ARC will be closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth
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ARC Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding
Patriotic Watercolor Class with Carol Boerckel
Patriotic Watercolor Class with Carol Boerckel
TH, June 11th & S, June 20th, 9 AM - 12 PM
Instructor: Carol Boerckel
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary! Join a fun class to create a watercolor and collage painting inspired by the US flag and the constitution trail.
Learn fun facts and history. All supplies provided!
Text or call to Carol with any questions at 309-230-8743. Registration required. Location: Classroom
Music Enrichment Part II
Patriotic Watercolor Class with Carol Boerckel
T, June 16th, 2 PM
Our Music Enrichment Series entitled “The American Song Treasury” will continue this month with a program dedicated to our Pioneer Days. After the Revolutionary War, America moved forward in giant strides with the spring and resilience of an adolescent. Our physical size doubled and our population quadrupled. In 1811, the first steamboat saw service on the Mississippi River where many a traveler transported Southern songs to the North and East. While we still imported much of our music, we also sang many of our own songs, and this gave rise to the music publishing industry. In 1848, as Captain Sutter was building a mill in the Sacramento Valley, he became curious about the odd “stones” he found in the water. News spread like wildfire-GOLD! What followed in 1849 was the greatest mass migration in American history!
We will dig into the American SongBag and pull out the songs of this era (1810-1860). Join us as we continue our celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding. Everyone welcome!! Registration required. Location: Auditorium
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
A special art show by ARC artists will be on display in the Conference Room
Mon, June 29th - Fri, July 11th with an opening reception Mon, June 29th at 4 PM. Refreshments will be served.
The art show will be open to the public to view any time during ARC’s hours of operation as part of our ongoing celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding.
Location: ARC's Conference Room
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
T, June 30th, 2 PM
With the McLean County Museum of History - Author and historian Guy Fraker will trace the influence of the Declaration of Independence on Abraham Lincoln's career, and how Lincoln viewed this document as the moral foundation of the nation and central to Lincoln's belief in democracy. This is a free, public program. Registration required. Location: Auditorium
Patriotic Movie & Mocktails
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
Patriotic Movie & Mocktails
F, July 17th, 4:30 PM
More details to come, but prepare for the chance to sample a variety of mocktails using homegrown ingredients and then choose your favorite to enjoy during a patriotic move. (TBD). Registration required. Location: Auditorium
Patriotic Trivia
Lincoln & The Declaration of Independence with Guy Fraker
Patriotic Movie & Mocktails
T, July 28th, 5 PM
Put your patriotic knowledge to the test! Join us for a fun-filled evening of red, white, and blue trivia featuring questions about American history, presidents, landmarks, traditions, and more. Gather your friends, enjoy a little friendly competition, and see if you can claim the stars and stripes title! Registration required.
USO Dance
USO Dance
USO Dance
F, August 14th, 6 - 8 PM
Step back in time and join us for a USO-themed dance! Enjoy an evening of great music and dancing with The Aristocrats, tasty snacks provided by Arc at Normal and ServiceMasterKRS, and plenty of patriotic fun. Dress in your favorite vintage, military, or 1940s-inspired attire, and get ready to swing, socialize, and celebrate the spirit of the USO! Registration required.
ARC Art Exhibitions
Current Exhibition: "Inspired by Great Artists" by ARC Artists
Current Exhibition: "Inspired by Great Artists" by ARC Artists
Current Exhibition: "Inspired by Great Artists" by ARC Artists
Location: ARC's Dine-In Gallery
Runs through June 26, 2026
Image: "The Picnic," by Carol Boerckel
Current Art Exhibition: "Favorite Past Images " by ARC Artists
Current Exhibition: "Inspired by Great Artists" by ARC Artists
Current Exhibition: "Inspired by Great Artists" by ARC Artists
Location: ARC's Conference Room
Will run through September 4th, 2026
Image: "Tony the Troll" by Tony Cade
Upcoming Food Trucks at ARC
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Location: ARC Parking Lot
When: W, May 13th & 27th, 12 - 3:30 PM
Anyone who donates blood at ARC's Red Cross blood drive on the 27th will receive 1/2 off ice cream!
Healthy in a Hurry
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
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Location: ARC Parking Lot
When: M, June 1st, 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
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Location: ARC Parking Lot
When: W, June 10th & 24th, 12 - 3:30 PM
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
Olde Tyme Ice Cream Truck
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Location: ARC Parking Lot
When: W, July 8th & 29th, 12 - 3:30 PM
Take a Look at Special Events of the Past
Moments to Remember Senior Prom - 5/10/19
ARC would like to extend many thanks to the organizations who participated in sponsorship of ARC's first Moments to Remember Senior Prom. A huge thank you to our Lead Sponsor, Bloomington Normal Community Bank. Thank you to our photo sponsor, Synergy HomeCare, to Viva La Flora for working with us to provide carnations to attendees and to Don Shandrow with Humana for providing desserts. And of course thank you to all of the generous local businesses that donated door prizes to give away throughout the evening: TONY ROMA'S, DENNY'S DOUGHNUTS, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, PALS CAR WASH, COLLEGE HILLS MEAT SHOP, UNIVERSITY HOUSING SERVICES, ISU GOLF COURSE, A.B. HATCHERY & GARDEN CENTER, US BANK, CORTESE FOOT & ANKLE, TOBIN'S PIZZA, SHANNON'S FIVE STAR, ZIEBART, THE OLIVE BIN, EVERGREEN SENIOR LIVING, GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO., LUCY M CROFT, LMC FITNESS LLC
Hollywood Trivia Night - 3/9/18
ARC & the ARC Living Memorial Fund would like to extend many thanks to the organizations who participated in sponsorship of the Hollywood Trivia Night on 3/9. A huge thank you to our Lead Sponsor, Bloomington Normal Community Bank. With your support, we were able to put all $5,711 dollars raised towards supporting ARC's programs and services. Thank you to our table sponsors: Phillips CPA's, Sarah Grammer - Normal Township Supervisor, United Healthcare, The Normalite Newspaper Group, Friends of Dan Brady and David Siebert - Candidate for County Board District 2. It means a lot to us that you were either able to participate yourself or allow for members who may not otherwise have been able to participate to join us for the fun and festivities. Thank you to Sherman's for helping us provide a 49" LG 4K TV as a raffle prize by giving us a great deal! Thank you to Budget Liquors for providing cash bar services! Thank you to Carol Grammer for providing support of the event through balloons and various other decorations. And thank you to the Normal CornBelters, Normal Theater, Community Players Theatre, Great Harvest Bread Company, and Normal Township Trustee, Sally Pyne for providing us tickets and and other prizes (Great Harvest-a wonderful bread box, and Sally-a Vera Bradley backpack and coffee & tea basket.) We are beyond pleased with the results of the Hollywood Trivia Night Fundraiser, and we couldn't have succeeded as we did without you.
BBQ & A Brew 5K Event - 10/1/17
Trivia Night Fundraiser - 2/24/17
The second annual ARC BBQ & A Brew 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run + 1/4-Mile Youth Run took place Saturday, October 1, 2017 at the The Lake Road Inn and was a great success! We raised $3,547 for the ARC Living Memorial Fund. THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS Gold Medal- Fleet Feet Sports, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Silver Medal- Health Alliance, The Vein Specialists, James Brown/Northwestern Mutual, Ritchie Law Office, Buffalo Wild Wings Bronze Medal- Evergreen Senior Living, Cortese Foot & Ankle Clinic, Milan Petro Organization, Synergy HomeCare, Crestwicke Country Club, Positive Training
Trivia Night Fundraiser - 2/24/17
Trivia Night Fundraiser - 2/24/17
Trivia Night Fundraiser - 2/24/17
The first annual trivia fundraiser at VFW Post 454 in Bloomington was a blast! Twelve teams pre-registered and one showed up to play the night of the event. After a competitive six rounds, Sam Quigle's team, Pickleball Bill's Aces came out on top! Participants also took part in a prize raffle and 50/50 drawing. In total, $1,338.00 was raised for the ARC Living Memorial Fund. Thank you to everyone who came out to play! We look forward to hosting trivia again in the future!
BBQ & A Brew 5K - 10/22/16
Trivia Night Fundraiser - 2/24/17
BBQ & A Brew 5K - 10/22/16
The first annual ARC BBQ & A Brew 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run + 1/4-Mile Youth Run, sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports, 50+ News & Views and Heartland Community College, took place Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 at the Corn Crib and was a great success! We raised $2,238.00 for the ARC Living Memorial Fund. THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS Gold Medal- Fleet Feet Sports, 50+ News & Views, Heartland Community College Silver Medal- Health Alliance, Evergreen Senior Living, The Vein Specialists, Phillips & Associates Bronze Medal- James Brown-Northwestern Mutual, Tarter Construction LLC., Oleson Construction Inc., CEFCU, Cook's Autobody, Prairieland Federal Credit Union, Smart Vet Mobile Veterinary Service, Athletico Physical Therapy.
Peace Meal is Seeking Volunteers!
Would you be interested in assisting Peace Meal as a volunteer on salad bar days (Wednesdays) from 11 AM - 12:30 PM? Duties include prepping to-go meals, serving soup, and more! Let an ARC Management Team member know!