The following programs will be held at COA’s River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, beginning in January. Classes are one to five weeks long and begin the first week of January. There are no class sessions at River House on Jan. 1, 8 or 19. For questions, call 904-209-3655 (Monday–Thursday) or email tharris@coasjc.org. For more information, go to www.coasjc.coursestorm.com or www.coasjc.org/river-house.
CLASSES THAT REQUIRE REGISTRATION: Registration is required for the following programs, and space is limited. To review course details and to register, go to https://coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/river-house.
Sculpt, Stride & Stretch — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Jewelry Wire Wrapping Class — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon
Drawing 1 — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Embody Ageless Vitality — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from noon to 1 p.m.
Zumba Gold (lower impact) — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Ballet — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Art Journal Projects: Creating My Own Color Palette — Monday, Jan. 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Art Journal Projects: Journal Cover Designs — Monday, Jan. 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Art Journal Projects: Hand Lettering and Where to Add It — Monday, Jan. 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Functional Body Strength — Three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 5, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Healthy Living Course — Monday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Balance & Stretching — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Know Before You Go Fishing Clinic Series — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Spanish for Beginners — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Singing — Three weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Watercolor 1 — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Intermediate Spanish — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Zambra Mora Dance Class — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Band Jam Class — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Mah Jongg for Beginners — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bringing Back Your Brain and Restoring Brain Health — Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Acrylic Art Class — Three weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sound Vibrational Frequency (Sound Bath) — Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
iPhone: 20 Perhaps Surprising Things You Can Do With It — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Fishing —9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 7 and 21
Ukulele 1 for Beginners — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Guitar 1 for Beginners — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ Life on the First Coast — Wednesday, Jan. 14, from noon to 1 p.m.
Trust Your Intuition — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 3 — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
The Herbal Pharmacy — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Functional Body Strength — Four weeks starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Belly Dance Basics and Beyond — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Irving Berlin: America’s Favorite Songwriter — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 10 to 11:15 a.m.
Belly Dance Basics Level 1 — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Portraits in Colored Pencil — Six weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sculpt, Stride & Stretch — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Think Differently — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Colored Pencil Art — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 1 & 2 — Three weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m.
OPEN PROGRAMS — Open programs are usually free and, where noted, may require registration. Go to www.coasjc.org/river-house for more information.
Help with Medicare Questions — Monday, Jan. 12. Reserve a spot with a SHINE volunteer by calling 904-209-3655.
Creating a Home to Retire In — Safely — Learn about the importance of planning ahead for staying at home into your golden years on Monday, Jan. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration required at coasjc.coursestorm.com or call 904-209-3655.
Container Gardening and New Beginnings — Learn successful plant choices and design ideas for planting in pots. Also, learn how to start your own plants from cuttings! There will be an informative and interactive presentation along with a live design/planting demonstration. Then, everyone will have the opportunity to make their own hands-on container of cuttings to take home. If you want to make your own container garden, bring a small container, soil and plants, and learn how best to plant it. Presented by St. Johns County Master Gardener Karen Doyle. Monday, Jan. 12, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration required at coasjc.coursestorm.com or call 904-209-3655.
Mahjong Open Play — Bring your Mahjong game and come play. Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Happy Hookers — Come join this social group as they crochet, knit, etc. Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help — One-on-one help for your smart phone, tablet or laptop questions on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 904-209-3655 to reserve a one-hour spot.
Remembering with Love — A time and place for remembering those we lost with love through grief support on Tuesdays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Widow to Widow — Join us for a support group for widows by widows, Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Discover What Your Library Can Do for You! Join us for an engaging one-hour presentation exploring the many ways your library supports lifelong learning, connection and discovery. From books and digital resources to programs, events and community partnerships, this session will highlight how the library can enrich your life and save you money, no matter what your interests or age. Presented by Alexandra Barr on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m.
STA Strong BHOF (Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation) Education Group — This group meets bimonthly to learn about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The next meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required at coasjc.coursestorm.com or call 904-209-3655.
Book Club — Join others in reading and discussing various books. January’s book will be “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson and the meeting will be on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required at coasjc.coursestorm.com or call 904-209-3655.
Open Game Play — Bring your deck of cards or your board game and socialize over a friendly game of your choosing. There are games available at River House. Every Thursday from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. (No sessions on Jan. 1 and 8.)
What Happens When You Die Without a Will? — with Megan Wall of S.J.C. Legal Aid on Friday, Jan. 30, from 10 to 11 a.m.
