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Program: SMART Exercise and Fall Prevention Program for Seniors
Organizations: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Strathroy Office
Phone Numbers: 519-245-3170
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
Fax: 519-245-3164
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...
Address: 274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
Intersection: Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
Location: Strathroy
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Contacts: Jillian Maracle - SMART Supervisor
519-659-2273 ext 22389
Dana Bell - Manager, Community Support Services
Service Description: 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
  • 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 who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
  • Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components

High Mobility
  • Offered in community settings
  • Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
  • Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity
Fees: Free
Application: All participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending * drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22285 to pre-register
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)

This information was last completely updated on: 3-27-2026


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