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Health and Wellness
Overview
We are committed to our part in limiting the spread of COVID-19. As an essential service, we have remained open and active.
Currently, inside and in-person Health and Wellness Programs are NOT available along with blood pressure, foot clinics and social drop-in programs.
Starting June 21, 2021, we will offer outside, in-person:
- Pole Walking
- Walking Groups
- Exercise
- Yoga
- Zumba
Check our Outdoor Schedule to see what is available in your community. Use link here.
Falls Prevention and Exercise Classes
Exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older, and it can even be fun, too!
Benefits
Boost your energy and fitness and improve your mobility
Maintain your independence
Improve your confidence
Relieve stress
Manage symptoms of illness or pain
Makes some new friends and have a few laughs
We are currently unable to offer in-person classes in community centres and retirement homes because of the pandemic restrictions. However, we have a great line-up of classes you can take using Zoom. Classes are offered free to residents of Peterborough County who are +55 years. Donations to Community Care are most welcome.
- New to classes? Please pre-register by contacting Sheila through this link here
- Online Free Exercise and Wellness Classes Calendar
- July 2021 Class Overview (calendar)
- July 2021 Class Catalogue (detailed descriptions)
- New: Exercise, Falls Prevention and Wellness Class Videos
- See our new selection of videos posted on YouTube. Flip through the playlist using this link and find the class that's right for you.
- Wellness Wednesdays: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
- Good For You! Exercise at Home Brochure
- We designed 2 sets of exercises to help you stay flexible, strong and steady on your feet. One set you can do with the support of a chair or kitchen counter. The other set you do seated in a chair. You may print this document linked here or if you'd like an already printed version, please contact your local Community Care Office.
- Pole Walking
Walking poles help many people walk more comfortably because they take some of the strain off lower back, hips, knees and ankles. We have some good quality poles for sale. If you'd like help selecting the right ones and purchasing a pair, please contact Sheila through this link here.
For more information regarding our free Falls Prevention or Exercise Classes, please contact us at (705)742-7067
or email through this link here.
Enjoying these free classes?
We love seeing you in our classes and hope you enjoy the many benefits. We offer these free classes to everyone +55 years throughout the City and County of Peterborough and we gratefully accept donations so that we may continue to do that.
For further background information on the Central East LHIN Exercise and Falls Prevention including Physiotherapy Reform or other identified streams CLICK HERE to go directly to their website.
Blood Pressure Clinics- Canceled due to pandemic restrictions
Blood pressure clinics are provided regularly by all of our offices.