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Fitness

Line Dance on Tuesdays in September at River House

$25

with Ann Murdock

Calendar Sep 1, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Have fun and kick up your heels!

This fun line dance class will teach you popular line dances to various genres of music.

Beginners welcome. 

Dance has been an integral part of Ann's life. She has participated in line dance classes for many years and has provided private instruction to friends. Additionally, she has taught dances in the classes of other instructors.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, and 22 (No class on Tuesday, September 29) from 1 to 2 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084). 

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Chair Yoga on Wednesdays in September at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar Sep 2, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 3 on Wednesdays in September at River House

$3750

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Sep 2, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For the experienced tap dancer with a good command of tap technique and vocabulary this intermediate level class emphasizes choreography. Practice includes a variety of time steps, more syncopated rhythms, developing speed with clarity, and performance quality. Choreography includes new work and some dances from the Matanzas Tap performance repertory.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 to 3:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Chair Yoga on Thursdays in September at River House

$25

with Rebecca Dawson

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Discover a yoga practice that has therapeutic benefits for seniors who may not be able to stand for long periods of time or may be uncomfortable seated on the floor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 9:00 - 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tai Chi and Qigong on Thursdays in September at River House

$25

with Sharon Infante

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

If you have tried other Tai Chi forms and found them difficult to maintain, consider giving this class a try. The forms taught here are carefully selected and can be easily adapted for all levels, including individuals experiencing chronic pain or other physical conditions. We use the Tai Chi Easy Method, Fall Prevention practices, and Parkinson’s protocols to support safe, accessible participation and learning. Classes include breathwork, meditation, self-massage, and gentle movement. Forms covered: Review of Tai Chi Easy, followed by Tai Chi for Health, and progressing to Tai Chi for Energy.

Please dress comfortably, wear sneakers or rubber-soled shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Sharon Infante is Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP), an IIQTC and UHT certified in Tai Chi, Qigong, Daoyin Yoga, meditation and Sound Frequency. She has been teaching for more than 20 years. She enjoys bringing Tai Chi Gong and Sound Healing Meditation to communities, hospitals, schools, health festivals so that they may benefit from the combined benefits of the body, mind, spirit connection.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17. and 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Intro to the Fundamentals of Golf on Thursdays in September at River House

$50

with Joe Monaco

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Coach Joe Monaco will instruct a beginner golf program that will enable participants to learn the fundamentals of golf and begin to play.

Students will be using a putter, pitching wedge, 7 iron and Driver. Balls will be provided. You can bring your own clubs, or they will be provided during the sessions.

Joe Monaco is a retired teacher (middle and high school) who has extensive experience in coaching a variety of sports including football, wrestling, track, and golf at high school and junior college levels. He also has experience in running recreation programs and a variety of volunteer programs.

Joe has been playing golf for decades and looks forward to teaching the game.

Class sessions will be held Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 12:00 to 2:00  at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084).

 

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Tap Dancing Level 1 & 2 on Thursdays in September at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class will accommodate the new beginner while honing the skills of the more experienced beginner. Class will focus on tap basic fundamental single and double sound steps. Short combinations will introduce/review such composite steps as the shim sham, front and back essence, waltz clog, and simple rhythm time steps.

Tap shoes are recommended for this class.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Gentle Yoga on Tuesdays in September at River House

$25

with Scott Farber

Calendar Sep 8, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 4 weeks

This dynamic yet gentle class is for all ages, accommodating beginners as well as those who want to deepen their practice. Using teaching demonstrations and detailed guidance, each class proceeds in a safe and slow way to instruct the basics of (Kripalu) yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. Plenty of modifications and variations will be given for different body types. 

Class is 60 minutes and include an opening centering, gentle warmups, postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and a long closing relaxation (yoga nidra). 

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and blanket or cushion to sit on.

Scott Farber, Ph.D., E-RYT 500/YACEP. Scott has been practicing yoga, meditation, and t'ai chi since the 1970s. A former college professor, with a doctorate in philosophy of education, he has traveled and taught all over the world. He now serves as a lead trainer in the Discovery Yoga School, offering a variety of yoga classes, workshops and teacher trainings.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 (No class session on Tuesday, September 1) from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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