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Program:
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Group Exercise Classes and Falls Prevention for Seniors
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Phone Numbers:
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519-291-5898
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Toll-Free:
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Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Fax:
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519-291-3141
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Address:
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975 Wallace Ave N, Unit D-1
Listowel, ON
N4W 1M6
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Intersection:
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Wallace Ave N and McDonald St E
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Location:
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North Perth
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
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Contacts:
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Melanie Bulfon - Program Coordinator
Melanie.Bulfon@von.ca
Justine Jordan - Coordinator of Volunteers
519-271-7991 * Justine.Jordan2@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
Yoga, line dancing, urban pole walking and a walking club available
Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program
There are three levels of classes:
Level One
- 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
Level Two
- 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
Level Three
- 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
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Meeting:
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Classes
Listowel:
Other:
- Monkton - Elma Logan Recreation Complex
- Sebringville Community Centre
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call Central Intake at 1-844-482-7800 to register * no referral required
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults 65 years and older * people with mobility issues
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Listowel and area
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This information was last completely updated on 3/27/2024 |
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