Day Calendar

Caring for the Caregiver

Self-care is essential in being able to care for your loved one. This monthly group allows you to openly and honestly share your thoughts and feelings related to the daily challenges of being a caregiver. You will also discover tools for helping to navigate this difficult journey. 

Judy Peters has had 30 years of experience as a hospice worker. She recruited, trained, and supervised hospice volunteers, served as Community Education and Outreach Director, and facilitated caregiver and grief support groups prior to hospice, her background was in social work. 

Monday, July 1

Monday, August 5

Tuesday, September 3

Led by Hospice of the West facilitator, Judy Peters. For more information please email Judy at judithpeters@hospicewestaz.com 

Gentle Chair Yoga

Yoga for Every Body!  If you are new to yoga -- chair yoga is a great way to start!  It is safe, fun, and there’s no downside to using chairs for fitness.

Non-fit people or folks a little disconnected from their bodies can give themselves permission to try something as non-threatening as moving while sitting in a chair.

Fit people can still ‘feel good’ from discovering the deeper breathing connected to the slower movement.  

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 Monday and Wednesday at 11:00 am.  Chairs are provided.

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

Literate Foodie Club

Literate Foodies has been meeting since March 2016.  They focus each meeting on a book and topic for discussion and a rotating team of cooks prepare related recipes for a sampling by all attendants.  Each month could feature chef memoirs, food travel, food history, national and international cuisines, techniques, and cookbooks! 

We have a rotating panel of members who participate in presentations; each from unique backgrounds but all share a love of food, reading, and learning.  Dana and Jan are retired professionals who facilitate the program by planning and bringing a love of food and ideas to our very social group. 

Craft 'N Chat

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcome! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome! 

Have a craft you're not quite sure how to start, or need a little help or inspiration? Craft N Chat is a collaborative of creatives who are happy and eager to help! 

No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286 

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

Art Critique

The Desert Foothills Library and the Sonoran Art League are combining their critiques! Two nonprofits working together to enhance art education- a win for all! 

April will be the last group critique until October, so join us April 24th, starting at 4:00 pm, for a discussion that is designed to meet each individual’s need for continual artistic growth and develop. Come join us and bring a friend.

WHAT TO BRING...art work you are working on, this could be a work you are having trouble with, a piece you feel you can show us a new technique, a piece of art you have finished and want feedback, bring work that you are having questions about framing, or what medium to use, questions about selling art, etc. All these topics and more are open for discussion!

Open to Sonoran Arts League Members and ALL artists in the community!

No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286