Mega Mix Wellness Benefit

You’re invited to join host Marquita Anderson on Sunday August 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a morning of exercise and wellness in benefit of Chicago Lights at Ace Hotel Chicago. 

Fitness trainers and coaches Marquita Anderson, Kelita Hollins and Paige Willis will lead attendees through a series of back-to-back classes – from strength to yoga, there is something for everyone.

Your ticket welcomes you to take the collab class experience, access to shopping with local vendors and mingling with fellow supporters of Chicago Lights. Ticket proceeds will directly impact students involved in Chicago Lights programming. 

Chicago Lights

The Chicago Lights community works to provide creative youth development and social services for young people. The tutoring program pairs students with mentors to help them build academic and social-emotional skills, graduate from high school, and pursue diverse careers. The Summer Day program brings together 125 students for a six-week academic, arts, dance, and enrichment programming to bridge the summer learning and safety gap. 

The Instructors

Marquita Anderson is a Personal and Group Fitness Trainer with a professional dance background. She currently teaches dance classes at Chicago Lights. Get ready for great music, big energy and a challenge.

Kelita Hollins is a Strength Coach and Group Instructor specializing in strength and conditioning. Be prepared to incorporate all of your major muscle groups as well as the teeny, tiny ones you may not know about.

Paige Willis is the founder of Undone, a pop-up yoga and meditation experience for mind-body renewal. Paige Vinyasa yoga flow is designed to help everybody — beginners, pros, and everyone in-between — build a strong foundation for your yoga practice, release tension, and get grounded. 

The Workout

The hour and a half experience will start with a 15-minute yoga flow, next a 30-minute strength training class followed by a 30-minute full body HIIT workout. We’ll end with 15-minutes of yoga and meditation. 

Class will be followed by post workout refreshments from Frogtown Juice Company and our friends at Delos Therapy will help your muscles recover. 

This event takes place on the 6th floor of Ace Hotel Chicago. Tickets are required for entry/participation. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m., and class will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. 

Our Partners

Frogtown Juice Company name originates from a small community outside of Lexington, Kentucky built by free black people in the 1860s and 1870s. The products are natural (with no added sugars) vegan, gluten and GMO-free. Follow @frogtownjuice on Instagram and Facebook

Delos Therapy is a precise, innovative therapy for chronic pain, muscle stiffness and athletic injuries where pressure is applied to the entire length of the muscle. Follow @delostherapychicago on Instagram and Facebook. 

In Harmony formulates and produces small-batch, organic, vegan, cruelty and chemical-free products that target the specific needs of melanin-rich skin. The products have been rigorously formulated to create results that return your skin to its natural balance without harsh chemicals or additives. Follow @stay_inharmony on Instagram and @inharmonycosmetics on Facebook.

Malody Designs creates luxury floral arrangements for all occasions. Her goal is to provide clients with the highest quality flowers and arrangements at a great price. Follow @malodydesigns on Instagram. 

Spirit Musings®Magical Botanicals hair products are made with organic whole plant ingredients and pure essential oils. Follow @spiritmusings on Instagram. 

GrowSumthin has 20 years of experience. Growing everything from exotic tropicals, succulents, perennials, annuals and vegetable gardens. Her theory is, “Either it will live or die, so let’s Growsumthin”. It just takes consistency and love. Follow @growsumthin on Instagram.

Zen Soul Apothecary believes that the key to most health ailments lies in emotional, mental, energetic, or a spiritual imbalance. Zen Soul Apothecary incorporates metaphysical, Ayurvedic, and self-care, to invoke healing the mind, body and spirit. She believes the key to any healing journey starts from within with these 4 steps: LOVE for self, RELEASING the old, ELEVATING your thoughts, and creating daily BALANCE. Follow @zensoulapothecary on Instagram and Facebook. 

Chicago Lights Urban Farm students and young adults gain on-site job skills through urban farming. The farm offers plots to grow your own produce and weekly shopping. Follow @chicago.lights on Instagram and Facebook.   

Requirement 

COVID-19 Guidance: As of now, Ace Hotel Chicago requires mask wearing. Although we will not require you to wear a mask during the workout, you must wear a mask upon entry.  

Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Bring a yoga mat, a towel and meet us on the 6th floor at Ace Hotel.

We can’t wait for you to join us!