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Program:
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SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
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Phone Numbers:
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519-245-3170
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-265-7058
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Fax:
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519-245-3164
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Address:
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274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
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Intersection:
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Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
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Location:
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Strathroy
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics
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Hours:
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As scheduled * contact for specific times
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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
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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Meeting:
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Classes are being offered in person in some regions, as well as virtually * please contact VON office for more details
Locations:
- Ailsa Craig Community Centre
- Caradoc Community Centre
- Compass Church
- Craigwiel Gardens
- Davis Manor
- East Christian Reformed Church
- Glencoe Arena
- Ilderton Community Bible Church
- Mount Brydges Legion
- Parkhill Community Centre
- Season's Retirement Communities
- Thorndale Community Centre
- Trillium Village
- Twin Elm Estates
- Vital Point Church
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call for more information or to be assessed
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults 55 years and older
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)
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This information was last completely updated on 8/14/2024 |
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