Exercise Programs
Walking Programs
The Seniors' Centre for Excellence in partnership with the Town of Minto and Wellington North offers walking groups in Arthur, Harriston, and Palmerston. These groups are available all year and provide a safe, dry place to walk indoors and meet new friends.
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Harriston
Address: Harriston Arena - 111 George Street, Harriston ON
Weekdays, 8:30 - 9:30 am.
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Palmerston
Address: Palmerston Community Centre - 520 Cavan Street, Palmerston ON
Weekdays, 8:30 - 9:30 am.
- Arthur
Address: Arthur Arena - 158 Domville Street, Arthur ON
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am - 12 pm
SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Programs
The VON offers SMART programs in Drayton, Clifford, Fergus, Mount Forest, Harriston, Holstein, Elora, and Arthur. These classes will help to improve your overall fitness level and prevent you from falling. Please check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Please call the VON at 519.323.2330 to get more information about the programs offered at any of these locations. You can also email Kelly Gee at kelly.gee@von.ca .
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Drayton
Address: Drayton Reformed Church - 74 Wellington Street, Drayton ON
Dates and Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 am.
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Clifford
Address: Knox United Church - 11 Alan Street East, Clifford ON
Dates and Times: Monday and Friday - 9 am.
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Fergus
Address: Melville United Church - 300 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus ON
Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:30 am & 10:30 am.
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Mount Forest
Address: Legion Branch 134 - 140 King Street West, Mount Forest ON
Dates and Times: Monday and Wednesday - 10:45 am.
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Harriston
Address: Knox Presbyterian Church - 135 Elora Street South, Harriston ON
Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday - 11 am.
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Holstein
Address: Optimist Community Centre - 392137 Grey Road 109, Holstein, ON
Dates and Times: Monday and Thursday - 9 am.
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Elora
Address: Central Pentecostal Church - 7674 Colborne Street, Elora, ON
Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday - 1pm.
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Arthur
Address: Senior Citizen Hall - 242 Isabella Street East, Arthur ON
Dates and Times: Wednesday - 10am.
High Impact: If you have been doing some form of exercise and consider yourself to be in good physical condition, this class is for you! The routine consists of an aerobic warm up, aerobic endurance, balance, strength and flexibility training.
Moderate Impact: If you have been doing some form of exercise and consider yourself to be physically active, this class is for you! The routine consists of an aerobic warm up, balance, strength and range of motion training.