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Health & Wellness
Falls Prevention Programs/Education
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara, Centre de santé communautaire Niagara - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Welland, ON
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength, flexibility and balance to prevent injury and falls. Falls Prevention classes (Keeping Balance) are lead by an Occupational Therapist and Lo-impact aerobic classes (Stay Fit) are led by Certified Fitness Instructor/Recreation Therapist. Times are subject to change in the summer.
STAY FIT CLASSES
French classes:
Niagara Falls
- Église Saint Antoine, 4570 Portage Rd - Mon, Wed 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Fri 10:30 am-11:30 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
English classes:
Welland
- Seaway Mall; Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East; Mon, Wed 11 am-12 pm
FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES
French Classes
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Thu 9 am-10 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Wed 10 am-11 am
English classes:
St. Catharines
- Heidehof Ball Room, 600 Lake St - Tue, Thu 3 pm-4 pm
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Mon, Wed 10:30 am-11:30 am
Beamsville
- Trinity United Church, 4287 William St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Office: 905-734-1141
Toll Free: 1-866-885-5947
Hours vary
Community Support Services of Niagara - Safety at Home
320 Vansickle RdUnit 3 St Catharines, ONL2S 0B4
Free individualized home safety assessments and education on how to remain healthy, safe and independent in your home. A summary of recommendations that promote independence and mobility are provided and external referrals made as needed.
cssn@cssn.caOffice: 905-682-3800
Fax: 905-682-2957
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
VON Canada - S.M.A.R.T Exercise Program
Niagara, ON
Group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. This program includes 1-3 sessions per week, running 45-60 min each. Included in each session is an active exercise component to increase strength and improve balance. Modifications to exercises are presented by the instructor for an inclusive and safe workout for all participants. Various locations in Fonthill, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Smithville, St Catharines, Vineland and Welland.
Office: 365-323-2806
Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312
Fax: 905-527-1919
Hours vary, call for information
