VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Site: Grey Bruce Site
Service: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise and Falls Prevention Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA2163 | Last Modified: 02 Aug 2019 | Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2019 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | Offers exercise classes to community members 55 and older who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability * Designed to increase strength and balance and reduce the risk of falls * Classes are available in many community locations within Grey and Bruce Counties * Provided by volunteer instructors who have been trained by the VON and certified in the SMART program Offers two levels of classes: * Level 1 - classes focus on gentle exercise for older adults with mobility issues,completed predominantly from a chair in a seated position aimed to improve the participant’s range of motion, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and balance * Level 2 - classes focus on functional fitness exercises and include: aerobic endurance, muscular strengthening, balance and stretching components that are safe for the older adult population Classes are offered by registration in the following locations. Contact the corresponding coordinator to register: Sauble Beach, Wiarton, Lion's Head, Tobermory, Meaford, Thornbury - 519-371-5331 ext 227 Hanover, Durham, Willimasford, Chatsworth, Markdale, Owen Sound (Level 1,2 and Parkinson's class), Mildmay, Teeswater - 519-371-5331 ext 250 Tara, Chesley, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Lucknow, Tiverton, Ripley - 519-371-5331 ext 427 |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Always looking for volunteer fitness instructors, No experience necessary, free training provided. |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Class times vary, call for details |
| Dates | Program runs twice a week for 48 weeks of the year with breaks throughout the year (normally two weeks in Dec, one week in Mar and one week in Aug) * Dates are determined by coordinators and may vary slightly each year |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up |
| Application | Registration is required before participation * Call the specified area coordinator to complete an intake assessment and registration process over the phone |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; No cost but donations are always welcome |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Grey County |
| Address & Map | 1280 20th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6 View Google Map |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-376-5895 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3138 |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/VON-Grey-Bruce-863910157002202 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Loretta Dun, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: loretta.dunn@von.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6 |