Spanish for Fun and Travel is a mixed-level class for beginning and intermediate students. Beginners will learn essential grammar, rules of pronunciation, and words and phrases useful to travel. Intermediate students will be encouraged to use those same words and phrases as starting points for free-form conversation, with attention to grammar and pronunciation.

Abigail Dyer has a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Vassar College and a Ph.D. in European History from Columbia University. She is fluent in Spanish and German, has lived and worked in Spain and Germany, and has decades of experience teaching foreign languages. 

Bring pen and paper for taking notes.

Class sessions are on Mondays, February 3, 10, 24 from 11:30 to 12:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

No class session on Feb. 17.

For ages 18 and up.

Learn how to customize and use the Control Center on your Apple devices. Control Center can be accessed when iphone is locked to be able to quickly use alarm clock, calculator, code scanner, do not disturb, camera, screen brightness, magnifier, music recognition, orientation lock, silent mode, stop watch, text size, make voice memos, camera, flashlight, noise control, screen mirror iPone/iPad to your TV, timer, and much more can all be added to your Control Center! In this class you will customize your control center to what you use most! This class is for frequent iPhone users.

This is a one session class on Monday, February 3 from 12:45 to 1:45 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

New to fishing or just new to fishing in Florida? 

This series you will learn:

• Know before you go - this will give you the basics
• Florida Rules and Regulations
• Learn what to keep and what to throw back
• Knot tying
• Bait selection
• When/where to fish
• What to have in your tackle box
• Proper fish handling

During this series you will learn how to fish from the beach, along the shore of the Intracoastal, or from a pier and how to catch a variety of interesting species. 

Come get schooled up and have fun! Attend all clinics (4) in the series for a chance to win a Rod and Reel Combo!

Class sessions will be held Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 from 9 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Bienvenidos, 

In this course you will learn basic Spanish. You will also learn everyday phrases, commonly used words, colloquial words used by Spanish speakers, the history and customs of different countries, as well as “Castilian-Castellano” the language brought to this beautiful town by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles and his crew. You will be surprised of how much Spanish you already know. Don’t forget your notebook (cuaderno) and pen/pencil (bolígrafo /lápiz). 

María Teresa Martínez is a native Spanish speaker, born in Havana, Cuba. Her family ancestry is from Spain. She came to the United States in 1968 and learned English as a high school student in Dover, Delaware. She has taught from early childhood to college level Spanish.  She also served as a medical and judicial interpreter for many years as the owner of a  translation and interpretation business. Since retiring to San Augustine she has enjoyed teaching Spanish classes at the River House/COA. Her courses provide an interesting mix of learning the Spanish language while enjoying tidbits about the colonial history of our city Saint Augustine and Spain. 

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Each year in September Apple brings out a new operating system which can often be confusing with many differences we're unfamiliar with. This class is a basic review of the operating system changes which happened with the new update in September for the iPhone & iPad.

This one session class will meet on Monday, February 10 from 12:45 to 1:45 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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, February 18 from 1:15 to 2:15 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 & up.

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

Class session is on Wednesday, February 19 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

Open to anyone 18+ years old.

Our devices come packed with many features we often don't know or use.  iOS 18 includes a host of upgrades to almost every app that will add up to big changes in the way you use your device.  Attend to learn how to take advantage of these changes.  

Attend this one class for $10.00 on February 19 at 10:00 a.m.