Arthritis Foundation of McLean County

Address: 108 Boeykens Place, Suite 115

                       Normal IL 61761

Phone:    (309) 451-0785  Or  454-3292

Web:        www.arthritis.org

E-Mail:    arthritisGILmclean@juno.com

Hours:     Mon - Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

1)     Exercise Classes

a)     Exercise, Self-Help, and Tai Chi classes are offered through the Foundation. Specialty classes such as Jazzercise are sometimes offered as well.

b)     Aquatic – Classes twice weekly at the YMCA and once weekly at Rob Knight’s Swim America.  Water Aerobics (Aqua Stride) twice weekly at Gold’s Gym

2)     Self-Help Classes – Six to seven week courses to help people with arthritis or fibromyalgia take control and manage on a daily basis

3)     Support groups – Monthly meetings for people with arthritis, their family, and friends

a)     Fibromyalgia – Support groups meet the third Monday in the evening

b)     Other support groups in the area meet to discuss arthritis, myositis, and rheumatoid arthritis

4)     Assistive Device Loans – With a doctor’s request, individual’s may borrow canes, walkers, wheelchairs, hot wax therapy bath (paraffin), bedside commode, toilet seat risers, educational videos.

5)     Special events – Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, Mini Grand Prix, The Benefit, Golf Tournaments, Joint Walk, VIPS for Annual Spring Fund-Raising Campaign, Arthritis Foundation on TV

6)     Educational Seminars – Free to the public

7)     Volunteering – Volunteers needed for office help, newsletters, public speaking, health fairs, fund-raising, special events, education, and advisory board