Culture/Education

Friday, January 9th
11am-1pm
Cost: $25 Members/$30 Non-Members
Must Pre-register

Step into the new year with clarity, creativity, and intention. Join us for a fun and inspiring Vision Board Workshop where we’ll set meaningful goals, tap into our creativity, and craft visual reminders of the life we’re calling in for 2026. All materials are included! Through intention-setting and mindful crafting, you’ll leave with a beautifully personalized board that reflects the future you’re ready to create. Let’s visualize it, believe it, and bring it to life together!

Join Ellenton CPA for an insightful seminar designed to help you give with greater impact—while maximizing valuable tax benefits. Whether you’re an individual donor, a business owner, or someone looking to build a meaningful legacy, this session will provide practical strategies you can put into action immediately.

Discover how thoughtful tax planning can enhance your charitable goals, reduce tax liability, and allow you to support the causes that matter most. We’ll explore effective gifting strategies, community-focused planning opportunities, and long-term legacy strategies that align your financial success with lasting social impact.

Thursday, January 15th at 2pm

FREE

Feb. 6th and March 19th 

2-4pm

Enjoy a fun, creative afternoon making 4-6 beautiful projects with MaryKate, including cards and treat packaging. All materials provided – no experience needed!

Cost: Member: $15/ Non-Member: $20

Space is limited to 8. Call The Center  941-778-1908 to RSVP.

Mondays | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Upcoming Dates:

New Moon Circles:

• February 16th

• March 16th

• April 20th

• May 18th

• June 15th

Full Moon Circles:

• February 2nd

• March 2nd

• April 6th

• May 4th

• June 1st

Pricing

• Members: $25

• Non-Members: $30

About the Facilitator

Carly Burdick is a local Reiki Master and Women’s Guidance Facilitator with a heartfelt mission to support women on their paths of self-discovery and empowerment. Through sacred circles, Carly offers a safe, nurturing environment for connection, healing, and inner transformation. Her work is centered on creating community and guiding women to embrace their true selves.

What to Expect

Each Women’s Circle is a unique and sacred gathering that includes:

• ✨ Group Meditation

• ✨ Journaling & Self-Reflection

• ✨ Sharing Circle

• ✨ Sound Healing

• ✨ Connection & Community

These circles are open to all women, regardless of spiritual background or experience. Just bring an open heart and a willingness to connect.

Full Moon Circle

Step into the glow of the Full Moon and join Carly in a transformative evening of reflection, connection, and renewal. Harness the powerful lunar energy to illuminate your path, release what no longer serves you, and celebrate the divine feminine within.

New Moon Circle

Align with the energy of new beginnings during this sacred New Moon gathering. Set clear intentions, plant seeds for your future, and embrace fresh starts through ritual, meditation, and sisterhood. The New Moon is a perfect time to reconnect with your vision and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Pre-registration required. Call (941) 778-1908 to reserve your spot.
Spaces are limited—join us in sacred sisterhood and honor the cycles of the moon together.

Instructor: Carly Burdick
Location: Performing Arts Room
Dates & Times: Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Jan 8, 2026 – Third Eye

• Jan 15, 2026 – Crown

Cost:

• Member: $25 per class

• Non-Member: $30 per class

Join instructor Carly Burdick for a transformative 7-week Chakra Workshop Series. Each class will focus on one of the seven chakras—Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown—guiding you through practices to align, heal, and balance your energy centers.

Each session includes:

• Insightful discussion about the featured chakra

• Reflective journaling prompts

• A healing activity (e.g., grounding exercises for the Root Chakra)

• Guided meditation

• Reiki energy work

• Sound healing

Whether you attend one class or the full series, you’ll leave feeling more grounded, centered, and connected.

Instructor: Loretta Estabrooks
Dates & Focus:

• Jan 13  iPhone Basics
• Jan 15  iPhone – Beyond the Basics
• Feb 17 iPhone Basics
• Feb 19 iPhone – Beyond the Basics
• Mar 10  iPhone Basics
• Mar 12  iPhone – Beyond the Basics

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Learning Center
Cost: Free

Class Description

This hands-on class will explore both iPhone and iPad topics based on participant interests. Possible areas include digital photography, device security, “Find My Phone,” settings navigation, photo sharing, text messaging, and using Siri.

iPhone Beginner’s Course Includes:

• Navigating the home screen and using gestures

• Managing settings, Apple ID, and iCloud

• Using essential apps like Mail, Messages, and Safari

• Making calls and sending messages

• Customizing the iPhone and using Siri

• Exploring camera features and taking photos

• Downloading and managing apps in the App Store

• Tips, tricks, and hidden features

Join The Center for a season of fun and exploration! Transportation is just $5 per person, with additional personal expenses for food, shopping, or activities.

Trip Schedule:

• January 30: Hard Rock Casino

• February 13: Manatee Viewing Center

Reserve your seat early—space is limited!

• 8:45 am – Meet at The Center Front Desk

• 9:00 am – Departure

• 2:00–2:30 pm – Return Arrival

Cost: $5 Transportation Van Fee

Reserve Your Spot Today!
Sign up at the Front Desk or call (941) 778-1908 to join in the fun.

Instructor: Leticia Loera
Date: Saturday, January 17th
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Cost:

• Member: $25

• Non-Member: $35

Description

Join us for another exciting cooking series with Chef Leticia! This time, she will guide you through preparing a delicious and authentic dish: Milanesa de Pollo. This thin, boneless cut of chicken is breaded, fried to golden perfection, and simply irresistible.

No Mexican meal is complete without rice, so Chef Leticia will also show you how to make a flavorful, classic Mexican rice to complement your Milanesa.

Don’t miss this fun and tasty experience—perfect for food lovers and anyone looking to bring the flavors of Mexico into their kitchen!

Experience “The Other Italy” at The Center of Anna Maria Island

When Italian chef, tour specialist, and author Robert Gaglio first visited Italy in 2012 and met his Sicilian family, it sparked a lifelong passion for exploring the Italy few travelers ever encounter. His journeys—later captured in his memoir Freedom to Wander—led him through hidden regions, unforgettable culinary traditions, and breathtaking landscapes that reveal the true heart of Italy.

Now, Robert brings that spirit of discovery to The Center of Anna Maria Island with a three-part cultural and culinary series: The Other Italy.

Join him as he guides you off the beaten path—through the soaring Dolomites, the Marmolada Glacier, the ancient wonders of Sicily, and the rich food heritage of Le Marche. Each session features stories, regional highlights, and live pasta-making demonstrations showcasing authentic Italian treats.

Class Schedule

Part I – The Other Italy: Bologna, Herculaneum, Matera, Siracusa

January 22, 2026

2:00–4:00pm

Part II – The Other Italy: Verona, Ravenna, Lake Iseo, Lecce

February 26, 2026
2:00–4:00pm

Part III – The Other Italy: Palermo, Turin, Urbino, Spello

March 26, 2026
2:00–4:00pm

Registration & Pricing

Cost per Part:

• Members: $30

• Non-Members: $35

Space is limited—register early!
(941) 778-1908

About Robert Gaglio

Founder of Italian Culinary Tours, Robert has dedicated his career to creating immersive, once-in-a-lifetime Italian experiences that go far beyond sightseeing. His classes and tours invite guests to truly live like an Italian—through food, culture, and authentic connection.
Learn more at italianculinarytours.com.

Our Book Club is open to all and free to join! We meet once a month to share conversation, community, and a love of reading.

January’s meeting is on January 19th at 1pm

January’s Book: Blindsighted by Karink Slaughter

Come join us, whether you’ve finished the book or are just curious to listen in!

For more info: jillian@centerami.org

Ice Baths with Dev’s Bevs

Wednesdays

12 pm to 1 pm (5 minute interval, must pre-register)

Cost: $20 Members | $25 Non-Members

Drop in and experience the benefits of ice baths at The Center with Devinne Whittaker of Devs Bevs. Take a few minutes out for yourself at Devs Bevs Ice Bath Wednesday! Ice baths can reduce inflammation and swelling, relieve sore muscles, improve exercise recovery, improve mental health, and support immunity. Please per-register.

For more info: email hello@centerami.org or call us at (941) 778-1908.

Tuesday, January 13^th 2026

Tuesday, April 14^th 2026

8:00am – 2:00pm

Stay on the Island to give the gift of life by donating blood at The Center. With the nationwide shortage of blood, The Center is bringing the One Blood donation bus to Anna Maria Island in hopes that you can take a little time out of your day to make a difference.

At The Center of Anna Maria Island, we are dedicated to supporting your overall wellness through a variety of therapeutic and recovery services. Whether you’re looking to relieve stress, improve mobility, or support recovery, we have options tailored to your needs.

Our Wellness Services:

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a powerful tool for relaxation, stress relief, and muscle recovery. We offer two types of massage:

• Swedish Massage – A gentle, relaxing massage that promotes circulation, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being.
• Deep Tissue Massage – A therapeutic massage designed to target deep layers of muscle and connective tissue, ideal for relieving chronic tension and muscle pain.

Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that promotes healing, reduces pain, and enhances overall well-being by stimulating specific points on the body.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that uses suction cups to stimulate blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing.

Click here for prices or book your session by calling The Center at (941)778-1908