The following programs will be held at COA’s River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, beginning in May 2025. Classes are one to five weeks long and begin the first week of May. Please note: There are no class sessions on May 1 and May 26. For information, call 904-209-3655 (Monday–Thursday) or email tharris@coasjc.org. For more information on courses and registration, go to coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/river-house. For more information on River House and to view calendars of upcoming events, go to 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 coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/river-house.
Sculpt, Stride & Stretch: Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Chess, a Mechanism of Happiness: Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Neurographic Art Meditative Class: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5, 12, 19.
Awake and Heal Within: Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from noon to 1 p.m.
Zumba Gold (Lower Impact): Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
iPhone / iPad Class: Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Nutrition, Health and Your Environment: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 5.
Dance Flex: Three weeks starting Monday, May 5, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Balance & Stretching: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, 9-10 a.m.
Know Before You Go Fishing Clinic Series: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Independence Day Choir: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Spanish for Beginners: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Beginners Ballroom Dance Group class: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Group Class: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Band Jam Class: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Balancing Your Blood Sugar and Preventing Diabetes: 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
Exploration of Acrylic Painting from Beginning to End: Four weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sound Vibrational Frequency (Sound Bath): Two weeks starting Tuesday, May 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fishing: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14.
Ukulele 1 for Beginners: Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 7, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Guitar 1 for Beginners: Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Line Dance: Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 7, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
We Made It to the Age of Aquarius, Now What? Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 7, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 3: Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Belly Dance Basics and Beyond: Four weeks starting Thursday, May 8, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Belly Dance Basics Level 1: Four weeks starting Thursday, May 8, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Sculpt, Stride & Stretch: Four weeks starting Thursday, May 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
A Journey Toward Your Authentic Self: Four weeks starting Thursday, May 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing Level 1 & 2: Four weeks starting Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m.
Herbal Pharmacy: Herbs and Your Health: Four weeks starting Wednesday, May 8, from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
OPEN PROGRAMS
Open programs are usually free and, where noted, may require registration. Go to coasjc.org/river-house for more information.
Help with Medicare Questions: Monday, May 12. Reserve a spot with a SHINE volunteer by calling 904-209-3655.
Mahjong Open Play: Bring your mahjong game. Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. No meeting on May 26.
Happy Hookers: Come join this social group as they crochet, knit, etc. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
One-on-One Tech Help: One-on-one help for your smartphone, tablet or laptop questions on Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 904-209-3655 to reserve a one-hour spot.
Widow to Widow: A support group for widows by widows, Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
AARP Smart Driver Course: You may qualify for a discount on your Florida car insurance by taking this course. Fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers (collected by the instructor on the first day of the course with check, money order or cash). Make checks and money orders out to AARP. A completion certificate is required for an auto insurance discount. Anyone may audit the course at no charge, but no course materials or certificate will be provided. This is a two-day class on May 21 and 22 from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required at 904-209-3655.
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, May 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Book Club: Join others in reading and discussing various books. This month’s book discussion will be “One Thousand White Women, the Journal of May Dodd” by Jim Fergus. First Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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 meeting on May 1.
How to Avoid Becoming Victim to Predatory Lending: presented by Megan Wall of St. Johns County Legal Aid, 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 30.
