Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Middlesex-Dorchester Office - Seniors Group Exercise Programs - SMART

Program:

Seniors Group Exercise Programs - SMART

Organizations:

Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Dorchester Office

Phone Numbers:

519-268-7028

Toll-Free:

1-866-252-1113

Fax:

519-268-2972

Website:

von.ca/en/von-care/seniors-group-exercise-programs...

Address:

Dorchester Community Centre
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2

Intersection:

Dorchester Rd and Hamilton Rd

Location:

Dorchester

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

As scheduled * contact for specific times
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Service Description:

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 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 with a moderate level of ability
class is a mix of both standing and seated components

High Mobility

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

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call for more information or to be assessed

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Dorchester and Rural Middlesex

Downloads:

Middlesex SMART Class Schedule

This information was last completely updated on: 6-15-2026

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