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St. Johns County Council on Aging



1 Session Classes

Bringing Back Your Brain and Restoring Brain Health on Wednesday, May 27 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar May 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will offer:

  • Strategies for Building your nutrient reserves in your Brain.
  • How to protect your Brain and immune system from Brain Betrayers.
  • Brain cell foods that fuel your Brain and restore neurological health, preventing Burn Out, Brain Fog, and Dementia.

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.

This one session class is on Wednesday, May 27 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Full Course

STA Strong BHOF (Osteoporosis) on Wednesday, May 27 at River House

Free

with Nicole Tristram

Calendar May 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

The date was originally advertised as May 13 but has since been changed to May 27.

STA Strong BHOF (Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation) Education Group: This group meets bimonthly to learn about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. 

This program will meet on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

 

Will run

Journal Projects: Handmade Art Book Covers on Monday, June 1 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jun 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these workshops offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.

Students will be building an Art Journal Book from scratch. Using basic book making techniques and simple materials you may already have on hand. Starting with a base made from a cereal or other box and covering it with fabric or collaged papers to create your very own personal art journal.

Supplies specific to this class:

  • Base: Chip board or a commercially produced food box (cereal, crackers, etc.)
  • Cover: Fabric or decorative or brown papers to create a collage White glue or mix medium (Elmers, Mod podge, Liquitex)
  • Sponge brush
  • Clips or Clamps
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Scissors

Class session will be held on Monday, June 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Fishing on Tuesday, June 2 at River House

$1250

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Jun 2, 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 Tuesday, June 2 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Book Club on Wednesday, June 3 at River House

Free

with Peter Gaspar

Calendar Jun 3, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

All are welcome but because of the popularity of this group pre-registration to attend is required.

The River House Book Club meets once a month to discuss a pre-chosen book. The chosen book for June's meeting is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

The facilitator for this group is Peter Gaspar.

This group will meet on Wednesday, June 3 from 2 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tips and Tricks from a Gardener on Monday, June 8 at River House

Free

with Barbara Purple (Turull)

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 1 week

Preregistration is required for this program as space is limited.

This class will cover the dos and don'ts in caring for one's landscape, as well as time and money saving tips. 

Barbara started her horticultural background at the age of 6 working in her family's garden center in Connecticut. It served her well , as it helped put her through college doing perennial gardens in the summer. She has been a Master Gardener in Connecticut and Florida for a combined total of 30 years. 

This one session class will meet on Monday, June 8 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Journal Projects: Working on Signature Pages on Monday, June 8 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these workshops offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.

A signature is a grouping of papers to be used as pages of a book. A number of these pages can be sewn into the spine of the book along with creating decorative applications to present interest and variety.

Supplies specific to this class:

  • 15-20 paper variety (copy paper, old book pages, note paper, decorative paper, etc.
  • Awl
  • Wax thread
  • Large needle
  • Scissors or exacto blade to trim
  • Ruler

Class session will be held on Monday, June 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Journal Projects: Special Decorative Pages on Monday, June 15 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these workshops offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.

Many of the book pages will have some decorative or interactive elements, like pockets, flip outs, and ephemera. You can even include some personal items that you want to keep in your special book.

Supplies specific to this class:

  • You can use paints, markers, pens, or other mixed media to decorate your pages. Magazine images, decorative paper scraps, old book pages, stickers, etc. Whatever you have on hand that you can include as part of your theme.
  • Stick Glue
  • Scissors

Class session will be held on Monday, June 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run





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