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About ARC: Making a Difference for the 55+ Community

Normal Township ARC's Mission Statement

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.

Learn About ARC's History

Serving the 55+ Community for Over Three Decades

Normal Township is a small unit of government that has been focused on meeting the needs of people age 55+ for over three decades. In 2016, the township opened the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC), a 40,000 square foot facility dedicated to senior services. ARC is one of the largest senior services centers in the state of Illinois, offering daily exercise programs and over 50 free activities per month, including art classes, lectures, music enrichment, cards, and games, in addition to Peace Meal. ARC is dedicated to providing programs that promote healthy aging. 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 since taken place that allows ARC to offer a wide variety of programs and services to the local 55+ community. ARC currently serves over 2,700 members.

*The Normal Township Activity & Recreation Center is not a licensed or certified adult day services provider.*

Benefits of ARC Membership

What can an ARC membership provide?

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 as Peace Meal congregate site
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
Pickleball Courts
Exercise Studio for various fitness classes with an instructor
Personal training opportunities with trainer Scott Richardson

Opportunities for socialization and continued learning
ARC shuttle service is available to all seniors that live within a 7-mile radius of ARC. The shuttle service offers door-to-door transportation to and from our programs. The shuttle operates Monday through Thursday, according to the ARC calendar year. Ride times take place between 11 AM-4 PM. The cost for riding the shuttle is FREE. In order to run an efficient shuttle service, all riders need to reserve a seat by Noon one day in advance.

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Cost of ARC Membership

Affordable annual membership of $30/year

SilverSneakers®, Silver&Fit®, & Renew Active Members - ARC membership fee waived following verification
You can sign up for a new membership or renew using the online GymMaster Member Portal on this website, or you can register or renew in person at ARC.
Those interested in becoming members of ARC who meet the following requirements are eligible for a hardship reduction of the membership fee. See a manager for further details on the process: Annual income < $19,391 for a single person Annual income < $26,228 for a couple
Some ARC programs and classes have additonal fees to the cost of an annual membership. Details on those programs and classes can be found in ARC's monthly newsletter.

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ARC Offers Room Rentals

Now Available for Rent to Members

Saturdays: 1 PM—9 PM, Sundays: 6 AM—2 PM

Rec Room—$350 for minimum of 2 hour rental + $35 per additional hour

Auditorium—$350 for minimum of 2 hour rental + $35 per additional hour

Prep Kitchen add-on—$200
AV Equipment add-on—$75

*Renters must secure copyright licensing and show proof of licensing to show commercial videos in the Auditorium

Refundable Deposit—$600

For more details or to fill out a room rental application contact Jess Ray, Normal Township Supervisor, in person or by email at jray@normaltownship.org.

Mon. - Thurs.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri. & Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

About ARC: Making a Difference for the 55+ Community

Normal Township ARC's Mission Statement

Learn About ARC's History

Serving the 55+ Community for Over Three Decades

Benefits of ARC Membership

What can an ARC membership provide?

Cost of ARC Membership

Affordable annual membership of $30/year

ARC Offers Room Rentals

Now Available for Rent to Members

Meet Our Management Team

Lori Kerns

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Samantha Scott

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Mon. - Thurs.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri. & Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

About ARC: Making a Difference for the 55+ Community

Normal Township ARC's Mission Statement

Learn About ARC's History

Serving the 55+ Community for Over Three Decades

Benefits of ARC Membership

What can an ARC membership provide?

Cost of ARC Membership

Affordable annual membership of $30/year

ARC Offers Room Rentals

Now Available for Rent to Members

Meet Our Management Team

Lori Kerns

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Molly Camper

Samantha Scott

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

Elicssha Sanders

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