Join us on Sundays from 6:00 – 7:30 PM from October 15 – December 17 to participate in a non-competitive pickleball league for new players who want to play with other beginners.
To register please visit https://ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/.
Join us on Friday, September 15 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for Karaoke Night! Sing a solo, perform a duet, or grab your group for Karaoke night provided by Patrick from Ambassador of Fun! Drink Specials will be available at this 21+ event. Available for both members and non-members – bring a friend or two!
For more information, contact our Food & Beverage Manager Ellen Haran, eharan@ffc.com.
Please be aware of the club’s operating hours for the Labor Day Holiday. Please note all members have access to all clubs on Monday, September 4. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3:
- FFC Union Station will be closed. All other clubs will open at normal hours and close at 6 PM. Group fitness schedules may be adjusted – please check the app for more details on classes.
Monday, September 4:
- FFC East Lakeview and FFC South Loop: 7 AM – 3 PM
- FFC Oak Park, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC West Loop: 7 AM – 6 PM
- FFC Old Town and FFC Union Station will be closed.
Regular club hours for each location resume Tuesday, September 5.
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://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://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.
The simple act of stretching before and after your workout, or when you’re stressed and tense, can help prevent injury, ease soreness, and relax your muscles.
But how do you do it correctly, and safely?
FFC’s stretch-certified trainers are here to help! They have all undergone rigorous continuing education and are certified to assist you with your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion so you can feel better, move more and perform at your best!
Get a complimentary session here through July 31 (not available at FFC West Loop or FFC Union Station): https://ffc.com/stretch/
Happy 4th of July! Let’s celebrate with red, white, and blue yogurt parfaits. Stop by the community table in the local’ 84 cafe after picking the kids up from Kid’s Club on Saturday, July 8 from 9 AM – 11 AM and enjoy a sweet and healthy snack.
Starting July 12, relax by the pool, buy a glass of wine at the Splash Bar, and get a complimentary chair massage on Wednesdays from 4 – 6 PM.
Grab a mat, swimsuit, and towel for a 50-minute water & land tabata combo class on the outdoor pool deck. The class will take place Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 AM and Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 PM.
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app!
Join us on Sunday, July 23 from 1 – 3 PM with a member of the Pearl Jam Tribute Band. He also has a selection of songs that will get you dancing and singing along! Enjoy our Drink Specials that will be available at this 21+ event.
For more information, contact our Food & Beverage Manager Ellen Haran, eharan@ffc.com.
Grab your sneakers and shades and join us on the pool deck on July 28 at 9:15 AM for Fitkick – a cardiovascular class using techniques from boxing and kickboxing. This is a great class for students who want to train like a professional boxer without body contact.
Register today in the FFC+ app!
Calling all kids ages 3-12! Join us on July 29 from 4 – 7 PM for a fun night of campfire-themed games, crafts, pizza, and a fun movie.
$35 per child/$45 for 2 children for members. Non-members are welcome for $5 more. Registration ends Thursday, July 27.
Faction is a strength-based class designed to take your fitness to the next level. Our top-notch instructors use progressive overload principles so you reach levels of peak fitness. This class teaches exercise patterns involving the kettlebell, barbell, landmine, dumbbells, bands, and body weight. It’s a great way to maximize your current fitness routine, meet new people, and have fun in the process!
Join us for a 1 – week trial on the following days:
- Every Monday – Friday: 6 AM and 9 AM classes
- Every Monday – Thursday: 6 PM classes
- Every Saturday: 8 AM classes
Faction is our strength-based training program that uses progressive overload for a full-body workout. Interested? Come check us out every Saturday in July at 10:00 AM!
This 4-week program is designed to help you increase your pickleball skills. Join us Mondays in July – September at 10 AM. All levels are welcome!
For more information contact Stephanie at sryan@ffc.com.
