Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services - SMART Exercise and Falls Prevention Program

Program:

SMART Exercise and Falls Prevention Program

Organizations:

Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services

Phone Numbers:

St Thomas: 519-637-6408

Toll-Free:

1-800-201-0909

Fax:

1-833-694-1483

Email:

jillian.maracle@von.ca

Website:

von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...

Address:

175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4

Intersection:

S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd

Location:

St Thomas

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

As scheduled * contact for specific times

Executives:

Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care

Contacts:

Jillian Maracle - SMART Supervisor Middlesex-Eglin
Jill Smith - Manager, Community Support Services
jill.smith@von.ca

Service Description:

Offers group exercise to older adults and individuals with mobility issues or chronic conditions. Classes focus on improving balance, flexibility, strength and coordination to help people maintain independence as they age.

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 who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components

High Mobility

Offered in community settings
Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity

Fees:

Free

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

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Elgin and area

Downloads:

Elgin SMART Class Schedule

This information was last completely updated on: 3-27-2026

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