June 6, 2019
July (TBD)
August 1, 2019
September 5, 2019
October 3, 2019
November 7, 2019
December 5, 2019
Deb Shaw
Co-Chairman
Robert Stefl
Margaret Ann Hayden
Meet our Management team
Hours of Operation
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Mon. - Thurs.
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Fri.
8:00 AM - Noon, Sat.
Dr. Uday Deoskar
Joe Ramholz
ABOUT ARC
Become a member today!
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Phone: 309-888-9099
Preston Hill
Facilities Manager
Upcoming Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings
Elicssha Sanders
Member Service Manager
ARC Room Rentals
Carol Plotkin
Chairman
Alan McDowell
Rick Lewis
Director of Operations
Rich Farr
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM Location: ARC Conference Room
Emeritus Chair
Don Swanlund
Meet the Senior Advisory Board
Molly Camper
Director of Programming
Steven Kossman
Mission Statement
Benefits of Membership
- Recreational activities for seniors (55+) in Normal and the surrounding area
- Assistance services for seniors (55+) in Normal and the surrounding area
- Nutritional and health support
- Opportunities for improving fitness
- Access to indoor walking track (13 laps = 1 mile)
- Fitness Center open to all ARC members provides access to various cardio and weight training equipment
- Open pickleball 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
- Exercise Studio for various fitness classes with an instructor
- Opportunities for socialization and continued learning
- Shuttle Bus available to all seniors that live in a 7-mile radius of ARC, Mon. - Fri.
- Cost $1 each way, punch cards available for your convenience
- Pick-up: 9-10 AM Mon - Fri
- Drop-off: 3 PM Mon - Fri & 1 PM Tue
Costs of Membership
- Annual Membership - $30/year
- SilverSneakers®, Silver&Fit®, & Renew Active Members - membership fee waived following verification
- Membership forms must be filled out at ARC
- Those interested in becoming members of ARC who meet the following requirements are eligible for a hardship reduction of the membership fee:
- Annual income < $17,820 for a single person
- Annual income < $24,030 for a couple
At its original opening, the ARC building was used as an ice rink primarily for hockey players. On March 14, 1988, Illinois State University's Student Recreation Building opened. Renovations now made cardio and weight training equipment available to students along with various courts, raquetball and fitness classes. The Student Recreation Building closed in December of 2010.
Former Director Jennifer Engelman & Normal Township had been searching for a larger space to house its programs and services for seniors since 2009. They made the agreement to purchase the new building in April 2013. Extensive remodeling has taken place that allows ARC to offer a wide variety of programs and services to the 55+ community of Bloomington-Normal.
Now Available for Rent To Members
Rec Room—$350 for minimum of 2 hour rental + $35 per additional hour
· Prep Kitchen add-on—$200
· AV Equipment add-on—$75
· Refundable Deposit—$600
Saturdays: Noon—9 PM
Sundays: 6 AM—2 PM
For more details or to fill out a room rental application contact Normal Township Supervisor Sarah Grammer in person or by email at sgrammer@normaltownship.org.
Samantha Oleson
Communications Coordinator
December 6, 2018
January 3, 2019
February 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
April 4, 2019
May 2, 2019
It is the mission of ARC to provide a modern, friendly atmosphere for socialization and fitness, as well as recreational, nutritional, health support and assistance services for senior citizens throughout McLean County.
We believe in supporting a comprehensive range of programs and services for older adults. Our classes and activities meet a wide array of interests, expectations and needs while we work to continually expand our program.
ARC, sponsored by Normal Township, works with other supportive senior service agencies and individuals in and outside of McLean County.
600 E Willow St. | Normal, IL 61761 | Phone: 309-888-9099 | Copyright © 2013 ARC Activity & Recreation Center