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VON Canada

Site: Barrie - Lakeshore Dr

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

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Record #: BAR2595
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 705-737-5044 ext 8108, Barrie SMART Program
Website www.von.ca/en
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/SimcoeCountySMART
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ep2h-T3yuKzg8-9dbDiUA
Primary Contact Andrea Cameron, SMART Program Supervisor - Barrie; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8098
Alternate Contact Lori Ververs, SMART & Healthy Aging Education Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8104

Addresses

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

Description

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 can be done standing, from a chair, or using an aide
  • program is available in many Retirement Homes, community locations as well as virtually across North Simcoe and Muskoka
  • In-home SMART exercise program available in Barrie only for those who cannot leave their house, call or email for information

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
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

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
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
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; North Simcoe Muskoka Catchment Area
Eligibility
  • Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older
  • Residents of Ontario Health atHome North Simcoe Muskoka catchment area
  • Barrie residents for in-home SMART Exercise Program
Application Call 705-737-5044 ext 8108 for more information and to register
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.

Subjects

Service Categories Fall Prevention Programs ; General Health Education Programs ~ Older Adults ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Older Adults
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