Bring the family for an afternoon of fun, food, and yoga at the outdoor pool on Sunday, August 20 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Join in a family yoga class on the pool deck with Teresa from 12:00 – 12:45 PM, then spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com.
Attention dog owners! Walk your dog over to the outdoor plaza on Saturday, August 26 from 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM for a special treat in celebration of National Dog Day! The first 50 dogs will receive a Puppuccino.
For more information, please contact Cailey Mazur at cmazur@ffc.com.
Are you a runner? Or not a runner at all and want to get into running? FFC Runs Elmhurst is an 18-week running program designed for individuals training for a 5k, half marathon, or marathon. This running group will meet 3x a week to run together, and a strength training program will be included as well. Enjoy running with a community and get the essential strength training needed to be injury free!
The program meets Tuesdays at 5:00 PM, Wednesdays at 6:00 AM, and Sundays at 7:00 AM. Contact Ashley Buado abuado@ffc.com for more information and to register.
Help us celebrate 29 years of serving the Gold Coast community on Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM! We will have a DJ along with light-passed hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Proceeds from the bar will benefit PAWS. RSVP is required using the Club Events section of our FFC+ app, and each member can bring one non-member guest.
Space is limited to the first 300 guests to RSVP – we hope to see you there! Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor rooftop event.
Join us for a special ‘Boys of Summer’ team teach with Dominick & Spencer!
The class is Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 PM.
Register in the FFC+ app. Guests are welcome at no cost.
In the lead-up to our anniversary party supporting PAWS, we are creating a member board to showcase all members’ furry beasts throughout August. Email your favorite photo of your dog to Nicole at NCobb@ffc.com and get entered into a prize drawing. Five lucky members will be picked at noon on the day of our member party to win a cool prize!
All photos will be posted on our HUGE DOG BOARD by the front desk – photos accepted starting now!
Ricky Results, the name speaks for itself, is truly dedicated to helping his clients get the results they want! If it’s been a while since you’ve done a 1 rep max test or spoken with a specialist for a plan to hit a new PR, Matt is your guy!
Contact Ricky at rrendon@ffc.com, contact Matt at mreahl@ffc.com, or feel free to stop by the Personal Trainers desk to schedule a consultation with them!
Congratulations to FFC Lincoln Park’s August member of the month, Corey! Corey answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:
I’ve tried nearly every health club in Chicago, and FFC has earned its title as one of the best. Since I became a member in 2017, FFC has given me a safe space to work on my health goals with like-minded people. I don’t feel like others are watching me try new movements or fail a lift because there’s a wide range of skill levels at the club. Working out has become such a safe and empowering experience because of the staff, trainers, and members.
Trying new Calisthenics moves and workouts with a weighted vest, or chatting it up with the staff or other members.
Relieve stress and improve my strength in compound body-weight movements.
Join us on August 25 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Kids Club for World Rock Paper Scissors Day! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old.
We will enjoy music, yummy finger foods, coloring, games, and an awesome prize for the crowned World’s Rock Paper Scissors champ! Registration is required by August 23. The cost for members is $35 per child/$45 for two children. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more!
Iced Refreshers, made of juice and green coffee extract and poured over ice, are now available in 20oz for $4! Enjoy 5 refreshing flavors – Watermelon Cucumber Mint, Blood Orange Coconut Ginger, Peach Mango, Strawberry Acai & Dragon Fruit Lychee. Stop by the local 84 Café to try one today!
Join us in the main group fitness studio on Thursday, September 7 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM for our Pain-Free Mobility Workshop! In this workshop, you will learn movements that translate to everyday life so that you can do the things you LOVE while staying PAIN-FREE! The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
For more information, contact Anthony Gutierrez at agutierrez@ffc.com. To register, click here: https://dev.ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/
Join us on Sunday, August 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a women’s self-defense seminar! This complimentary 2-hour seminar will give you helpful tools and tactics to keep yourself safe if you’re ever faced with an attack.
To register, contact Alex Hernandez at ahernandez@ffc.com.
Join us for a fun indoor pickleball tournament on Sunday, August 13 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM and enjoy some friendly camaraderie! This tournament is a scramble, which guarantees you play seven games with seven different partners. There will be medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of the divisions of beginner, intermediate, and advanced. $60/player and open to members and non-members.
Spots are limited and light snacks are provided. Sign up here!
Join us on Sunday, August 13, and August 20 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM with one of Park Ridge’s favorite DJ’s and membership rep at FFC! Enjoy the deck and pool while listening to House music and sipping on our Drink Specials that will be available at this 21+ event.
For more information, contact our Food & Beverage Manager Ellen Haran, eharan@ffc.com.
Immediately after the DASH class on August 22, join registered dietitian Leah Kostos in the Community room on the lower level for a Lunch and Learn. We will build a healthy lunch bowl together and discuss enhancing longevity through food and nutrition. The cost is $30 for members/non-members and anyone is welcome.
Please register by the end of the day on August 18. https://dev.ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/
Do you want to learn how to play pickleball? This one-hour lesson will teach you the basics of pickleball, including scoring, strategy, and the serve, and is available for an individual or a small group of up to four players. You will be playing pickleball within the hour and having lots of fun!
To register for a lesson, contact Cris Villalobos at cvillalobos@ffc.com.
Interested in knowing more about your posture? Enjoy a complimentary static posture assessment at FFC! In this assessment, you’ll learn more about your posture and how to improve it through exercise.
Contact Stephanie Ryan at sryan@ffc.com to claim your complimentary assessment.
Experience the thrill of pickleball like never before at our “Pickleball with the Pros” clinic on September 1! Learn from Park Ridge native and #1 ranked Mixed Doubles pickleball professional, Bill Muno and US Open champion and US Nationals finalist, Nanette Muno. There are 12 slots available for the intermediate class from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12 slots available for the advanced class from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members – register now before spots are gone! https://dev.ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/
Background on Instructors:
Bill Muno is currently ranked #1 in Mixed Doubles in the Master’s Division of the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). He is a US Open and US Nationals champion in mixed doubles. He is sponsored by Gearbox. Bill grew up in Park Ridge where he played tennis for Maine South H.S. and later played at
Become Belay Certified! When you’re certified, you can climb Top Rope any time the gym is open! Claim your badge of honor, Top Rope Tag!
Contact Eric Liedke at eliedke@ffc.com for more information.
Join us Wednesday, August 30 at 5:45 PM for a special ‘End Of Summer RIDE!’ team teach with Becca & Trevor!
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app!