(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-82521.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-82521.html
Prima and Huey with mom
Photo by Kandace French Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/72221-lightning.html
Photo by Kandace French Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/72221-lightning.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
The Varsity Sports Radio Show was LIVE from the Carefree Veteran's Memorial in the Desert Gardens on Saturday morning, August 21st. Big thank you to Carefree Vice-Mayor John Crane for stopping by and talking about the Veteran's Memorial Project and all of the great people that make our community so amazing!
Thank you to this week's co-host, Carefree resident Bob Jenkins, who shared some of his story on surviving the 9/11 World Trade Center catastrophe, as we reflect on how our world has changed in the 20 years since. Bob also shared information on the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MCLEF) and the great work this organization is doing in the community. Thank you for the listening to the final installment of our #SummerSpotlightSeries: three months featuring amazing people that have made an incredible impact in the community!
John, Bob, and Herb, thanks for making today's show really enjoyable. Here's the link of the archived version. Listen here: https://youtu.be/zv_GlRT1BcI
Listen to the Varsity Sports Show on Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM on AM1060 KDUS Arizona, as we get right back to covering sports!! Click here to listen: https://youtu.be/yLie-l5-6Io
Thanks,
Vince D'Aliesio
Here's the link to the pics Herbert took while Vince, John and Bob were broadcasting the Varsity Sports Show in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/82121-varsity-sports-show.html
Here's the link to Bob Jenkin's full presentation of his experience from 9/11, presented in the Carefree Council Chambers on 9/11/19. He was in the first World Trade Center tower that was hit by a plane.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
See the info about the MCLEF fundraiser under the non profit section below.
Herb & Lyn:
Thanks to for coming out Saturday morning, taking photos and the video. It was great fun and we had a good message and story to tell.
Best regards,
John Crane
Great seeing you all and it was a pleasure to participate. Looking forward to many more!
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
Lyn,
Bravo 👏
Thank you for the fabulous words of truth and fact. I hope every resident of Carefree reads them, ponders, reads again, then discusses this with neighbors. People need to be told things at least three times to retain it, don't believe me? Ask a teacher or a pastor.
Proud member of the 85%
Kelsie Hughes-McSparran
This article provides the perfect words to what I have been feeling. In fact, this situation is a perfect case study of what misused privilege looks and feels like when people assign importance to superficial things over the real, potentially life sustaining needs of others. And it is especially shocking in this time when increased awareness of selfish privilege is center stage in the world.
Not only are the actions and rhetoric of these few privileged Boulder residents extremely disappointing to Carefree residents who have been looking forward to joining the rest of our town in accessing our Carefree water supply, but it casts an ugly shadow on the Boulder community at large and potentially even Carefree. I know that the vast majority of this town is full of good, kind, and giving people. This situation certainly does not reflect that.
I sincerely hope that people thinking of doing business or moving to the Boulders or Carefree do not let this stain their impression of our nice town. As a more recent resident myself, I know it would have given me pause if I had heard that the residents are willing to put such great effort in exerting their privilege and power in denying the needs of their fellow townspeople. I am certain that other community minded people who are looking at our town will care as well.
I urge these few Boulder people to stop and re-think the importance of blocking an underground water tank (which any smart and honest person can see will not really impact their community in any significant way) in comparison to denying their fellow residents access to a more reliable water supply. I guess the way that we Carefree citizens will have to prove the fairness, goodness, and kindness of Carefree is at the ballot box by soundly rejecting their unfortunate, transparently self-serving, and privileged initiatives.
Thanks for your consideration,
Chris Mrena
(Lyn's note: It's a shame that the nasty words and actions of a very small number of people can project such a negative light on both the Boulders and Carefree, both of which have mostly very nice and community minded residents.)
Lyn,
Perhaps I am confused but I thought that the water storage proposal in question would benefit all Carefree residents. If that is the case, then it seems evident that all Carefree residents should pay their “fair share”. Conversely, if the water storage tank will primarily benefit the Boulder residents , then obviously the cost should be borne by the Boulder residents on a proportionate basis.
Regarding the value of the condemned property which would house the location of the tank, in my mind the same principle would hold, i.e. a proportionate sum of the value should be returned to the Carefree water company to offset construction and operating costs.
Regarding the issue of Boulder residents feeling privileged, I guess we all have at certain times, had an over inflated sense of our importance, influence and the like. My own opinion is, as I have stated before, that this is more about the “not in my backyard “ attitude than privilege. It is also about a vocal minority purporting to speak for and perhaps hijacking the opinions of the larger majority of Boulder residents
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: The Boulders is already on Carefree Water and is served by 2 big above ground water tanks on private property on Black Mountain that the property owners allowed to be placed on their property because it served that greater good. The underground tank that will be placed on Boulders open space along Tom Darlington is not visible from the vast majority of homes in the Boulders, it contains only scrubby vegetation now, and has a utility easement on it with a 10" water main running under it. It was always intended for this purpose.
The people it would benefit are those on Cave Creek Water who live on the south and west side of Black Mountain, and the businesses on the NW corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. Bringing those homes and businesses onto Carefree Water will not affect the price of water for those already on Carefree Water. The ones paying for it will be those who are now on Cave Creek Water and will be brought over to Carefree Water. The steep rise in the price of sewer service for decommissioning the stinky sewer plant that was in the middle of the Boulders is shared by everyone on the Liberty Utilities sewer system because that is a private company and the ACC requires that all on the system pay equally. Carefree Water is public and doesn't fall under that constraint, which is why those being moved over to Carefree Water can bear the brunt of the cost to do so.
The term "privilege" is being used because this small group in the Boulders that is making all the stink over this has claimed, in writing, that the Boulders is the premier development in Carefree and that they paid more for their lots/homes than anyone else, making them special and apart from others. And, yes John, it is only a small number of people in the Boulders who are pushing this message, but sadly it seems that they have managed to rile up a lot of their fellow residents with their misinformation and confabulations. Sadly, many are swayed by malicious rhetoric and drama, without knowing the facts. That's human nature.)
Lyn... WOW! It would appear (to me) CAREFREE is quickly becoming an oxymoron... The Privileged Elite don't live like us mere peons.... They (believe) they are "entitled". I'd be curious to ask; how many are new to the area and re-locators from Cal...?
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
(Lyn's note: You are not the only one asking that question. No one knows the answer because they are cloaking their identity behind a PAC that is registered in Delaware.)
Lyn:
It would be useful, I think, for guest editorials to be signed and not anonymous.
Robert Hindle
(Lyn's note: There are a lot of people who are part of this group, and more are continuing to join. It's not just someone anonymous who is writing letters.)
Lyn:
Be that as it may, the writers/author should be identified in my view. I have the same problem with “dark money” in political campaigns.
Robert
(Lyn's note: Because people are continuing to join, they are waiting until those incoming are finished contacting them. They do plan to put out a list with names in the future. They have nothing to hide. Many of their members have already sent signed letters to be read during Call to the Public.)
The cross walk across Scottsdale road crossing to the city is dangerous as there is no sign saying walk or do not walk or a red or green walk sign so residents know when it is safe to walk. Do we have to have someone hit by a car to get this corrected? Also speeding thru the crosswalk is the new norm. As a resident of Ridgeview Estates I would like to feel safe crossing the street to my town. The sheriff is not patrolling that corner.
Ann Kay Rohn, LUTCF
(Lyn's note: The Town is in the process of doing a major crosswalk project to make them safer. This is some of the most recent info on the project.http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-936.html )
Thank goodness. I was so saddened when most of the furniture on the west side was stolen😩 Louise Short
(Lyn's note: re security cameras to be installed in the Gardens)
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
The Varsity Sports Radio Show was LIVE from the Carefree Veteran's Memorial in the Desert Gardens on Saturday morning, August 21st. Big thank you to Carefree Vice-Mayor John Crane for stopping by and talking about the Veteran's Memorial Project and all of the great people that make our community so amazing!
Thank you to this week's co-host, Carefree resident Bob Jenkins, who shared some of his story on surviving the 9/11 World Trade Center catastrophe, as we reflect on how our world has changed in the 20 years since. Bob also shared information on the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MCLEF) and the great work this organization is doing in the community. Thank you for the listening to the final installment of our #SummerSpotlightSeries: three months featuring amazing people that have made an incredible impact in the community!
John, Bob, and Herb, thanks for making today's show really enjoyable. Here's the link of the archived version. Listen here: https://youtu.be/zv_GlRT1BcI
Listen to the Varsity Sports Show on Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM on AM1060 KDUS Arizona, as we get right back to covering sports!! Click here to listen: https://youtu.be/yLie-l5-6Io
Thanks,
Vince D'Aliesio
Here's the link to the pics Herbert took while Vince, John and Bob were broadcasting the Varsity Sports Show in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/82121-varsity-sports-show.html
Here's the link to Bob Jenkin's full presentation of his experience from 9/11, presented in the Carefree Council Chambers on 9/11/19. He was in the first World Trade Center tower that was hit by a plane.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
See the info about the MCLEF fundraiser under the non profit section below.
Herb & Lyn:
Thanks to for coming out Saturday morning, taking photos and the video. It was great fun and we had a good message and story to tell.
Best regards,
John Crane
Great seeing you all and it was a pleasure to participate. Looking forward to many more!
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
Lyn,
Bravo 👏
Thank you for the fabulous words of truth and fact. I hope every resident of Carefree reads them, ponders, reads again, then discusses this with neighbors. People need to be told things at least three times to retain it, don't believe me? Ask a teacher or a pastor.
Proud member of the 85%
Kelsie Hughes-McSparran
This article provides the perfect words to what I have been feeling. In fact, this situation is a perfect case study of what misused privilege looks and feels like when people assign importance to superficial things over the real, potentially life sustaining needs of others. And it is especially shocking in this time when increased awareness of selfish privilege is center stage in the world.
Not only are the actions and rhetoric of these few privileged Boulder residents extremely disappointing to Carefree residents who have been looking forward to joining the rest of our town in accessing our Carefree water supply, but it casts an ugly shadow on the Boulder community at large and potentially even Carefree. I know that the vast majority of this town is full of good, kind, and giving people. This situation certainly does not reflect that.
I sincerely hope that people thinking of doing business or moving to the Boulders or Carefree do not let this stain their impression of our nice town. As a more recent resident myself, I know it would have given me pause if I had heard that the residents are willing to put such great effort in exerting their privilege and power in denying the needs of their fellow townspeople. I am certain that other community minded people who are looking at our town will care as well.
I urge these few Boulder people to stop and re-think the importance of blocking an underground water tank (which any smart and honest person can see will not really impact their community in any significant way) in comparison to denying their fellow residents access to a more reliable water supply. I guess the way that we Carefree citizens will have to prove the fairness, goodness, and kindness of Carefree is at the ballot box by soundly rejecting their unfortunate, transparently self-serving, and privileged initiatives.
Thanks for your consideration,
Chris Mrena
(Lyn's note: It's a shame that the nasty words and actions of a very small number of people can project such a negative light on both the Boulders and Carefree, both of which have mostly very nice and community minded residents.)
Lyn,
Perhaps I am confused but I thought that the water storage proposal in question would benefit all Carefree residents. If that is the case, then it seems evident that all Carefree residents should pay their “fair share”. Conversely, if the water storage tank will primarily benefit the Boulder residents , then obviously the cost should be borne by the Boulder residents on a proportionate basis.
Regarding the value of the condemned property which would house the location of the tank, in my mind the same principle would hold, i.e. a proportionate sum of the value should be returned to the Carefree water company to offset construction and operating costs.
Regarding the issue of Boulder residents feeling privileged, I guess we all have at certain times, had an over inflated sense of our importance, influence and the like. My own opinion is, as I have stated before, that this is more about the “not in my backyard “ attitude than privilege. It is also about a vocal minority purporting to speak for and perhaps hijacking the opinions of the larger majority of Boulder residents
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: The Boulders is already on Carefree Water and is served by 2 big above ground water tanks on private property on Black Mountain that the property owners allowed to be placed on their property because it served that greater good. The underground tank that will be placed on Boulders open space along Tom Darlington is not visible from the vast majority of homes in the Boulders, it contains only scrubby vegetation now, and has a utility easement on it with a 10" water main running under it. It was always intended for this purpose.
The people it would benefit are those on Cave Creek Water who live on the south and west side of Black Mountain, and the businesses on the NW corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. Bringing those homes and businesses onto Carefree Water will not affect the price of water for those already on Carefree Water. The ones paying for it will be those who are now on Cave Creek Water and will be brought over to Carefree Water. The steep rise in the price of sewer service for decommissioning the stinky sewer plant that was in the middle of the Boulders is shared by everyone on the Liberty Utilities sewer system because that is a private company and the ACC requires that all on the system pay equally. Carefree Water is public and doesn't fall under that constraint, which is why those being moved over to Carefree Water can bear the brunt of the cost to do so.
The term "privilege" is being used because this small group in the Boulders that is making all the stink over this has claimed, in writing, that the Boulders is the premier development in Carefree and that they paid more for their lots/homes than anyone else, making them special and apart from others. And, yes John, it is only a small number of people in the Boulders who are pushing this message, but sadly it seems that they have managed to rile up a lot of their fellow residents with their misinformation and confabulations. Sadly, many are swayed by malicious rhetoric and drama, without knowing the facts. That's human nature.)
Lyn... WOW! It would appear (to me) CAREFREE is quickly becoming an oxymoron... The Privileged Elite don't live like us mere peons.... They (believe) they are "entitled". I'd be curious to ask; how many are new to the area and re-locators from Cal...?
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
(Lyn's note: You are not the only one asking that question. No one knows the answer because they are cloaking their identity behind a PAC that is registered in Delaware.)
Lyn:
It would be useful, I think, for guest editorials to be signed and not anonymous.
Robert Hindle
(Lyn's note: There are a lot of people who are part of this group, and more are continuing to join. It's not just someone anonymous who is writing letters.)
Lyn:
Be that as it may, the writers/author should be identified in my view. I have the same problem with “dark money” in political campaigns.
Robert
(Lyn's note: Because people are continuing to join, they are waiting until those incoming are finished contacting them. They do plan to put out a list with names in the future. They have nothing to hide. Many of their members have already sent signed letters to be read during Call to the Public.)
The cross walk across Scottsdale road crossing to the city is dangerous as there is no sign saying walk or do not walk or a red or green walk sign so residents know when it is safe to walk. Do we have to have someone hit by a car to get this corrected? Also speeding thru the crosswalk is the new norm. As a resident of Ridgeview Estates I would like to feel safe crossing the street to my town. The sheriff is not patrolling that corner.
Ann Kay Rohn, LUTCF
(Lyn's note: The Town is in the process of doing a major crosswalk project to make them safer. This is some of the most recent info on the project.http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-936.html )
Thank goodness. I was so saddened when most of the furniture on the west side was stolen😩 Louise Short
(Lyn's note: re security cameras to be installed in the Gardens)
2015 Honda Grom for sale
• 8,200 miles
• Garage kept
• Electric start
• 4 speed transmission
Great beginner bike for anyone wanting to learn how to ride, or can be used to cruise around town on. This bike has only been ridden on the street, never taken off road.
Modifications Include:
• Flush mount turn signals
• Pro taper ⅞” bars
• Adjustable Levers
• Custom tail light
• Rear fender delete
• Zoom Brute Exhaust
• Turn Signal Flasher Relay
• Chimera Cold Air Intake
• DH Motoring Stage 1 ECU
• TST Innovations Frame Sliders
• NDC Customs Chain Adjusters
• Steady Garage Chimera Fairing Brace
• Aftermarket handle bar mirrors
Does have a slight scruff on the rear end of the front fender from a previous sticker
Maintenance
• New Pro Taper Chain
• Oil change done within the past 50 miles
• Brand New Front and back tire, Michelin Power Pure SC
Only reason I’m selling is because first semester of college is coming up and I need the money to help pay for classes.
More photos of the bike can be viewed on the link below:
http://carefreetruth2.com/noah-daliesio-bike-for-sale.html
Noah D'Aliesio
• Garage kept
• Electric start
• 4 speed transmission
Great beginner bike for anyone wanting to learn how to ride, or can be used to cruise around town on. This bike has only been ridden on the street, never taken off road.
Modifications Include:
• Flush mount turn signals
• Pro taper ⅞” bars
• Adjustable Levers
• Custom tail light
• Rear fender delete
• Zoom Brute Exhaust
• Turn Signal Flasher Relay
• Chimera Cold Air Intake
• DH Motoring Stage 1 ECU
• TST Innovations Frame Sliders
• NDC Customs Chain Adjusters
• Steady Garage Chimera Fairing Brace
• Aftermarket handle bar mirrors
Does have a slight scruff on the rear end of the front fender from a previous sticker
Maintenance
• New Pro Taper Chain
• Oil change done within the past 50 miles
• Brand New Front and back tire, Michelin Power Pure SC
Only reason I’m selling is because first semester of college is coming up and I need the money to help pay for classes.
More photos of the bike can be viewed on the link below:
http://carefreetruth2.com/noah-daliesio-bike-for-sale.html
Noah D'Aliesio
Non profit Info:
Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans
Announcing an in-person Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans. It will be held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ on September 3-5, 2021. The workshop is devoted to women vets only and will provided them with a safe experiential and interactive way to address anger, loss, grief and guilt. The workshop is free of charge to any woman service member or veteran, including all meals and two nights lodging. It begins with dinner at 6pm on Friday, September 3 and ends at 1pm on Sunday, September 5. People who have attended this workshop say that it was a major step in their healing from their psychological and spiritual wounds. Transportation will be provided to those who need it.
In order to ensure the safety of the participants and facilitators at this workshop, we will be following the CDC Coronavirus Guidelines and will be employing additional safety precautions. All participants will be provided their own private rooms.
The Healing of Memories Workshop was created by Father Michael Lapsley, an Anglican missionary priest, who in 1990 suffered the loss of his hands and the sight in one eye from a letter bomb that was sent to him in Zimbabwe by a supporter of the pro-apartheid government in South Africa. After a long recovery from the bombing, Father Lapsley decided to dedicate his life to helping victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other traumatic circumstances.
Any woman service member or veteran who is interested in the workshop may find out more information or register free for the workshop by contacting Mike Wold, US Navy Veteran and workshop coordinator, at 651-687-9767.
For more information see: Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans: A Desert Sojourn Retreat • Spirit In the Desert
In order to ensure the safety of the participants and facilitators at this workshop, we will be following the CDC Coronavirus Guidelines and will be employing additional safety precautions. All participants will be provided their own private rooms.
The Healing of Memories Workshop was created by Father Michael Lapsley, an Anglican missionary priest, who in 1990 suffered the loss of his hands and the sight in one eye from a letter bomb that was sent to him in Zimbabwe by a supporter of the pro-apartheid government in South Africa. After a long recovery from the bombing, Father Lapsley decided to dedicate his life to helping victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other traumatic circumstances.
Any woman service member or veteran who is interested in the workshop may find out more information or register free for the workshop by contacting Mike Wold, US Navy Veteran and workshop coordinator, at 651-687-9767.
For more information see: Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans: A Desert Sojourn Retreat • Spirit In the Desert
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Katalin Ehling Art Show April 1st – October 6th
Katalin Ehling Art Show Tour
Wednesday, August 11 & 25
Please join us to tour the variety of all original art by local artist Katalin Ehling. Starting with fashion drawings while in Paris in the 60’s, to her 45 years as batiks artist and watercolorist, to her most current autobiographical collages. Will be informal with Q & A as we tour the exhibit.
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
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
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Thursdays, 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
Reiki Healing
Wednesday, August 25, 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
Desert Foothills Library
AUGUST 2021 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Public Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library
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Please note there are no storytimes offered in August
Storigami
Friday, August 27, 3:30-5:00pm
Join us to tell a story through the beautiful Japanese art of paper folding! We will be following along a story as we fold paper and by the end a creation emerges. Learn a new skill and see where your story goes.
This program is suited for ages 10-13.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Check out these new September Holland Center classes on our website: www.hollandcenter.org
Hybrid-Hypnosis II - Saturday, Sept. 11, 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. Come and see what is possible for you in your life, and experience an Emotional Release for yourself! Please register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
Fused Glass Picture Frames – Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:00-11:30 am. Pretty as a picture – made by you! Join us in creating your own picture frame to hold your fondest memories. Frames will be 4 x 6 with your own personal design. You can design it to match a picture you have in mind; it can be a theme such as the ocean or sky, or something completely unique from your imagination, including a different use for the design – like a small mirror! Your instructor will fire them in her kiln, and bring them back to the Holland Center for you to pick up. Come and have fun! Please register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Founding Fathers You Never Heard Of… -- Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:00 – 5:30 pm. We think we know who the Founding Fathers were because we have heard their names over and over. They made significant intellectual contributions to the Constitution when our country was being founded. However, there are men and women who are not as well-known but perhaps just as important at the time as those that are household names. Join Jim Sherbert, who will be continuing his outstanding Lecture Series on American History with this fascinating topic, that will enlighten us and get us to think about who we also need to thank for our freedom. This class will be in-person and on Zoom. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $10
Grief Support for Children, Teens, and Young Adults – Wed., Sept. 15, 11:00 – 12:00. A program of Hospice of the Valley, New Song offers grief support sessions for children, teens, young adults and their adult caregivers. Participants meet in age-appropriate groups. You will find out what this group accomplishes and how it helps young people get through the grieving process. Megan Hodgins of Scottsdale participated in New Song with her two young daughters. “New Song was a safe environment for my family to cry, be angry, get out our frustrations and even laugh,” she said. Find out more about New Song Center in this informative zoom class. When you register, you will receive the URL for the class. All ages welcome. Free. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Friends and Family CPR – Wed., Sept. 15 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00 (2 sessions). 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.
Colored Pencil Art – Learn How to Draw Eyes – Sat., Sept. 18, 10:00 am. Drawing a human eye isn’t as hard as you might think, and you many even surprise yourself. In this class you will learn how to transfer an image of an eye and add color to create a realistic blue eye. You will also learn how to add the skin using a pastel base. Nicole McCaigue, a local artist, will walk you through the process that she uses to create lifelike eyes with colored pencils. She will show you the tools she uses and explain why and how she uses certain art materials. This class will be on Zoom only. When you register, we will send you directions on how to access the supply list of materials for the class, and we will also send the URL for the class. This class is perfect for beginners, or if you have never tried to draw facial features. Nicole is an enthusiastic teacher who is convinced everyone can draw – only patience, the right guidance and inspiration is needed! Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $40
Bookbinding Basics:” Four in One” – Sept. 23 – 10:00am – 2:00 pm. Japanese Stab Bindings – In this 1/2 day class you’ll create four small journals and an origami folder to hold them all. Japanese stab bindings are great for holding together a group of single-sheets of paper and you’ll learn four (4) different bindings! These sweet booklets are great as gifts, making notes, or for use as travel journals. This class will take place at the Holland Center and Lynda Abare will be your instructor. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
Virtual Art Bus – Phoenix Airport Museum – Thursday, Sept. 23 – 10:00 – 11:30 am. This is an outstanding museum tour where you can leave all the walking — more than 4 miles — to us! The Phoenix Airport Museum, at Sky Harbor, has become one of the largest public art programs in the country. The museum includes an art collection of 900 works, more than 40 exhibit spaces in six buildings, and is sponsored by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department – with a mission to showcase Arizona’s unique artistic and cultural heritage. Our tour leader, Tamsin Wolff, has a few surprise follow up activities! Tamsin is a professionally trained career museum educator and local artist. This Zoom class will also provide insights into what defines a museum: the collection, conservation, research, and exhibition of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural objects for education, study, and enjoyment. When you register, at www.holland.center.org, and click on Lifelong Learning, you will receive a Zoom URL along with some written materials. $20
Betsy Anderson, Program and Events Manager
Hybrid-Hypnosis II - Saturday, Sept. 11, 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. Come and see what is possible for you in your life, and experience an Emotional Release for yourself! Please register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
Fused Glass Picture Frames – Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:00-11:30 am. Pretty as a picture – made by you! Join us in creating your own picture frame to hold your fondest memories. Frames will be 4 x 6 with your own personal design. You can design it to match a picture you have in mind; it can be a theme such as the ocean or sky, or something completely unique from your imagination, including a different use for the design – like a small mirror! Your instructor will fire them in her kiln, and bring them back to the Holland Center for you to pick up. Come and have fun! Please register at www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $50
Founding Fathers You Never Heard Of… -- Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:00 – 5:30 pm. We think we know who the Founding Fathers were because we have heard their names over and over. They made significant intellectual contributions to the Constitution when our country was being founded. However, there are men and women who are not as well-known but perhaps just as important at the time as those that are household names. Join Jim Sherbert, who will be continuing his outstanding Lecture Series on American History with this fascinating topic, that will enlighten us and get us to think about who we also need to thank for our freedom. This class will be in-person and on Zoom. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $10
Grief Support for Children, Teens, and Young Adults – Wed., Sept. 15, 11:00 – 12:00. A program of Hospice of the Valley, New Song offers grief support sessions for children, teens, young adults and their adult caregivers. Participants meet in age-appropriate groups. You will find out what this group accomplishes and how it helps young people get through the grieving process. Megan Hodgins of Scottsdale participated in New Song with her two young daughters. “New Song was a safe environment for my family to cry, be angry, get out our frustrations and even laugh,” she said. Find out more about New Song Center in this informative zoom class. When you register, you will receive the URL for the class. All ages welcome. Free. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org and click on Lifelong Learning.
Friends and Family CPR – Wed., Sept. 15 – 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00 (2 sessions). 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.
Colored Pencil Art – Learn How to Draw Eyes – Sat., Sept. 18, 10:00 am. Drawing a human eye isn’t as hard as you might think, and you many even surprise yourself. In this class you will learn how to transfer an image of an eye and add color to create a realistic blue eye. You will also learn how to add the skin using a pastel base. Nicole McCaigue, a local artist, will walk you through the process that she uses to create lifelike eyes with colored pencils. She will show you the tools she uses and explain why and how she uses certain art materials. This class will be on Zoom only. When you register, we will send you directions on how to access the supply list of materials for the class, and we will also send the URL for the class. This class is perfect for beginners, or if you have never tried to draw facial features. Nicole is an enthusiastic teacher who is convinced everyone can draw – only patience, the right guidance and inspiration is needed! Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $40
Bookbinding Basics:” Four in One” – Sept. 23 – 10:00am – 2:00 pm. Japanese Stab Bindings – In this 1/2 day class you’ll create four small journals and an origami folder to hold them all. Japanese stab bindings are great for holding together a group of single-sheets of paper and you’ll learn four (4) different bindings! These sweet booklets are great as gifts, making notes, or for use as travel journals. This class will take place at the Holland Center and Lynda Abare will be your instructor. Register at: www.hollandcenter.org, and click on Lifelong Learning. $45
Virtual Art Bus – Phoenix Airport Museum – Thursday, Sept. 23 – 10:00 – 11:30 am. This is an outstanding museum tour where you can leave all the walking — more than 4 miles — to us! The Phoenix Airport Museum, at Sky Harbor, has become one of the largest public art programs in the country. The museum includes an art collection of 900 works, more than 40 exhibit spaces in six buildings, and is sponsored by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department – with a mission to showcase Arizona’s unique artistic and cultural heritage. Our tour leader, Tamsin Wolff, has a few surprise follow up activities! Tamsin is a professionally trained career museum educator and local artist. This Zoom class will also provide insights into what defines a museum: the collection, conservation, research, and exhibition of historical, scientific, artistic or cultural objects for education, study, and enjoyment. When you register, at www.holland.center.org, and click on Lifelong Learning, you will receive a Zoom URL along with some written materials. $20
Betsy Anderson, Program and Events Manager
Foothills Food Bank to produce Foothills Empty Bowls Art Auction
Some of the most unique art in the territory soon will be available for bid online and in person as part of the 2021 Foothills Empty Bowls Art Auction.
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the 22nd annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction to honor World Hunger Day will be held at Harold’s Corral, in Cave Creek, Ariz., from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Proceeds benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center.
The auction begins on the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s website, foothillsfoodbank.com, which is sponsored by Tech4Life Computers & Websites. Individuals can bid on the art and also purchase bowls created and donated by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, sponsor of the Empty Bowls Project.
“We are excited to initially offer the art auction online so people can support this important cause and spend time bidding on their favorite works of art,” says Carole Perry, founder of the event. “The online event begins September 7, 2021 and concludes on World Hunger Day, Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
“This Empty Bowls Art Auction has tapped into the generous spirit of dozens of renowned Sonoran Arts League artists,” says Perry. “We already have received numerous items, ranging from paintings to sculpture from all media. Many artists donated two or more pieces out of a selfless desire to ensure that the Foothills Food Bank has the resources it needs to help our neighbors in need.”
Perry says Christopher Heede and Virginia Brooks, among other excellent talent, are two of the local artists that people will find in this year’s art auction
Bowls purchased in advance can be selected during the Empty Bowls lunch or guests can choose to pay for their bowls at the event. A pasta lunch, donated by Harold’s, will be served in the bowls and guests can keep the bowls as a reminder of empty bowls throughout the world, throughout the year. Winners of the art auction can pick up their art pieces after 1 PM at Harold’s as well.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Mayer, Spring Valley, Cordes Lakes, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale, Rio Verde and north Phoenix.
The Sonoran Arts League is committed to advancing art and art education, with a special focus on mentoring youth with the belief that arts training helps develop the ability to focus and strengthens cognitive skills in young people. It offers a number of Youth Art programs for students K-12.
Some of the most unique art in the territory soon will be available for bid online and in person as part of the 2021 Foothills Empty Bowls Art Auction.
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the 22nd annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction to honor World Hunger Day will be held at Harold’s Corral, in Cave Creek, Ariz., from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Proceeds benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center.
The auction begins on the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s website, foothillsfoodbank.com, which is sponsored by Tech4Life Computers & Websites. Individuals can bid on the art and also purchase bowls created and donated by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, sponsor of the Empty Bowls Project.
“We are excited to initially offer the art auction online so people can support this important cause and spend time bidding on their favorite works of art,” says Carole Perry, founder of the event. “The online event begins September 7, 2021 and concludes on World Hunger Day, Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
“This Empty Bowls Art Auction has tapped into the generous spirit of dozens of renowned Sonoran Arts League artists,” says Perry. “We already have received numerous items, ranging from paintings to sculpture from all media. Many artists donated two or more pieces out of a selfless desire to ensure that the Foothills Food Bank has the resources it needs to help our neighbors in need.”
Perry says Christopher Heede and Virginia Brooks, among other excellent talent, are two of the local artists that people will find in this year’s art auction
Bowls purchased in advance can be selected during the Empty Bowls lunch or guests can choose to pay for their bowls at the event. A pasta lunch, donated by Harold’s, will be served in the bowls and guests can keep the bowls as a reminder of empty bowls throughout the world, throughout the year. Winners of the art auction can pick up their art pieces after 1 PM at Harold’s as well.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Mayer, Spring Valley, Cordes Lakes, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale, Rio Verde and north Phoenix.
The Sonoran Arts League is committed to advancing art and art education, with a special focus on mentoring youth with the belief that arts training helps develop the ability to focus and strengthens cognitive skills in young people. It offers a number of Youth Art programs for students K-12.
CONTACT: Carole Perry, Empty Bowls chair/480.488.6070
