Recreation and Sports

Exercise Programs and Falls Prevention Programs

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Exercise Classes

403 Ontario St
Unit 1 St Catharines, ON
L2N 1L5

Minds in Motion Exercise Class
A n 8-week, community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of dementia and their care partners.


Virtual Qigong Exercise Class
An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves mediation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.

https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en/help-support/programs-services/i-am-person-living-dementia

niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca

Office: 905-687-3914

Fax: 905-687-9952

Minds in Motion Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm * Qigong Mon, Thu 1 pm-2 pm via Zoom

Bridges Community Health Centre

1485 Garrison Rd
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 1P8

Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:

• Family Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Registered Dietitians
• Diabetes Educators
• Social Workers
• Health Promoters
• Community Health Workers
• Dental Health Community Worker
• Physiotherapists
• Kinesiologists

Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.

https://www.bridgeschc.ca

info@bridgeschc.ca

Office: 905-871-7621

Fax: 905-871-9135

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-7 pm

Bridges Community Health Centre

380 Elm St
Rear Port Colborne, ON
L3K 4P2

Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:

• Family Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Registered Dietitians
• Diabetes Educators
• Social Workers
• Health Promoters
• Community Health Workers
• Dental Health Community Worker
• Physiotherapists
• Kinesiologists

Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.

https://www.bridgeschc.ca

info@bridgeschc.ca

Office: 289-479-5017

Fax: 905-835-7756

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-7 pm

Brock University - Aquatics Program

1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St Catharines, ON
L2S 3A1

Offers a variety of swimming instruction programs and classes including swim lessons and camps, certification courses, aquatic fitness classes and competitive programs. Offers competitive club swimming programs for children, youth and adults. Offers adult memberships for lane swimming.

Pool can also be booked for private use.

https://www.brocku.ca/recreation

Office: 905-688-5550 ext 4060

Office: 905-688-5550 ext 3928

Hours vary

Brock University - Brock Functional Inclusive Training Centre

2021 Canada Games Way
St Catharines, ON
L2V 4Y6

Provides supervised community exercise programs to improve health and quality of life in older adults, cardiac patients and individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Exercise Program (Heart Strong) - Provides therapeutic exercise and education for individuals who have established or are at risk for heart disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Seniors Exercise Program (SeniorFit)- Provides balance enhancement, cardiovascular and strengthening exercises for a seniors population

Neurological Rehab Program (Power Cord)- Provides exercise for those with a SCI-Spinal Cord Injury-afternoons, MS Exercise program-mornings

brocku.ca/health-well-being/

healthyniagara@brocku.ca

Office: 905-688-5550

Fax: 905-378-5724

Mon-Fri 7:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm

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

Heidehof - Exercise Program, Heidehof

600 Lake St
St Catharines, ON
L2N 4J4

Group exercise class for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider.

https://www.heidehof.com/

office@heidehof.com

Office: 905-935-3344

Hours vary

Heidehof - Exercise Program, Seniors Life Lease Apartments

Lindenhaus Seniors Life Lease Apartments, 565 Lake St
St Catharines, ON
L2N 7R9

COVID-19: All exercise programs at Heidehof facilities are temporarily unavailable during the pandemic.

Group exercise class for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider.

Mon, Thu 9 am-10 am

Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Healthy, Safe and Strong Exercise

Thorold, ON
L2V 3Z3

A group exercise program that helps older adults live active, healthy and independent lives. This program provides free group exercise programs delivered by certified personal trainers. Exercises are intended to support and improve activities of daily living.

The service aims to:

• Improve and/or maintain strength
• Prevent age-related muscle loss
• Build balance to decrease risk of falls
• Enhance confidence getting around
• Support overall health by providing access to Health and Wellness Education and other resources that will help maintain long-term independence

Classes run for approximately 50 minutes and are available multiple times each week. Each class has elements of cardio, strength, balance and flexibility/mobility. Seated and standing exercise options are available.

https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx

Office: 905-984-2621

Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922

Fax: 905-984-6409

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

VON Canada - Parkinson's Exercise Program

Niagara, ON

An exercise program designed for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson's or any other neurological disorder. This program includes three types of therapeutic exercise: muscle strengthening, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Exercises are graduated, starting with the simplest and advancing as appropriate. Participants are taught how to monitor their heart rates, and are encouraged to reach a moderate intensity during exercise classes. As a direct result, endurance capabilities of participants improve, resulting in improved health, energy and strength. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness.

Various class locations in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Beamsville and St Catharines

https://www.von.ca

Office: 365-323-2806

Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312

Fax: 905-527-1919

Hours vary, call for information

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.

https://www.von.ca

Office: 365-323-2806

Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312

Fax: 905-527-1919

Hours vary, call for information