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 scheduled class sessions in the month for a chance to win a Rod and Reel Combo!

Class sessions will be held Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 (no class session on Sept. 30) from 9 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

There is a separate Fishing class on Sept. 30 from 9 to 11 that you might want to register for in order to put what you have learned in this class to use. Donna Frantz teaches that class as well.

 For ages 18 and up.

Chess, as in playing casual, over the board chess will transform you through the practice of contemplation. Every piece is a possibility. This class will not only teach you how to play chess, it will take you through an unusual perspective of the history, the culture, and the realms of mystery, defeat, victory and belief. It will impress upon you how making choices on the board, as well as in your life, will shift into better decision making just by playing chess. You don’t have to be a genius either to have this valuable tool.

Estelle Thibodeau has a chess club in St. Augustine, called The Cheesy Chess Club and is an ordained minister active in the art of contemplation and choice. Make your move to the COA's River House for this fascinating perspective on chess. 

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 9:15 to 10:15 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, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 9:15 - 10:45 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Intermediate Spanish class will focus on building upon existing  vocabulary and grammar knowledge to improve communication skills and fluency. This will include expanding vocabulary, refining grammar and practicing sentence variety and fluency.

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, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 11 to 12:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

This course is an elementary level class. It will have you constructing phrases in Sign Language that are helpful in everyday living. Learn how to say, "Good morning friend", 'I need help', 'take me to the emergency room', 'where is the bathroom?'... Come and enjoy the comradery of other adults wanting to grow in their communications with our Deaf/deaf neighbors, or just as a developing skill.

Class sessions are Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1 - 2 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

In this fun and hands-on course, you will learn about the history of Herbalism and the many ways herbs can be incorporated in our daily lives. Every week, we will look at different types of herbs and their applications. You will put what you learned into practice by creating your own take-home product to enjoy.

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College in St. Augustine and is a Master Herbalist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Class sessions will meet on Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 & up.

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, September 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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, September 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.