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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.

Will run

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.

Full Course

Neurographic Art Meditative Class on Monday, May 5 at River House

$11

with Estelle Thibodeau

Calendar May 5, 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, May 5 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Nutrition, Health and Your Environment on Monday, May 5 at River House

$10

with Sharon Infante

Calendar May 5, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Forbes shared in an article from November 22, 2022, "Today, almost half of the U.S. population, or 133 million Americans (CDC), are living with at least one chronic condition and 40% of adults suffer from two or more. Heart disease and diabetes are two leading causes of death, with diabetes affecting about 1 in 10 Americans. In adults ages 65 and older, hypertension and high cholesterol are the most prevalent maladies."

This Course will cover:

  • What is nutrition.
  • How to make dietary changes.
  • Learn about other factors in the environment and our lifestyle that affect our health.
  • Making sound Environmental factors and lifestyle changes

Sharon Infante is a Medical Qigong Practitioner, MQP and health and wellness advocate. During her studies with 3 Treasures, Dr. Nan Lu focused on health, learning tai chi, qigong medical qigong, sound healing, reiki, Tao Yin Yoga, energy work, mediation, and nutrition. She enjoys researching, reading and learning about health, vitality, and wellness for her personal selfcare and sharing with others. She has reversed her health issues, with Lyme Disease, Autoimmune SLE, and is currently working on Liver disease.

Our health is not just about gut microbiome but is also influenced by nutrition, genetics, climate, environment, lifestyle like your work, hobbies, physical activity, entertainment, and rest. Our body when given what it needs is able to live pain and disease free living in homeostasis. It’s up to us to find the balance and maintain it.

Her journey into selfcare practices started 25 years ago and continues to learn as she is a lifelong learner and knows it is possible to live to 100 and beyond. Sharon is a board of director for four years for the Healer Within Foundation leading community practice groups, online classes and in person retreats for transformation. She holds certifications as a Senior Trainer for tai chi. Qigong, meditation, massage. She is also trained through Universal Healing Tao, IIQTC as TCEPL & HWPL Senior Trainer, leads community healing with Sound Vibration Frequency.

This one session lecture will take place on Monday, May 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House located at 179 Marine St. in St. Augustine.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Neurographic Art Meditative Class on Monday, May 12 at River House

$11

with Estelle Thibodeau

Calendar May 12, 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, May 12 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Neurographic Art Meditative Class on Monday, May 19 at River House

$11

with Estelle Thibodeau

Calendar May 19, 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, May 19 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Preventing Diabetes on Tuesday, May 20 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar May 20, 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, May 20 from 1:15 to 2:15 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Will run





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