Si View Metropolitan Park District

Si View Special Interest

We offer a variety of course options for adults by experienced instructors ready to help you reach your personal goals! Recreation programs are a great way to meet new people, learn and practice new skills and learn about our community.

Skincare 101 for Adults

It is never too early or too late to start taking care of your skin. This class will empower you to take control of your skin’s health with a focus on understanding how aging impacts the skin. We will break down how the skin functions, how to care for your unique skincare needs as you age and discuss specific ingredients that target these needs. You will learn what is happening as your skin ages, what ingredients are worth the investment and how to build an at-home effective routine. This is a lecture style class with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Rosacea 101

This class is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of rosacea and the knowledge to effectively manage your skin. We’ll explore the different types of rosacea, common triggers, and the importance of a consistent skincare routine. We’ll discuss ingredients and lifestyle modifications that can play a significant role in managing flare-ups - as well as how to engage with medical professionals for additional support.


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Spanish Class

Basic Conversational Spanish. Bring your coffee or tea, and we will use it to help create conversation during our sessions. We will learn basic table settings, food vocabulary, and conversations around coffee and food that can be used in real life situations. Open your ability to communicate in the community and converse with neighbors and the throughout the over 20 Spanish speaking countries of the world. Prepare for travel, relieve boredom, and reduce cognitive decline and changes of dementia and Alzheimers.

Memoir Writing Group

A guided and structured environment for developing a writing practice. Using prompts and some relaxation techniques, we will explore the process of letting ourselves write about that which has personal meaning. We will also have opportunities for sharing with each other. Led by Bonnie Novakov Lawlor, M.A., author of Safe To Fall, Memoir of A Mind-Body Healer.

Sewing

Come sew with us! Review basic sewing machine skills, make a zippered pouch, a drawstring bag, "over the handle" hanging dish towels, corner bookmarks or gift card holder, fabric box, and a baby receiving blanket with the option to make and donate another blanket for a women's shelter.

Si View Adult Special Interest classes in sewing
Students in the sewing class at Si View recently donated blankets for newborns to Sound Pathways, an organization that helps with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, housing stability and life skills. Thank you, instructor Bonnie and students, for caring and sharing!