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ARC 600 E. Willow St. Normal, IL 61761 (309)888-9099

2021 September Newsleer • www.acvityandrecreaoncenter.org

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 IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING...8 GRAND REOPENING EVENT IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING...9 SEPTEMBER 18TH, 10 AM-12 PM SHIP PROGRAMMING…………………………....10 DIGITAL, SCN BINGO, MUSIC…………………..11 ARC IS INVITING CURRENT ARC’S TRAVEL PAGE…………………….……..….12 MEMBERS, EXPIRED MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AND EXERCISE CLASSES..………………………...…....13 THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO EXERCISE CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS…...14 CELEBRATE NATIONAL SENIOR CAROL BOERCKEL WATERCOLOR CLASS....15 CENTER MONTH AND ARC’S GRAND REOPENING OF BUILD THE ARC CAMPAIGN………..………...16 IN-PERSON PROGRAMS!

Come tour the facility, including 3,500 Walk-in Flu Clinic in square feet of newly renovated first and second-floor activity space, learn more ARC’s Rec Room about the history of Normal Township’s three decades of seniors services that grew Sponsor: Walgreens to become ARC, and see some of ARC’s on Raab Road fun programs in action. Look in on a one time drumming fitness class or try your luck in our 8-ball tournament in our Monday, September 13th billiards room. 12-2 PM 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-CURRENTLY MEALS ARE HOME- Email………………………[email protected] DELIVERED FACILITIES MANAGER, PRESTON HILL Noonme meals are served Monday-Thursday and are available Email……………………………[email protected] to persons 60+. Those under 60 may parcipate at a cost of $7.50. Parcipants are served a well-balanced meal containing MEMBER SERVICES SHUTTLE DRIVERS at least 1/3 of the daily adult nutrional requirements. There is Jeanne Whitehill George Wilson a suggested donaon of $3.50 for each meal. To make your Ruby Jones reservaon, call ARC at 888-9099, press 2 and leave a message Delores McGee with your name and reservaon date at least one day in advance of the reservaon date by Noon. Chrisne Hoff Delilah Finnegan ARC SHUTTLE BUS ARC shule bus service is available to all seniors that live within JANITORIAL a 7-mile radius of ARC. The shule bus service offers door-to- Keith Weatherspoon door transportaon to and from our programs. The shule bus Randy Koch operates Monday through Thursday, according to the ARC David Mikulecky 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 Mike Tule shule bus service, all riders need to reserve a seat by Noon one day in advance. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SEPTEMBER COFFEE SPONSOR CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER

You’ve always said you wouldn’t be caught dead in that dress. You’d better tell them now. Contact Jeff Parkinson to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5887 East Lawn Memorial GARDENS & FUNERAL HOME THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON IS HIRING! $149 HEARING AID REPAIR Call us anytime! 309-664-6200 309-662-1222 + FREE HEARING TEST 1102 Airport Rd. SEASONAL LABORERS Bloomington, IL 61704 $11-$15 Per Hour www.cityblm.org/jobs Preplanning takes care of all the decisions so your family doesn’t have to. For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL A 4C 01-1213 SEPTEMBER 2021 IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY ARC’S AMENTIES RETURNING: 1 2 Saturday, September 4 Bonnie’s Café, Relax and socialize, coﬀee service 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 All Day Quilng and returns! 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong Sewing Open computer lab 6:30-11 Pickleball No 11-7 PM 6:30-4 Pickleball 8-4 Walking Track ARC Library, no check in/check out required. The 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 8-12 Paper Cra ing 8-4 Fun and Games library operates on the honor system. 9-12 Hand and Foot 12:30-2:30 Chess 8-4 Billiards/Ping Pong 12:30 Euchre 12:30-3:30 Kning 8-4 Pickleball Locker Rooms, lockers available 12:30 Bridge 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 9:30 Bridge Ping Pong available during ARC’s building hours. 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1 PM Movie: Seven Pounds 6-8 Kick-Oﬀ Dance 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 6 7 8 9 Saturday, September 11 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 8-4 All Day Painng 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong Workshop CLOSED FOR 9:30 Caregiver Support Group 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 6:30-4 Pickleball 8-4 Walking Track 10:00 NPL Books on the Go 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 8-12 Alphabet Watercolor 8-4 Fun and Games LABOR DAY 10 ARC Avid Readers Book Club 9-12 Hand and Foot 8:30-11 Intermediate Crochet 8-4 Billiards/Ping Pong 10-12 Scrabble 10:00 McLean County History 9-11 Assistance Outreach 12-4 Pickleball None 8-12 12:30-4 Poker Museum: Photo Reminiscence 11:00 Drive-In Bingo 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Medicare Advantage Plans 12:30 Euchre 12:30-2:30 Chess 10:00 Bingo: Jack Conlisk 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 12:30 Bridge 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1-4 Pinochle 1-6 Fun and Games 12:30-3:30 Kning 1-4 Fun and Games 1-3 SHIP Walk-In 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 1-4 PM Fun and Games 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 13 14 15 16 Saturday, September 18 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center /Pickleball 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track Grand Reopening 10-12 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 8-4 Fitness Center 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 9 Durable Power of Aorney 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 8 Stunning Scene in Watercolor 8-4 Walking Track 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10:00 Android Basics 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 9 Durable Power of Aorney 8-4 Fun and Games 10:00 California Canasta 10:00 Piano Concert 9-12 Hand and Foot 10 Foodie Group: Harvest 8-4 Ping Pong 12-2 Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic: 10-12 Scrabble 10:30 Music Enrichment Garden Party Recipes 8-4 All Day Quilng and

Sponsored by Walgreens 10:00 Stamping Card Class 12:00 Women’s Grief Support 11 ARC Enthusiasc Gardeners Sewing 12:30 Bridge 12:00 iPhone Basics 12:30 Euchre Harvest Garden Party 8-4 Pickleball 12-30-4 Mah Jongg 12:30-4 Poker 12:30 Bridge 12:30-2:30 Chess 9-11 8 Ball Tournament 1-6 Fun and Games 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 1-6 Fun and Games 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 9:30 Bridge 1 Bingo: Ritchie Law Oﬃce Ltd. 1-4 Pinochle 2:00 Men’s Grief Support 12:30-3:30 Kning 10:00 Drumming Class 1-4 Fun and Games 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1 PM Movie: News of the 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball World 20 21 22 23 Saturday, September 25 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 /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 8-4 Fun and Games 6:30-11 & 4-7 Pickleball 9-3:30 Sll Life Watercolor 6:30-11 & 4-7 PIckleballl 6:30-4 Pickleball 8-4 All Day Paper Cra ing 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10:00 NPL Books on the Go 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 9-11 Assistance Outreach 8-4 Billiards/Ping Pong 10:00 California Canasta 10-12 Scrabble 9-12 Hand and Foot 10:00 Part D Drug Coverage 8-4 Pickleball 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Android Sengs 10:30 NPD: Frauds and Scams 12:30-2:30 Chess 9:30 Bridge 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 12:00 iPhone Sengs 12:00 Co-ed Grief Support 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1 PM Movie: The Secret: 1-6 Fun and Games 12:30-4 Poker 12:00 ARC Tech Club 12:30-3:30 Kning Dare to Dream 1:00 Bingo: Sugar Creek 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 12:30 Euchre 1:00 New to Grief Support Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 1-4 Pinochle 12:30 Bridge 1:30 Session Zero MOB 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 PM Fun and Games 1-4 Fun and Games 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 27 28 29 30 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Fitness Center 6:30-4 Fitness Center 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Walking Track 6:30-4 Walking Track 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-7 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-4 Billiards /Ping Pong 6:30-11 & 4-7 PM Pickleball 10-12 Scrabble 6:30-11 PIckleballl No 11-7 NO PICKLEBALL 8-6 Quilng and Sewing 10:00 Stamping Card Class 8-6 Painter’s Workshop 11:00 Travel Sampler: ARC’s 10:00 California Canasta 12:30-4 PM Poker 9-12 Hand and Foot 2022 Trips 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Arc-ulele Hour 12:00 Women’s Grief Support 12:30-2:30 Chess 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1:00 Internet TV 12:30 Euchre 12:30-4 Mah Jongg 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 Pinochle 12:30 Bridge 12:30-3:30 Kning 1:00 Bingo: Sugar Creek 1-4 Fun and Games 1-6 Fun and Games 1-4 PM Fun and Games Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball 1-6 Blood Drive 1 Senior Care Network Bingo 1-3 SHIP Walk-In 3:00 Music Enrichment 2:00 Men’s Grief Support 2-4 Strat-O-Mac Baseball SEPTEMBER IN-PERSON EXERCISE CALENDAR 4 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY FREE and Ongoing Exercise Classes 1 2 Saturday, September 4

8:00 Triple Treat (N) 9:00 Low and Slow (N) TAI CHI: Includes instrucon in Qigong and Yang style long 10:00 Modified Yoga 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji form. Emphasis is on coordinaon of movement with 10:00 TAI CHI Form 2:00 Cardio Party Dance (N) breath and improving strength and balance. The first 15 11:00 TAI CHI minutes are reserved for social chat! Wear comfortable 1:30 Advanced Line Dance shoes and loose-fing clothing. (N) Beginner Qigong/Taiji: Beginners introducon to the stac 2:45 Line Dance II (N) movements of Qigong, the various postures of Tai-Chi, and 3:30 Fitness Equipment an introducon to Tai Chi meditaon. Qigong movement Orientaon increases strength and balance, and Tai Chi postures will be 5:50 Healthy Moves and broken down into their most basic components. Grooves (N) 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. 6 7 8 9 Saturday, September 11 9:00 Gentle Yoga (PP) 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 9:00 Low & Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY 10 Zumba Gold Chair (PP) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 2:00 Cardio Party Dance 10:15 Chair Yoga (PP) 11:00 TAI CHI 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 11:00 Zumba Gold (PP) 2:45 Line Dance II 1:00 Fit and Fabulous (PP) 3:30 Fitness Equipment 1-2 Fitness Equipment Orientaon Orientaon 5:50 Healthy Moves and Grooves 13 14 15 16 Saturday, September 18 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Gentle Yoga (PP) 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Low & Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1 Day Class 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10 Zumba Gold Chair (PP) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 2:00 Cardio Party Dance 10:00 Drumming 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga (PP) 11:00 TAI CHI 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1:30 Advanced Line Dance Nancy Nork 2:45 Line Dance I 11:00 Zumba Gold (PP) 2:45 Line Dance II *More informaon can 5:50 Healthy Moves and 1:00 Fit and Fabulous (PP) 3:30 Fitness Equipment be found on page 9. Grooves 1-2 Fitness Equipment Orientaon Orientaon 5:50 Healthy Moves and Grooves 20 21 22 23 Saturday, September 25 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Gentle Yoga (PP) 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Low & Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 9-10 Fitness Equipment 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10 Zumba Gold Chair (PP) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 2:00 Cardio Party Dance Orientaon 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga (PP) 11:00 TAI CHI 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 2:45 Line Dance I 11:00 Zumba Gold (PP) 2:45 Line Dance II 5:50 Healthy Moves and 1:00 Fit and Fabulous (PP) 3:30 Fitness Equipment Grooves 1-2 Fitness Equipment Orientaon Orientaon 5:50 Healthy Moves and Grooves 27 28 29 30 KEY: 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Gentle Yoga (PP) 8:00 Triple Treat 9:00 Low and Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 9:00 Low & Slow 10:00 Modified Yoga 11:00 Beginner Qigong/Taiji New Session (N) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 10 Zumba Gold Chair (PP) 10:00 TAI CHI Form 2:00 Cardio Party Dance Postponed (PP) 11:00 TAI CHI 10:15 Chair Yoga (PP) 11:00 TAI CHI 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 11 Beginner Qigong/Taiji 1:30 Advanced Line Dance 2:45 Line Dance I 11:00 Zumba Gold (PP) 2:45 Line Dance II 5:50 Healthy Moves and 1:00 Fit and Fabulous (PP) 3:30 Fitness Equipment Grooves 1-2 Fitness Equipment Orientaon Orientaon 5:50 Healthy Moves and Grooves Homemaker, Companionship and Personal Care Services Call for your FREE Care Assessment! 309.808.3047 Blair House www.synergyhomecare.com We’re hiring compassionate caregivers Independent Retirement Living

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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 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- WALKING TRACK 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, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 8 AM-4 PM BILLIARDS /PING PONG Join this creave group of arsts for me to come together and MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 6:30 AM-7 PM work on your painngs of all types. No instrucon. Bring TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM whatever it is that you may be working on at home and all SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM supplies needed. PICKLEBALL BRIDGE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 6:30-11 AM & 4-7 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 12:30 PM THURSDAY, 6:30 AM-4 PM SATURDAYS, 9:30 AM SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 PM Play Bridge with friends. Intermediate and advanced level bridge

CHESS play required. Reservaons are not required. For your ﬁrst visit plan to observe and learn the bridge reservaon process. THURSDAY, 12:30-2:30 PM

KNITTING CALIFORNIA CANASTA THURSDAY, 12:30-3:30 PM MONDAY, 10 AM Play Canasta with friends. Reservaons are not required. QUILTING AND SEWING ARC-ULELE HOUR MONDAY, 8 AM-6 PM TUESDAY, 1:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH & 18TH, 8 AM-4 PM Join other ukulele players for a fun jam session. Martha Tyner, MAH JONGG instructor, will be there to give pointers! MONDAY & THURSDAY, 12:30-4 PM KICK-OFF TO NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH DANCE Mah Jongg is a le-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 6-8 PM early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. Reser- Join ARC for a dance to kick-oﬀ Naonal Senior Center month. vaons are not required. Brad Olson will be the DJ for the dance. The cost to aend the dance is $5.00. You may bring a non-member guest. Stop in at HAND AND FOOT **NEW TIME** ARC to register. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. WEDNESDAY, 9 AM-12 PM Hand and Foot card game is a game related to Canasta. Reserva- PAPER CRAFTING ons are not required. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 8 AM-12 PM

SCRABBLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 8 AM-4 PM Come and Cra with friends. ARC has tons of paper cra ing TUESDAY, 10 AM-12 PM supplies you can use or you can bring your own. Challenge friends to this fun, classic board game! Reservaons are not required. MOVIES

POKER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1 PM: SEVEN POUNDS RATING: PG-13 RUNNING TIME: 2 HOURS AND 3 MIN. TUESDAY, 12:30-4 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1 PM: NEWS OF THE WORLD Poker is back! Reservaons are not required. RATING: PG-13 RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR AND 58 MIN. PINOCHLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1 PM: THE SECRET: DARE TO TUESDAY, 1-4 PM DREAM Play Pinochle with friends. Reservaons are not required. RATING: PG RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR AND 47 MIN.

EUCHRE BOOKS ON THE GO: NPL WEDNESDAY, 12:30 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH & 21ST, 10 AM Play Euchre with friends. Reservaons are not required. The Normal Public Library will have a variety of books to be

FUN AND GAMES checked out at ARC on the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month from 10-11 AM. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 1-6 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 1-4 PM

SATURDAY, 8 AM-4 P M IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING 7 ARC AVID READER’S BOOK CLUB DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 10:00 AM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH , 9-11 AM The ARC Avid Readers Book Club chooses paperback books to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 9-11 AM read and discuss. Upcoming books to be discussed are as fol- Empower yourself—give a gi to your family—deﬁne your quali- lows: September: “Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War ty of life choices in wring. You will have the opportunity to II,” by Robert Matzen and October: “The Book of Lost Friends,” make an appointment to complete by Lisa Wingate. This group will meet in-person and over Zoom. your Durable Power of Aorney for Healthcare document with

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP members of Compassion & Choices of McLean County. Deter- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 9:30 AM mine who you want as your Advocate and have a discussion with Are you a current or past family caregiver? Are you feeling them if possible in advance. Register on ARC's website through stressed, red, alone, overwhelmed, and/or burnt out? Caregiver the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to support groups oﬀer not only peer support, but resources in our register. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. Registraon closes 1 day in advance. communies, referrals to addional support, possible funding opportunies, and problem solving. If you feel you need a listen- ANDROID BASICS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH 10 AM ing ear to validate what you’re going through as a caregiver, this IPHONE BASICS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 12 PM support group may be for you! Join this group on the ﬁrst Tues- Join us to learn: how to organize your "Home Screen" to make it day of each month at ARC! Coordinated by CCSI and Sugar Creek less confusing, how to increase your font size for texng, the Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. importance of keeping your phone charged and sanized, how to

MCLEAN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM: PHOTO REMINISCENCE save money by using the WiFi, how to set-up "Speed Dialing," WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 10 AM how to check Voice Mail, how to send a text, plus add a photo, Parcipants will examine enlarged historical photos from and more! Bring your Android phone to the workshop. The cost throughout the local area and are encouraged to chat about liv- to aend this workshop is $20.00. Register on ARC's website ing on the farm, shopping downtown Bloomington, dining at through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. local eateries, and vising other places from their past. These Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. Registraon closes one programs are made possible by the generosity of members of hour prior to class start me. the McLean County Museum of History. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to PIANO CONCERT register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 10:00 AM ARC's Senior Scholar Series welcomes an encore performance by INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OUTREACH Marcia Hishman and Carol Churukian, rered faulty from Illinois THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH & 23RD, 9-11 AM Wesleyan School of Music performing piano for four hands. The On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00-11:00 program will feature secular and sacred works for piano by Bach, AM, Community Care will help with license plate discounts, RTA Mozart, Joplin, Bizet, Gershwin and others in the ARC auditori- discount, Tax Freeze/Homestead, Exempon applicaons, Medi- um. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. caid applicaons, etc. Register on ARC's website through the Stop in at ARC to register too. Registraon opens August 18th at GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099. Regis- 8 AM. traon for this program will open August 18th at 8 AM. Walk-in’s are welcome. STAMPING CARD CLASS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH & 28TH, 10 AM-12 PM INTERMEDIATE CROCHET You will take home homemade cards. Personalize your card with THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 8:30-11:00 AM stamps, cutouts, glier, etc. The cost to aend the class is $8.00 Familiarity with the basic crochet stches (single and double cro- and includes all supplies. Register on ARC's website through the chet). You will select a project equal to your current skill level GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to reg- and be challenged to try new skills. Register on ARC's website ister. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. Registraon clos- through the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309-888- es one day in advance of each class. 9099 to register. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. Regis- traon closes 1 hour prior to program start me. WOMEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SEPTEMBER 15TH & 29TH, 12:00-1:30 PM DRIVE-IN BINGO THIS GROUP IS CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 11 AM A WOMEN’S GROUP LOOK INTO THE NEW TO GRIEF GROUP THAT WILL Join ARC, Evergreen Senior Living, and Heritage Health for an MEET ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. hour of drive-in style grocery store bingo! Players may win up to This group facilitated by Lisa Flanagan, Advocate Hospice Be- 3 mes during the hour. If you get a bingo honk your horn or reavement Coordinator, this group is open to all women grieving flash your lights to nofy prize runners. Use the Beech Street a loss. Sharing, journaling, and other acvies are included. The entrance to pick-up your card and your popcorn treat. This event group will meet this month on the 3rd & 5th Wednesday from is for seniors only and you may bring on non-member guest. 12:00-1:30 PM. This month this group will meet outside, weather Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring your at ARC to register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. own lawn chair. IN-PERSON UPCOMING PROGRAMMING 8 MEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP NPD: FRAUDS AND SCAMS SEPTEMBER 15TH & 29TH, 2:00-3:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 10:30 AM Facilitated by Lisa Flanagan, LCSW, Advocate Hospice Bereave- Have you or a loved one ever been a vicm of Identy The or ment Coordinator. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month Fraud? This 1 hour presentaon by Normal PD Detecve Brad at ARC, from 2:00-3:30 PM. Open to members/non-members of Park will talk about the newest and most frequent types of Iden- ARC, men who are grieving the death of a spouse or other signifi- ty The and Scams being seen today. Detecve Park will dis- cant person/other. Those interested in this group must call ARC at cuss ways to protect your identy, ways to know if you are being 309-888-9099 and pick up an intake form to fill out. ARC will send scammed and ways to fix the issues if you fall vicm to the the intake form to Lisa. This month this group will meet outside, scams. A queson and answer session will be available at the weather perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring end of the presentaon. Register on ARC's website through the your own lawn chair. GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Registraon

opens August 18th at 8 AM. ARC FOODIES GROUP THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 10 AM CO-ED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP If you have your own garden make a dish with your harvest, if not, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 12-1:30 PM grab it from the store and share your favorite dish. Following the Lisa Flanagan, LCSW, Carle Hospice Bereavement Coordinator foodie group meeng the ARC Enthusiasc Gardening Club will be hosts this group that will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the having a Harvest Potluck. We ask you to sck around and share month. Open to men and women who are grieving the death of your dish with others, as well as, sample some of their harvested a spouse or other significant person/other. No charge. Molly dishes. This meeng will take place outdoor. Register on ARC's Camper at 888-9099 if you wish to join. This month this group will meet outside, weather perming, under the tree in the East website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register parking lot. Bring your own lawn chair. If the group is moved too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. inside due to weather masks will be required during your meeng. ARC ENTHUSIASTIC GARDENING CLUB THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 11 AM ARC TECH CLUB ARC Enthusiasc Gardening Club is having a Harvest Potluck. Make WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 12 PM a dish with items from your garden. If you do not have a garden Want to stay up-to-date in technology? The Free ARC Tech Club make a dish with items that could be found in garden. Bring your meets the 4th Wednesday each month as we all share a technol- dish, sit and enjoy dishes and conversaon from other gardening ogy we use, have seen, or find interesng. Register on ARC's club members. This meeng will take place outdoor. Register on website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. NEW TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1-2:30 PM 8 BALL TOURNAMENT This group facilitated by Lisa Flanagan, Advocate Hospice Be- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 9-11 AM reavement Coordinator, this group is open to all women grieving Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop in a loss. Sharing, journaling, and other acvies are included. at ARC to register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 AM. Those interested in this group must call ARC at 309-888-9099 Registraon closes 1 hour prior to program start me. and pick up an intake form to fill out. ARC will send the intake form to Lisa. This month this group will meet outside, weather ANDROID SETTINGS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 10 AM . perming, under the tree in the East parking lot. Bring your IPHONE SETTINGS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 12 PM own lawn chair. If the group is moved inside due to weather, There are global sengs you can enable on your Smartphone that masks will be required during your meeng. can make your phone easier, less complicated to use, and actually enjoyable! Together with Step-by-Step instrucons and individual- INTERNET TV ized aenon in this workshop you are likely to leave feeling more THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1:00 PM knowledgeable and confident using your Smartphone! The cost to Tired of paying that high Cable TV bill? Nancy will show you step- aend this workshop is $20.00. Register on ARC's website through by-step how many of us are saving $50 - $100/month by gradual- the GymMaster Portal. Stop in at ARC to register too. Registraon ly moving from watching Cable TV channels to Internet Stream- opens August 18th at 8 AM. Registraon closes 1 hour prior to ing TV channels. Using the same internet connecon you already program start me. pay for, you can sll watch your favorite shows, movies, sports, news, Nelix, Amazon Prime, & more! In this class at the ARC PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Nancy will show you how to set-up an inexpensive device to a TV TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 1 PM so you can save $$$! The cost to aend this class is $20.00. The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. Stop month. This month it is a casual meet and greet to see familiar in at ARC to register too. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 faces and check in on one another. Reservaons are not required. AM. Registraon closes 1 hour prior to program start me .

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MATTER OF BALANCE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE SESSION ZERO: MATTER OF BALANCE 101 MONTH OF SEPTEMBER ARE FULL. SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1:30 PM REGISTRATION FOR NEW CLIENTS WILL MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS RESUME IN OCTOBER. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER 1:30-3:30 PM STAY TUNED!

Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults have Fitness Equipment Orientaon in ARC’s Fitness concerns about falling and restrict their acvies. Maer of Center Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage Tuesday, 1-2 PM falls and increase acvity levels. Join ARC for session zero rd Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 PM Maer of Balance seminar on Thursday, September 23 at Saturday, September 25th, 9-10 AM 1:30 to learn more about the 8-class course being oﬀered in October. Individuals that aend session zero will have the Fitness Equipment Orientaon is intended for members chance to register for the 8-class session as they leave the who wish to ulize the ﬁtness center. ARC requires that seminar. Space is limited. Register for session zero on ARC's you sign up and aend a 30-minute orientaon on the website through the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at machines. Register on ARC's website through the 309-888-9099 to register. Registraon opens August 18th at 8 GymMaster Portal. AM. You can also call ARC at 309-888-9099 to register. Reg- istraon opens on Wednesday, August 18th at 8 AM.

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com ARC, Normal, IL C 4C 01-1213 SHIP 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 contact. 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 assistance, 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 anyone wanng to lower current insurance costs and understand opons. Help is available by individual appointment 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 SEPTEMBER 9TH AND 27TH.

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This presentation will benefit anyone new to Medicare, someone who currently has a Medicare Ad- vantage plan and would like to change plans, or for general information about Medicare Advantage. General information will be provided in a group setting with Q&A to follow. Personal appointments are available with SHIP Counselors for more in-depth reviews.

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Are there steps you can take to lower your prescription drug cost? Does your drug cost vary greatly in the same year, or is the cost fluctuating from year to year and not making sense? This presentation will answer these questions and offer pointers to help you determine if you could benefit from a re- view & compare this fall of available 2022 drug plans. This presentation is Part D drug plan basic information in a group setting, not counseling assistance with specific drug plan selections for individuals. Information for one-on-one sessions with SHIP counselors during the annual open enrollment will be available in the October newsletter article.

Both the Medicare Advantage and Part D presentations will be in person and held in the ARC Auditorium. 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. 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 presentations are not a sales promotion. DIGITAL PROGRAMMING, SCN BINGO, MUSIC ENRICHMENT 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, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 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: September: “Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II,” by Robert Matzenand October: “The Book of Lost Friends,” by Lisa Wingate. This group will meet in-person and over Zoom.

GREAT BOOKS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 10:00 AM Great Books reading and discussion program introduces adult parcipants to signiﬁcant works of literature. For more informaon send an email to Jim O’Donnell at jjod@froner.com.

ZOOM FOR BEGINNERS WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 22ND, & 29TH, 10 AM Joining a Zoom virtual class is just a few clicks away. Zoom is a live-streaming video chang App that most of America is using to stay connected! In this class you will learn how to: mute and unmute your mic, raise hand/wave/thumbs-up & chat, switch screen views, basic video chat equee, and more. To register for the class send an email to Molly Camper, [email protected]. To parcipate in this class, you will need: 1) a computer with camera and microphone and a reliable internet connecon.

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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, August 18th 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.

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 sharing 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. THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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. THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FUR- THER NOTICE.

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, people with Mulple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, and/or any other health, age, or weight issue. The cost to aend this class in September is $40.00 for 8 classes. Modified Yoga will start on Wednesday, September 1st.

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. THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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. THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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 acvies are sure to jump-start you body! Come and enjoy the fool and fun music! The cost to aend this class in September is $10.00 for 4 classes. Let’s Cardio Party Dance will start on September 2nd.

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 September is $27.00 for 9 classes. Low and Slow will start on Thursday, September 2nd.

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. THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UN- TIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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 September is $10.00. Advanced Line Dance will start on Wednesday, September 1st.

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 September is $10.00. Line Dance II will start on Wednesday, September 1st.

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 September is $10.00. Line Dance I will start on Mon- day, September 13th.

EXERCISE CLASSES AND INSTRUCTOR BIO’S 14 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 ﬂexibil- ity. 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 September is $48 for 8 classes. HEALTHY MOVES & GROOVES will start Wednesday, September 1st.

TRIPLE TREAT, INSTRUCTOR NANCY NORKIEWICZ, MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 8:00-8:55 AM ***NEW TIME*** 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 movaon high while leng your spirit soar. Class concludes with posive, centering breathwork and meditaon. The cost to aend this class in September is $48.00 for 8 classes Triple Treat will start Wednesday, September 1st.

ONE DAY CLASS: DRUMMING, NANCY NORK: SEPTEMBER 18TH, 10-11 AM The Act of Drumming has been found to be eﬀecve for balancing out the right and le -brain hemispheres. Using drum scks and stability ball, we’ll have a BALL pounding out and creang our own moving musical masterpiece. This beat will energize your body, mind, and spirit. The cost for this single-60 minute class is $6.00. Space is limited. Register on ARC's website through the GymMaster Portal. You can also call ARC at 309 -888-9099 to register. Registraon opens on Wednesday, August 18th at 8 AM.

INSTRUCTOR BIO’S

ADA REDIGER: 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 pracce 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.

FLORENCE PETERSON: 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 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 Individuals having age related flexibility and minor mobility issues. Connie has been teaching classes for Normal Township for 15 years. Student 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 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: An RN with a background in Geriatric, Rehab/Neuro and Public Health nurs- ing. 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 condion (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: She has been teaching Low and Slow with Normal Township for over 15 years.

NANCY NORKIEWICZ: 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 addi- on 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.

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