In this friendly, introductory class, you will learn:

• instrument part names
• types of ukes
• string names/tuning
• reading uke tabs
• easy basic chords
• easy strum rhythms
• to play along with your favorite classic songs!

Requirements: Instrument, music stand, pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will run on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

For ages 18 and up.

Meditation relaxes the body, heals the heart, and calms the mind. This class will introduce a variety of meditation techniques from different traditions. Each class will begin with some brief stretching and breathing followed by an opening meditation; then there will be a short sharing and discussion followed by a different closing meditation. We will be using chairs for all the seated meditations; you do not need to bring a mat or cushion. We may also do some special walking and sound bath meditations.

Scott Farber, Ph.D. has been practicing meditation since 1975, starting with TM (Transcendental Meditation). In addition to teaching yoga meditations, including yoga nidra, and the moving meditation of t'ai chi, he also has studied Zen, Buddhist, Tantric, Sufi, Kabbalah, and Arica methods of meditation. 

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084) 

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 Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Join us for a fun entry level course on the guitar. Topics covered will be:

String names / Tuning

Easy single note melodies

Power Chords / Classic riffs

Basic open string chords and Strum patterns

Supplies needed

• Acoustic Guitar 
• Compact Music Stand 
• Pen or Pencil for notes

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

When was the last time you had a hunch about something that turned out to be right? When did you just "know" something was off? How many "gut feelings have you ignored? These are your intuition speaking to you. Now it is time to recognize the sound of your intuition communicating with you.

Come to this class to learn the secrets of how.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 12:30 to 1:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

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, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

All are welcome but because of the popularity of this group pre-registration to attend is required.

The River House Book Club meets once a month to discuss a pre-chosen book. The chosen book for January's meeting is The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

The facilitator for this group is Peter Gaspar.

This group will meet on Wednesday, January 7 from 2 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

This is Herbal Pharmacy part 2 and is part of the Introduction to Herbology Series, although courses do not need to be taken in order. In this course we will continue to focus upon the therapeutic actions of herbs and how they can be used in the treatment and prevention of common conditions. Each week, we will focus on specific herbal actions, herbs with those therapeutic effects and the ways in which those herbs can be used from teas to tinctures to tonics. You will be presented with a variety of herbs and will have the opportunity to put together simple remedies that suit your needs.

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

Class sessions will meet on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.