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Management Team

General Manager
Jeff Long

Operations, Customer Service & Kids Club Manager
Lisa Gregorich

Sales Manager
Jerry Caponigro

Fitness Manager
Kathleen Weber

Registered Dietician
Breea Johnson

Group Exercise Manager
Constance Papciak

Spa Manager
Amy Heuvelman

Club Accountant
Tasha Spencer

Climbing Wall Manager
Sham Saleh

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Fit Cafe

In this issue


Welcome Breea Johnson, MS RD LDN!
December Parents Night Out
Meet an FFC Bodybuilder!
12-Week Ultimate Fitness and Nutrition Plan
Join FFC’s Signature 10-Week Nutrition Program
Introducing: The Fit Café Smoothies. Try one today!
Rock Climbing Wall
Check out FFC’s Signature Group Exercise Class FitSport!
Free Spinal Screening
Brueggar's Special Offer!

Catch Me at My Best!


Have you caught an Oak Park Team Member performing at their best? Please take a moment to recognize stellar staff performance by submitting your recognition here!


Holiday Toy Drive



Join Fitness Formula Clubs this holiday season by donating new, nonviolent, non-denominational toys. December 1st – December 15th we will be collecting toys for Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses or injuries. There will be drop off sites available at FFC Halsted Street, East Lakeview, Gold Coast, Union Station, Old Town & South Loop. Please ask an FFC Employee for more information or for a copy of a Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest Wish List. Let's come together this holiday season to help children and their families in their time of need!


FFC Spa



The holidays are upon us once again. It’s time to take care of you this holiday season.

Purchase a 60 minute Massage & Basic Facial Combo for $130  ($25 savings)

Relax with a 2 pack of 60 minute Specialized Massage Sessions for $135 ($15 savings)

FREE Lip Waxing Treatment with every Signature Facial purchase ($15 value)

Bring in your outdated makeup and receive 10% off a fresh new look with Glo Minerals Makeup Line.  See Spa for details.

Receive 15% off any Under Armour clothing purchase in The Shop.

Call the Spa the Spa at FFC Oak Park at 708-383-1114 for additional information on our December Specials!


Member Alert! FFC Oak Park will be closing early on Saturday, December 12


FFC Oak Park will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th. (FFC Employee Holiday Party) The basketball court will close earlier, at 3 p.m. Normal club hours will resume on Sunday, December 13th. Thank you for your understanding!


The new happy hour is 3oclock!


Weekdays at 3pm, 3oclockclub.com website posts a limited amount of specially selected gift certificates for purchase at 50% to 70% off for some of Chicago’s hottest restaurants, salons, spas and more. These are sold on a first come first serve basis. So get there early, supplies are limited!

Become a member, It’s FREE. Members receive a 2:30pm email sneak peek of the day’s deals along with other specials exclusive to 3oclockclub.com members. Join today!


FFC Online Services Now Available to Members!


Online account access is now available to FFC members, 24/7! With an FFC online services log-in, members are able to:

Update demographic information
Update credit card or checking account on file
Pay account balances
View historical transaction listings
View and print attendance data
View past personal training appointment data

Please visit www.ffc.com/account to create a log-in. You must already have an up-to-date e-mail address on file in order to use online services.


Catch Us at Our Best!


Have you experienced outstanding service by any of our employees?

FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS recognizes exceptional employees through our employee recognition program "Catch Me at My Best" every month and quarter. We need YOUR comments to nominate employees who have provided you with great service.

"Catch Me at My Best" comment cards are available at the Front Desk of all FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS, and now you can nominate an employee online. Simply go to the Fitness Formula homepage, www.ffc.com, scroll down to "Catch Me at My Best" link and fill out the online form. You can choose any employee from any Club.

Nominations are reviewed at our corporate office. Thank you for helping us catch our employees at their best!


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Welcome Breea Johnson, MS RD LDN!

Breea is FFC Oak Park’s new nutritionist. Breea is passionate about helping people improve their eating habits to maximize their results from exercise and to prevent or manage chronic diseases. She has a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University, outside of Seattle, WA, completed her dietetic internship at Edward Hines VA Hospital and is a Registered Dietitian. She currently has a private practice in Chicago and also works at an integrative fertility center. Breea has a holistic and progressive approach to nutrition; she will educate and support you to help obtain your goals. Initial appointment is $99 (1 hour) and 3 follow-up appointments are $150 (can also be purchased individually). Please contact her to set up an appointment at breea.johnson@ffc.com.


December Parents Night Out

Come join us for our Holiday Parent's Night Out on Dec 18th from 6pm-9pm! Santa will be in attendance ...so send your kids for a winter night filled with fun! Have your child's photo taken with Santa or in a picture of wonderful winter wonderland. Registration can be taken at either the spa or fitness desk. All forms must be in by 4pm the day of the event. For any questions please contact FFC Oak Park Child Care Manager Lisa Gregorich at lgregorich@ffc.com.


Meet an FFC Bodybuilder!

Congratulations FFC Oak Park personal trainer Ted Voight (pictured right) for winning the Heavy Weight Division in the Men’s Open Competition, the Most Muscular Body Award and Overall Title of the 2009 Midwest Ironman Body Building, Fitness and Figure Championships held in Chicago on Saturday, November 7th.


12-Week Ultimate Fitness and Nutrition Plan

"We Preach Lifestyles, not Diets!"

This comprehensive three-month program includes the CalorieKing Complete Weight Management System, nutrition consultation and three educational seminars (Grocery Tour, Dining Out, and Psychology of Eating) conducted by a Registered Dietitian, twenty-four strength training sessions with a Personal Trainer and three fitness assessments. Contact FFC Oak Park Fitness Director Kathleen Weber at kweber@ffc.com to learn more about this amazing program that combines nutrition and group personal training!

Informational Meeting December 29, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Community Room.


Join FFC’s Signature 10-Week Nutrition Program

This program includes 10 weeks of individualized nutrition counseling, structured but flexible meal plans, and tips on good nutrition habits to promote successful weight loss & balanced healthy eating. Cost is $549. Please contact FFC Oak Park Nutritionist, Breea Johnson, MS RD LDN at breea.johnson@ffc.com for more information.


Introducing: The Fit Café Smoothies. Try one today!

Here at the Fit Café, you have a choice between low-fat non-dairy smoothie mix and 100% fruit juice to blend with a combination of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, raspberries, pineapple, coconut, orange, and mango.  

One 16 oz. smoothie is only 195 calories!  

We offer a wide selection of supplements such as bee pollen, wheat grass, wheat germ, whey protein, ginseng, and spirulina. It is a great way to build up on all of the essential nutrients that we often miss in our diet.   

Try our new “Power Pump” smoothie. Enjoy a delicious blend of pineapple, orange, and banana with a shot of whey protein and spirulina after a lengthy workout. This thirst-quencher is an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals.


Rock Climbing Wall

Rock climbing is an amazing workout that helps build endurance as well as tone and strengthen your entire body. All experience levels are welcome! Once you sign a waiver and go through our certification course you can boulder on the climbing wall at any time. You can also be belayed or boulder for FREE during supervised climbing wall hours (Monday-Thursday, 5pm-9pm, when the climbing staff is not assisting other members). Stop by and make rock climbing a part of your work-out routine! For more information contact FFC Oak Park Climbing Wall Manager Sham Saleh at hsaleh@ffc.com.


Check out FFC’s Signature Group Exercise Class FitSport!

Looking to get your cardio and resistance training completed in under one hour?

FITSport is a challenging cardiovascular and muscle strength conditioning class. Expect short, high-intensity cardio segments utilizing sports specific drills followed by compound muscle strength exercises challenging all the major muscles of the body. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels. Wednesdays at 10:15am.


Free Spinal Screening

Monday, December 7th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 10th from 8:30 – 10:00 am

Dr. Jill Dortch from Oak Park Chiropractic will be here to perform free spinal screenings and answer your questions on the benefits of chiropractic care, postural exercises, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation therapy.  Her office is located at 1144 W. Lake, just above Borders.  Come and let Dr. Jill check your spine and see if she can help relieve your headaches, back or neck pain.


Brueggar's Special Offer!


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