COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.

SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)

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274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
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519-245-3170
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
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Fax: 519-245-3164
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Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for more information or to be assessed

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 55 years and older

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Area Served

Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics

Description of Services

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 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 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

Meetings

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
Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024: Suggest an edit
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