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Program:
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-4090
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Fax:
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519-271-5862
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Address:
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643 W Gore St
Stratford, ON
N5A 1L4
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Intersection:
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John St S and W Gore St
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Location:
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Southern Perth
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Contacts:
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Janine Hamilton - Associate Director of Community Services
519-271-4090 ext 2212 * janineh@sprucelodge.on.ca
Kim Luckhardt - Activty Coordinator
519-271-4090 ext 2230
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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 Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and/or the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program
There are 3 levels of classes:
Level 1
- offered in community setting
- designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
- classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Level 2
- offered in community settings
- designed for those with a moderate level of ability
- class is a mix of both standing and seated components
Level 3
- 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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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call to register * no referral required
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults 60 years and older * those with mobilty and balance issues
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Stratford and Perth
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This information was last completely updated on 8/9/2024 |
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