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Fish For Dinner: How to Clean Your Catch on Wednesday, April 16 at River House

$11

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Apr 16, 2025 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. 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 Wednesday, April 16 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

Neurographic Art Meditative Class on Monday, April 21 at River House

$11

with Estelle Thibodeau

Calendar Apr 21, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 1 week

Neurographic art goes beyond creating visually appealing pieces; it can also have positive effects on mental and overall well-being. 

Neurographic Art was termed by Pavel Piskarev as a technique of drawing random lines into and off the paper’s edge in ambling free flow. Then, one thickens some of the lines to define and form shapes and finishes by FILLING IN the interstices aka, intersections which created in a relaxed, soothing manner activates (neuron) curves to soften any points resembling the neural patterns of our brain.  

Talent in Art or drawing is not required. This is an intuitive, relaxing exercise and not just a DOODLE on paper. You will feel your brain releasing the residue of stress and trauma as you work your way through this Manifestation of ARTFORM.  

 BENEFITS OF THIS ART PRACTICE

  • Relief from anxiety
  • Finding peace 
  • Stress reduction 
  • More mindful presence and awareness 
  • Clarity and perspective 
  • Expression of inner feelings
  • Creating art for personal spaces 
  • Therapeutic mental health strengthening

Supplies for your neurographic art will be provided however, if you have your own favorite markers, crayons or paints, please feel free to bring them to the class.  

Estelle Thibodeau is an Ordained Minister of The Alliance of Divine Love. Through her work with other ministers, she learned different methods of healing and teaching. Several years ago she was introduced to neurographic art at a class taught by a fellow minister and has been practicing and sharing this method since. “This art form, is meant to induce a meditative state in which anxiety, sadness, fear, and trauma can be processed. It opens your eyes to see the unique creation you will express & share with others in the group.” Estelle has lived in St.Augustine for 15 years, is a graduate of Flagler College, and has a business called The Seventh Root located in downtown St.Augustine. She is also the founder of The Cheesy Chess Club, a nonprofit organization providing casual unrated over the board Chess to our community.

This one session class will be held on Monday, April 21 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Hey Siri, What Can You Do? on Monday, April 21 at River House

$10

with Kai Long

Calendar Apr 21, 2025 at 12:45 pm, runs for 1 week

Apple's Siri (iPhone and iPad) is built into all your Apple devices and is protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant. Learn how to use your voice and be hands free to set up everyday tasks, stay in touch, set reminders, find where you parked, read text out loud to you and much much more! 

This one session class will meet on Monday, April 21 from 12:45 to 1:45 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Full Course

Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Preventing Diabetes on Tuesday, April 22 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar Apr 22, 2025 at 1:15 pm, runs for 1 week

Strategies for balancing your Blood Sugar to strengthen your immune system and prevent Burn Out.

Simple method of acid/alkaline Blood Scale to encourage optimum food choices.

Managing your Blood Sugar throughout your day to support your Adrenals and prevent exhaustion.

If you can't make this class you might want to register for a repeat of the class on December 10.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

Class session is on Tuesday, April 22 from 1:15 to 2:15 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Will run

Container Gardening and New Beginnings on Monday, April 28 at River House

Free

with Karen Doyle

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 9:15 am

Pre-enrollment is required so please register here. Enrollment is limited for this program. 

Learn successful plant choices and design ideas for planting in pots. Also, learn how to start your own plants from cuttings! Doesn't everyone love FREE plants! There will be an informative and interactive presentation along with a live design/planting demonstration. Then everyone will have the opportunity to do their own, hands-on container of cuttings to take home. If you want to make your own container garden please bring a small container, soil and plants, and Karen can show you how best to plant it.

Presented by St. Johns County Master Gardener Karen Doyle.

This one session class will meet on Monday, April 28 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

 

Full Course

Neurographic Art Meditative Class on Monday, April 28 at River House

$11

with Estelle Thibodeau

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 1 week

Neurographic art goes beyond creating visually appealing pieces; it can also have positive effects on mental and overall well-being. 

Neurographic Art was termed by Pavel Piskarev as a technique of drawing random lines into and off the paper’s edge in ambling free flow. Then, one thickens some of the lines to define and form shapes and finishes by FILLING IN the interstices aka, intersections which created in a relaxed, soothing manner activates (neuron) curves to soften any points resembling the neural patterns of our brain.  

Talent in Art or drawing is not required. This is an intuitive, relaxing exercise and not just a DOODLE on paper. You will feel your brain releasing the residue of stress and trauma as you work your way through this Manifestation of ARTFORM.  

 BENEFITS OF THIS ART PRACTICE

  • Relief from anxiety
  • Finding peace 
  • Stress reduction 
  • More mindful presence and awareness 
  • Clarity and perspective 
  • Expression of inner feelings
  • Creating art for personal spaces 
  • Therapeutic mental health strengthening

Supplies for your neurographic art will be provided however, if you have your own favorite markers, crayons or paints, please feel free to bring them to the class.  

Estelle Thibodeau is an Ordained Minister of The Alliance of Divine Love. Through her work with other ministers, she learned different methods of healing and teaching. Several years ago she was introduced to neurographic art at a class taught by a fellow minister and has been practicing and sharing this method since. “This art form, is meant to induce a meditative state in which anxiety, sadness, fear, and trauma can be processed. It opens your eyes to see the unique creation you will express & share with others in the group.” Estelle has lived in St.Augustine for 15 years, is a graduate of Flagler College, and has a business called The Seventh Root located in downtown St.Augustine. She is also the founder of The Cheesy Chess Club, a nonprofit organization providing casual unrated over the board Chess to our community.

This one session class will be held on Monday, April 28 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

How to Navigate Apple Maps on Monday, April 28 at River House

$10

with Kai Long

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 12:45 pm, runs for 1 week

Apple Maps (iPhone & iPad) - lets you navigate and explore the world with your privacy protected. Offers voice activated turn by turn navigation, makes you aware of traffic conditions, road closures, and speed limits. It explores landmarks, creates bike trails, walking trails and also shows city transit schedules if traveling and much much more! Make traveling easier and safe! 

This one session class will meet on Monday, April 28 from 12:45 to 1:45 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Stretch, Strengthen & Move (no floor) at COA Center at Nocatee

$10

with Niki Lawrence

Calendar May 6, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Exercise class that is easily adapted to any fitness level.  Can be done sitting or standing.  Every Tuesday in May.  

Will run





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