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SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors

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 14, 2025: 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 - Population(s) Served
Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
Fees
Free
Executives
Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Contacts
Jillian Maracle - Manager, Home and Community Care
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Elgin and area
Accessibility

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 SMART® (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 SMART® (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
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Last updated: Mar 14, 2025: Suggest an edit
