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.
River House will be closed for classes on Jan. 1, 4 and 15. Those with questions can call 904-209-3655, Monday through Thursday, or email tharris@coasjc.org. For more information, go to coasjc.org/river-house.
For courses that require registration, go to coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/river-house. Events and classes are open to adults age 18 and older.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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.
Color Design 1: 9-11 a.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Gentle Yoga: 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Chair Yoga: 11 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Spanish for Fun and Travel: 11: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Beginners Ballroom Dance Group class: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Zumba Gold: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
The Why and How of Fasting: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29.
Exploring with Mixed Media: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Ballet: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Tap Dancing for Beginners: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Three weeks.
Fishing 101: 9 to 10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Strength and Balance for Active Aging: 9-10 a.m. starting Jan. 2. Two weeks.
Singing: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. starting Jan. 2. Four weeks.
Tai Chi / Qi Gong: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Sea Shell Art Class: 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 and 30.
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Group Class: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Mah Jongg for Beginners: 1-3 p.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Collage Art Class: 1-3 p.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Sound Vibrational Frequency: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 2. Five weeks.
Learn How to Draw: 9-11 a.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Gentle Yoga: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Ukulele 1 (for beginners): 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. starting Jan. 10. Four weeks.
Learn to Play Chess: 10 to 11:30 a.m. starting Jan. 3. Four weeks.
Chair Yoga: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Line Dance: 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Beginning Acrylic Landscape Painting Class: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Guitar 1 for Beginners: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Jan. 10. Four weeks.
Tap Dancing Level 3: 1:30 to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Intermediate / Advanced Art: 2-4 p.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
The Herbal Pharmacy: Herbs and Your Health: 3-4 p.m. starting Jan. 3. Five weeks.
Chair Yoga: 9-10 a.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
Belly Dance (Level 2): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
American Sign Language for Beginners: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
Belly Dance for Fitness and Fun: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
Silhouette Picture Painting: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25.
A Journey into the Multi-sensory Universe: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
Colored Pencil Art: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
Tap Dancing Level 2: 2-3 p.m. starting Jan. 11. Three weeks.
OPEN PROGRAMS
Open programs are free and, where noted, may require registration. Go to coasjc.org/river-house for more information.
Help with Medicare Questions: Second Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Reserve a spot with a SHINE volunteer now by calling 904-209-3655.
Mahjong Open Play: Bring your mahjong game and come play. Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. No meeting on Jan. 1 and 15.
COA Travel Club: 2 p.m. Jan. 8. Go to coasjc.org/coa-travel-club for more details.
Healing Hearts: A group for grieving a loss. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
One-on-One Tech Help: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays (Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30). One-on-one help for your smart phone, tablet or laptop questions. Call 904-209-3655 to reserve a one-hour spot.
Happy Hookers: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Join this social group as they crochet, knit, etc.
Socrates Café: 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. People coming together to discuss questions and issues that they are interested in.
Widow to Widow: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. A support group for widows by widows.
STA Strong BHOF (Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation) Education Group: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10. This group meets bimonthly to learn about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
Book Club: 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Join others in reading and discussing various books. January’s book discussion will be “A Painted House” by John Grisham.
Open Card Play: Every Thursday from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. No meeting on Jan. 4. Bring your deck of cards and socialize over a friendly card game of your choosing.
What Happens If You Die Without a Will: 10-11 a.m. Jan. 26. Led by Megan Wall of St. Johns County Legal Aid.
