ARC Activity & Recreation Center

ARC Activity & Recreation Center We believe in supporting a comprehensive range of programs and services for older adults.

ARC strives to ensure a rewarding retirement and successful aging experience to the McLean County 55+ community by providing a modern, friendly atmosphere for socialization, fitness, recreation, nutritional and health support, and assistance services. It is the mission of ARC to provide a modern, friendly atmosphere for socialization and fitness, as well as recreational, nutritional, health suppor

t and assistance services for seniors age 55+. Our classes and activities meet a wide array of interests, expectations and needs while we work to continually expand our programs. Normal Township’s ARC, with support from City of Bloomington Township, works with other supportive senior service agencies and individuals in and outside of McLean County. All donations through this page benefit ARC’s 501(c)(3) entity: the ARC Living Memorial Fund. Donations to the Fund help ensure that we can keep ARC programs strong and expand to meet the needs of seniors now and into the future. What We Offer

ARC offers exercise activities appropriate for individuals capable of a variety of activity levels.
-Modified Yoga
-PEPS (Practical Exercise Programs for Seniors)
-Tai Chi
-Low & Slow (Low pace exercise)
-ZUMBA GOLD & Toning, Chair Zumba, 30 Minute Zumba, Zumba
-Fit & Fabulous
-B Fit
-StA Fit
-Core 'N More
-Chair Yoga
Gentle Yoga
-Body B-Last
-Hoop Dance Fitness
-International Folk Dance
-Dance: The Ballroom Workout
We also offer numerous programs throughout the course of a month/year including but not limited to:
-Walking Track
-Fitness Center
-Pickleball
-Ping Pong & RoboPong
-Shuffleboard
-Health & Wellness Presentations
-Movie Showings with Refreshments
-Art Workshops
-Computer Classes
-Monthly Card Tournaments
-Senior Health Insurance Program
-Health Clinics
-Rules of the Road & Smart Driver Courses
-VITA Tax Assistance
Other Activities

-Billiards
-Pool Tournaments
-Grocery Store Bingo
-Books on the Go & Great Books discussion groups
-Knitting & Needlework
-Mah Jongg
-California Canasta
-Hand & Foot
-Cribbage
-Chess
-Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Poker, Bunco
-Scrabble
-Mexican Train Dominoes
-NPL Book Discussion Group
-Bus Trips
-Peal Meal Program
-Support Groups

Membership: ARC charges an annual membership fee of $30.00 per person.

Don’t forget to join us for June Tech Talk!Nancy, The Tech Tutor, will be sharing the advantages and features of travel ...
06/03/2026

Don’t forget to join us for June Tech Talk!

Nancy, The Tech Tutor, will be sharing the advantages and features of travel apps on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 AM in the Auditorium.

Learn how apps for airlines, hotels, cruises, tour groups, car rentals, and travel agencies can help you stay connected, receive updates, manage trip changes, and travel with more confidence. We hope to see you there!

What a wonderful evening at ARC! Bonnie’s Café was full of new members tonight for our New Member Mix & Mingle, and it w...
06/03/2026

What a wonderful evening at ARC!

Bonnie’s Café was full of new members tonight for our New Member Mix & Mingle, and it was so great to see everyone connecting.

Members shared their interests, talked about classes and activities they want to try, made plans to attend programs together, and started building new friendships.

This is what ARC is all about: connection, community, and finding your place.

We’re so glad you’re here!

Upcoming class reminder!Join Nancy Komlanc, The Tech Tutor, for Android & iPhone Settings on Tuesday, June 9. This hands...
06/03/2026

Upcoming class reminder!

Join Nancy Komlanc, The Tech Tutor, for Android & iPhone Settings on Tuesday, June 9. This hands-on class will help you feel more comfortable adjusting your smartphone settings, including customizing your home screen, setting alarms, personalizing ringtones, increasing screen light-up time, and more.

Android Class: 1:00–2:30 PM
iPhone Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Cost: $20

Registration is required. Register at ARC or on the Member Portal.

Have you ever turned an old book into something completely new?Join Charlotte Black at ARC on Friday, June 5 at 9:30 AM ...
06/02/2026

Have you ever turned an old book into something completely new?

Join Charlotte Black at ARC on Friday, June 5 at 9:30 AM for Altered Books to Junk Journals. This ongoing project is perfect for getting creative, trying something new, or continuing your work from a previous class.

Cost is $12 for first-time attendees and $5 for returning participants. Registration required. Register at ARC, by calling 309-888-9099, or on the GymMaster Member Portal.

🚨New Line Dance Class Starting Tonight at 5:50 PM🚨Line Dance to Local Cover Band Music with Miriam DonovanNew Dances to ...
06/02/2026

🚨New Line Dance Class Starting Tonight at 5:50 PM🚨

Line Dance to Local Cover Band Music with Miriam Donovan
New Dances to Learn! Meant for All Skill Levels! A fun way to sneak in exercise while having fun and meeting new folks!

Sign up for Tuesdays, June 2nd through 30th for $40

We had a surprise visitor at ARC today! 🐄❤️Mr. Cow and the Chick-fil-A Veterans & College team stopped by to say hello, ...
06/02/2026

We had a surprise visitor at ARC today! 🐄❤️

Mr. Cow and the Chick-fil-A Veterans & College team stopped by to say hello, visit with members, and bring some extra smiles to the day.

They also handed out Be Our Guest breakfast cards so our members can stop in and try a Chick-fil-A breakfast. What a fun and thoughtful surprise!

Thank you to Chick-fil-A for brightening our day and making our members feel so special. We loved having you at ARC!

Bingo with Prairie Pride Coalition today at ARC! We ❤️ our sponsors for making programs like this so successful. We eve...
06/02/2026

Bingo with Prairie Pride Coalition today at ARC! We ❤️ our sponsors for making programs like this so successful. We even had a visit from Mr. Cow from Chick-fil-A Veterans & College who passed out coupons for free breakfast sandwiches, but we weren't able to snag a picture. If anyone did, share your Cow photos in the comments! 🐄

06/02/2026

Normal Township is pleased to announce it has been appropriated $300,000 through the Build Illinois Bond Fund, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), for capital improvements at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) for adults age 55+ and Normal Township Hall.

The funding was secured through the efforts of State Senator Dave Koehler Il-91 (D), who advocated for the investment to help strengthen facilities that serve residents throughout the township.

The appropriation will support critical capital improvements that will enhance services, improve accessibility, and help ensure that both facilities continue to meet the needs of the community for years to come.

Thank you so much Senator Koehler and the State of Illinois!

The Normal Township Board is excited to unveil our plans for our capital improvements later this summer!

06/01/2026

A Monday minute of members getting exercise of all different kinds throughout the day!

We are grateful for our sponsors like CEFCU who help us provide coffee and tea in Bonnie's Cafe free of charge to member...
06/01/2026

We are grateful for our sponsors like CEFCU who help us provide coffee and tea in Bonnie's Cafe free of charge to members! The cafe at ARC is the hub for socialization and connection and is the first space new members experience when walking into the center for the first time. It is important to the ARC team to keep this service operating at no cost to members, so everyone feels welcome and is not priced out of the chance to build friendships and become further involved in activities that promote whole health wellness!

Address

600 E Willow Street
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+13098889099

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