Community Corner
Frugal Family Gets Fit
Spring season is here, and it's time to get in shape for shorts weather, so the Frugal Family is checking out the best deals for fitness facilities.
The Frugal Family brings you deals to help your family budget every week.
No matter the size of your family, you may want to get into shape, and we are looking at the best deals for working out around town.
Frugal Family first checked out the local park districts, which are usually a bargain and what they have to offer. Then we looked at smaller private clubs that are competitive in price. This column is for you, the consumer, so if you have any door-busting deals or favorite specials around town, feel free to leave a note in the comment section. Remember to let everyone know any limitations or expiration dates.
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Morton Grove Park District Fitness Center, at 6834 Dempster St., 847-965-1200
Deal: 1 year membership $259 resident $350 non-resident, senior or daytime membership(which ends at 3:30pm everyday) $201 residents $271 non-residents. Stimulus Special Upgrade-All Fitness Classes you can handle(excluding one cycling and a few Yoga classes) $259 yearly.
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Expiration: Rates are subject to change yearly and stimulus package depends on the economic recovery!
Niles Park District Golfview Recreation Center, 7800 North Caldwell Ave., 847-967-1400
Deal: Yearly membership residents $285 non-residents $386, senior resident $155 non-resident $185
Expiration: Rates are subject to change yearly.
Skokie Park District Weber Leisure Center Fitness First, 9300 Weber Park Place (Church and Grosspoint Roads), 847-674-1500
Deal: Yearly membership residents $322 non-residents $403, Senior resident $241 non-resident $301 plus a $50 initiation fee. No enrollment fees. Classes include Yoga and Palates.
Expiration: Rates are subject to change yearly.
PACE Fitness for Women, 856 N. Lincoln Ave. in Skokie, 847-673-2252
Deal: $348 for one year membership with a 2 year contract. No enrollment fees. Classes include Yoga and Palates. Ladies only.
Expiration: Since the rate is for 2 years, it does not expire until 2013, but must start this year.
Cardinal Fitness, 8237 W. Golf Rd. in Niles, 847-470-1562
Deal: $239 for one year membership. Additionally there is a one time $20 processing fee. Total=$264 for first time members.
Expiration: Prices remain the same.
