Unhappy with the way things are going?

Know you need to break out of a routine?

This class will help you learn how to change the chatter in your head. A change in your mindset can lead to big changes in your life if you are open to thinking differently.

Kate 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 Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

With instructor Liz Monaco, this class is designed to teach you the popular art of Colored Pencil to create your very own works of art. You will learn color mixing, layering, and other techniques to get the results you have always wanted. 

*Supplies Needed:

• Prisma Color Premier Colored Pencils – Set of 24
• Open Stock Colors: Black Grape, Magenta
• Colorless Blender
• White Plastic Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler
• Bristol Vellum Drawing Paper
• Tracing paper, Graphite Transfer Paper

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

This class will accommodate the new beginner while honing the skills of the more experienced beginner. Class will focus on tap basic fundamental single and double sound steps. Short combinations will introduce/review such composite steps as the shim sham, front and back essence, waltz clog, and simple rhythm time steps.

Tap shoes are recommended for this class.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

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, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:00 to 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084). 

For ages 18 and up

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, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

The advent of the talkies in 1927 changed Hollywood film comedy forever. Physical comedy was replaced with verbal humor and new comedy stars emerged. This class looks at Hollywood’s comedies between 1930 and 1959, a golden age for film laughter. Covered are such movies as My Man Godfrey, Duck Soup, Bringing Up Baby, Ninotchka, The Philadelphia Story, Born Yesterday, Auntie Mame, and Some Like It Hot; as well such performers as W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers, Cary Grant, Mae West, Rosalind Russell, and Bob Hope. The class is part-lecture, part-watching scenes from classic movies.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Class is for beginners and players who already know how to play the game.

Pétanque: A class in playing the traditional French game of Pétanque. You will find the outdoor game of pétanque (pronounced pé-tonk) being played in almost every town and village in southern France. All it takes to play the game is a set of  two or more metal boules (balls), each ball weighing about 1.5 pounds; a small colorful target ball made of wood (called a cochonnet); and a players’ ring approximately 28 inches in diameter. The game is usually played on an outdoor gravel, sandy or grass surface. The class is designed for beginners and experienced players who would like to develop their skills in playing the game.

There are dozens of pétanque clubs throughout the United States including seven in Florida. That includes Saint Augustine’s ‘Boules de Leon’ Pétanque Club. The sport is governed by the Pétanque Federation of America. State and regional tournaments take place on a regular basis throughout the U.S. The sport is very popular with retired folks who sometimes play it well into their eighties. It is a wonderful activity for stimulating the physical and mental processing skills of people of all ages. The game is very easy to learn (it can be learned to play in less than a day), but it takes practice and patience to become a skilled player.

The Pétanque classes will take place on a patch of gravel and grass behind the car park on the South West side of the COA building at 180 Marine St., but registration for the class is at River House (179 Marine St.)

Participants can wear any outdoor clothing, along with any outdoor shoes, but NOT sandals, flip-flops or shoes with exposed toes. You are encouraged to bring water, wear a hat with a brim or peak and use sunscreen. Also, bring a folding chair if you want a place to sit.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 at a patch of gravel and grass behind the car park on the South West side of the COA building at 180 Marine St., but registration for the class is online or at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Prerequisite: You must have taken one of the River House Jewelry Wire Wrapping monthly classes.

This advanced class will move from basic loops, earrings and bracelets to making wire wrapped elements such as roses, wire love knots, Celtic elements, and clover leafs. These will be incorporated into matching sets of jewelry. You will wrap your own clasps as well as learn various tools and techniques. 

Supplies needed:

• Shynek 10 piece Jewelry tools kit
• Ph Pandehall 1200 piece 4mm bicone AB crystal beads
• Bencreat wire 18, 20, 26 gauge
• Any other beads you may have 

(Items can be found on Amazon)

Kathy Tengesdahl has an AA degree in art and a BS in Education. She combines that with 35 years of creating Jewelry art and she is adept at bead weaving with a focus on creating with wire wrapping. She has taught for the past 5 yrs in The Villages, Florida and now 7 months living in St Augustine. She hopes you will join her in creating something beautiful that you will be proud to wear.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 10 to noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.