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Zambra Mini Choreography on Two Tuesdays in October at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Oct 20, 2026 at 11:45 am, runs for 2 weeks

Join Gina for a fun all levels mini intensive to learn a powerful Zambra Mora Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some experience in the Zambra Style.

Barefoot or dance shoes preferred, wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

With years of teaching and performance experience, Gina brings her expertise, warmth, and energy to every class. Whether you’re new to Zambra Mora or looking to expand your repertoire, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to grow your skills and enjoy the beauty of dance.  

Class sessions will be on Tuesday, October 20 and 27 from 11:45 - 1:45 (No class sessions on Tuesday, October 6 or 13) at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Fish For Dinner: How to Clean Your Catch on Thursday, October 22 at River House

$11

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Oct 22, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Get ready for a morning of excitement and adventure at the picturesque River House located on the Matanzas River! Learn how to clean your catch with hands on fish cleaning. Each participant will get to clean a fish while being instructed through each step. All methods will be taught.

Book your spot now to learn how to clean your fish for dinner! 

The group is limited to 10 total. Don't miss out on this fun Fishing event/activity!

This class will meet rain or shine and will be mainly outdoors, so bring your sunscreen.

This class will meet on Thursday, October 22 from 9 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine St.).

Please note that this is a one session class.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Belly Dance Mini Choreography on Two Thursdays in October at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Oct 22, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 2 weeks

Join Gina Marie for a fun mini intensive to learn a sassy Bellydance Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some Bellydance experience (previous Level 1 class highly encouraged). Gina will teach an easy to follow routine across two engaging sessions. 

Barefoot or dance shoes. No sneakers. Comfortable clothing such as yoga wear or something you can move freely in. A coin belt or hip scarf is fun to wear if you have one.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 22 and 29 (No class sessions on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15) from 9:30 - 11:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Healthy Living Course on Monday, October 26 at River House

$10

with Sharon Infante

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

October's focus will be Water, Optimize Health

In this class we will focus on Health Promotion and Lifestyle for wellness optimization.

Through open discussions and actively creating plans for healthier eating and lifestyle, each month will focus on how to begin making nutritional plans and lifestyle choices which we know can be a challenge for us. We hear to eat this, not that. Move this way not that way. This is bad for you. You must do this and go there. Old habits die hard. So where do you begin? Join us monthly and bring a notebook and folder for handouts as Sharon provides coaching to support you in your healthy living plan. 

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating a personal wellness plan and implementing daily-life changes
  • Detox and the role of water
  • Organ health eating plan
  • Making healthier choices
  • Environment and lifestyle influences
  • Understanding inflammation
  • Sleep, insomnia, and creating new habits for sound sleep
  • The “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” food lists
  • Keys to longevity, stress, mental and emotional  well being and more

What you think you know may have changed: check in and ask questions.

This one day class will meet on Monday, October 26 from 2 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

More Ghosts and Legends of St. Augustine on Wednesday, October 28 at River House

$10

with Nicole Diehm

Calendar Oct 28, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Though Savannah and New Orleans battle it out for which is the most haunted city in the United States, St. Augustine cannot be discounted just based on the centuries length of the city's existence. Ghost stories are a form of cultural history, people often use them to find a way to cope with grief or help make sense of unexplainable events.

Why do ghost tours, and other forms of dark tourism, take tragedies and romanticize them? Because it’s often easier for people to digest horrible history when presented in a fun “spooky” way. Therefore, the historical knowledge is passed forth, but it’s up to the person whether or not they want to confront the uncomfortable truth, or keep it as a fairytale.

In this talk, we will share tales from around the city learned through books, tours, and speaking to tourists, residents, and tour guides.

Nicole manages digital and physical collections and rotating exhibits. She is also focused on outreach assisting other institutions with their digital projects and collaborating on community projects. She holds an M.A. in History, with a focus on Public History and Archiving, and an M.I.S. in Library and Information Science.

This program will be presented on Monday, October 28 from 3 - 4 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Fishing on Thursday, October 29 at River House

$12.50

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Oct 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Get ready for a morning of excitement and adventure.

Want to go fishing and get help learning? Grab your friends and join us for a morning filled with laughs, learning, and of course, fishing! Don't worry about lugging your gear around because all the equipment you need will be provided. Soak up the sun, cast your line, and reel in some unforgettable memories. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a complete beginner, this is your chance to enjoy a morning of fun by the water. Don't let this opportunity slip away – book your spot now for a morning to remember.

Participants younger than 65 may be required to have a fishing license. Some Florida Resident licenses are free. See the website for clarification: https://sjctax.us/saltwater-fishing-license/  Adults must carry proof of age and residency.

The group is limited to 10 total. Don't miss out on this fun fishing event/activity!

This class will meet, light rain or shine and will be mainly outdoors, so bring your water and your sunscreen. I'd also suggest wearing a hat.

Class session is on Thursday, October 29 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Mat Pilates for Active Aging on Mondays in November and December at River House

$25

with Cynthia Domino

Calendar Nov 2, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

You are never too old to begin your Pilates practice! Unlike Pilates reformer or mixed equipment classes, Mat classes use the human body against gravity to achieve fitness results. Mat work is essentioal to using Pilates equipment efficiently. This class incorporates foundational excercises throughout all beginner-intermediate Mat work.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a thick mat. 

Cynthia Domino is not only a certified classically trained Pilates instructor, but she also brings more than 33 years of experience as an Artistic Director and arts educator. She considers it a privelege to teach Pilates to continue the work in which she has dedicated her life while also contributing to our community. 

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 9:00 to 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084). 

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up

 

Will run

Gentle Yoga on Mondays in November and December at River House

$25

with Scott Farber

Calendar Nov 2, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 5 weeks

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. 

Classes are 90 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 Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run





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