Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s March member of the month, Chris! Chris answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:
To join a club of like minded people to better myself physically and mentally.
In the free weight area lifting my life away.
Be healthy and strong to defeat my competitors.
Join us for our first Pickleball League at FFC Oak Park! The league runs from Wednesday, February 15 – Wednesday, April 12. There are 15 spots available for the league and all levels are welcome!
The league will run Wednesdays from 9 – 11 AM on the basketball court. All participants will receive a league T-shirt and 1 complimentary Personal Training or Pilates session.
Pricing for 9 Week Season: for Members/Non-members
-$125 for Members
-$225 for Non-Members
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 who’s winning.
Prizes include:
-1st place: $100 FFC Gift Card + Gold Medal
-2nd place: $75 FFC Gift Card + Silver Medal
-3rd place: $50 FFC Gift Card + Bronze Medal
Register today at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs. Questions? Contact Kyle Zange at kzange@ffc.com.
Not ready for a league but still want to play pickleball?
We offer Open Play game time on Mondays and Fridays from 9 – 11 AM. FFC members play for free; non-member drop-in fee is $20/visit.
Join us on Sunday, February 12 from 10 AM – 12 PM in local’84 cafe for a Super Bowl Tailgating Party! We will be offering complimentary mimosas for those 21+ and will have a nacho bar and quesadillas available for $7. Wear your favorite football jersey/attire!
For more information, please contact Terron at dedmonds@ffc.com.
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Join us for a RED event at the Kids Club on Friday, February 24 from 5 – 8 PM ! It’s all about love and red for February!
We will be serving strawberries, cherries, apples, tomatoes and pizza!
Pricing: $35 per child/$45 for two for members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more!
Reserve your spot now and contact Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.
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This month, we’re shining a spotlight on personal trainer Sohail Ali. If you’ve not met Sohail, he has been a member of our personal training team at FFC Oak Park since 2016. His areas of expertise include core training, strength training, TRX/body weight training, weight loss and weightlifting
Sohail suddenly and tragically lost his brother, Samir, an OPRF alum and Oak Park resident, in December 2022. Sohail shared that exercise has been a helpful tool in processing and managing the immense grief around this loss.
”Each day, I have been dedicating at least one exercise to my brother. His birthday was May 19, so I dedicate five rounds/sets for nineteen repetitions in honor of him (5×19). I would love for you to join me in commemoration of him or you could even choose one of your own siblings/relatives.
Pick any exercise and their birthday. For example, if their birthday is April 8, you would do 4×8 (4 sets of 8 reps) of an exercise – whether it’s a squat, an interval, lunges, deadlifts, etc. Use this as MOTIVATION and DRIVE! Tomorrow is not promised. Continue to or start to improve your mental health and physical well-being. If not for yourself, do it for the people you love.”
Thank you, Sohail, for sharing your story. Rest in peace, Samir Ali.
