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Fish For Dinner: How to Clean Your Catch on Tuesday, November 18 at River House

$11

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Nov 18, 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 Tuesday, November 18 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.

Fishing on Tuesday, December 2 at River House

$1250

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Dec 2, 2025 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, December 2 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

Cooking with Herbs: Herbal Holiday Cookies on Thursday, December 4 at River House

$11

with James Carucci

Calendar Dec 4, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Looking for something different to bring to the holiday cookie swap this year? Aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and chamomile are not only therapeutic herbs, but they also bring wonderful flavor to desserts. In this class, you will watch a cooking demonstration, and learn easy holiday cookie recipes incorporating culinary and therapeutic herbs. At the end of class participants will have the opportunity to sample the cookies prepared and go home with new holiday cookie recipes to try!

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, a Master Herbalist and award- winning Personal Chef.

This one day class will meet on Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Fishing on Tuesday, December 9 at River House

$1250

with Donna Frantz

Calendar Dec 9, 2025 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, December 9 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

Bringing Back Your Brain and Restoring Brain Health on Tuesday, December 9 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar Dec 9, 2025 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 Tuesday, December 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.





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