FFC Gold Coast Member Party - Thursday August 21, 7-9pm – RSVP Required

A ‘save the date’ was sent to each of our members by email in July and a postcard is on its way to your home address to inform you of this years rooftop Member Party. This is a perfect finish to our Anniversary Week with great music, light snacks, refreshments, and a cash bar with proceeds benefiting the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School; they are currently raising money to be the first public school in Chicago to build a Green Roof. Stop by and enjoy the new Sundeck / Green Roof and get to know your fellow members!

We do require an RSVP for each member and up to one guest. Click here to RSVP your attendance, or stop by the front desk and complete an RSVP Confirmation.

We thank you in advance for your reservation so we may coordinate a spectacular event.

Try sunset Yoga and Pilates on our new sundeck!

Join us for Pilates Mat class - Tuesday, August 26th, 7:30-8:15p on the FFC Gold Coast Rooftop.

Take your workout to a higher level (on the roof!) and challenge your core muscles through the exercise sequence including hundreds, teasers, rolling like a ball and more.

Open to all levels!

Sunrise and Sunset Yoga on the Rooftop

For the month of August, enjoy your yoga class outside in the early morning with the sunrise or in the evening with the sunset. Mark your calendars for the following classes:

Thursday Mornings – 6:30-7:30p Tuesday Evenings – 6:30-7:30p

For more information contact FFC Gold Coast Group Fitness Director Kelly Nyhan at knyhan@ffc.com .

Swim Technique – Free Intro Class August 25 7:00p

Looking to improve your stroke? Getting ready for a fall triathlon? Check out our Swim Technique class! Monday evenings at 7pm at FFC Gold Coast. There will be a free introductory class August 25th in the pool. Contact FFC Gold Coast Fitness Director Liz Callham at lcallham@ffc.com or 312-944-1030 ext. 287 to RSVP.

NEW Stability Ball Class Begins August 19th

The Stability Ball is an exciting fitness tool. You can perform an entire workout on this amazing piece of equipment! Classes begin August 19th and run for 8 sessions at $160. Contact FFC Gold Coast Personal Trainer Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for more information on this NEW class!

Skiing Anyone? Join us for a FREE Intro Class August 27th, 6:30p

Will you be on the slopes this winter? Plan ahead and get into shape for it! Come try out a FREE introductory Ski Prep Class with FFC Fitness Director & Personal Trainer Liz Callham. The goal of the class is to focus on the muscles and movements performed during skiing. Doing preparatory work will help get you stronger, less injury prone, and allow you to enjoy the sport even more! RSVP to Liz at lcallham@ffc.com or ext. 287.

12-Week Ultimate Fitness Program – Info Meeting August 27, 6:00p

Are you ready to make a change? Join FFC Gold Coast’s 12-Week Ultimate Fitness and Nutrition Program today! This program will transform your relationship with food and fitness forever. The program includes 24 group personal training sessions, one-on-one nutritional counseling, educational seminars, and CalorieKing University software. The cost is $499 for the full12 weeks. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 27th at 6pm in the conference room. Contact FFC Gold Coast Fitness Director Liz Callham at lcallham@ffc.com or ext. 287 to RSVP.

Pick-Up Games (Basketball)

Looking for other Club members to shoot hoops with or play a game or two? FFC Gold Coast has pick-up games every Monday & Wednesday nights from 4-7pm, as well as Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am. There is a referee on hand, and it’s FREE to all members. Contact FFC Gold Coast Fitness Director Liz Callham at lcallham@ffc.com with questions.

Is Vinyasa Yoga for You?

Vinyasa is a term that covers a broad range of yoga classes. The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement." Instructors teach you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. Vinyasa's strength is in its diversity; there is a lot of room for individual personalities to come through. Come experience this class yourself - join FFC Gold Coast Yoga Instructor Noah Powell, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 12:00 p.m. For more info contact FFC Gold Coast Group Exercise Manager Kelly Nyhan at knyhan@ffc.com.

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