ARC 600 E. Willow St. Normal, IL 61761

ARC600 E. Willow St.Normal, IL 617612020 September Newsle!er www.ac"vityandrecrea"oncenter.orgSTAFF HOURS:MONDAY-FRIDAY .8:00 AM-4:00 PMINSIDE:CENTER INFORMATION . .2VIRTUAL BINGO . . .3DIGITAL PROGRAMMING CALENDAR. .4DIGITAL PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS.6DIGITAL PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS .7GYMMASTER MEMBER PORTAL . .8GYMMASTER MEMBER PORTAL .9SHIP . . .10MANAGER SPOTLIGHT/GOOD NEIGHBORLETTERS . .11ARC MEMBERSHIP NEWS . .12MEMBER QUARANTINE STORIES. .13CCSI INFORMATIONAL . .14BUILD THE ARC CAMPAIGN 2020 . .15MANDALA COLORING PAGE . .16Zoom for Beginners: Wednesday, September 2nd &Thursday, September 10th, 10 AMFREE!! Taught by the Tech Tutor, Nancy KomlancARC is making an effort to get all ARC members educated in how to use Zoom video chatting – so you can seeyour friends and family on a regular basis. This effortkeeps with the Mission of ARC to “provide a friendlyatmosphere for socialization” . Plus, research has foundthat socializing can improve your memory! Using Zoomis your gateway to participating in ARC programs so youcan maintain your socialization. Sign up now! Moredetails on this class found on page 6 of this newsletter.About ARCWith an annual membership fee of only 30,Normal Township’s Activity and RecreationCenter (ARC) provides a comprehensive rangeof programs and services to anyone age 55 inMcLean County and beyond. A membershipfee reduction is available based on financialneed. Most services are currently providedonline due to the pandemic.ARC FOODIES GROUP VIA ZOOM :RECIPES STRAIGHT FROM THE GARDENTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 10-11:30 AMDo you love tocook? Do you loveto collect new recipes? Join our newfoodie group on the3rd Thursday of eachmonth to share delicious themed recipes. This month’s theme is straight from the garden. Dig out your favorite recipe with ingredientsthat can be found in a garden. Make your dishahead of !me so we can all marvel at the finishedproduct or just bring your recipe card to share.Prior to the group mee!ng e-mail your recipe toMolly at mcamper@normaltownship.org, she willcompile the recipes and send out to all foodiegroup members. To kick-off this new group, acooking demonstra!on will be provided by NancyKomlanc, our very own Tech Tutor and ARCmember.

MEMBER QUARANTINE STORIES13ARC members keep coming up with crea!ve waysto stay connected and grow their skills during thepandemic! Here are a few that we thought mightinspire you:Andrea and Jim Monninger: “Jim has been playingchauffer and rainbow chaser as we go out eachnight to try find a good spot for me to photographthe sunset!” Andrea, who leads the Art at ARCCommi%ee, has used her extra !me at home to trynew photography techniques. The photos sheshares, like the one on the le , are upli ing, highligh!ng the beauty of the outdoors. She suggestslooking up photography videos on YouTube, and she invites those who enjoy photography to join theKodaRoamers group on Facebook to connect with other local photography enthusiasts.Mary Wuhrmann: “I’m so thankful I adopted Tobi right before the stay-athome order started!” Mary rescued an adorable Boston Terrier who haskept her company during the pandemic. Tobi and Mary are pictured on theright. Locally, there are many animals who need a home. For short-term,pet fostering or pet adop!on opportuni!es, call Wish Bone Canine Rescueat 309-808-4477 or Humane Society of Central Illinois at 309-451-1000.Joan Steinburg: “My son and his wife have called me every day at 1:00 PMto read to me since the pandemic started. My daughter-in-law was a firstgrade teacher and has enjoyed sharing Kate DiCamillo’s wonderful bookswith me.” Joan read aloud to her son when he was li%le and has really enjoyed the chance to share new adventures with him and his wife throughthe stories they have read aloud to her over the phone. Do you have afriend or family member who might enjoy reading to you or being read to?Steven and Susan Kossman: Steven Kossman, the Chair of NormalTownship’s Senior Advisory Commi%ee, shared: “Susan has enjoyed having!me to work on her stained glass skills (see Susan’s work on the right), andI’ve enjoyed being able to call friends across the country and talk as long aswe want without worrying about long distance bills!” Do you have a hobbyyou had to put off when life was too busy? From wood working to sewing,journaling to genealogy, consider calling the library to reserve a few bookson your interests and then get started. And, like Steven, if you have a cellphone, take advantage of the unlimited long distance to connect with oldfriends across the country.Keep your sharing your ideas for staying healthy and connected with us!

CCSI14CCSI Case Coordina!on, LLCInforma!on & AssistanceSenior Informa!on Services Outreach3601 G.E. Road, Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61704senior.info@ccsicares.comAlthough the COVID-19 public health emergency has stalled many programs, CCSI Case Coordina!on SIS Specialists are s!ll able to answer your ques!ons about important older adult and disability programs at the community, state and federal levels. We will resume our in-person outreach at the ARC once they are open to the public. Un!l then, please call us and we will workwith you to keep your benefits up to date and assist you in any way we are able.We are open and can offer appointments by phone or in person by calling:309-661-6400Popular benefit programs we assist with for Older Adults and those with disabili!es include:Benefit Access Applica!on: Reduce Cost License Plate s!cker renewal & Free Ride RTA CardDisabled/Senior Homestead Exemp!on & Annual Tax FreezeMedicaid: Health Insurance for low income/low asset popula!onsExtra Help with Prescrip!on Drugs: the low-income subsidy program through the Social Security Administra!onMedicare Savings Programs: Subsidies to help pay for the Medicare Part B premium & copays/coinsuranceSNAP: LINK Card food subsidy benefits on a monthly basisSHIP Counseling: Senior Health Insurance Program, New to Medicare Op!ons Counseling andassistance with appeals, claims and insurance problem-solvingWe do not charge for any programs or services. We are funded through the Older AmericansAct, East Central Area Agency on Aging, IL Department on Aging and CCSI Case Coordina!on, LLC.Dona!ons for services are graciously accepted but no one will be denied services based an inability to contribute.

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ARC600 E. Willow St.Normal, IL 61761

BEGINNERS QIGONG AND TAIJI TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 11 AM-12 PM Beginners introduc!on to the sta!c movements of Qigong, the various postures of Tai-Chi, and an introduc!on to Tai Chi medita!on. Qigong movement increases strength and balance, and Tai Chi postures will be broken down into