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Phone Numbers:
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St Thomas: 519-637-6408
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-201-0909
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Fax:
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1-833-694-1483
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Address:
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175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
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Intersection:
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S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd
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Location:
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St Thomas
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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As scheduled * contact for specific times
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Executives:
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Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
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Public Contacts:
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Jillian Maracle - SMART Supervisor Middlesex-Eglin
Jill Smith - Manager, Community Support Services
jill.smith@von.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Offered in retirement homes (may be open to community members)
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Designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
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Classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Mid Mobility
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Offered in community and retirement settings
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Designed for those who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
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Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components
High Mobility
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Offered in community settings
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Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
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Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity
Locations:
- Belmont Arena
- Central United Church
- Dutton Dunwich Community Centre
- East Elgin Community Complex
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Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
- Festival Gardens
- Heritage Place
- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
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Port Stanley Arena and Community Centre
- Rodney Community Centre
- Royal Oak Senior Living
- St Hilda's St Luke's Anglican Church
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St Thomas Public Library (Parkinson's Classes)
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The Talbot Manor
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Virtual (Zoom) classes
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Elgin and area
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Last Updated:
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3/27/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=10841
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