From July 1 – 24, enjoy a 10% discount on massages and facials (facials at FFC Park Ridge and FFC Oak Park) in honor of National Self-Care Day! The discount is only on a single spa service and must be redeemed on or before July 24. 

*No two discounts apply.

How are you tracking your fitness progress?

The InBody composition analyzer downloads and tracks your fitness progress directly in the FFC+ app. Key components of the analysis include muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, and more to make losing weight and increasing muscle mass smart and easy. This feature is now included in all memberships and is currently available at FFC Lincoln Park, FFC Oak Park, and FFC Park Ridge and is coming to more locations soon!

Visit ffc.com/results-zone to schedule your complimentary analysis today!

Get in on the heavy rope training trend and join us for a special class with Dad on Sunday, June 16 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM! All Dads receive complimentary access.

Register on the FFC+ app to reserve your spot.

DASH, Developing Active Senior Health, is a special FFC community, designed for people who want to stay active, fit, healthy, and social, all the days of their life. We have a great lineup of classes and events for June, and we hope to see you there!

Don’t miss these DASH events in June!

Tuesdays:

  • DASH Fitness: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM with Kyle
  • DASH Yoga: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM with Rachel

Thursdays:

  • DASH Yoga: 10:00 – 10:45 AM with Cassie
  • DASH Fitness: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM with Hyunsoo Lee

Sign up on the FFC+ app!

Thursday Nights Out begins Thursday, June 6 with a special menu at Local’84! The cafe offerings are below:

Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Herb Chicken/spinach/tomato/cheese/buffalo sauce/tomato & tomato basil tortilla) Ranch on the side

Impossible Burger (Impossible patty/spinach/tomato) Chipotle Ranch on side Vegetarian

Tropical Sunrise Smoothie (Strawberry/Mango/Pineapple) *Gluten Free. No added sugar.

Join us for a night of arts, music, and games on June 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old. Pizza, Chips, and Juice Boxes are included! Registration is required by Tuesday, June 25. The cost is $35 per child and $45 for two children for FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child!

Please register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

Elevate your pickleball prowess at our upcoming clinic led by the seasoned Pickleball Pro, Scott Moore. These sessions are the perfect arena to sharpen your strategies, polish your techniques, and mingle with fellow pickleball aficionados. Mark your calendars for May 20:

🏓 9:00 – 11:00 AM: 3.0-3.5 Players

🏓 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: 3.5-4.0

The cost is $125 per member. Pre-registration is required at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs under clinic!

Don’t miss this chance to turn your pickleball game from basic to brilliant!

Come join this FUN Basketball camp led by Coach Eric on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM! You can expect to learn the fundamentals, how to work as a team, and build self-confidence! The camp is $128 for Members and $180 for Non-Members.

For more info or to register, email mdato@ffc.com.

 

Join us for a night of arts, music, and games! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old. Pizza, Chips, and Juice Boxes are included! Registration is required by Tuesday, May 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. The cost is $35 per child and $45 for two children for FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child!

Please register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

 

Join us on Monday, April 8 for a Solar Eclipse Watch Party! Chicago will experience a partial solar eclipse with up to 94% coverage of the sun on April 8! The eclipse begins at 12:51 p.m. and ends at 3:22 p.m., with a maximum view in Chicago at 2:07 p.m. Join us on the sundeck to take in this experience together! A limited number of glasses will be available. Bring a friend for free! 

Kids swim lessons are back and we are now taking pre-registrations. Swimming is a life skill that anyone should know but especially your little one. Let us be a part of your child’s learning journey and get your child water-safe.

For more details about scheduling, pricing, and availability, please reach out and contact Magda Soltys at msoltys@ffc.com.

 

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s April member of the month, Theo! Theo answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

A membership at FFC means I can work hard and then relax.

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

You will find me running on the treadmill and in the steam room.

  1. I work out to…

To get stronger and be the best version of myself.

 

Theo Dunk - Oak Park Member of the month

This year’s Summer Menu is out! Enjoy refreshing beverages, healthy juices, wraps, salads and bowls! Check out the menu at the club!

It may be FFC’s 40th anniversary, but we’re the ones giving the presents. See below for a list of recently completed improvements and new equipment that has landed at FFC Oak Park! 

The entire natatorium has recently undergone a full upgrade with a retiling of surfaces that include the pool area and the coed steam room; a new steam room generator, water softener, and entry door system; a full refinishing of the hot tub; and a new electric water cooler with built in bottle filler.

In addition, we have added a new Recovery Lounge that opened in January 2024 that offers massage chairs; cryotherapy lounge chairs featuring both hot and cold therapy to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms; and Normatec recovery boots that feature pulse massage pattern compression.

Please read below for even more improvements:

  • We recently purchased an InBody composition analyzer that downloads and tracks your fitness progress into the FFC app, including key components like muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and more to make losing weight and increasing muscle mass smart and easy. This feature is now included in all home club memberships, not just Signature and Premier! It’s located adjacent to the fitness desk and any fitness staff can get you started.
  • Our group fitness schedule features new fitness formats and expanded class offerings!
  • FFC On Demand is included with your membership. FFC On Demand features over 1,000 group fitness classes and workouts, live streaming classes, nutrition tips and tricks, and so much more!
  • 2 complimentary guest passes per month are included in your membership.
  • 2 hour free parking is included in your membership, and free parking all day on Sundays.
  • Added the popular social game of pickleball – open play is now available.
  • We’re continuing to invest in our employees, through wage increases, continuing education, and ongoing training so they can provide the safest and most effective experience to you
  • Additional new equipment recently received includes:
      • All new Hammer Strength Pro 2 weight stack machines (arriving this summer)
      • 10 new Matrix climbmills (arriving this summer)
      • 4 new Matrix ellipticals
      • New group fitness body bars and step risers
      • 1 replacement Adjustable Decline Ab Crunch Bench
      • 1 replacement Signature Series Back Extension Machine
      • 1 replacement Smith Machine
      • New common area furniture

Come for a great Pilates Mat workout and stick around with your fellow classmates after class for a mimosa on March 26 at 9:00 AM!

Sign up via the FFC+ app today!

Throughout March, enjoy 15% off waxing at both FFC Oak Park and Park Ridge! You must book and receive the service by March 31, 2024, to receive the discount. No two discounts apply.

Join us in March for a Pickleball league, available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players! The league runs from March 20 to May 15 and plays every Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Open play game time is also available from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Rates for Members/Non-members
9 Week Season – $125 for Members
9 Week Season – $225 for Non-Members
Open Play drop-in – $20 for Non-Members (FFC Members play for free)

Prizes
All participants will receive a T-shirt + 1 complimentary Pickleball Lesson.

1st place – $50 FFC Gift Card + Trophy
2nd place – $30 FFC Gift Card + Silver Medal
3rd place – $15 FFC Gift Card + Bronze Medal

Matches will be played as doubles with alternating partners. After registration, you’ll receive an invite to a team reach group chat for communication and updates on the leaderboard. Contact Kyle Zange at kzange@ffc.com for more information and to register (spaces limited)!

Swimming is for all! Let FFC instructors help you on your journey, whether you are a beginner (scared, looking to overcome trauma, or wanting to learn a new skill) or you are more advanced (looking to build swimming into your fitness routine by focusing on your technique and endurance), we are here for it all!

For more details about scheduling, pricing, and availability- please contact Magda Soltys at msoltys@ffc.com.

 

Event for 3 months – 12 years olds! Please join us for our Parent’s Night Out on Friday, March 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! The cost is $35 per child/ $45 for two FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child! We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt, Egg Toss Game & Face Painting. Chicken fingers, chips, and juice boxes are included!

Please register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.  Registration REQUIRED by March 12, 2024.

Celebrate Warrior’s Valentine’s Day with discounted food and drinks! Tacos! Mojitos! Margaritas! Oh my! Enjoy $2 tacos and $4 Warrior Kombucha at the local’84 Cafe.