Has it been a while since you used your Belay skills? Come to the Belay Refresher at the Rock Wall on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. We’ll shake the rust off and go over the basics and more.

Free for FFC Belay Certified Members and Guests. Contact Eric at eliedke@ffc.com for more info.

Join us during Thanksgiving weekend for some fun, themed Group Fitness classes! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 8:30 am with Eileen – a member will win a free smoothie of the month for attending class.
  • Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lila
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Paula
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:00 am with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.

East Lakeview 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:00 pm with Jen
  • ThankSPINNING – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:30 am with Jen

Gold Coast

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Asia

Lincoln Park 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lois
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 8:00 am with Lois & Mari
  • ThankSPINNING –  Saturday, 11/25 at 10)00 am with Darren

Oak Park 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 5:00 pm with Kyle
  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 8:00 am with Fran and Bill 
  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 9:15 am with Craig
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Kari and Ashley

Park Ridge 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:15 am with Julia & Mari
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/24 at 10:30 am with Sara & Mari
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:15 am  with Alex & Sara
  • ThanksSpinning – Saturday, 11/25 at 10:30 am with Sara

South Loop 

  • ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha 
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha

West Loop 

  • ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 11:30 am with Trevor 
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:15 pm with Trevor W

Rock Wall: Open for Bouldering anytime

Assisted Top Rope: Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Contact eliedke@ffc.com for more info.

Work out and rock out to 80’s music as we go Back to the Future in celebration of FFC’s 40th year!

  • Rockstar Ride – Saturday, 10/21 at 10:15 AM with Sara

Sign up in the FFC+ app.

As a valued client of FFC, you’re invited to enjoy light bites and coffee on the pool deck on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Please RSVP to Stephanie Campione at scampione@ffc.com by October 14.

Bring your pup to celebrate Halloween with friends at FFC on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. We’ll start with a doggie yoga class at 10:30 AM followed by doggie treats on the pool deck. Cap off the event by having your dog play in our outdoor pool on its last day of the season! Dogs must be non-aggressive, like other dogs, and do well with people. Prizes will be awarded for the best doggie Halloween costume, and we will have drink specials available at the bar! Register in the FFC+ app.

For more information, please contact Maryssa at mlitherland@ffc.com.

 

Bring your little ones, ages 18 months – to 5 years, dressed in their Halloween costumes for this fun family event on Saturday, October 28 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM! There will be spooktacular games, a bounce house, pumpkin painting, and a photo opp.

The cost is $13 per child for pre-registration and $15 per child at the event. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, October 26. 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 their children.

For more info, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

 

Join us for open pickleball play on the following days:

  • Tuesday and Friday Evenings: 5:00 – 8:00 PM 
  • Wednesdays: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
  • Sundays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Looking to make changes to your nutrition heading into the fall season? Book your complimentary session today with Leah Kostos, lkostos@ffc.com.

 

Attend 3 Pilates classes throughout October and qualify to be part of the Pilates Olympics for the Long Stretch Series. The first-place winner will get access to Pilates Unlimited.

For more info, email scampione@ffc.com.

Join us for some fun, Halloween-themed Group Fitness classes this Spooky season! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst:

  • Monster Mash-Up – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Saturday, 10/28 at 8:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Saturday, 10/28 at 8:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:30 AM
  • Halloween Hydro – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:30 AM
  • Laid to Rest LOADED – Sunday, 10/29 at 9:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Monday, 10/30 at 5:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Halloween Hydro – Monday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 8:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:00 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:00 PM

East Lakeview:

  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Monday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM

Gold Coast:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:45 PM
  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Monday, 10/30 at 6:45 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:15 AM
  • Halloween Hydro – Tuesday, 10/31 at 10:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM

Lincoln Park:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Sunday, 10/29 at 10:00 AM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:30 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM
  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:45 PM

Oak Park:

  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up – Saturday, 10/28 at 12:00 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up – Sunday, 10/29 at 11:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 8:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 9:00 AM

Old Town:

  • Laid to Rest LOADED – Monday, 10/30 at 5:45 PM
  • Boo-Lates – Tuesday, 10/31 at 12:00 PM

Park Ridge:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Friday, 10/27 at 9:15 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 10:15 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:15 AM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 9:15 AM

South Loop:

  • Boo-Lates – Saturday, 10/28 at 11:45 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Sunday, 10/29 at 9:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:45 PM
  • VooDoo Vinyasa – Monday, 10/30 at 6:00 PM
  • Laid to Rest Loaded – Monday, 10/30 at 6:30 PM

West Loop:

  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Thursday, 10/26 at 5:30 PM
  • Laid to Rest Loaded – Monday, 10/30 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Monday, 10/30 at 6:45 PM

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, we’ve put together a special lineup of group fitness classes throughout the month designed to nourish your mind and body. Learn how to calm your brain and body with simple meditation techniques and experience an increase in self-awareness, clarity, and creativity. Join us in honoring World Mental Health Day to acknowledge the importance of prioritizing mental well-being every day to lead a healthier, more balanced life. View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

East Lakeview:

  • Restorative Yoga – Mondays at 7:15 PM
  • Candlelight Yoga – Wednesdays at 7:15 PM

Elmhurst:

  • Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditation, and Sound Bath – October 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Gold Coast:

  • Sound Mind / Body Flow – Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:45 PM

Lincoln Park:

  • Unplug – Saturday, October 14 from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Oak Park:

  • Unplug – Fridays from 6:15 – 6:30 PM (after restorative yoga)
  • Unplug – Sundays from 11 – 11:15 AM (after restorative yoga)

Old Town:

  • Unplug – Saturday, October 14 from 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Park Ridge:

  • Sound Bath – Tuesday, October 10 from 12:00 -1:00 PM

South Loop:

  • Candlelight Yoga – Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

West Loop:

  • Sound Mind / Body Flow – Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 PM

It may be FFC’s 40th anniversary, but we’re the ones giving the presents. See below for a list of new equipment headed to FFC Park Ridge soon! FFC is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better.

  • All new Keiser Spin Bikes
  • 1 new Matrix Glute Bridge Machine
  • All new black exercise mats
  • 4 Life Fitness Cross Trainers
  • 6 Life Fitness Bikes; 3 upright, 3 recumbent
  • 10 Life Fitness Treadmills
  • New dumbbell rack with all new Iron Grip Dumbbells
  • 3 new Life Fitness Adjustable Benches

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we have put together a great lineup of anniversary-themed group fitness classes. 40STRONG is a 40-minute total body workout you won’t want to miss! In this class, you will perform 40 exercises for one minute each in succession with no breaks! Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app – See you in class!

FFC East Lakeview 

  • Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 AM with Matt 

FFC Elmhurst 

  • Monday, September 18 at 8:30 AM with Tania (GF Studio)

FFC Gold Coast 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 PM with Stephanie

FFC Lincoln Park 

  • Monday, September 18 at 5:30 PM with Tiffany

FFC Oak Park 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00 PM with Ashley
  • Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM with Rachel

FFC Old Town 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM with Charlotte

FFC Park Ridge 

  • Thursday, September 21 at 9:15 AM with Mari

FFC South Loop 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 PM with Becca
  • Sunday, September 24 at 10:15 AM with Nazha

FFC West Loop 

  • Monday, September 18 at 6:00 PM with Lara

Join us on Thursday, September 21 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm at the Splash Bar as we celebrate FFC’s 40th Anniversary and show our appreciation for all of our members! Complimentary light bites will be provided by Sugar Factory and drink specials will be available at the Splash bar. The event is for 21+. Guests are welcome.

Come enjoy a night of fun and camaraderie on September 29 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM for Game Night! Video games, card games, and board games will be provided. Bring your friends for some added competition!

For more information, contact our Food & Beverage Manager Ellen Haran, eharan@ffc.com.

Do you need some direction in the gym? Attending this workshop will teach you how to set goals and organize a program so that you adhere to them! If you are brand new to working out or want to improve your experience, this workshop is for you! The workshop will meet in the community room on Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM.

There are 20 spots available, email scampione@ffc.com to reserve your space.

Calling all kids ages 5 – 12 yrs old. Join us for a fun night of Star Wars-themed games, crafts, pizza, and a movie on Saturday, September 23 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

$35 per child/$45 for 2 children for members. Non-members are welcome for $5 more. Registration ends Thursday, September 21.

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

Faction is our paid-for strength training program that we are offering free to members on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM throughout September. No reservation is required, just stop by the turf to join in on the fun!

Faction is a heart rate-based cardio and strength workout for all levels. Coached by our professional trainers utilizing Myzone, Faction classes aim to transform your fitness level through periodized strength training and energy system development.

Come experience one complimentary week of FFC’s most popular small group training program between now and September 30 and get entered into a contest to win Faction FREE for the remainder of 2023!