Meet the Senior Advisory Board

Ruby Jones

Receptionist

Joe Ramholz

Will McGee

Bus Driver

Rick Rutledge

Bus Driver

Gary Wille

Bus Driver

Jeanne Whitehill

Receptionist

Connie Wille

Business Office Manager

Samantha Oleson

Communications Coordinator

Molly Camper

Director of Programming

Ray Miller

Robert Stefl

Margaret Ann Hayden

Alan McDowell

Dennis Bourgerie

Meet our Staff

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.

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.

Mission Statement

ABOUT ARC

Become a member today!

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

Costs of Membership

Single Membership- $30/year
Couples Membership- $50/year
Membership forms can be filled out at ARC or found on the Contact Us page
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