SMARTĀ® Exercise and Falls Prevention
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550 Ingersoll Ave
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4Y3
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519-539-1231
Central Intake Coordinator: 1-888-866-7518
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Toll-Free: 1-888-641-5197
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Fax: 519-539-2926
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Administration : Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Application
Call Central Intake to register

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues

Fees
Free

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Oxford County and area

Accessibility
W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

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 through the VON SMARTĀ® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) instructor program

There are two levels of classes:

Seated
  • offered in community and retirement settings
  • designed to support those with limited to moderate level of ability
  • classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated

Standing
  • 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:

Gradual re-opening of in-person classes * virtual classes offered over Zoom


Embro

Ingersoll


Innerkip
  • Innerkip United Church - standing

Kintore

  • Chalmers United Church - standing

Mount Elgin

  • New United Church - standing

Norwich
  • Norwich Baptist Church - standing
  • Norwich Library - seated

Princeton

  • Princeton United Church - standing

Tavistock
Thamesford
  • Westminster United Church - standing

Tillsonburg
  • Harvest Retirement Community (restricted access) - seated
  • Royal Canadian Legion - standing
  • Tillsonburg Library - seated
  • Tillsonburg Retirement Centre (restricted access) - seated

Woodstock
  • 110 Beale St Apts (restricted access) - seated
  • 635 Canterbury St Apts (restricted access) - seated
  • Caressant Care Woodstock (restricted access) - seated
  • Cedarview (restricted access) - seated
  • Chieftain Apartments - seated
  • Langdon Retirement Home (restricted access) - seated
  • Northgate Towers (restricted access) - seated
  • Park Place Retirement Residence (restricted access) - seated
  • Sally Creek (restricted access) - standing
  • Salvation Army - standing
  • St David's United Church (men's class) - standing
  • Village of Oxford Gardens (restricted access) - seated
  • VON Oxford - 550 Ingersoll St (speciality classes also available) - seated
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