VON Canada, Ontario Branch, SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise and Falls Prevention Program, Grey Bruce Site

VON Canada, Ontario Branch

Service: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise and Falls Prevention Program, Grey Bruce Site

Record #: GBA2163

Last Modified: 02 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 03 Jul 2024

Description

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 in the following locations throughout Grey Bruce:

Chatsworth
Durham
Hanover
Kincardine
Lion's Head
Lucknow
Markdale
Meaford
Mildmay
Owen Sound (Level 1 & 2)
Port Elgin
Ripley
Sauble Beach
Tara
Teeswater
Tiverton
Tobermory
Wiarton
Williamsford

Service Details

Public Comments	Always looking for volunteer fitness instructors, No experience necessary, free training provided.
Hours	Office: 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.
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 55 year(s) and up
Application	Registration is required before participation. Call 519-376-5895 ext 1, to complete an intake assessment and registration process over the phone.
Languages	English
Fees	No cost but donations are always welcome.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	1280 20th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6H6
Intersection	9th Ave E and 20th St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-376-5895 ext 1
E-Mail	gbsmart@von.ca
Website	https://www.von.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VON-Grey-Bruce-863910157002202
Primary Contact	SMART Administrator
Alternate Contact	Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-376-5895 ext 5; Email: Von4you.greybruce@von.ca
Mailing Address	PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6H6