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Tag: Centennial Fitness Center

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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    September 30, 2025
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    The Oakton Sports Complex is here! Q&A with John Shea, executive director of the Park Ridge Park District

    Oakton Sports Complex 2800 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 847-692-3359 PRParks.org Q. You’re at the finish line for the Oakton Sports Complex. How does it feel and what are you most excited about? I couldn’t be more excited for the Park Ridge community as we approach the finish line for the Oakton Sports Complex. This ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center

    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing director
 Park Ridge Park District

 The Centennial Fitness Center has been part of the Park Ridge community for more than 30 years, providing exercise, recreation and fun for your entire family. This state-of-the-art fitness and athletic facility is designed to provide fitness for all ages through a variety of activities. Specialists ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2024
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    Q&A with John Shea, Jr. — The new executive director of the Park Ridge Park District chatted with us about his new role, the progress of the Oakton Sports Complex, and all the events and classes this fall

    Q: Now that you’re fully settled into your new role, how would you describe the Park Ridge community and your adjustment so far? A: I’m happy to say that my transition into this role has been smooth and rewarding. From the residents to the Park District staff, community organizations, and the Park Board of Commissioners, ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 16, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29, Oktoberfest at Sketchbook Brewing and Goebbert’s Farm and deals around town

    Park Ridge Trucktoberfest is Sept. 21 Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general. The 2024 event, held in Hodges Park, is presented by the Park Ridge Park District, MPowered Smiles Orthodontics, Harp & Fiddle, and Beer on the Wall and sponsored by this very ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    October 13, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall

    Taking time to unplug has physical, mental, social and health benefits. Spending time with family and friends encourages healthy habits and can lower health risks such as stress and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. Here are some ways you can unplug at the Park Ridge Park Ridge Park District this autumn: **Take ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 10, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Justin Schuring on Centennial Fitness Center’s new equipment and classes, the benefits of family membership and meeting your fitness goals



    Centennial Fitness Center 1515 W. Touhy Ave. in Park Ridge
 847-692-5129
 PRparks.org Hours of operation:
 Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
 Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
 Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.


 Q&A with Centennial Fitness Center manager Justin Schuring   Q: What’s new at the Centennial Fitness Center this spring? 

 A: New equipment! We will have ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin

    Pennyville Station brunch What you do for a living: I work in sales as a Senior Client Partner at Cars.com. In this role, I manage the relationships with auto manufacturers and their ad agencies to help find marketing solutions for their brands. How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge from Lincoln Park ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 19, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique

    Katie Prezas Lifelong Park Ridge resident What you do for a living: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I own a private practice called Empowering Lactation. I help families along their lactation journey, starting during pregnancy and going all the way through weaning. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental ...
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Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After D Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 dates for 2026 are May 30, July 25, & Aug. 22. Plenty of summer fun to be had with the @parkridgechamber
Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night and bar specials are everywhere, but @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is feeling generous the entire NFL wildcard weekend with $20 domestic buckets, $25 import buckets and 50% off flatbreads, dips and nachos. 

Tavern on the Point
6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park
TavernOnThePoint.com
Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sal Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sale at @shop2sisters 

Through Jan. 10, when you buy one item, you get the second one 50% off in store and online (code: BOGO).

2 Sisters A&L 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
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Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night ma Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night made for delivery. If you’ve never had their pan pizza, get on it. But the hearty pastas and salads are difficult to ignore too
From our big winter issue... Did you know? — Impo From our big winter issue...

Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like @northwindexteriors @homecomfortservices @peace.pelvic.health @ysb_legal and Todd Gentile with Allstate 

“For most Illinois families, a revocable living trust offers a smoother, more private and more efficient way to manage what happens to your assets — both during your lifetime and after you’re gone.”

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail orders at @patinawinebar on Feb. 4 goes to the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub
Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soa Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soak up some more holiday spirit? The Lightscape exhibit at the @chicagobotanic garden runs through Sunday, Jan. 4
Our winter issue cover story... Winter warmers: F Our winter issue cover story...

Winter warmers: From a hearty Persian soup at @shemroonkababhouse and lamb chops at @social18restaurant to the @tavernpointchi bourbon-glazed pork chop, old-school sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn and tender burnt ends at @uneannee … we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this month

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our big winter issue cover story... Winter warmer Our big winter issue cover story...

Winter warmers: From the @theharpandfiddle French onion soup and @donjuanscantina special venison fajitas to @ziassocial carbonara in a jar and @fireandwinege lobster fra diavolo, we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

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Big feature from our winter issue... New in town: Big feature from our winter issue... 
New in town: @dimarkocoffee @parkridgecoin @hattysclub at the @rosemonticearena and @kouklasgreek from @jimmybannosjr 

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Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Ridge at @raffiagifts @fireandwinege and @edie.boutique
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