Program: SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford
Phone Numbers: 519-539-1231
Central Intake Coordinator: 1-888-866-7518
Toll-Free: 1-888-641-5197
Fax: 519-539-2926
Website: von.ca/en/locations/oxford?seniors-group-exercise-programs-smart#location
Address:
550 Ingersoll Ave
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4Y3
Intersection: Victoria St N and Ingersoll Ave
Location: Central Oxford
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration : Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Service Description: Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained through the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) instructor program

There are two levels of classes:

Seated
  • offered in community and retirement settings
  • designed to support those with limited to moderate level of ability
  • classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated

Standing
  • offered in community settings
  • designed for those with a moderate to vigorous level of ability
  • provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity


Meeting: Classes:

Gradual re-opening of in-person classes * virtual classes offered over Zoom


Embro

Ingersoll


Innerkip
  • Innerkip United Church - standing

Kintore

  • Chalmers United Church - standing

Mount Elgin

  • New United Church - standing

Norwich
  • Norwich Baptist Church - standing
  • Norwich Library - seated

Princeton

  • Princeton United Church - standing

Tavistock
Thamesford
  • Westminster United Church - standing

Tillsonburg
  • Harvest Retirement Community (restricted access) - seated
  • Royal Canadian Legion - standing
  • Tillsonburg Library - seated
  • Tillsonburg Retirement Centre (restricted access) - seated

Woodstock
  • 110 Beale St Apts (restricted access) - seated
  • 635 Canterbury St Apts (restricted access) - seated
  • Caressant Care Woodstock (restricted access) - seated
  • Cedarview (restricted access) - seated
  • Chieftain Apartments - seated
  • Langdon Retirement Home (restricted access) - seated
  • Northgate Towers (restricted access) - seated
  • Park Place Retirement Residence (restricted access) - seated
  • Sally Creek (restricted access) - standing
  • Salvation Army - standing
  • St David's United Church (men's class) - standing
  • Village of Oxford Gardens (restricted access) - seated
  • VON Oxford - 550 Ingersoll St (speciality classes also available) - seated
Fees: Free
Application: Call Central Intake to register
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Oxford County and area
See Also: Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Last Updated: 8/15/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=147465

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