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SMART Exercise and Falls Prevention Program
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
St Thomas: 519-637-6408
Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
Fax: 1-833-694-1483
As scheduled * contact for specific times
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
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
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
Fees
Free
Executives
Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Contacts
Jillian Maracle - SMART Supervisor Middlesex-Eglin
Jill Smith - Manager, Community Support Services
jill.smith@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Community Support Services
jill.smith@von.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Elgin and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Offers group exercise to older adults and individuals with mobility
issues or chronic conditions. Classes focus on improving balance,
flexibility, strength and coordination to help people maintain independence
as they age.
Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in the VON SMARTĀ® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program.
There are 3 levels of classes:
Low Mobility
Mid Mobility
High Mobility
Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in the VON SMARTĀ® (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 who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
- Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components
High Mobility
- Offered in community settings
- Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
- Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity
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Elgin SMART Class Schedule |
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026: Suggest an edit