Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Back-to-School Drive

Help the kids kick off the school year well prepared with our Back-to-School Drive. Donate items to help kids fill their backpacks with much needed supplies. Your generous donations are always appreciated!

Pickleball is in Chicago Heights!

Do you play Pickleball?  All levels, all ages, all abilities are playing! The important thing is, you don't have to be an athlete to get out there and have fun. It's the perfect way to meet and make new friends here in the Club.

Healthy Moms, Happy Babies Care Drive

 This June, we are partnering with Three20, a local non-profit who is helping keep local moms and babies healthy and happy!

Summer Water Safety - 7 Ways to Prevent Drowning

With hot weather here and everyone trying to spend more time outdoors, we felt it was a good time for a water safety reminder. 

Eating Summer Fruits Safely

Summer brings the greatest variety of fruit and vegetables and, with the crops coming into stores, come choices about what to buy. Do you spend a little extra to get organic or stick with the usual produce? Here's some help for when you are making healthy decisions for your family.

International Day of Yoga Outdoors!!

In celebration of International Day of Yoga on Saturday, June 21st, we are offering two additional Yoga classes on our patio! Join us for a good stretch while taking in the beautiful outdoors.

Bring a friend for FREE - No guest fees!

The Benefits of Eating Watermelon

It is summertime, so you know what that means? A fruit favorite is back in stores and comes with a lot of benefits of consuming it. What is this fruit you might ask?

Veterans In Need Donation Drive

We’ve partnered with ADAM BENJAMIN JR. CBOC to support Veterans in need. The Adam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic, located in Crown Point, serves over 13,000 local Veterans in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Starke, and Newton Counties. 

Please drop donations of off in the Main Lobby of Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chesterton.

 

The Truth About Exercising and Aging

Can the excuses: Just get moving! You can come up with a million reasons for not being physically active. Some might even be valid. But know this: Stillness is bad. Roughly 3.2 million people die each year because of physical inactivity. Regular exercise, especially among older adults, is critical to good health. Here are some suggestions that can help you get moving again.

Prepare Yourself for Emergencies CPR/AED and FIRST AID 2025

Be ready to act! Take one of many American Heart Association CPR/AED or First Aid classes offered at our Chesterton location. Sign up today!

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