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, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 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.

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, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 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.

Guitar 3 for Beginners

• Learn all Open string Chords
• Intro to Pentatonic Scale shapes and patterns
• Barre Chords
• Learning Fretboard notes
• Fun playing Classic favorites

Requirements

• Guitar
• Ability to play basic chords relatively well
• Music stand suggested
• 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, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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.

Designed to help older adults improve stability, coordination, and confidence in everyday movement. Using dumbbells and bodyweight exercises, participants perform balance drills and functional movement training that support safe, efficient movement throughout daily life.

Activities focus on strengthening the muscles that contribute to balance, improving mobility, enhancing body awareness, and practicing movement patterns such as stepping, reaching, turning, bending, and transitioning from sitting to standing.

Benefits

• Improved balance and stability
• Enhanced mobility and flexibility
• Better coordination and reaction time
• Increased confidence with daily activities
• Reduced risk of falls
• Improved functional movement and independence
• Greater overall quality of life

All classes are designed specifically for older adults and can be modified to accommodate a wide range of fitness levels, ensuring participants are both challenged and successful in a safe, supportive environment.

Equipment needed: 

• Dumbbells,
• Supportive Athletic Shoes,
• Yoga Mat and strap (optional - all stretching can be done from a chair),
• water bottle,
• towel

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 12 - 1 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.

We are living in times when things are not quite as they once were. Time seems to be flying by, yet standing still. There is a sense of uncertainty and tension.This class is designed to offer you ways of responding when faced with situations of tension, uncertainty, or confusion.This class offers the seeds to help you respond in different ways.

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 Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 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.

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:

• Shynek 10 piece Jewelry tools kit
• Oh Pandehall 1200 piece 4mm bicone AB crystal beads
• Bencreat wire 18, 20, 26 gauge
• Any other beads you may have 

(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 Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 1 to 3 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.

The strength-training portion focuses on the muscle strength needed for everyday activities such as lifting groceries, carrying objects, standing from a chair, climbing stairs, and maintaining good posture. Exercises target all major muscle groups and can be modified for a variety of fitness levels.

The stretching portion is designed to increase flexibility, improve joint range of motion, reduce stiffness, and promote relaxation.

Benefits:

• Increased functional strength
• Improved posture and body mechanics
• Enhanced flexibility and mobility
• Better performance of daily activities
• Support for bone and joint health
• Reduced risk of injury
• Greater confidence and independence

All classes are designed specifically for older adults and can be modified to accommodate a wide range of fitness levels, ensuring participants are both challenged and successful in a safe, supportive environment.

Equipment needed: 

• Dumbbells,
• Supportive Athletic Shoes,
• Yoga Mat and strap (optional - all stretching can be done from a chair),
• water bottle,
• towel

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 9 from 1:30 - 3 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 2, 16, 23, 30

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, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 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.