Recreative Art Center contributes to the mental, physical, and social health of adults and youth by providing group activities in art, music, and movement. We develop intergenerational volunteer opportunities with youth through partnerships with organizations who serve at-risk youth.

Engage Yourself & Nurture Youth
Explore art, music and movement. No membership. No dues. Try us. Give yourself a chance to explore venues unthinkable. Simply participate in an adult activity and volunteer at a youth activity. We provide the instructors and coaches for adult and youth classes and events. If you have a talent you want to share, let us know.
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Promoting Active Minds & Bodies
Dr. Lawrence and Carol Brecker founded Recreative Art Center as an extension of Dermatology Clinic Ltd. Their joy in seeing healthy, active adults making vital contributions to the well-being of youth led to its creation. Dr. Brecker is a practicing dermatologist in Phoenix for over thirty years. He specializes in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. He is an avid photographer and dance student. Carol Brecker is retired from careers in social service, adult education, and project management. She is a proponent of volunteerism, yoga, music, gardening, and Ikebana floral arrangement.


 
See details about activities for adults and youth, including Chamber Music, Dance, Ikebana, Tai Chi, and Yoga.

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Explore Our Group Activities
Art, Music, & Movement

Explore something new. Revisit something you used to like to do. Try a class in social dance, yoga, tai chi, Ikebana flower arranging or multimedia art. Join the chamber music club.  Participants are welcome to join any group at any time and progress at their own pace.

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Volunteer
Engage Yourself & Nurture Youth

Have fun serving as a role model and teacher’s assistant at a group class for youth. Be a positive influence by practicing and sharing an activity of your choice with at risk youth. Enjoy the intergenerational interaction. Watch the progress. Feel the connection. Know that your interest and companionship makes a difference in their lives.

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Artistic Expression

The waiting room at Dermatology Clinic Ltd. provides a venue for artistic expression as a gallery of art. Friends of Recreative art Center are invited to loan art for display in the waiting room gallery.

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