Download- Fill out the registration form in the [Options Booklet](link to Options Booklet page)
- Register in-person at:
i. 海角社区 Cashier鈥檚 Office: Cook Administration Building 鈥� Room 212
ii. Options Program office: Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201. - Office hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Current Options Courses
Welcome to the 2025 Options Program! We're thrilled to assist you in acquiring fresh knowledge or enhancing your skills. Our courses and activities are engaging and enjoyable, led by seasoned experts who take pleasure in introducing individuals to their respective fields.
Register
Visit the cashiers office, and once you make a payment you are registered. For more information you can visit or contact the continiuining education department.
Fall 2025 Offerings
| For Yoga |
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This program blends yoga & body movement (waist hooping, Pilates, Diaspora flow) somatic healing, journaling, and mindfulness to support individuals鈥攅specially women and girls with hidden disabilities鈥攊n navigating stress, trauma, and nervous system regulation. |
| Sat: Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 11, 18 25, 2025 |
| Time: 10 am - 11 am |
| Fee $70 |
| Location: Gift of Hope, Jackie D. Lynch Bldg |
| For Dance Lessons |
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| Join 海角社区鈥檚 Options Program and iDance Chicago Performing Arts Team for a dynamic summer of dance. With classes in ballet, hip hop, contemporary, drama, and more, this program welcomes dancers of all levels. |
| Instructor: Jenna Bradley |
| Sat: Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 2025 |
| Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
| Fee: $55 |
| Location: Gift of Hope, Jackie D. Lynch Bldg |
| Back to Basics: Financial Literacy |
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| Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop series designed to help you build a strong financial foundation. This workshop will help you with long-term financial planning, real estate education, and basic life skills. Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, this course will equip you with the tools to make confident financial decisions. |
| Sat: Sept 6, 20, 27, Oct 4, 2025 |
| Time: 12 pm - 2 pm |
| Fee: $100 for four sessions |
| Location: Gift of Hope, Jackie D. Lynch Bldg |
Spring 2025 Offerings
| Academic Tutoring & Test Prep |
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Open to grades 1st through 12th Improve academic skills through tutoring in Reading, Composition and Essay Writing, math Vocabulary Building and Phonics. Learn Test Taking Skills and be prepared for the next grade! Private & semi-private tutoring available. All tutoring takes place on the 海角社区 campus. |
| Dates: To Be Announced Saturdays |
| Time: 10am - 4pm |
| Fee $30 per hour semi-private Fee $40 per hour private minimum 6 hrs |
| Location: Gwendolyn Brooks Library |
| Piano for Beginners (Ages 6-12) |
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| If you really want to be heard, make music, not noise! Learn to play the piano in an electronic piano lab setting. Previous musical background helpful but not required. Book included! |
| Instructor: Darryl Thomas |
| Sat: Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 |
| Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
| Fee: $85 includes book fee! |
| Location: HWH, Room 106 |
| Piano Teens and Adults |
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| Learn how to read music and play your favorite tune using engaging and effective techniques. Previous musical background helpful. |
| Instructor: Darrryl Thomas |
| Sat: Jul 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 |
| Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Fee: $85 includes book fee! |
| Location: HWH, Room 106 |
| Total Body Fitness |
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Watch those pounds melt away! This class is designed for all fitness levels. You will
work your whole-body using weights and machines. It incorporates strength training
for fitness, health and body conditioning. |
| Instructor: John Mammie |
| Sat: Jun 14, 21, 28, 2025 July 12, 19, 26, 2025 |
| Time: 8am - 9:30am |
| Fee: $99 |
| Location: JDC room 210 Fitness |
Options Booklet (Summer 2025)
Note: New 海角社区 Satellite Site at 7936 S. Cottage Grove
FAQs
- For students enrolled in Options classes, parking decals are available for $10.00 (please note, decals can be purchased at the parking booths with proof of registration). Otherwise, there is a general fee of $5.00 to enter the campus upon each visit. Students enrolled in the university's academic courses are not eligible for Options parking decals.
- For Seniors, 60 and over, enrolled in Options courses, receive FREE parking decals.
- If you must cancel your course registration, we encourage you to send someone in your place by simply informing the Options department of the name change.
- Registration cancellations by phone or in writing must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the published course start date.
- Cancellation requests received before the seven-day deadline will result in fees being refunded, less a $10 administration fee 鈥� and processing may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks. We regret that no refund is available when a course registration is canceled after the seven-day deadline. Failure to read the information contained in this schedule does not constitute an exemption from stated regulations.
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