Program: Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Grey-Bruce
Phone Numbers: 519-376-5895
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-3138
Fax: 519-376-8233
Email: von4you.greybruce@von.ca
Website: www.von.ca/en/von-care/seniors-group-exercise-programs-smart
Address:
1280 20th St E, Box 969
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6H6
Intersection: 20th St E and 9th Ave E
Location: Classes offered throughout Grey and Bruce
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Contacts: Maria Kuntz, Jill Thurston, and David Schembri - SMART Exercise Program Coordinators
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 trained staff and volunteer instructors.

There are 2 levels of classes:

Level 1
  • offered in community and retirement settings
  • designed for those with a moderate level of ability who live with a chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis
  • class is a mix of both standing and seated components

Level 2
  • 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

SMART Program Volunteers - Senior fitness instructor courses and ongoing training and education * contact the office about becoming a SMART volunteer fitness instructor

Bruce County Classes (Subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions):


Chesley
  • Elgin Abbey Residence for Seniors - Level 1

Kincardine

  • Anglican Church of the Messiah - Level 2
  • Huron Terrace Apartments - Level 1
  • Trillium Court - Level 1

Lion's Head

  • Friendship Centre - Level 1
  • Lion's Head Community Centre - Level 2

Lucknow

  • Nine Mile Villa Retirement Community - Level 1
  • Lucknow Sports Complex - Level 2

Ripley

  • Ripley Community Centre - Level 2
  • R'Villa Retirement Living - Level 1

Sauble Beach
  • Christian Fellowship Church - Level 2

Saugeen Shores
  • Hampton Court Retirement Lodge - Level 1
  • Kingsway Arms at Elgin Lodge - Level 1
  • Saugeen Shores Community Complex - Level 2
  • Chantry Centre - Level 2
  • Faith Maple Estates - Level 2

Teeswater
  • Teeswater Community Centre - Level 2

Tiverton
  • Tiverton Park Manor - Level 1
  • Whitney Crawford Community Centre - Level 2

Tobermory

  • Tobermory Community Centre - Level 2

Walkerton
  • Maple Court Villa Retirement Residence - Level 1

Wiarton
  • Wiarton Community Centre - Level 2
  • Wiarton Salvation Army Church- Level 1

Grey County Classes:

Chatsworth
  •     Chatsworth Legion - Level 1

Durham

  • Serenity Assisted Living - Level 1

Hanover

  • Grace United Church - Level 2
  • McVean Lodge - Level 1
  • The Village Seniors Community - Level 1

Markdale

  • Centre Grey Recreation Complex - Level 2
  • South East Grey Community Health Centre - Level 1

Meaford

  • Albert Place (Golden Town Residential Community) - Level 1
  • Meaford & St Vincent Community Centre - Level 2

Owen Sound

  • Calvary Church - Level 2
  • Central Place Retirement Home - Level 1
  • First United Church - Level 2 (Parkinson's Disease class available)
  • Hannah Walker Place - Level 1
  • John Joseph Place - Level 1
  • Kelso Pines Retirement Home - Level 1
  • Kelso Villa Retirement Home - Level 1
  • Parkway Apartments - Level 1
  • St. George's Anglican Church - Level 1
  • Seasons Owen Sound Retirement Community- Level 1
  • Summit Place Retirement Lodge - Level 1

Thornbury

  • Errinrung Residence - Level 1

Williamsford

  • Williamsford Community Centre - Level 2
Fees: Free
Application: Call to register * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served: Grey County and Bruce
See Also: Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Last Updated: 9/10/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=147422

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