"Come and join others as we enjoy singing beloved Christmas Carols and maybe a Thanksgiving song or two."

This class may be taken alone or as preparation for the four-session November/December Christmas Caroling class that will conclude on Tuesday, December 9th with performances of the carols at local rehabilitation and memory care centers, and a performance at the River House Winter Wonderland Expo on Wednesday, December 17th. 

No prior singing or choral experience needed. 

Bring a pencil.

Abby is a graduate of Vassar College (BA) and Columbia University (MA, M.Phil., Ph.D.), and the Mannes College Wagner Theater Program.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 4, 18 and December 2, 9 from 10:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30.

For ages 18 and up.

Join us for some fun Holiday music that you can then share with family and friends during this special time of the year. Song requests are welcome and will be considered.

Open to all Guitar and Ukulele players along with other small string instruments.

Requirements:

• Guitar, Ukulele, or other small string instrument
• Basic chords knowledge and playing ability
• Pen or pencil for notes

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 4, 18 and December 2, 9 from 1 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

(No class sessions on Nov. 11 & 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30.)

For ages 18 and up.

Culinary and Therapeutic herbs have become a mainstay of Modern Mixology, but have a long history of use in healing traditions throughout the world. Just in time for the Holidays, this class will show you how to make your own bitters, elixirs and imbibements to bring your Holiday Hosting game to the next level.

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

This one day class will meet on Thursday, November 13 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

For Beginners and Intermediates.

Come join us for fun and creativity. Use your skill and imagination to turn Sea Shells into shell "Things". Make a Halloween themed critter or item.

This class will have a Christmas theme.

Choose from twenty pre-made kits and customize the kits with your own inspiration.

Jim learned to make things out of Sea Shells, being inspired by his wife, Gayle, who is an Artist and who is now making jewelry.

Class session is on Tuesday, November 18 from 11 to Noon at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

With flu and cold season on our doorstep and (hopefully) cooler temperatures, some will turn to Fire Cider as a daily tonic to help boost the immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation and promote better blood sugar balance. But what is Fire Cider and how do you make it? In this class, you will learn about the potential benefits of Fire Cider, easy recipes for making your own, and ways you can incorporate Fire Cider into your daily routine to enhance wellness.

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

This one day class will meet on Thursday, November 20 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

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.

Pre-enrollment is required so please register here. Enrollment is limited for this program. 

How to create living holiday containers and holiday decorations from plants & cuttings right from the NE Florida greenery in your backyard.

Presented by St. Johns County Master Gardener Karen Doyle

This one session class will meet on Monday, December 8 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.