Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
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643 W Gore St
Stratford, ON
N5A 1L4
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519-271-4090
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Fax: 519-271-5862
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Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last update: Aug 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call to register * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 60 years and older * those with mobilty and balance issues

Fees
Free

Contacts
Janine Hamilton - Associate Director of Community Services
519-271-4090 ext 2212 * janineh@sprucelodge.on.ca
Kim Luckhardt - Activty Coordinator
519-271-4090 ext 2230

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Stratford and Perth

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

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

There are 3 levels of classes:

Level  1
  • offered in community setting
  • designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
  • classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated

Level 2
  • offered in community settings
  • designed for those with a moderate level of ability
  • class is a mix of both standing and seated components

Level 3
  • 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:
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