The following programs will be held at COA’s River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, beginning in February 2023. Classes are four to seven weeks long and begin the first week of February.
Note: There will be no classes or events on Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
For further information, call 904-209-3655, email tharris@coasjc.org or go to coasjc.org/river-house.
Registration is required for these programs, and space is limited. To review course details and to register, go to coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/river-house.
Watercolor 1 Class: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, from 9-11 a.m.
Ukulele Level 2 for Beginners: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Chair Yoga: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Blues Guitar: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic Landscape Painting: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hooping for Fitness and Fun: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 3: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Intermediate Painting: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m.
Herbology: Four weeks starting Feb. 1, 3-4 p.m.
Chair Yoga: Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 9-10 a.m.
Beginning Acrylic Landscape Painting: Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Belly Dance (Level 2): Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Belly Dance for Fitness and Fun: Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Colored Pencil Art: Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 2: Four weeks starting Feb. 2, 2-3 p.m.
Dance Synergy: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to noon
French for Travelers: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to noon
Introduction to Calligraphy: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m.
Tap Dance for the Beginner: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ballet: Three weeks starting Feb. 6, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Art History: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 9-11 a.m.
Group Singing 101: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Tai Chi: Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks starting Feb. 2, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Line Dance: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ballroom Dance Group Class: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Mahjongg Class: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m.
Tapping Into Your Intuition: Four weeks starting Feb. 7, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
OPEN PROGRAMS
Open programs are free and, where noted, may require registration. Go to coasjc.org/river-house for more information.
Mahjongg: Bring your mahjongg game and play with others. Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
AARP Tax Help: Free tax return preparation help to anyone who needs it. Mondays from Feb. 6 to April 10, 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Reserve a spot by calling 904-209-3655.
Help with Medicare Questions: SHINE volunteers will be at River House on the second Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon to answer general, Medicare-related questions. Reserve a spot by calling 904-209-3655.
Healing Hearts: After the loss of a loved one, coping with daily living can be hard. Knowing you are not alone in your difficult journey can make all the difference. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
One-on-One Tech Help: One-on-one help for your smart phone, tablet or laptop questions. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 904-209-3655 to reserve a spot.
Happy Hookers: Join this social group as they crochet, knit, etc. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon
Open Art Studio: Bring your art project to work on while you socialize with other artists. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon
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 March 8, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Widow to Widow: A support group by widows for widows. Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open Board Game Play: Bring your own board game or use one at the center. Every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.
Book Club: Join others in reading and discussing various books. Call 904-209-3655 for the book title. First Wednesday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Rightsizing-Downsizing: What issues do longtime homeowners and downsizing seniors face? Meets the third Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 16.
Open Card Play: Bring your deck of cards and socialize over a friendly card game of your choosing. Every Thursday, 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Legal Lecture Series: Exploitation of the elderly and disabled. Led by Megan Wall of St. Johns County Legal Aid, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.
