FFC Old Town Club Fest Schedule

Member Appreciation Week is here, and we’ve got a great lineup of events and vendors to celebrate YOU! Check out what’s happening at your club below.

Monday, September 15:

  • Red Bull Samples: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, September 16:

  • The Greenhouse: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • FFC Surprise and Delight: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 17:

  • Monster/Reign/Bang Energy Drink Samples: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Touchdowns and Tight Ends Bootcamp: 5:30 – 6:15 PM

Thursday, September 18:

  • Magic Bar Samples: All Day

Friday, September 19

  • Scavenger Hunt: All Day
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Punch, Brunch, & Brews

Join us on Sunday, September 14, at 9:30 AM for a high-energy, all-levels boxing + strength class that’ll get your heart racing and fists flying! Then stick around for post-class bites and your choice of a mimosa or a cold brew. Because you earned it.

Reserve your spot in the club events section of the FFC+ app, and to register your guest, contact Alex at ahernandez@ffc.com.

 

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Touchdowns & Tight Ends Bootcamp on the Turf

Get game-day ready on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 PM with a GLUTE-focused Bootcamp designed to sculpt, lift, and strengthen your lower body like an MVP. This is the class for tight ends and power plays! FFC Members and guests are welcome!

Contact Amy at asauvola@ffc.com to register.

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End of Summer Stretch with Gary

Relax and unwind!  Join us for an end of the summer stretch Yoga class with Gary at the FFC Old Town Group Fitness Studio on Saturday, August 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM!  Stick around after for some bites and drinks.  Sign up on the FFC+ app.

 

Contact adeato@ffc.com with any questions.

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Krav Maga Self Defense Workshop

Join us on Thursday, June 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM to learn self defense techniques from Alpha Krav Chicago! And stick around for some refreshments after class. Everyone is invited! Members and Non-Members

Contact Alex Hernandez at ahernandez@ffc.com with any questions or to register.

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Zumba de Mayo

Join us on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 6:30 – 7:15 PM for Zumba de Mayo and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an energetic workout followed by some adult beverages! Bring a free guest to class and enjoy the fun together. Don’t forget to sign up on the FFC+ app to reserve your spot.

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Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Join us at FFC Old Town on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 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.

For questions and to register, please contact Alex Hernandez ahernandez@ffc.com.

 

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“Stretch & Taxes” Vinyasa Yoga

Join Hannaniah in her Vinyasa Yoga to relieve the stress of tax season! This “Stetch & Taxes” Vinyasa Yoga event is on Tuesday, April 15 from 5:45 – 6:45 PM. Grab a snack after class!

Sign up through the FFC+ App.

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“Boxing & Brews” Contender

Join us on Friday, April 25 from 5:45 – 6:30 PM for the “Boxing & Brews” Contender Class! After Jernell takes you through his Contender workout, stick around to “knock-out” a couple of beers!

Sign up via the FFC+ App. Contact Jernell Geronimo at jgeronimo@ffc.com with any questions.

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Foundations BIRTHDAY YOGA

It’s Mary’s Birthday! Celebrate with her in her Foundations Class on April 12 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Afterwards, we’ll blow out the candles and enjoy some cake!

Sign up via the FFC+ app

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All Clubs: 2025 Easter Holiday Hours of Operation

Please be aware of the following hours of operation for the Easter holiday weekend:

April 18 & April 19: 

  • Normal hours for all clubs

April 20: 

FFC Oak Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC West Loop, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC East Lakeview

  • 7 AM – 7 PM

FFC Union Station, FFC Old Town, FFC South Loop

  • Closed

All clubs will resume normal hours on April 21.

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St. Patrick’s Day Themed Classes

Join us this March for special St. Patrick’s Day-themed group fitness classes. Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!

East Lakeview

March 15:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 9:15 AM with Becca
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Matt

South Loop

March 15:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 8:30 AM with Brian 
  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 10:00 AM with Dominick 

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 6:15 PM with Brian

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 11:30 AM with Asia

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 PM with Ashley

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 8:00 AM with Amy 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 9:00 AM with Amy 

Elmhurst

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 8:30 AM with Paula G

March 16:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 8:15 AM with Alex C

Park Ridge

March 11:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:15 AM with Janelle S
  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 AM with Mari C

March 14:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 9:15 AM with Sara K

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover –  9:15 AM with Sara K 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride -10:15 AM with Sara K

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 5:15 AM with Alex C cardio muscle core
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:30 PM with Brian

Lincoln Park

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 8:00 AM with Lois
  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 8:15 AM with Izzy

March 17:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 12:00 PM with Becca

Gold Coast

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Nicole

March 16:

  • ShamROCK your ride – 9:00 AM with Keith

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 5:30 PM with Darren
  • St. Paddy’s Day Power Yoga – 6:45 PM with Marissa

Union Station:

March 11:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 11:30 AM with Lara
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Mardi Gras Class on the Turf with Amy

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with us on the turf on March 4th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM! Join us for a festive Mardi Gras-themed class and enjoy a beer after class. Guests are welcome – free guest passes are available for this event. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Sign up on the FFC+ App or contact Amy Sauvola at asauvola@ffc.com for more information.

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St. Patrick’s WTF Class with Dominick

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit on Monday, March 17 at 5:45 PM with our fun and high-energy WTF class in the Group Exercise Studio! After class, enjoy an adult beverage to toast the day. Free guest passes are available, so bring a friend to celebrate with you.

Sign up for the WTF class on the FFC+ App or contact Lara Mele at lmele@ffc.com.

 

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Get Nerf Hoops for March Madness

Show off your skills on Wednesday, March 26 at our March Madness Hoops Day! Nerf hoops will be set up all day, and each shot gives you a chance to win an exciting FFC prize. Wear your favorite college gear to get into the spirit, and enjoy a free guest pass for the day!

No registration is required. For questions, contact Anthony Deato at adeato@ffc.com.

 

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Football Jersey Day

Get ready for the big game – wear a football jersey on February 5 to rep your favorite team!

Free guest passes available all day!

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“Zumba” and Sangria with Ramon!

Join us for a Zumba class with Ramon on January 27 at 6:30 PM.

After class, we will be serving sangria and other special treats to class participants!

 

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“Yoga for Athletes” Grab a bite to-go with Marissa!

This basic yoga class is for anyone who experiences tightness due to athletic training like cycling, running and weight training. Learn easy exercises to open up your hips, hamstrings, lower back and shoulders and restore your body’s natural alignment. Yoga For Athletes is offered on January 22.

After class at 12:00 PM, we will be serving food, snacks, drinks to refuel after the workout. Stay and chat or take it go!

 

 

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Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Join us for an all-women’s self defense class in the Boxing Studio led by Krav Academy on January 26 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today!

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Indoor Triathlon

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!

Race Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 AM AND Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $75 per person for one race | $125 per person for both races – To register, visit the group fitness section in FFC+ app, set your club location to Union Station, then choose the date of the event from the calendar.

What’s included with your race entry:

  • Finisher’s Certificate
  • $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
  • $15 off a FFC massage

Race structure:

  • 10-minute pool swim
  • 15-minute transition to spin bikes
  • 30-minute bike
  • 5-minute transition to treadmills
  • 20-minute run

How it will work and FAQs:

  • Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 25-minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:25 AM, etc.)
  • Athletes will have access to the pool for 15 minutes prior to their wave to warm up
  • Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
    -Swim: 10x distance covered
    -Bike: 1x distance covered
    -Run: 3x distance covered
  • Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition / hydration as needed
  • Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start (you must be on time to your wave start in order to participate!)
  • The pool is 24.6 yards long, and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep
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