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Program:
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
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Address:
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4118A Rd 164, RR 5
Mitchell, ON
N0K 1N0
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Map
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Intersection:
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Frances St and St George St
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Executives:
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Vicky Wolfe Hinz - Manager of Outreach Services
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Service Description:
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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 SMART® (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
Classes held at UTMC and Community Centre are also offered online through Zoom
Mitchell:
- Ritz Manor - Mon, Wed, Thu 1:30pm
- Upper Thames Missionary Church (UTMC) - Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am
- West Perth Community Centre - Tue 9:30am
Site times and locations are subject to change
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Application:
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Call to register * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults * people with mobility issues
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