Group Exercise Classes and Falls Prevention for Seniors
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975 Wallace Ave N, Unit D-1
Listowel, ON
N4W 1M6
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519-291-5898
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Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Fax: 519-291-3141
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last update: Mar 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call Central Intake at 1-844-482-7800 to register * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 65 years and older * people with mobility issues

Fees
Free

Executives
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca

Contacts
Melanie Bulfon - Program Coordinator
Melanie.Bulfon@von.ca
Justine Jordan - Coordinator of Volunteers
519-271-7991 * Justine.Jordan2@von.ca

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Listowel and area

Accessibility
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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

Yoga, line dancing, urban pole walking and a walking club available

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and the VON SMARTĀ® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program

There are three levels of classes:

Level One
  • 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

Level Two
  • 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

Level Three
  • 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
Meetings:
Classes

Listowel:

Other:
  • Monkton - Elma Logan Recreation Complex
  • Sebringville Community Centre
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Last update: Mar 27, 2024: Suggest an edit

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