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Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Recreation and Sports
Exercise Programs and Falls Prevention Programs
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Exercise Classes
403 Ontario StUnit 1 St Catharines, ONL2N 1L5
COVID-19: The office is currently closed to the public and staff are working remotely. Tai Chi Exercise Classes and Minds in Motion Exercise Classes are currently being offered virtually through zoom - register online via website.
Group exercise class for adults living with early to mid-stage dementia or who are experiencing cognitive changes * Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury * Followed by social activity * Participants encouraged to be accompanied by a care partner
Minds in Motion Exercise Class
St Catharines YMCA, 25 YMCA Dr, St Catharines - Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Tai Chi Exercise Class
Alzheimer Society of Niagara, 403 Ontario St Unit 1 - Mon, Thu 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
Office: 905-687-3914
Fax: 905-687-9952
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Bridges Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 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
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist Assistant
- Kinesiologist
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 StRear Port Colborne, ONL3K 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
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
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, ONL2S 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
Private Pool Facilities Bookings: 905-688-5550 ext 3928
Hours vary
Brock University - Brock / Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being
Brock Research and Innovation Centre; 130 Lockhart DrRm 122E St Catharines, ONL2T 3W4
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
Therapeutic Exercise for Amputees in Motion - Provides a safe and supervised environment for amputees to exercise. Accessible workout facilities are available for both ambulating and non-ambulating amputees.
Fax: 905-378-5724
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4 pm by appointment
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara, Centre de santé communautaire Niagara - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Welland, ON
COVID-19: Calls are being offered virtually. Exercise videos are recorded and posted weekly on Facebook, website, and Youtube. On website: For French classes click on the left menu on : 55 ans et plus and scroll down to Entraînement amusant de la maison avec MCL2+G/Fun fit from home with MCL2+G. For English exercises, click on English top right and scroll down to Exercises.
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls * Falls Prevention classes are lead by Occupational Therapist and Exercise Classes are led by Certified Fitness Instructor/Recreation Therapist * transportation is available for some French activites* times subject to change in summer
EXERCISE CLASSES
French classes:
Niagara Falls
- La Residence Joie de Vivre, 5800 Dixon St - Fri 10 am
- Salle Saint Antoine, 4570 Portage Rd - Wed 1:30 pm
- Plymouth Cordage, 110 First St - Tue 1:30 pm, Wed 9:30 am, Fri 10 am
- Club Social, 810 East Main St - Mon 1:30 pm * Tue-Wed, Fri 10:30 am
- Residence Richelieu, 649 Tanguay Ave - Mon, Thu 10:30 am
- Foyer Richelieu, 655 Tanguay Ave - Tue 3:45 pm, Fri 1:30 pm
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Thu 9 am
Welland
- Seaway Mall; Tue and Fri 9 am
- Seaway Mall Library (Zumba): Thu 3pm
- Saint Antoine Church, 4570 Portage Rd - Mon. 1 pm and Thu 11am
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East; Mon, Wed 3 pm
- Meridian Community Center, 100 Meridian Way; Tue and Thu 1pm
- Lookout Ridge,1505 Lookout Street; Mon and Fri 3 pm
French Classes
Welland
- Club Social, 810 East Main St - Tue, Thu 10 am (Sep-Jun)
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Tue 1:30 pm, Fri 10:30am (Sep-Jun)
St. Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 3pm
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East Tue, Thu 2:45 (Sep-Jun)
- Meridian Community Center, 100 Meridian Way; Wed and Fri 10:30 am
- Club Social, 810 East Main St - Mon and Wed 9 am
- Vale Health and Wellness Center, 550 Elizabeth St., Mon 10:30 am and Fri 1:30 pm (Sep-Jun)
Office: 905-734-1141
Toll Free: 1-866-885-5947
Hours vary
Fairview Mall Walkers
285 Geneva St St Catharines, ONL2N 2G1
A group of individuals who walk the inside or outside areas of the Fairview Mall for fitness or recreation purposes. This walking group is self led, not an organized program.
The inside mall area is 1/4 mile; the outside mall area is 1/2 mile; and the area outside the mall, the Costco and the YMCA is 1 mile in distance.
https://www.fairviewmallstcatharines.com
Office: 905-646-3165
Mon-Sat 8 am-10 am, Sun 8 am-12 noon
Heidehof - Exercise Program, Heidehof
600 Lake St St Catharines, ONL2N 4J4
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 10:30 am-11:30 am
Heidehof - Exercise Program, Seniors Life Lease Apartments
Lindenhaus Seniors Life Lease Apartments; 565 Lake St St Catharines, ONL2N 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, ONL2V 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
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
Radiant Care - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
15 Elden St Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONL0S 1T0
COVID-19: Classes on hold until further notice.
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues aim to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes are run by a Physiotherapist Assistant or Therapeutic Recreationist.
Office: 905-468-1111
Fax: 905-468-4384
Falls Prevention Classes:
Mon 3:30 pm (strength), 4 pm (balance)
Wed 10:30 am (strength); 11:15 am (balance)
Fri 10:30am (strength), 11:15 am (balance)
Exercise Classes:
Mon 9 am-9:30 am
Tue 3 pm-3:30 pm
Wed 9 am-9:30 am
Fri 9 am-9:30 am
Radiant Care - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
1 Tabor Dr St Catharines, ONL2N 1V9
COVID-19: Suspended until further notice.
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues aim to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes are run by a Physiotherapist Assistant or Therapeutic Recreationist.
Office: 905-934-2548
Fax: 905-934-6467
Falls Prevention Classes Mon, Fri 10:15 am-10:45 am, 10:45 am-11:15 am
Exercise Classes Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 1 pm-1:30 pm
VON Canada - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Niagara, ON
Falls Prevention: A 12-week, group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. This program includes two sessions per week, running 45 min each. Included in each session is an active exercise component to increase strength and improve balance as well as an interactive educational piece on falls risk factors and solutions. Programs are taught by a Registered Kinesiologist.
Various locations in Grimsby, Port Colborne, St Catharines and Welland.
General Exercise Programs: Exercise classes are taught in a group setting, geared towards the senior population. Participants will work through chair-based and/or standing exercises targeting improvements in strength, flexibility and balance. Various equipment is used to achieve these goals including resistance bands, small hand weights and exercise balls. This program is suitable for all levels of fitness. Modifications to exercises are presented by the instructor for an inclusive and safe workout for all participants. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness.
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
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
Office: 365-323-2806
Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312
Fax: 905-527-1919
Hours vary, call for information
