This dynamic yet gentle class is for all ages, accommodating beginners as well as those who want to deepen their practice. Using teaching demonstrations and detailed guidance, each class proceeds in a safe and slow way to instruct the basics of (Kripalu) yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. Plenty of modifications and variations will be given for different body types. 

Class is 60 minutes and include an opening centering, gentle warmups, postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and a long closing relaxation (yoga nidra). 

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket or cushion to sit on.

Scott Farber, Ph.D., E-RYT 500/YACEP. Scott has been practicing yoga, meditation, and t'ai chi since the 1970s. A former college professor, with a doctorate in philosophy of education, he has traveled and taught all over the world. He now serves as a lead trainer in the Discovery Yoga School, offering a variety of yoga classes, workshops and teacher trainings.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Do you have some experience with a ukulele but want to learn more? This class is for beginners who have some knowledge of how to play.

Class subjects:

• Learning more Dominant 7th chords
• 12 Bar Blues in different keys
• Smooth chord changes
• More fun songs!

Requirements: 

• Ukulele
• Some experience with basic open string chords
• pen or pencil
• Music stand is suggested.

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will run on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at the River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Chess, as in playing casual, over the board chess will transform you through the practice of contemplation. Every piece is a possibility. This class will not only teach you how to play chess, it will take you through an unusual perspective of the history, the culture, and the realms of mystery, defeat, victory and belief. It will impress upon you how making choices on the board, as well as in your life, will shift into better decision making just by playing chess. You don’t have to be a genius either to have this valuable tool.

Estelle Thibodeau has a chess club in St. Augustine, called The Cheesy Chess Club and is an ordained minister active in the art of contemplation and choice. Make your move to the COA's River House for this fascinating perspective on chess. 

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10:30 - 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

If you know the basics of how to play the guitar but want to learn more, then this class is for you.

You will work on the following:

• Dominant 7th Chords
• 12 Bar Blues progressions
• Introduction to Minor and Pentatonic Scales and patterns
• Playing smooth chord changes
• More fun songs!

Requirements:

• Guitar,
• Some experience with basic open string chords,
• pen or pencil.
• Music stand is suggested.

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Come learn the fun dance art of Line Dance with a lively variety of music including Pop, Country, and Latin.

Wear comfortable shoes, preferably with leather bottoms.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director. Ramona is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:45 to 12:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Intuition, remote viewing, energy work, astral projection, past lives, dream work. Join us for a venture into another way of viewing the Universe. 

Cathy retired from teaching in 2019, having taught everything from preschool to university. She has a master's degree in education and has been very active in teaching adult education courses.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Instructor Dennis Shiels will guide you through a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Sometimes described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity and connects the mind and body.  This class can be done standing or seated.  Open to all adults 18+ for 5 Wednesdays in May at 1:00.