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, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9:00 - 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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, October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine). No class session on Thursday, Octobeer 8.

For ages 18 and up.

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, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 12:00 to 2:00  at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084).

For ages 18 and up

Unhappy with the way things are going?

Know you need to break out of a routine?

This class will help you learn how to change the chatter in your head. A change in your mindset can lead to big changes in your life if you are open to thinking differently.

Kate retired from teaching in 2019, having taught everything from preschool to university. She has a master's degree in education and has been very active in teaching adult education courses.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

You are never too old to begin your Pilates practice! Unlike Pilates reformer or mixed equipment classes, Mat classes use the human body against gravity to achieve fitness results. Mat work is essentioal to using Pilates equipment efficiently. This class incorporates foundational excercises throughout all beginner-intermediate Mat work.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a thick mat. 

Cynthia Domino is not only a certified classically trained Pilates instructor, but she also brings more than 33 years of experience as an Artistic Director and arts educator. She considers it a privelege to teach Pilates to continue the work in which she has dedicated her life while also contributing to our community. 

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:00 to 10:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084). 

For ages 18 and up

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. 

Classes are 90 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 Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:15 to 10:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

The advent of the talkies in 1927 changed Hollywood film comedy forever. Physical comedy was replaced with verbal humor and new comedy stars emerged. This class looks at Hollywood’s comedies between 1930 and 1959, a golden age for film laughter. Covered are such movies as My Man Godfrey, Duck Soup, Bringing Up Baby, Ninotchka, The Philadelphia Story, Born Yesterday, Auntie Mame, and Some Like It Hot; as well such performers as W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers, Cary Grant, Mae West, Rosalind Russell, and Bob Hope. The class is part-lecture, part-watching scenes from classic movies.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.