FFC Old Town
Club Programming

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Four leaf clovers

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:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 12:00 PM with Becca

March 16:

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

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:30 AM with Vince

South Loop

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Brent
  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:00 AM with Dominick

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:30 AM with Nazha
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 10:15 AM with Nazha

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 5:30 PM with Daniela

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:45 AM with Trevor

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 5:30 PM with Colleen

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Amy

Elmhurst

March 16:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 8:15 AM with Lila
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 8:30 AM with Paula
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 10:30 AM with Paula

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Cailey

Park Ridge

March 12:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Sara
  • March 13:
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM Alex

March 14:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 7:30 PM with Daniela

Lincoln Park

March 14:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 12:00 PM with Lara

March 16:

  • Shamrock your ride: 9:00 AM with Darren

Gold Coast

March 13:

  • Shamrock your Ride: 6:30 PM with Matt

March 17:

  • St Paddys Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM with Darren
A women in a self defense training session

Join us for a Krav Maga Co-Ed Seminar on Sunday, March 10 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This seminar will give you helpful tools and tactics to keep yourself safe if you’re ever faced with an attack.

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

6 best coffee spots in Chicago's Loop

For all those who get moving right at sunrise, we appreciate you! Join us on March 25th between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM for coffee, snacks, and a great start to the day! Bring a friend for the first time between 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM and earn a free Small Group Training session!

Contact Dwight Bratholt at dbratholt@ffc.com for more information.

Welcome new staff to FFC!

Hello!

My name is Carlos L. Ortiz Jr, I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. I am an experienced Aquatic/Program Director, who has worked in a variety of settings, including a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and Fitness Centers. With a background in Aquatics, I feel comfortable working with a variety of different people, ranging from young children to older adults. Passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle and encouraging those around me to do so. This includes Swimming, Biking, and engaging in team sports. Team Sports- Both participating and facilitating groups. This includes Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and Football. I enjoy traveling and I’m interested in learning about different cultures, ethnicities, and people. I am extremely grateful to start working for FFC and excited to see what the future holds!

Carlos Ortiz Jr. the Sandburg Pool Manager

Shamrock shuffle Chicago participant

Calling all participants of the Shamrock Shuffle on March 24! Bring in your bib number to the front desk between March 1 – 31 to be entered into a raffle and win a free personal training session, Pilates session, or 30-minute massage.

Raffle entries will be pulled on Monday, April 1, and will be sent out to members that week. Services are available for redemption at the Old Town location (besides massage) as soon as they’re received by the member. Prizes can also be transferred to another member if they choose. Contact Michael Brierton at mbrierton@ffc.com with any questions.