Program: Seniors Group Exercise Programs - SMART
Organization: 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---smart
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 / Target Population: Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Languages: English
Area Served: Dorchester and Rural Middlesex
Print Materials:  Middlesex SMART Class Schedule
See Also: Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Last Updated: 6/15/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=164656

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