VON Canada, Barrie - Lakeshore Dr, SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes

VON Canada

Service: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes

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Record #: BAR2595

Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2025

Contacts

Office Phone	705-737-5044 ext 8096, Barrie SMART Program
Website	https://www.von.ca/en
Social Media	Facebook, YouTube
Primary Contact	Andrea Cameron, SMART Program Supervisor - Barrie; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8096
Alternate Contact	Lori Ververs, SMART & Healthy Aging Education Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8104
Hours	Exercise Classes: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, up to 1 hour in duration, participants can choose to register for the class(es) of their choice

Description and Service

Former Name	Victorian Order of Nurses
Description (Service)	SMART Program offers exercise classes to community members 55+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability program is available in many Retirement Homes, community locations as well as virtually across North Simcoe and Muskoka program can be done standing, from a chair, or using an aide SMART Healthy Aging Education Series 12 session program available to individuals wishing to learn strategies to maintain independence and protect/promote their health classes cover a variety of topics including bone health, nutrition, medication, home safety and brain health, among others Falls Prevention SMART Exercise classes are designed to increase strength and balance and reduce the risk of a fall
Eligibility	Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older Residents of Ontario Health atHome North Simcoe Muskoka catchment area
Application	Referral from: Self Family/caregiver North Simcoe Muskoka (NSM) Ontario Health atHome Coordinators assess the needs of applicants Contact NSM Ontario Health atHome program at 705-721-8010 or 1-888-721-2222 program Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physiotherapist and other healthcare providers Veterans Affairs Canada Hospital
Languages	English; American Sign Language; Most classes are offered in English. One class, in partnership with Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, is taught in ASL by volunteers
Fees	None - Sponsored by Ontario Health ; Classes are free for participants.
Volunteer Description	Volunteers participate in a 2 day training session, mentoring as well as ongoing training and education opportunities once matched Volunteers may go into the client's home to assist with the exercises for the SMART in-home program, or they lead the group exercise classes in community settings VON provides extensive training and support at no cost No previous fitness experience is required, just a desire to help others become more able through physical activity flexible commitment of only one hour per week (or more) is all that is asked for

Location Information

Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; North Simcoe Muskoka Catchment Area
Description (Site)	Cross street: Lakeshore Dr and Minet's Point Rd
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Dunlop St w
Mailing Address	299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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