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
• In Class Free Exercise and  Wellness Calendar
  • September 2021 
• Online Free Exercise and Wellness Classes Calendar
• September 2021 Class Overview (calendar)
• September 2021 Class Catalogue (detailed descriptions)- link under construction
• 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.
  
  • For more information about these Wellness Wednesdays classes or to register, email Sheila through this link here.

 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.

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.

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.