
Hybrid-Hypnosis - Thursday, March 25, 9:00 – 12:00. Michele Guy Syne, C.Ht. uses a hybrid-hypnosis and the power of the subconscious mind to quickly, and easily remove limiting beliefs, and patterns of behavior which no longer serve you. The emotional pain behind trauma, PTSD, addictions, fears, phobias, and anxiety are released, freeing you up to live your life with Joy, and Passion. Michele will teach you some simple tools to improve your quality of life, such as Self-Hypnosis to allow you to make lasting shifts in your perspective. Change your perspective, and you change your life! It is a fun, and exciting adventure. This will be an in-person class. Masks are required and the class will be socially distanced. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
ARIZONA SAGE ART MARKET – Saturday, April 10, 2021 – 10:00am – 4:00pm – NEW DATE: Come join us for the 6th annual Arizona Sage Art Market, a juried art sale that features local artists in a safe-socially distanced environment. There will be 30 artists participating, some indoors appropriately spaced, and some outdoors in tents. This is a unique opportunity to connect with local artists, and see the exceptional artwork they have to offer. Most items will be priced under $300. There will also be a raffle of items contributed by the artists. Don’t miss it! Free.
The Holland Gallery of Fine Art: “Art in the Time of Trepidation”: A vibrant new art show will be going up that you won’t want to miss. “Take Five” Artists will be exhibiting March 12 and continuing to April 8. Take Five Artists is a group of ambitious and energetic artists, coming from throughout the valley, and each utilizing a different style and medium. Each artist’s work illustrates the mental picture that they see in their mind’s eye. These accomplished artists draw upon their global experiences to create tableaux that are both striking and compelling to the viewer. Each piece, even if abstracted, represents real events, people, memories and experiences and expresses compelling points of view. While each artist’s style is different, their work combines to present a cohesive, visually exciting exhibit.
Take Five Artists exhibiting are:
Carl B. Johnson (Apache Junction) - Oils and Assemblage;
Liz Nicklus (Apache Junction) - Mixed Media;
Nancy Nowak Utech (Queen Creek) - Mixed Media and collage;
Sharon Peterson (San Tan Valley) - Watercolor and Mixed Media;
Rosalie Trulli Vaccaro (Mesa) – Oils.
. There will be a reception on March 6 from 4:30 - 6:30
Betsy Anderson, Program & Events Manager
The Holland Center
34250 N. 60th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
betsy@azfcf.org
Take Five Artists exhibiting are:
Carl B. Johnson (Apache Junction) - Oils and Assemblage;
Liz Nicklus (Apache Junction) - Mixed Media;
Nancy Nowak Utech (Queen Creek) - Mixed Media and collage;
Sharon Peterson (San Tan Valley) - Watercolor and Mixed Media;
Rosalie Trulli Vaccaro (Mesa) – Oils.
. There will be a reception on March 6 from 4:30 - 6:30
Betsy Anderson, Program & Events Manager
The Holland Center
34250 N. 60th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
betsy@azfcf.org