Calling all young wizards! Join us on Friday, June 13 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a magical evening filled with wizard-themed games, crafts, pizza, and a movie. This enchanting night is designed for kids ages 5–12 and gives parents a well-deserved night off. Cost is $35 per child or $45 for two children of FFC members. Non-members are welcome for just $5 more per child. Registration ends Wednesday, June 11.

To register or learn more, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

 

New to pickleball or ready to take your game to the next level? We’ve got you covered! Book a 60-minute private session, partner session, or group training to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence on the court. Sessions are scheduled by appointment to fit your availability.

Contact Stephanie at scampione@ffc.com to schedule your lesson today.

Introducing Kids Summer Camp, June 2 – June 27, July 7 -Aug 1! Our 8-week summer camp is open to kids ages 5-12 and offers flexible options to sign up for 2, 3, or 5 days a week. Activities include swimming, rock climbing, crafts, STEM projects, games, and chill time. Pricing for members is $112 for Tuesdays and Thursdays, $168 for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and $280 for Monday through Friday. Non-members pay $128 for Tuesdays and Thursdays, $192 for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and $320 for Monday through Friday. Space is limited, so register early!

For questions or to register, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

 

Join us for this month’s Parent’s Night Out on May 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM: A night of fiesta fun, crafts, pizza and a movie. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for 2 children for members. Non members are welcome for $5 more.

For more information or to register, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com. Registration ends Wednesday, May 7.

Join us for DASH Coffee Hour on Tuesday, May 20, at 12:00 PM in the Community Room. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others over coffee in a relaxed setting.

Contact Maryssa mlitherland@ffc.com to RSVP.

Ready to push your limits? This month only, we’re offering Torchd & Titans completely FREE for all members! Whether you’re looking to build strength, boost endurance, or ignite your inner athlete, these classes will get you there.

Class Description

  • TORCHD: Get ready to set yourself on fire with our metabolic conditioning small group training workout. Experience all the equipment the turf has to offer from battle ropes to kettlebells, med balls and more!
  • TITANS: Bring out your inner warrior with our strength based small group training on the turf. Learn proper training techniques used to improve overall strength, increase lean mass and joint mobility.

Schedule

  • Monday
    • Titans: 6 AM
    • Titans: 9:15 AM
    • Titans: 6 PM
  • Tuesday
    • Torchd – 9:15 AM
  • Wednesday
    • Titans: 6 AM
    • Titans: 9:15 AM
    • Titans: 6 PM
  • Thursday
    • Titans: 6 PM
  • Friday
    • Titans: 6 AM
    • Titans: 9:15 AM
  • Saturday
    • Torchd: 9:15 AM
Available all April! No cost. No excuses. Reserve your spot today in the FFC+ app!

Join us for a Healing Sound Bath and Guided Meditation on Sunday, April 13 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Sound and meditation can help clear energy blocks and allow you to release and let go of things your body no longer needs. Sound baths restore harmony and peace in the body. Bring your favorite pillow and/or blankets or other props. Payment must be made with registration or registration will be cancelled. Invite your friends! $20 for Members, $30 for Non-Members, $15 for staff.

This class is of a meditative nature. Please be on time to assure that our members participating have an uninterrupted experience.

Pay and register under the Group Fitness section in the FFC+ App. Non-members can contact acastillo@ffc.com to enroll.

FFC offers group and private swim lessons for adults and children starting at 6 months old! To learn more and to register, contact Ren at Rrenken@ffc.com.

Join us for this fun-filled event for members and non-members on Saturday, March 29 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, filled with open play, and instruction from our coaches as well as a chance to learn about our Pickleball Spring offerings at Park Ridge. Special guest, No Strings attached. Small bites will be provided.

Contact Stephanie Campione, scampione@ffc.com for more information.

Squats are a compound movement that can help you achieve any fitness goal. Schedule with Ryan today at rtran@ffc.com to assess your form and learn how to incorporate it into your routine.

Bring your little ones for this fun family event and celebrate Easter with us! There will be Easter themed games, crafts, a bounce house, and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny! Pre-register with Dawn Brunner by Wednesday, April 9 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM to get a holiday discount of $8 per child. The day of the event cost is $10 per child. Check-in at the front desk to pay and receive a wristband to get an included goodie bag. This is NOT a drop-off event. A parent must be present with the children.

For questions, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

 

Join us the week of Earth Day for some Spin classes, plus we’re giving away special seed packets at all Earth Ride classes!

East Lakeview

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 7:15 pm with Molly

Elmhurst

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 9:30 AM with Kate

Oak Park

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 10:00 AM with Kathrine

West Loop

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 6:15 PM with Brian
  • Earth Day Yoga – 7:30 PM with Katie

Gold Coast

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 9:00 AM with Alice 
  • Earth Day Yoga – 5:15 PM with Gary
  • Earth Day Ride – 6:30 PM with Vince

Park Ridge

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 9:15 AM with Brian

Lincoln Park

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 6:30 PM with Becca
  • Earth Day Yoga – 6:45 PM with Julie

South Loop

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 7:00 AM with Danny

Sign up today in the FFC+ app!

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 Ride8:30 AM with Brian 
  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 10:00 AM with Dominick 

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride6:15 PM with Brian

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast11:30 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

Join us for this complimentary workshop on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:15 – 7:00 PM. Stephanie will explore all the layers of health and how to apply them in your life. After this workshop, you will have a 360-degree view of mental, physical, and psychological well-being.

Contact Stephanie Campione at scampione@ffc.com to register.

Enter this Beginner Pickleball League on Sundays from 6:00 – 7:30 PM if you have been playing pickleball for one year or less! This is an 8-week league starting March 9 that will focus on 30 minutes of drills and 60 minutes of play each session. The cost is $150 for 8 weeks (Members Only).

Purchase and reserve your spot under “Leagues and Programs” in the FFC+ app.

Train smarter and safer with this 5 part Client Structural Assessment. The assessments include a postural assessment, muscle strength testing, muscle length testing, and lumbar/pelvic stability. Not only will you learn what your body needs, but you will also be provided with the tools to correct any deficiencies. Give your workout direction in 2025! Sessions are $99.

For more information contact Steph Ryan at sryan@ffc.com or 773-495-7973.

Did you struggle to reach your fitness goals in 2024? It may have been your nutrition plan. Reaching your fitness goals is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise.

Whether you need a one time coaching session or more accountability with a structured 3 month program, I’d love to help create a personalized roadmap to get you to your goals this new year! 

Contact Amanda Angelopoulos at aangelopoulos@ffc.com for more information or to schedule a consultation.

In this 2 hour workshop on Saturday, February 22 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, learn self defense tactics that will prepare you mentally and physically. The training includes drills in standing position and on the ground. Cost is $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Register under group fitness in the FFC+ app.

Contact Stephanie Campione at Scampione@ffc.com or James Hirth at jhirthmma@yahoo.com with any questions.

James Bio: James Hirth is a life-long martial artist growing up in Chicago. Earning instructor-level black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, he fortified his skill sets with supplemental training in other arts including Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, and Krav Maga. With more than 35 years of instruction, he ran programs in several major health club chains. This includes FFC from 2016 to 2019. Channeling his other interests, James has appeared over the years on local radio and television programs, in magazines and the internet covering the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

Calling all kids ages 3-8 years old! Join us on Friday, February 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a fun night of Valentines crafts, glamour specialties, pizza and a movie. The cost is $35 per child of a member or $45 for 2 children of members. Non members are welcome for $5 more.

For more information or to register, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com. Registration ends Wednesday, February 5.

Join us for 30-minute introductory classes to Spinning, Yoga, and Pilates Mat available during the first week of every month!

FFC East Lakeview

  • Intro to Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 8:30 AM
  • Intro to Spin – Monday, January 6 at 5:45 PM

FFC Old Town

  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM

FFC Gold Coast

  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 5:00 PM
  • Intro To Pilates – Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Sunday, January 12 at 11:30 AM

FFC Lincoln Park

  • Intro To Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 12:00 PM
  • Intro to Yoga – Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM
  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 PM

FFC South Loop

  • Intro to Spin – Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 AM
  • Into to Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 5:30 PM

FFC Oak Park

  • Intro To Spin – Friday, January 10 at 8:15 AM

FFC Park Ridge

  • Intro To Spin – Thursday, January 2 at 10:15 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 10:30 AM
  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 12:15 PM

Register today in the FFC+ app!