Community

The Oasis Community

Not a chain, Oasis is a club in the best sense of the word. Not only do members and staff regularly participate in club activities and events such as the Oasis Book Club, the Oasis community extends beyond our front doors to include charities and community events like the Avon walk. The relationships made at Oasis often carry over from “gym buddies” to true friendships.

Book Club

Join Oasis members who gather periodically to discuss a book chosen by the group itself. The Oasis Book Club has read a wide range of selections including classics and best-sellers, fiction and memoir. Join us for an interesting and lively chat!

Special Speakers

Interested in all aspects of our members' well being, we like to feature speakers with important things to say. Examples are workshops on Self-Defense for Women, talks on healthy eating presented by Oasis Dietician and Nutrition Counselor Cris Harder, and talks on various health topics presented by Dr. Michelle McPolin Boyd of Back in Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center.

Back in Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center located at Oasis.

Oasis Avon Team Completes 39 Mile Walk

The ten members of the Oasis team for the Avon Walk for Cancer did a terrific job on its 39 mile 2 day walk. The 12 weeks of training preparing for the event (each member of the team walked well over 200 miles in training) paid off in that all of the team members completed the walk in good health and not too much the worse for wear - other than a few blisters and a bit of sunburn. It was an enormous accomplishment and a testament to proper preparation.

The walk led from Soldier Field north and west to the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago where the team spent the night in tents, resuming the walk back to Soldier Field the following day. The spirit and emotion of the event was something to experience and all of the members of the team found it to be a moving and rewarding experience. Most inspiring were the many cheering onlookers who applauded and thanked the walkers for their help in the fight against breast cancer. The money raised from the walk will be used for research for cures and prevention as well as grass roots efforts at making services available to all. Details about the use of the funds can be seen at the Avon website: www.avonwalk.org.

The Oasis team raised a collective total of $36,428. Some of the funds were raised from our generous Oasis club members who participated in a raffle at the club.

Holiday Toy and Food Drives

In conjunction with Back in Balance, Oasis members generously contribute to our Holiday toy collection. The toys go to local organizations which see that the toys are given to families in need.

Oasis also offers members the opportunity to contribute food and other items needed by local charities all through the year.

Run for the Roses - Park District of LaGrange Park

Each year Oasis participates as a sponsor of the Park District of LaGrange Park's 5k "Run for the Roses". We provide a training protocol for our members to use in preparing to either walk or run in the race, and gather together on race day for a team effort.

Oasis Donation to Your Fundraiser

Oasis is always glad to help with any non-profit raffle or auction by donating a free month’s membership. Should the lucky winner decide to join Oasis at the end of her free month, we will waive her enrollment fee.

Refer A Friend

Make new friends, but keep the old...and bring them in. When an Oasis member refers a friend who joins Oasis, we'll give the member a free Stressbuster Massage. It's our way of saying thank you!