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Send by emailRelax with Raindrop Therapy
Tuesday, May 21 @ 6pm
Give your feet a treat with Raindrop Therapy using therapeutic oils. Inspired by the Lakota Indians, Raindrop Therapy has been used for years as a highly effective method for balancing and rejuvenating the mind and body. When properly applied to the neck, back and feet, these essential oils can bring about electrical alignment and help relieve a variety of discomforts caused by imbalances in the body. Presented by licensed massage therapist, Gina Mercado.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Tuesday, May 7 @ 1:30pm
Behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Let the St. Johns Housing Partnership help you avoid scams and save your home. At this free workshop you’ll learn about various government-funded programs and their eligibility requirements. The St. Johns Housing Partnership is a non-profit organization, and there is never a charge to the homeowner for any of their services. Please call 819-1266 with questions AND to sign up for this workshop!
J.A.A.M. (Japanese Anime At Main)
Monday, May 6 @ 5pm
Tweens, teens, and young twenty-somethings are invited to the monthly meeting of our anime club, where you can meet others with similar interests. Feel free to wear a costume if you’d like and come "JAAM" with us. This month we'll celebrate our 2 year anniversary with special treats and a re-showing of the anime from our very first meeting.
Adult BINGO for Books
Thursday, May 16 @ 3:30pm
Do you love free books and playing Bingo? Come on out, make new friends, and win adult fiction and non-fiction books by playing Bingo. Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one free book. Book prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Everyone is welcome and it's free.
Middle Eastern Dance Class
Saturday, April 27 @ 2 pm
Join us for an afternoon discovering dance and culture of the Middle East with local instructor, Liz Rizzolo. This class is FREE and no previous experience is required.
Nutrition in the Golden Years
Tuesday, April 16 @ 10:30 am
Nutrition is important throughout our life, but it is especially important as we age. Join Nutrition Expert and Health Coach, Marian Thompson, who will discuss the warning signs of poor nutrition, how lifestyle affects nutritional health, daily nutritional needs for seniors, and how to develop healthy habits. Marian, a native of St. Augustine, is a Certified Nutritional Health Coach who teaches people that they have the power to live happy and healthy lives.
Viva Florida 500 Event: Bats in Florida
Tuesday, April 30 @ 5:30pm
Join us for this special visit by local bat advocate, Marcia Daniels, as she shares interesting trivia and historical facts about our winged friends in Florida. Bats have made their home all over Florida and play an important role in ecological systems across the state. Learn about the success of the University of Florida Bat House & Bat Barn in Gainesville and the failure of the Perky Bat Tower on Sugerloaf Key. The program is open & free to the public and sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
It's a MYSTERY Movie!
Tuesday, April 23 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for a evening out at the movies at your neighborhood library. Too bad we can't tell you what we'll be showing; that would spoil the mystery. Will it be a hot new thriller? A favorite classic? You'll have to join us to find out. We'll be serving popcorn & refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library of St. Johns County. Movie will have a rating of PG or PG-13.
Tai-Chi: Enter the Healing Journey
Wednesday, May 1 @ 10:30am
You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr., a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.
Tai-Chi: Enter the Healing Journey
Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:30 am
You are cordially invited to begin a pleasant and enjoyable journey in the ancient Chinese healing exercise, as you learn and practice Tai-Chi. In class, students will perform soft, continuous movements that will allow them to receive many positive aspects of renewed health, while developing internal stillness. Some of the benefits of Tai-Chi include: relief from muscular tension and anxiety, increased concentration and memory, enhanced sensory awareness, and improved balance. This free workshop is presented by Hector M. Ruiz, Jr. a certified instructor in Tai-Chi and Qi Gong.
