SAGE GIFT SHOP opens in the Holland Community Center Lobby. Arizona artists’ merchandise include jewelry, etched glass, photography, and other artful items for sale at affordable prices. A portion of sales benefits the Foothills Community Foundation. Hours Open: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
FCF-HCC offers classes and programs at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. Online registration and details are available at www.azfcf.org.
FCF-HCC SPECIAL SERIES:
T.G.I.F TASTERS CLUB
Coffee, Wine, Oils & Vinegars, Tea, Bourbon & Beef, Cheese, Chocolate and more! Masters of each craft bring their expertise to the table for you to enjoy. Educational presentations and tastings one Friday a month from September – May from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $20 per presentation. Registration and more information at www.azfcf.org.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AT THE HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
Gary Zaro, Director of “The Film Festival at PVCC” main campus, brings the Festival’s international Mystery and Suspense Thrillers films to the Holland Community Center. One Friday each month from September – May at 2:00 – 4:30 p.m., Gary will introduce each film and lead a post-film discussion. Free admission. Registration recommended at www.azfcf.org.
WEEKLY EVENTS
BINGO
Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Holland Community Center. Open to the public with cards starting at $13. Raffle prizes and $375 cash paid out weekly. Cards go on sale at 1:00 p.m. Visit www.azfcf.org for more information. Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. 480-488-1090.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY, 2017
Monday’s, May 1, 8, 14 and 22
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beginning Mahjongg
Want to learn how to play Mahjongg? Whether you have never played or simply want a refresher, this 4-week class is for you! Mahjongg cards must be purchased on own before first session. They are available at a number of places including the National Mahjongg League, www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. Instructor Cindi Ginn has taught Mahjongg at several local country clubs, and currently plays with a regular group from Terravita. $90 for 4-week instruction. Register at www.azfcf.org. Minimum of 4 people required, maximum of 8.
Monday, May 2
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exploring the World of Buttons
Karen Mathews, member of the Arizona and National Button Societies, will present the joy of collecting buttons. She started button collecting when she inherited her mother’s collection that was started years ago. Karen, will show examples of the various interesting and unique buttons and why hunting to start or to fill out your collection of buttons can be a fun and social activity that does not cost a lot. You will learn:
1. Short history of the evolution of buttons
2. Types and classification of buttons
3. How to determine their value and where to find them
4. The various groups where you can join to share this hobby
5. Building a valuable collection
6. Answering any questions you have on how to get started collecting
$8.00 admission fee.
Friday’s, May 5, 12, 19 and 26
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Experimental Watermedia
Multi-media artist Sue Hunter, teaches an introduction to various techniques for creating exciting paintings by exploring numerous products. Week one, design with Masking Fluid Pens on watercolor paper and yupo. Week two, use watercolor or acrylics or both, on the tar gel paper you prepared in week one and then apply black gesso to the background. Week three, create stencil stamps using hot air blowers and material. And week four, use the stencils and molding paste to create texture. Each week will include a demonstration of the products and you will learn new techniques of producing creative paintings. 4-week course; $225.00 includes instruction. Students must purchase art supplies on own. Supply list provided upon registration. Register at www.AZFCF.org.
Friday, May 12
2:00 – 4:00 PM
International Film Series at the Holland Community Center presents: “The Orphanage”
(Spain, R: 100 min)
Laura, a former orphan, and her husband Carlos move into the old orphanage that she grew up in with Simon, their adopted son. Simon soon claims to have several invisible friends which they think is a normal part of growing up, but his later disappearance leads Laura and Carlos to wonder if a crime was committed or were these invisible friends not so friendly after all. Register at www.AZFCF.org walk-ins welcome. Free Admission.
Friday’s, May 12 and 26
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alcohol Ink Prints
Multi-media artist, Sue Hunter, teaches that alcohol inks are an easy and interesting way to create works of art. In this class, you will be shown how to freeform using easy techniques for applying highly pigmented inks to special paper. As the inks flow and mingle, they create remarkable effects that can be controlled with brushes to create abstract prints or realistic paintings. 2-week course for $125.00 includes all art supplies. Register at www.AZFCF.org.
Saturday, May 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Family History Writing Workshop #1: Write Your Family Members or Ancestors to Life
Do you have genealogical biographical information, pictures, letters, and old newspaper clippings and other assorted memorabilia featuring an interesting ancestor or family member? Do you want to pull these treasures together into one interesting biographical essay or narrative, but aren’t sure how to begin? In this active workshop session, come with a person in mind to write about and learn strategies to help you write an engaging biographical piece. You bring your notebooks, tablets, or laptops to the session, and your workshop leader will bring the exercises and strategies. $38 workshop fee. Register at www.azfcf.org.
Instructor Cynthia Kiefer is a 20+ year teaching veteran with expertise in teaching writing, literature, and research to students of all ages. In addition to her passion for teaching, she is an American history buff, artifact aficionado, and historical fiction writer and researcher. In addition to teaching full time, Cynthia is currently writing a historical fiction novel. Not surprisingly, this novel concept began with a long-gone family member.
“The subject was just what I need for where I am in my genealogy – starting to write about my ancestors, rather than just having them on a chart with some statistics.” Quote from a Workshop #1 attendee.
Saturday, May 13
2:00—4:00 pm
Essential Oils and Cooking
Learn about the edible possibilities of healthful oils and learn how to incorporate these essential oils in your daily cooking. Taste cookies, truffles, nuts, and more. Heather Cambanes is an Essential Oils distributer, educator, and has been living and studying preventative healthcare for over 10 years. $25 admission fee. Register at www.azfcf.org.
Monday, May 16
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Exploring the World of Buttons
Karen Mathews, member of the Arizona and National Button Societies, will present the joy of collecting buttons. She started button collecting when she inherited her mother’s collection that
was started years ago. Karen, will show examples of the various interesting and unique buttons and why hunting to start or to fill out your collection of buttons can be a fun and social activity that does not cost a lot. You will learn:
1. Short history of the evolution of buttons
2. Types and classification of buttons
3. How to determine their value and where to find them
4. The various groups where you can join to share this hobby
5. Building a valuable collection
6. Answering any questions you have on how to get started collecting
$8.00 admission fee.
Friday, May 19
3:00—5:00 pm
T.G.I.F. Taster’s Club – Smoked Meats
We are taking our Taster’s Club offsite and meet at The Liberty Station restaurant, in Terravita Marketplace, known for its flavorful smoked meats. Learn about engineering and cooking techniques of the smoker, how and why it works, and finally sample some of their delicious offerings. $20 fee. Register at www.AZFCF.org.
Saturday, May 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Canvas & Coffee
Join Sunny Hall, owner of Paint and Gogh, for a creative painting experience that is a step-by-step guided acrylic painting class. You will take home your 16″ x 20″ acrylic painting of a Saguaro at Sunset at the end of the class. All supplies are furnished, including easels, paint, canvas, aprons and brushes. No experience necessary! $40 per student. Register at www.azfcf.org.
JUNE, 2017
Monday’s, June 5, 12, 19,26
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Beginning Mahjongg
Want to learn how to play Mahjongg? Whether you have never played or simply want a refresher, this 4-week class is for you! Mahjongg cards must be purchased on own before first session. They are available at a number of places including the National Mahjongg League, www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. Instructor Maureen Johnson has groups at Terravita CC. $90 for 4-week instruction. Register at www.azfcf.org.
Saturday, June 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Canvas & Coffee
Join Sunny Hall, owner of Paint and Gogh, for a creative painting experience that is a step-by-step guided acrylic painting class. You will take home your 16″ x 20″ acrylic painting of a Vase with Flowers at the end of the class. All supplies are furnished, including easels, paint, canvas, aprons and brushes. No experience necessary! $40 per student. Register at www.azfcf.org.
