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ARC Activity & Recreation Center

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

Mon. - Fri.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMMon. - Fri.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMMon. - Fri.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMMon. - Fri.: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4 couples dance in fancy dresses & suites - woman in foreground twirls in pink ruffle dress
A group of women exercising in a gym with dumbbells and mats.
Four women painting crafts outdoors at a round table under an umbrella.
Police officers and a man assembling a puzzle in a community room.
Veterans holding a large American flag in a community hall.

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

Save the Date

Join Normal Township ARC's Bloomington Normal Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join Normal Township ARC's Bloomington Normal Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join Normal Township ARC's Bloomington Normal Walk to End Alzheimer's

Location: Heartland Community College

When: S, September 19th, 8:30 AM

Pre-registration is encouraged!


8:30 AM Registration Opens 

9:30 AM Opening Ceremony

10:00 AM Walk Begins


We hope to have as many ARC members join us for the walk as possible. Our Veterans To join our team, go to http://act.alz.org/goto/NormalTownshipARC or contact Communications Coordinator Samantha Scott

Celebrate the Season Art & Craft Sale

Join Normal Township ARC's Bloomington Normal Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join Normal Township ARC's Bloomington Normal Walk to End Alzheimer's

Location: ARC Rec Room

When: S, October 24th, 2026 | 9 AM - 1 PM

Pick up vendor forms at the ARC front desk starting July 1st. Vendor forms must be submitted by September 11th & will be accepted first come, first served.  


This event is open to the public!  We encourage you to bring family and friends to browse the vendor booths full of great handmade items that make amazing gifts for the holiday season. A portion of all proceeds will be donated by vendors to support ARC programs and services.

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 Activity & Recreation Center Hollywood Trivia Night Flyer - Archived

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

ARC BBQ & A Brew 5K runners

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

ARC Activity & Recreation Center Trivia Night Fundraiser flyer - Archived

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

ARC BBQ & A Brew 5K Runners at start line

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.


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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!