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 Halloween 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, October 14 from 11 to Noon at River House (179 Marine Street)

For ages 18 and up.

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

Learn successful plant choices and design ideas for planting in pots. Also, learn how to start your own plants from cuttings! Doesn't everyone love FREE plants! There will be an informative and interactive presentation along with a live design/planting demonstration. Then everyone will have the opportunity to do their own, hands-on container of cuttings to take home. If you want to make your own container garden please bring a small container, soil and plants, and Karen can show you how best to plant it.

Presented by St. Johns County Master Gardener Karen Doyle.

This one session class will meet on Monday, October 20 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. 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, October 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Ever wondered what amenities are available to St. Johns County residents? Did you know that there are nearly 50 public parks in the county? Also, there are community centers as well as youth and adult activities. Ryan Kane, from the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, will be at River House to discuss the various amenities available to you.

Pre-registration required at coasjc.coursestorm.com or call 904 209 3655 Monday to Thursday 9 to 4.

Ryan Kane joined St. Johns County Parks and Recreation in 2021 after having served over 20 years in municipal parks and recreation administration. Prior to joining St. Johns County, Ryan served as Director of Recreation for the Town of Concord, MA, and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for South Windsor, CT. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and a Master of Business Administration, both from Southern New Hampshire University.

This program will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 2 to 3 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

“Health is Wealth” So where and how do I start?

In this class we will focus on Health Promotion and Not Disease Treatment. How to begin making healthier food and lifestyle choices which we know it can be a challenge for us. We hear to eat this, not that. Move this way not that way. This is bad for you. You must do this and go there. Old habits die hard. So where do you begin?

We will explore:

• Nutrition & Health that is “practical” and obtainable
• Focus on healthy food options, review food groups and beverages
• Learn Steps to shape your personal plan
• Explore activities to enhance your lifestyle

You will be provided with:

• A sample day food plan
• How to do somatic shaking
• A list of suggested resources
• How to create better sleep habits
• Recipes

October's focus will be on Liver and Detoxification.

This one day class will meet on Monday, October 27 from 2 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

This class is designed to improve cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength without increasing risk. Energizing and easy-to-follow movements promote heart-healthy, total-body conditioning to increase balance, cardiovascular, and muscular endurance. Follow along with engaging music as we alternate between low impact aerobics conditioning and upper body strength training using dumbbells. 

The final 30 mins will be devoted to stretching the entire body to increase flexibility and mobility

Equipment needed:

• water
• towel
• dumbbells or a band
• athletic shoes

Katie is on a mission to empower everyone with the mantra "get stronger to live longer." As an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2018 she brings her passion for health and wellness to the St. Augustine community through a variety of engaging classes. Specializing in Body Pump, Indoor Cycle, Boot Camp, Core & Flexibility, and Active Older Adult Classes, Katie ensures her sessions are both enjoyable and challenging. Her journey is a testament to the adage that age is just a number, as she achieved her lifelong ambition of becoming a fitness instructor at 44.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 from 9 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 24 and Dec. 15, 22, 29.

For ages 18 and up.

Jewelry art students can expect to learn basic tool use and refine a wire loop in the first class as well as creating a pair of wire wrapped crystal earrings. In subsequent classes we will create spirals combined with crystals to create earrings and advancing to a tree of life wire wrapped pendant as well as a wire link bracelet. Along the way you will learn correct tool usage, wire straightening, wrapped loops, unclosed loops, and making your own loop clasps.

Supplies required:

• VOUIU 6 piece jewelry plier set
• PH Panda Hall 34 color 4mm electroplate glass crystals AB.
• Bencreat wire, roll of 20 gauge and 26 gauge silver wire
• GUFJUCH stainless steel earring hook set, wires, backs, jump rings

(These items can be found on Amazon)

Kathy Tengesdahl has an AA degree in art and a BS in Education. She combines that with 35 years of creating Jewelry art and she is adept at bead weaving with a focus on creating with wire wrapping. She has taught for the past 5 yrs in The Villages, Florida and now 7 months living in St Augustine. She hopes you will join her in creating something beautiful that you will be proud to wear.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 from 10 to noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions Nov. 24 and Dec. 15, 22, 29

For ages 18 and up.

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 Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 from 11:00 - noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions Nov. 24 and Dec. 15 22, 29.

For ages 18 and up.