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BUILDING HOURS: About ARC MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY…6:30 AM-7 PM With an annual membership fee of only $30 available to TUESDAY AND THURSDAY…...6:30 AM-4 PM anyone age 55+ in McLean County and beyond, Normal FRIDAY………………………………..CLOSED Township’s Acvity and Recreaon Center (ARC) provides a modern, friendly, atmosphere for SATURDAY…………………………..8:00 AM-4:00 PM socializaon and fitness, as well as recreaonal, nutrional, and health support services. A membership fee reducon is available based on financial need, and INSIDE: Silver Sneakers members can receive a free membership. CENTER INFORMATION….………………………..2 We provide a comprehensive range of programs and IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING CALENDAR....3 services, including pickleball, billiards, Peace Meal, art EXERCISE IN-PERSON CALENDAR...... …...4 workshops, aerobics, card tournaments, support groups, book clubs, and so much more. IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING...6 IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING...7

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PERSONAL TRAINING……………... ………….….9 Peace Meal is returning to the SHIP AND NEW TO MEDICARE ………..……..10 ARC Dining Room on Monday, DIGITAL PROGRAMMING/ART AT ARC……11 August 2nd. ARC’S TRAVEL PAGE…………………….……..….12 Noonme meals are served Monday- EXERCISED CLASSES..……………………….…....13 Thursday and are available to persons 60+. NEW GROUP FITNESS OFFERINGS..…...... 14 Those under 60 may parcipate at a cost of MEET THE INSTRUCTORS/LINE DANCE…...15 $7.50. Parcipants are served a well- RITA IS BACK WITH MUSIC ENRICHMENT.16 balanced meal containing at least 1/3 of the daily adult nutrional requirements. There is a suggested donaon of $3.50 for each meal. Bingo is back in person! To make your reservaon, call ARC at 888- Mondays, 1 PM 9099, press 2 and leave a message with your name and reservaon date at least one day August 2nd: Blair House in advance of the reservaon date by Noon. August 9th: Chad Ritchie Law Office Ltd. August 16th: Evergreen Senior Living August 23rd: Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center A copy of the Peace Meal calendar can be August 30th: Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center found on ARC’s website. You may pick-up a printed copy at ARC. CENTER INFORMATION 2 DIRECTORY & SERVICES STAFF DIRECTORY NORMAL TOWNSHIP 304 E. Mulberry Street, Normal, IL 61761 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, RICK LEWIS Phone ...... 452-2060 Email……………[email protected] FAITH IN ACTION DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING, MOLLY CAMPER 600 E. Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761 Email……………[email protected] Phone ……………………………………………. 827-7780 ISU AUDIOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, SAMMI SCOTT 600 E Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761 Email……………………ssco@normaltownship.org

Phone ………………………………………….. 438-8124 MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER, ELICSSHA SANDERS PEACE MEAL Email………………………[email protected] Noonme meals are served Monday-Thursday and are available FACILITIES MANAGER, PRESTON HILL to persons 60+. Those under 60 may parcipate at a cost of Email……………………………[email protected] $7.50. Parcipants are served a well-balanced meal containing at least 1/3 of the daily adult nutrional requirements. There is MEMBER SERVICES SHUTTLE DRIVERS a suggested donaon of $3.50 for each meal. To make your Jeanne Whitehill George Wilson reservaon, call ARC at 888-9099, press 2 and leave a message Ruby Jones with your name and reservaon date at least one day in advance of the reservaon date by Noon. Delores McGee Chrisne Hoff ARC SHUTTLE BUS Delilah Finnegan ARC shule bus service is available to all seniors that live within a 7-mile radius of ARC. The shule bus service offers door-to- JANITORIAL door transportaon to and from our programs. The shule bus Keith Weatherspoon operates Monday through Thursday, according to the ARC Randy Koch calendar year. Ride mes take place between 11 AM-4 PM. The cost for riding the shule bus is FREE In order to run an efficient David Mikulecky shule bus service, all riders need to reserve a seat by Noon one Mike Tule day in advance.

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL A 4C 01-1213 AUGUST 2021 IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY 2 3 4 5 Saturday, August 7th 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 8-4 Fun and Games 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 8-4 All Day Paper Cra ing 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 6:30-4 Pickleball 8-4 Billiards 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 9:30 Caregiver Support Group 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 10:00 Great Books 8-4 Pickleball 10:00 California Canasta 10-12 Scrabble 12:30 Euchre 12:30-2:30 Chess 1 PM Movie: October Sky 12:30 Bridge 10:00 NPL Books on the Go 12:30 Bridge 12:30-3:30 Kning 12-30-4 Mah Jongg 12-4 Poker 1-6 Fun and Games 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1-6 Fun and Games 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1:00 Bingo: Blair House 1-4 Pinochle 2-4 ArCousc Jam 1-4 Hand and Foot 1-4 Fun and Games 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 9 10 11 12 Saturday, August 14th 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 8-4 Fun and Games 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 9 Durable Power of Aorney 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 6:30-4 Pickleball 8-4 All Day Quilng and 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10-12 Scrabble 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 9-11 Assistance Outreach Sewing 10:00 California Canasta 10:00 Stamping Card Class 11:00 Instute for Financial 9-11:30 Tile Art: Carol Boerckel 8-4 Billiards 12:30 Bridge 12-4 Poker Educaon: Tax Planning with 11:00 Drive-In Bingo 10:00 New to Medicare 12-30-4 Mah Jongg 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour Medicare 12:30-2:30 Chess 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 Pinochle 12:00 Women’s Grief Support 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1 Bingo: Ritchie Law Office Ltd. 1-4 Fun and Games 12:30 Euchre 12:30-3:30 Kning 1-4 Hand and Foot 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 12:30 Bridge 1-3 SHIP Walk-In 2:00 Ice Cream Social: Synergy 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 PM Fun and Games 2:00 Men’s Grief Support 2-4 ArCousc Jam 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 16 17 18 19 Saturday, August 21st 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 8-4 Fun and Games 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 10-12 Scrabble 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 9:00 Deanna Frautschi Nature 8-4 All Day Painng 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10:00 NPL Books on the Go 8-6 Painter’s Workshop Tour for Gardeners and Foodie Workshop 8:30-11 Intermediate Crochet 10:15 ARC Avid Readers Book 10:30 Music Enrichment Group Aendees 8-4 Billiards 10:00 California Canasta Club 12:00 Co-ed Grief Support 9 Durable Power of Aorney 8-4 Pickleball 12:30 Bridge 12-4 Poker 12:30 Euchre 12:30-2:30 Chess 1 PM Movie: The Last 12-30-4 Mah Jongg 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 12:30 Bridge 12:30-4 Mah Jongg Champion 1-6 Fun and Games 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group 1-6 Fun and Games 12:30-3:30 Kning 1 Bingo Evergreen Senior Living 1-4 Pinochle 2:30 Collee Vacaons: Iceland 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1-4 Hand and Foot 1-4 Fun and Games Travel Presentaon 2-4 ArCousc Jam 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 23 24 25 26 Saturday, August 28th 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards 8-4 Fun and Games 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 10-12 Scrabble 6:30-11 & 4-7 PIckleballl 6:30-12 Pickleball 8-4 All Day Paper Cra ing 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10:00 Stamping Card Class 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 9-11 Assistance Outreach 8-4 Billiards 10:00 California Canasta 10:30 Dr. Keller: Central Illinois 12:00 Women’s Grief Support 12:30-2:30 Chess 8-4 Pickleball 12:30 Bridge Orthopedic Surgery 12:00 ARC Tech Club 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1 PM Movie: Lile Women 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 12-4 Poker 12:30 Euchre 12:30-3:30 Kning (2019) 1-3 SHIP Walk-In 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 12:30 Bridge 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 Pinochle 1-6 Fun and Games 2-4 ArCousc Jam 1:00 Bingo: Sugar Creek 1-4 Fun and Games 2:00 Men’s Grief Support 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 1-4 Hand and Foot 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 2:00 Name that Tune Bingo 3:00 Music Enrichment 30 31 ARC’S AMENTIES RETURNING DURING BUSINESS HOURS: 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center Bonnie’s Café, Relax and socialize, coffee service returns! 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards 6:30-4 Billiards Open computer lab 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 9-3 Carol Boerckel Watercolor ARC Library, no check in/check out required. The library operates on the 8-6 Quilng and Sewing Class: Northern Lights honor system. 10:00 California Canasta 10-12 Scrabble Locker Rooms, lockers available, bring your own lock 12:30 Bridge 12-4 PM Poker 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour Ping Pong available during ARC’s building hours. 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 Pincohle 1:00 Bingo: Sugar Creek 1-4 Fun and Games New Member Orientaon: Tuesday, August 31st, 2 PM 1-4 Hand and Foot 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball AUGUST IN-PERSON EXERCISE CALENDAR 4 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY 2 3 4 5 Saturday, August 7 9:00 Triple Treat (N) 9:00 Low and Slow (N) 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga (N) 9:00 Gentle Yoga (N) 10:00 Modified Yoga 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10:00 Zumba Gold Chair (N) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga (N) 11:00 TAI CHI 2:00 Cardio Party Dance (N) 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga (N) 1:30 Advanced Line Dance (N) 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 2:45 Line Dance II (N) 2:45 Line Dance I (N) 11:00 Zumba Gold (N) 3:30 Fitness Equipment 5:50 Healthy Moves and 1:00 Fit and Fabulous (N) Orientaon Grooves (N) 1-2 Fitness Equipment 5:50 Healthy Moves and Orientaon Grooves 9 10 11 12 Saturday, August 14 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold Chair 10:00 Modified Yoga 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10:15 Chair Yoga 10:00 TAI CHI Form 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 11:00 TAI CHI 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 11:00 TAI CHI 2:00 Cardio Party Dance 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 2:45 Line Dance I 11:00 Zumba Gold 2:45 Line Dance II 5:50 Healthy Moves and 1:00 Fit and Fabulous 3:30 Fitness Equipment Grooves 1-2 Fitness Equipment Orientaon Orientaon 5:50 Healthy Moves and Grooves 16 17 18 19 Saturday, August 21 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Modified Yoga 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10:00 Zumba Gold Chair 10:00 TAI CHI Form 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga 11:00 TAI CHI 2:00 Cardio Party Dance 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 2:45 Line Dance I 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 2:45 Line Dance II 5:50 Healthy Moves and 11:00 Zumba Gold 3:30 Fitness Equipment Grooves 1:00 Fit and Fabulous Orientaon 1-2 Fitness Equipment 5:50 Healthy Moves and Orientaon Grooves 23 24 25 26 Saturday, August 28 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Modified Yoga 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 9-10 Fitness Equipment 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10:00 Zumba Gold Chair 10:00 TAI CHI Form 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji Orientaon 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga 11:00 TAI CHI 2:00 Cardio Party Dance 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 2:45 Line Dance I 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 2:45 Line Dance II 5:50 Healthy Moves and 11:00 Zumba Gold 3:30 Fitness Equipment Grooves 1:00 Fit and Fabulous Orientaon 1-2 Fitness Equipment 5:50 Healthy Moves and Orientaon Grooves 30 31 FREE and Ongoing Exercise Classes KEY: 9:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow TAI CHI: Includes instrucon in Qigong and Yang style long 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Gentle Yoga form. Emphasis is on coordinaon of movement with New Session (N) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10:00 Zumba Gold Chair breath and improving strength and balance. The first 15 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga minutes are reserved for social chat! Wear comfortable 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 10:00 Yin and Yang Yoga shoes and loose-fing clothing. 2:45 Line Dance I 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji Beginner Qigong/Taiji: Beginners introducon to the stac 5:50 Healthy Moves and 11:00 Zumba Gold movements of Qigong, the various postures of Tai-Chi, and Grooves 1:00 Fit and Fabulous an introducon to Tai Chi meditaon. Qigong movement 1-2 Fitness Equipment increases strength and balance, and Tai Chi postures will be Orientaon broken down into their most basic components. TAI CHI Form: This class is meant for those that have taken an instructor led TAI CHI class in the past. There will be no instructor for this class. 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Bloomington, IL Phone: 309.662.6951 Ext: 129 (309) 662-2278 [email protected] Dr Brett Keller https://www.ciosortho.com www.PeoriaCharterTravel.com For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL B 4C 01-1213 IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING 6 FITNESS CENTER FUN AND GAMES MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 6:30 AM-7 PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 1-6 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 1-4 PM SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 P M

WALKING TRACK STRAT-O-MATIC BASEBALL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 6:30 AM-7 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 2-4 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM Enjoy this fun dice game in groups of two to see whose team can SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM take the win! In a Strat-O-Mac game, each athlete is represent- ed by a player card, on which are printed various rangs and re- BILLIARDS sult tables for dice rolls. Reservaons are not required. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 6:30 AM-7 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM PAINTER’S WORKSHOP SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM WEDNESDAY, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 8 AM-4 PM PICKLEBALL Join this creave group of arsts for me to come together and MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 6:30-11 AM & 4-7 PM work on your painngs of all types. No instrucon. Bring THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM NO PICKLEBALL AUGUST 19TH whatever it is that you may be working on at home and all SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM supplies needed.

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KNITTING Play Bridge with friends. Intermediate and advanced level bridge THURSDAY, 12:30-3:30 PM play required. Reservaons are not required. For your first visit plan to observe and learn the bridge reservaon process. QUILTING AND SEWING CALIFORNIA CANASTA MONDAY, 8 AM-6 PM MONDAY, 10 AM SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 8 AM-4 PM Play Canasta with friends. Reservaons are not required.

MAH JONGG PAPER CRAFTING MONDAY & THURSDAY, 12:30-4 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 8 AM-4 PM Mah Jongg is a le-based game that was developed in the 19th SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 8 AM-4 PM century in China and has spread throughout the world since the Come and Cra with friends. ARC has tons of paper cra ing early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. Reser- supplies you can use or you can bring your own. vaons are not required. ARC-ULELE HOUR ARCOUSTIC JAM SESSION TUESDAY, 1:00 PM THURSDAY, 2-4 PM Join other ukulele players for a fun jam session. Martha Tyner, Advanced jammers will meet from 2-4 PM at ARC. Reservaons instructor, will be there to give pointers! are not required. BOOKS ON THE GO: NPL HAND AND FOOT TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD & 17TH, 10 AM MONDAY, 1:00-4:00 PM The Normal Public Library will have a variety of books to be Hand and Foot card game is a game related to Canasta. Reserva- checked out at ARC on the first and third Tuesday of each month ons are not required. from 10-11 AM. SCRABBLE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP TUESDAY, 10 AM-12 PM Challenge friends to this fun, classic board game! Reservaons TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 9:30 AM are not required. Are you a current or past family caregiver? Are you feeling stressed, red, alone, overwhelmed, and/or burnt out? Caregiver POKER support group meengs may be able to help! Caregiver support TUESDAY, 12-4 PM groups offer not only peer support, but resources in our commu- Poker is back! Reservaons are not required. nies, referrals to addional support, possible funding opportuni-

PINOCHLE es, and problem solving. If you feel you need a listening ear to TUESDAY, 1-4 PM validate what you’re going through as a caregiver, this support Play Pinochle with friends. Reservaons are not required. group may be for you! Caregiving is not easy and we’re here to help! Join this group on the first Tuesday of each month at ARC! EUCHRE Coordinated by CCSI and Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care WEDNESDAY, 12:30 PM Center. Play Euchre with friends. Reservaons are not required. IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING 7 GREAT BOOKS WOMEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 10:00 AM AUGUST 11TH & 25TH, 12:00-1:30 PM Great Books reading and discussion program introduces adult This group facilitated by Lisa Flanagan, Advocate Hospice Be- parcipants to significant works of literature. For more infor- reavement Coordinator, this group is open to all women grieving maon send an email to Jim O’Donnell at jjod@froner.com. a loss. Sharing, journaling, and other acvies are included. The Reservaons are not required. group will meet this month on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday from

MOVIES 12:00-1:30 PM. Contact Lisa Flanagan at 309-268-2057 if you SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1 PM: OCTOBER SKY wish to join. This month this group will meet outside, weather RATING: PG RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR & 48 MINUTES perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring your SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 1 PM: THE LAST CHAMPION own lawn chair. If the group is moved inside due to weather, masks will be required during your meeng. RATING: PG-13 RUNNING TIME: 2 HOURS & 2 MINUTES SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1 PM: LITTLE WOMEN (2019) MEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP RATING: PG RUNNING TIME: 2 HOURS & 15 MINUTES AUGUST 11TH & 25TH, 2:00-3:30 PM DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY Facilitated by Lisa Flanagan, LCSW, Advocate Hospice Bereave- TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 9-11 AM ment Coordinator. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at ARC, from Open to members/non- THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 9-11 AM 2:00-3:30 PM. members of ARC, men who are grieving the death of a spouse or Empower yourself—give a gi to your family—define your quali- other significant person/other. Contact Lisa Flanagan at 309-268- ty of life choices in wring. You will have the opportunity to 2057 if you wish to join. This month this group will meet outside, make an appointment to complete weather perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring your Durable Power of Aorney for Healthcare document with your own lawn chair. If the group is moved inside due to weath- members of Compassion & Choices of McLean County. Deter- er masks will be required during your meeng. mine who you want as your Advocate and have a discussion with them if possible in advance. An aorney is not required for the INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OUTREACH compleon of this document. Register on ARC's website through THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH & 26TH, 9-11 AM the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00-11:00 register. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. Registraon clos- AM, Community Care will help with license plate discounts, RTA es 1 day in advance. discount, Tax Freeze/Homestead, Exempon applicaons, Medi- caid applicaons, etc Register on ARC's website through the STAMPING CARD CLASS . GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099. Regis- TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH & 24TH, 10 AM-12 PM traon for this program will open July 21st at 8 AM. Registraon Join ARC for a stamping greeng cards class. You will take home closes 1 day prior to each date offered. Walk-in’s are welcome homemade cards. Personalize your card with stamps, cutouts, but appointments will be honored first. glier, etc. The cost to aend the class is $8.00 and includes all supplies. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster WATERCOLOR CLASS: CAROL BOERCKEL Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to register. Regis- THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 9 AM-11:30 AM traon opens July 21st at 8 AM. Registraon closes one day in Make several le art for your table. TRIVET – Noun, “A small advance of each class. plate placed under a hot serving dish to protect a table.“ Bring a

ICE CREAM SOCIAL list of the special dates in your family- birthdays or anniver- TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2 PM saries. All the supplies will be provided. We will saturate a le Build your own ice cream sundae. Help ARC and Synergy with marker colors and spray rubbing alcohol for fun textures. Homecare raise money for the Alzheimer’s Associaon. $2.00 This method makes wonderful abstracts. Or bring photos to pro- donaon for a dish and your favorite toppings. duce realisc animals, flowers, or scenes. Call or email Carol with any quesons at 309-230-8743 [email protected]. The INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION cost to aend this class is $30.00. Register on ARC's website WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 11 AM through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Presented by: Karson Lueck Covers: tax planning with Medicare, Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. how does long term care insurance work, qualifying for no cost long term care insurance, Medicare and supplements. . Register INTERMEDIATE CROCHET on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. You can also MONDAY, AUGUST 16TH, , 8:30-11:00 AM call ARC at 309-888-9099. Registraon for this program will open Familiarity with the basic crochet stches (single and double cro- July 21st at 8 AM. chet). You will select a project equal to your current skill level and be challenged to try new skills. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-

9099 to register. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. Registra- on closes 1 hour prior to program start me.

IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING 8 ARC AVID READER’S BOOK CLUB ARC TECH CLUB AUGUST 17TH, 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 12 PM The ARC Avid Readers Book Club chooses paperback books to read Want to stay up-to-date in technology? The Free ARC Tech Club and discuss. Upcoming books to be discussed are as follows: meets the 4th Wednesday each month as we all share a technol- August: “Moloka’I,” by Alan Brennert and September: “Dutch Girl: ogy we use, have seen, or find interesng. Reservaons are not Audrey Hepburn and World War II,” by Robert Matzen. This group required. will meet in-person and over Zoom. WATERCOLOR: CAROL BOERCKEL: NORTHERN LIGHTS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 9 AM-3 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 1 PM Learn to paint Northern Lights. Bring Watercolor paper, brushes, The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each paint, water container, ssues, and tape. Call or email Carol with month. This month it is a casual meet and greet to see familiar any quesons at 309-230-8743 [email protected]. The faces and check in on one another. Reservaons are not required. cost to aend this class is $30.00. Register on ARC's website CO-ED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 12-1:30 PM Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. Lisa Flanagan, LCSW, Carle Hospice Bereavement Coordinator hosts this group that will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION month. Open to men and women who are grieving the death of a TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2 PM spouse or other significant person/other. No charge. Contact Lisa If you have joined ARC in the month of July or August join staff as Flanagan at 309-268-2057 if you wish to join. This month this they educate you on all that ARC has to offer! group will meet outside, weather perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring your own lawn chair. If the group is moved inside due to weather masks will be required during your meeng.

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Thursday, August 19th 8 AM-6 PM ARC Rec Room For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS

ARC FOODIES GROUP THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 9 AM ARC is inving the foodie group to join the ARC Gardening group on a nature tour of Deanna Frautschi’s home gardens. Contact Molly Camper at [email protected] or by calling 888-9099 if you are interested in joining this tour.

DOCTOR TALK: DR. KELLER TUESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 10:30 AM Dr. Keller Is a Central Illinois nave, growing up in the com- munity of Arcola. He and his family have lived in the Bloom- ington normal community for 16 years where he has enjoyed his private pracce at Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Keller is proud to have pioneered the use of the Mako ro- boc arm to assist in knee and hip replacements locally. This is cung edge technology available so close to home. Come learn about full and paral knee and hip replacements. Dr Keller will discuss when it’s me to consider joint replace- ment, what to expect before, during and a er surgery, as well as when less invasive measures such as physical therapy may be appropriate. We will have goodies and giveaways as well as an opportunity to ask the doc any quesons. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. PERSONAL TRAINING/FITNESS EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION 9 Everyone wants to live better longer. The good news is there is a way to do it. ARC will offer a four-week personalized intro to exercise program that starts at your current fitness level and pro- gresses realistically. Our goal is to help you reach your goals, whether that’s getting out of the easy chair and avoiding falls, or taking your grandchildren to the playground, or finishing a 5K run. The course will be taught by Scott Richardson, a retired reporter for the Pantagraph, who is a personal trainer and senior fitness specialist certi- fied by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He knows the challenges of aging personally. A cancer survi- vor who once was morbidly obese, he’s now a two-time IronMan triathlete and ultra-runner after committing to a life of fitness in his 50s. The program will include a free assessment followed by one workout session each week, onsite in ARC’s well-equipped, comfortable gym. You’ll also receive suggestions on how to continue your fitness journey on your own at home.

The cost for 1 person to attend the 4-week program is $80.00. Plus a FREE Assessment. The cost for a shared (2 person) 4-week program is $120.00. Plus a FREE Assessment. To register for this program stop by the front desk at ARC. Payment is expected upon registration. Your workout dates will be discussed to fit your and the trainer’s schedule. We are scheduling for training dates after August 18th. Stop by the desk after August 1st to schedule your assessment. Fitness Equipment Orientaon in ARC’s Fitness Center Tuesday, 1-2 PM Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 PM Saturday, August 21st, 9-10 AM

Fitness Equipment Orientaon is intended for members who wish to ulize the fitness center. ARC requires that you sign up and aend a 30-minute orientaon on the machines. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to register. Registraon for August dates will open on July 21st.

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL C 4C 01-1213 SHIP AND NEW TO MEDICARE 10 In-Person SHIP Counseling has Returned! SHIP is available for in-person counseling. After calling the ARC SHIP line (as de- scribed below), a counselor will contact you and provide detailed instruc- tions consistent with ARC’s procedures and recommended COVID precau- tions. Zoom meetings will still be an option for those wanting to limit their con- tact. All in-person meetings must be scheduled with a SHIP counselor. SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counselors are trained, cerfied, and experienced in offering one-on-one informaon for all aspects of Medicare, health insurance and drug plans. A program of ARC, SHIP provides assis- tance, explanaons, and plan comparisons. There is never a cost, sales, or any insurance affiliaons. SHIP is es- pecially helpful for those new to Medicare who are trying to navigate the system and meet deadlines; or to any- one wanng to lower current insurance costs and understand opons. Help is available by individual appoint- ment various mes each month, call ARC at 309-888-9099 and press 3. A counselor will return your call to set an appointment. WALK-IN TIMES HAVE RETURNED! STOP BY ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OR THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3 PM FOR A WALK-IN APPOINTMENT. THIS MONTH WALK-INS ARE AVAILABLE AUGUST 12TH OR AUGUST 23RD. NEW TO MEDICARE PRESENTATION Saturday, August 14th @ 10:00 AM in the ARC Auditorium

Are you new to Medicare, or you will be soon? Or would you like to learn more about the basics of Medicare? Consider attending this free session offered by the Medicare Senior Health Insur- ance Program (SHIP) Counselors at ARC. Registration (encouraged) is available online using the Member Portal or by calling ARC at (309) 888-9099. You do not need to be an ARC member to attend.

We will cover the basic concepts listed below, followed by an opportunity for questions:

Medicare Part A & B - the costs and benefits, what Medicare covers and does not cover, enroll- ment steps, deadlines not to miss, and explanations of secondary insurance options. These expla- nations will include Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Part D drug coverage.

If you are unable to attend 8/14 due to a conflict but would be available to attend a second session during the week, please let us know so we can determine if there is sufficient interest.

The Part D drug coverage will be an overview. Both a more detailed Part D presentation and a Medicare Advantage presentation are planned this fall, closer to the Annual Open Enrollment.

Please note, as explained in the adjacent “SHIP Corner” article, that SHIP is a program of the State of Illinois Department on Aging. There is no insurance company affiliation and the presenta- tions are not a sales promotion. DIGITAL PROGRAMMING AND ART AT ARC 11 JOIN ARC’S ONGOING ZOOM ACTIVITIES THE ZOOM MEETING ID AND LINK FOR EACH PROGRAM WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL THE WEEK BEFORE.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9:00-10:30 AM Join Dave Shanahan on Zoom as he leads a me of secular mindfulness instrucon and discussion. The first half hour is set aside to assist those that are new to the program.

TAI CHI, MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, 11 AM-12 PM Includes instrucon in Qigong and Yang style long form. Emphasis is on coordinaon of movement with breath and improving strength and balance. All parcipants are encouraged to aend beginners pracce on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well. The first 15 minutes are reserved for social chat! Wear comfortable shoes and loose-fing clothing. This class is offered on Zoom and in-person.

BEGINNERS QIGONG AND TAIJI, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 11 AM-12 PM Beginners introducon to the stac movements of Qigong, the various postures of Tai-Chi, and an introducon to Tai Chi meditaon. Qigong movement increases strength and balance, and Tai Chi postures will be broken down into their most basic components. This pracce is suitable for beginning and mid-level Tai Chi praconers. This class is offered on Zoom and in-person.

ARC AVID READERS BOOK CLUB TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 10-11:15 AM The ARC Avid Readers Book Club chooses paperback books to read and discuss. Upcoming books to be discussed are as follows: Au- gust: August: “Moloka’I,” by Alan Brennert and September: “Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II,” by Robert Matzen. This group will meet in-person and over Zoom.

Upcoming Art Exhibions “The Sky's the Limit” Exhibion for ARC Conference Room “Self Portrait” We are seeking framed 2D artwork for an exhibion set to Located in the ARC Dining Room Eat-In Gallery begin September 6, 2021 and run for the following six months unl April 1, 2022 in the Conference Room. The theme for this In keeping with the goal of the Art in ARC commiee to exhibion is The Sky's the Limit, and the focus of the image culvate an appreciaon of the arts, we are seeking should be the sky. The show will open in the Conference Room parcipants from the ARC membership of framed 2D on Monday, September 6th with a recepon from artwork for our “Portraits” art exhibion for the Dine-In- 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Gallery. For this exhibit you may enter images of people or pet portraits. Self-portraits will also be accepted. The Entry Eligibility Requirements: exhibit will be displayed from Monday, August 23 to 20 images will be accepted with the possibility of addional Friday, October 5, 2021, with an opening recepon on images based on space availability. Monday, August 23rd from 4-6pm which will be open to Arst must be a member of ARC. the public. Each member may enter 2 images. Requirements for submission: Artwork must be framed using 11 X 14 or 16 X 20 narrow black Two image submissions per ARC member frame with wire to hang the image. Images not properly 20 images will be chosen for this exhibion prepared WILL NOT be displayed. Entry must not weigh more than 10 pounds. Digital submission is required for the juried selecon Accepted photos must be framed and weigh no more than 10 pounds All artwork for this entry must be submied in digital format for the jury process. The required file size for the digital Please complete an entry form and submit with a digital submission must not exceed 1024 pixels wide or 768 pixels tall file of your photography for consideraon into this and a resoluon of 300 dpi is recommended. exhibion. Entries must be received by 6 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021 to Ar[email protected] – No Entry Submissions are due to Andrea Monninger Late Entries will be accepted. Upon compleon of the jury at ar[email protected] by Friday, Aug. 27th by process, you will be nofied via email as to whether your 6pm. Entry forms can be picked up at ARC or printed from artwork was accepted. Entry forms can be picked up at the ARC website. ARC or printed from the ARC website. ARC’S TRAVEL PAGE 12 Iceland Travel Presentaon: Wednesday, August 18th, 2:30 PM Travel with ARC and Collee Vacaons to Iceland in February 2022

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL D 4C 01-1213 EXERCISE CLASSES 13 Registraon process for all paid exercise classes: Registraon for classes opens on Wednesday, July 21st at 8 AM. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Payment is expected upon registraon. Exercise Classes are considered Products under the Purchase tab through the member portal.

YIN AND YANG YOGA, INSTRUCTOR CECILE MERCER, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10-11 AM BRING A MAT, BLOCKS OR SMALL PILLOWS, BLANKET, STRAPS This class features 4 phases: Yin stretching, warm up, work, and cool down. Learn deep breathing and incorporate into calming your mind and relaxing your body. Yin and Yang is deep stretching done while muscles are cool. The work phase will strengthen your mus- cles and increase your endurance. The cool down will work on balance, deep stretching and final relaxaon. The cost to aend this class in August is $45.00 for 9 classes. Yin and Yang Yoga will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

GENTLE YOGA, INSTRUCTOR ADA REDIGER, TUESDAYS, 9-10 AM This one-hour class uses slow warm-ups, gentle asana (postures) guided by the breath (pranayama) and deep relaxaon. During the class, the student will move from seated or lying on the mat to standing and back to the mat. Most classes will include: Opening/ Centering using guided awareness and pranayama (breathwork), Gentle warm-ups and asanas (yoga postures) guided by the breath, mat work that is lying down, seated and/or standing, working on strength, stability, flexibility and balance, Relaxaon, Closing by shar- ing the sound of OM or channg. You will rejuvenate muscles, repair connecve ssue, strengthen bones, improve joint funcon and balance. Recommended Props: yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, straight back chair provided by ARC, yoga strap, and blanket. The cost to aend this class in August is $50.00 for 5 classes. Gentle Yoga will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

CHAIR YOGA, INSTRUCTOR ADA REDIGER, TUESDAYS, 10:15-11:15 AM This one-hour class uses a chair as a prop for most postures. It is for students who are uncomfortable moving to the floor, students re- covering from an injury, or students who are interested in a gentle pracce from a different perspecve. Most classes will include: opening/centering using guided awareness and pranayama (breathwork), gentle warm-ups and asanas (yoga postures) guided by the breath, seated and/or standing, working on strength, stability, flexibility and balance, relaxaon, closing by sharing the sound of OM or channg. Recommended Props: 2 yoga blocks, straight back chair provided by ARC, yoga strap. The cost to aend this class in August is $50.00 for 5 classes. Chair Yoga will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

MODIFIED YOGA, INSTRUCTOR CONNIE STEFL, MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 10-11 AM Modified Yoga uses restorave yoga, adaptaons and a slower pace to help both men and women improve balance, flexibility, fitness and relaxaon. This is a highly personalized class that is structured according to individual needs. It is ideal for, but not limited to, peo- ple with Mulple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, and/or any other health, age, or weight issue. The cost to aend this class in August is $45.00 for 9 classes. Modified Yoga will start on Monday, August 2nd.

ZUMBA GOLD, INSTRUCTOR LUCY CROFT, TUESDAYS, 11 AM-12 PM Perfect for the acve adult looking for a modified Zumba class that creates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. Focuses on cardio, balance, range of moon, and coordinaon. The cost to aend this class in August is $45.00 for 5 classes. Zumba Gold will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

ZUMBA GOLD CHAIR, INSTRUCTOR LUCY CROFT, TUESDAYS, 10-10:45 AM You will recreate the Zumba moves and benefits and “dance in a chair”. This class is perfect for anyone with a wheelchair, walker, cane, or decreased leg muscle tone. The cost to aend this class in August is $25.00 for 5 classes. Zumba Gold Chair will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

LET’S CARDIO PARTY DANCE, INSTRUCTOR ED HOUCHENS, THURSDAYS, 2-2:45 PM Dances included: Electric slide, Twist, YMCA, Polka steps, Disco free style, cha cha slide, waltz crossoves. These classes with short acvi- es are sure to jump-start you body! Come and enjoy the fool and fun music! The cost to aend this class in August is $10.00 for 4 classes. Let’s Cardio Party Dance will start on August 5th.

LOW AND SLOW, INSTRUCTOR SUSAN PALMER, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 9 AM Low and Slow is a gentle exercise program choreographed to all kinds of music. Music changes weekly so you will never get bored. The cost to aend this class in July is $24.00 for 9 classes. Low and Slow will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

FIT AND FABULOUS, INSTRUCTOR LUCY CROFT, TUESDAYS, 1-2 PM Fit and Fabulous focuses on balance, muscle, resistance work, flexibility and bone health. Maintenance and improvement. The class will consist of a cardio warm-up, weight and banc work, and stretching while using a mat, chair or the wall. The cost to aend this class in August is $45.00. Fit and Fabulous will start on Tuesday, August 3rd.

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MEET OUR NEW GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR AND CHECK OUT THE NEW CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES SHE WILL BE OFFERING AT ARC STARTING IN AUGUST!

NANCY NORKIEWICZ Nancy Norkiewicz teaches Triple Treat on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 AM and Healthy Moves and Grooves on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:50 PM. Nancy came to McLean County the 1st female recruited gymnast for ISU back in 1977. A er graduang she went on to teach Health, Physical Educaon and fitness at the high school and college level for 40 years in the suburbs of Chicago. She moved back to the area to be near family and is thrilled to share her enthusiasm, passion and “FUN”damentals of movement. In addion to her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Educaon she is a cerfied ACE and AFAA group exercise instructor/personal trainer, Temple of Kriya cerfied Yoga instructor and cerfied TAI CHI instructor.

HEALTHY MOVES AND GROOVES, INSTRUCTOR NANCY NORKIEWICZ MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 5:50-6:50 PM This healthy mix of movement seamlessly fuses the elements of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and funconal flexibility. A er a full -body warm up, you'll be movated by the up-beat music and a variety of fun, fresh, cross-training formats designed to keep your body guessing, your mind sharp and your heart happy. Class is low-impact but high energy, and comes full circle with an elongang stretch and final calming meditaon. The cost to aend this class in August is $54 for 9 classes. HEALTHY MOVES & GROOVES will start Monday, August 2nd.

TRIPLE TREAT, INSTRUCTOR NANCY NORKIEWICZ, MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 9:00-9:55 AM Treat Yourself to a refreshing class of cross training incorporang the components of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and healthy mobility, for well-rounded results. A variety of moderate low impact formats and props, coupled with familiar music, will keep mo- vaon high while leng your spirit soar. Class concludes with posive, centering breathwork and meditaon. The cost to aend this class in August is $54.00 for 9 classes Triple Treat will start Monday, August 2nd. INSTRUCTOR BIOS AND LINE DANCE OFFERINGS 15

LINE DANCE CLASS OFFERINGS ADVANCED LINE DANCE, INSTRUCTOR FLORENCE PETERSON, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 1:30-2:30 This class is for parcipants that have completed Line Dance I and II. The cost to aend this class in August is $10.00. Advanced Line Dance will start on Monday, August 2nd. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. In-person or through the member portal.

LINE DANCE II, INSTRUCTOR FLORENCE PETERSON, WEDNESDAY, 2:45-3:45 PM This class is for parcipants that have completed Line Dance I. The cost to aend this class in August is $10.00. Line Dance II will start on Wednesday, August 4th. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. In-person or through the member portal.

LINE DANCE I, INSTRUCTOR FLORENCE PETERSON, MONDAYS, 2:45-3:45 PM This class is set up for new line dance students. The cost to aend this class in August is $10.00. Line Dance I will start on Monday, August 2nd. Registraon opens July 21st at 8 AM. In-person or through the member portal.

ADA REDIGER Ada Rediger teaches ARC’s Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga classes. Ada has pracced yoga for over 15 years and has taught it in the Bloomington-Normal area since 2016. She is a professional level yoga teacher in the Pranakriya tradion. She believes anyone can prac- ce yoga. Ada encourages all of her students to focus on themselves, find joy in their capabilies, and to work at their own pace. She strongly believes a regular yoga pracce can help you become a more healthy, happy and peaceful person. Through the shared yoga pracce, you learn to breathe deeply, quiet your minds and take joy in your abilies. Ada is grateful for the gi s of health and well- being she has received through praccing yoga and it is her dream to support others in doing so as well. Ada is a 300-hour Professional Level Yoga teacher in the Pranakriya tradion and has her 500-hour cerficaon with Yoga Alliance.

CECILE MERCER Cecile Mercer teaches ARC’s Yin and Yang Yoga class. Cecile is cerfied through YogaFit to teach Level 1 and 2, Yoga for Seniors which includes Chair Yoga and Yin Yoga. She also has an ACE cerficaon and is a cerfied group fitness instructor. She has been teaching Yo- ga for 4 years. Cecile has been teaching at ARC for three years. She loves Yoga because it gives her a sense of balance, wellness and mindfulness, and she feels energized a er each class.

FLORENCE PETERSON Florence Peterson is ARC’s volunteer line dance instructor. She is currently teaching Line Dance I, Line Dance II and Advanced Line Dance. Florence joined ARC in 2016 and learned that people missed a line dance instructor who moved away. They wished “someone” would teach Line Dance again at ARC. She enjoyed dancing in the Chicago area for over 20 years before moving to Normal in 2014. Florence decided to give teaching a try and one class turned into two and now three. Watching dancers get the steps is great and she is thankful for the friendships that have developed.

CONNIE STEFL Connie Stefl teaches ARC’s Modified Yoga class. Connie Stefl has been a cerfied Kriya yoga instructor since 1990 and has specialized in teaching a modified gentle yoga to older adults. She uses the wall and wall bars for balance poses. This class is designed for Individu- als having age related flexibility and minor mobility issues. Connie has been teaching classes for Normal Township for 15 years. Stu- dent tesmonials: Welcoming, friendly, working at your own pace as your situaon permits, laid back atmosphere, relaxing, humor permied. Students should bring a mat and blanket. Namaste

ED HOUCHENS Ed Houchens teaches ARC’s Let’s Cardio Party Dance Class. Ed has been teaching as a volunteer instructor at ARC since the summer of 2016. He has taught Ballroom dance classes as well as private dance lessons.

LUCY M CROFT, OWNER OF LMC FITNESS LLC I am an RN with a background in Geriatric, Rehab/Neuro and Public Health nursing. I started my business in January 2010 and have been an instructor since 2008. I teach all my classes outside of a gym environment. I have my own medical history with a chronic condi- on (chronic fague syndrome) that I would love to share with you. ZUMBA Fitness classes, Fit and Fabulous (strength training) and my students have saved my life! :) I have been teaching group fitness for over 10 years. My passion is the SPECIALTY Licensed programs with ZUMBA Fitness. I hold 7 licenses. I specialize in working with students at all fitness levels. My strength training class incorporates all levels of training.

SUSAN PALMER Susan Palmer teaches ARC’s Low and Slow class. She has been teaching with Normal Township for over 15 years.

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