H-F Racquet & Fitness Club

Certification course for tennis instructors meets at racquet club

By Provided News on February 3, 2019 - 11:30am
Tennis instructors can work for an adult development certification at a two-day workshop at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.
 
Sessions are from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
 

Park district installs new energy lights at racquet club

By Chronicle staff on January 2, 2019 - 12:15am

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board expects to save more than $20,000 in energy costs in 2019 by switching to LED lights. 

At its Nov. 20 meeting, the board approved the $11,974 purchase of LED lights from Helsel Jepperson for the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St in Homewood. 

Staff will be switching bulbs throughout the club, except the tennis courts where the lighting fixtures were replaced about five years ago.

H-F Racquet & Fitness Club app helps users set goals, keep in contact

By Marilyn Thomas on July 25, 2018 - 12:38am
Yes, there’s an app for the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club.
 
The club’s administrative team, led by Shelley Strasser, membership sales and marketing supervisor, designed the mobile device app that went live July 1. It is primarily for members, but it also can be used by anyone interested in keeping track of activities and registering every step.
 

Racquet club starts virtual fitness classes

By Marilyn Thomas on May 4, 2018 - 7:42pm

First-time-ever virtual fitness classes at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club offer opportunities whether you’re an early riser, have free time in the afternoon or want to fill an open evening on your calendar.

Diet, exercise program starts Jan. 11 at racquet club

By Chronicle staff on January 3, 2018 - 9:24pm
If your New Year’s resolution was to take the weight off, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has a special program to help get you started and keep you motivated.
 
“Jump Start Challenge” meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 11 through March 29, at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 188rd St. in Homewood.  The program will focus on weekly workouts and weigh-ins, plus sessions with a nutritionist.
 

Program on improving mobility Oct. 27 at racquet club

By Provided News on October 12, 2017 - 12:23am
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presents a discussion and demonstration on “How to Improve Mobility” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, as part of its Coffee and Curiosity program.
 
Sessions meet at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood.
 
Personal trainer Christina Alcasid will offer information and give a demonstration on incorporating a stretching program as part of a daily routine that helps maintain mobility. 
 

International tennis player is new racquet sports manager at H-F Racquet Club

By Chronicle staff on October 8, 2017 - 8:48pm

Umang Chadda, a top-ranked tennis player and world-class coach, will serve as the new racquet sports manager for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.

Community invited to learn about H-F Racquet & Fitness Club at Nov. 12 open house

By Provided News on November 6, 2016 - 6:49pm

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the community will have an opportunity to walk through the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facilities and learn about its programs when the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.

Improvements at racquet club will keep building cool and dry

By Marilyn Thomas on September 5, 2016 - 9:36pm

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is making certain the H-F Racquet  & Fitness Club will be cool and dry for guests.

Park commissioners approved two contracts for major improvements at the 44-year-old racquet club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, that will improve the heating and air conditioning system and the roof over the tennis courts.

H-F Park District honors staff for actions that save a life

By Marilyn Thomas on April 21, 2016 - 12:27pm

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on Tuesday saluted the quick actions of H-F Racquet & Fitness Club staff that saved the life of a tennis player.

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