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.

Our members had a great time during Sherry's Fall Swag class! Beautiful pieces everyone! Interested in one of Sherry's c...
08/31/2026

Our members had a great time during Sherry's Fall Swag class! Beautiful pieces everyone! Interested in one of Sherry's classes? Keep an eye out for a festive Holiday class coming soon!

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08/28/2026

Thinking about purchasing a new vehicle? You might want to join us for our Tech Talk this month! We will be covering the new technology that can be found in your cars and SUVs!

September 3rd at 11 AM!

Prepare for the winter with our partners at Walgreens! They will be here administering vaccines to keep us healthy all y...
08/28/2026

Prepare for the winter with our partners at Walgreens! They will be here administering vaccines to keep us healthy all year long! Appointments are available and walk ins are welcome! Please bring a valid insurance card!

September 3rd starting at 10 AM!

Hey ARC Members! Check out this awesome promotion from our friends at Connect Transit!
08/27/2026

Hey ARC Members! Check out this awesome promotion from our friends at Connect Transit!

GET YOUR FREE RIDE STICKER & RIDE CONNECT TRANSIT FREE ALL SEPTEMBER!
In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, throughout September, tap your library card with the NEW Ride Sticker from Bloomington Public Library, Illinois (BPL) or Normal Public Library (NPL) to ride Connect Transit FREE!
A Ride Sticker is REQUIRED to ride free during this promotion.
This promotion also includes:
--- Connect Mobility – Transportation for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses.
--- Connect FLEX – The on-demand, shared-ride service serving southwest Bloomington.
How It Works:
--- Visit Bloomington Public Library (BPL), the BPL Bookmobile, or Normal Public Library (NPL) to get your FREE Ride Sticker.
--- Place the Ride Sticker on your library card.
--- Each time you ride in September, simply tap your library card with the Ride Sticker to board — for FREE!
Already Have a Library Card?
Visit BPL, the Bloomington Library Bookmobile, or NPL to pick up your FREE Ride Sticker.
Need a Library Card and a Ride Sticker?
--- Bloomington residents: Visit BPL or the BPL Bookmobile to get your FREE library card and FREE Ride Sticker. Visit bit.ly/bplgetacard for additional details.
--- Normal residents: Visit NPL to get your FREE library card and FREE Ride Sticker. Visit normalpl.org/borrow for additional details.
(If you are ages 17+, you will need a current photo ID and proof of address to receive a library card. If you are ages 16 and under, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to get a library card.)

Looking to plan your next getaway? Join us and our partners at Collette Travel as they discuss their upcoming excursions...
08/27/2026

Looking to plan your next getaway? Join us and our partners at Collette Travel as they discuss their upcoming excursions!

September 2nd at 11AM !

Are you new to the ARC? Come and join us for our New Member Meet & Mingle! September 1st at 4:30 PM!
08/26/2026

Are you new to the ARC? Come and join us for our New Member Meet & Mingle!
September 1st at 4:30 PM!

Thank you to our partners at Synergy Homecare of Central Illinois for helping us celebrate Senior Day!!
08/21/2026

Thank you to our partners at Synergy Homecare of Central Illinois for helping us celebrate Senior Day!!

Do you have questions about the apps on your phone? Do you know what apps are safe to download? Join us as we learn all ...
08/18/2026

Do you have questions about the apps on your phone? Do you know what apps are safe to download? Join us as we learn all about smartphones and their many many applications!

Android: August 25th @ 1 p.m.

iPhone: August 25th @ 3 p.m.

https://activityandrecreationcenter.org/member-portal

Address

600 E Willow Street
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13098889099

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