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Phone Numbers:
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St Thomas: 519-637-6408
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-201-0909
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Fax:
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1-833-694-1483
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Address:
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175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
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Intersection:
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S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd
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Location:
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St Thomas
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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As scheduled * contact for specific times
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Executives:
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Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
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Contacts:
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Jillian Maracle - Manager, Home and Community Care
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
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Service Description:
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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 in the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program
There are 3 levels of classes:
Low Mobility
- offered in retirement homes (may be open to community members)
- designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
- classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Mid Mobility
- offered in community and retirement settings
- designed for those with a moderate level of ability
- class is a mix of both standing and seated components
High Mobility
- 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
Locations:
- Belmont Arena
- Central United Church
- Dutton Dunwich Community Centre
- East Elgin Community Complex
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Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
- Festival Gardens
- Heritage Place
- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
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Port Stanley Arena and Community Centre
- Rodney Community Centre
- Royal Oak Senior Living
- Season's Retirement Community
- St Thomas Public Library
- The Talbot Manor
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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All participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending * drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22267 to pre-register
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Elgin and area
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This information was last completely updated on 3/14/2025 |
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