Health and Wellness | Community Care Peterborough

Overview

We are committed to our part in limiting the spread of the COVID - 19. As an essential service, we will remain open and active, with the exception of the following in-person Health and Wellness programs: Blood Pressure, Foot Clinics, In-person (indoor) Falls Prevention and Exercise classes, Outdoor Pole Walking Instruction, Social Drop-In

Instead - we are now offering a variety of online exercise classes through Zoom.

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

May 2021 Class Overview (calendar)
May 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
- Join us for an interesting line-up of sessions on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.o
  - May 5: Ageless Grace - a brain health program, promotes longevity of the body and the brain by supporting the neuroplasticity, making new neural pathways, in the brain. As a Certified Ageless Grace® Educator, Karin has learned that recent research shows that no longer is cancer or heart disease the greatest fear among the 60 + population. It is the loss of brain function! This program makes keeping one’s body and brain healthy and it as easy as child’s play. It is powerful and FUN!
  - May 12: All about Growing - Container Gardening (Sheila in consultation with a Master Gardener) and How to Take Great Pictures of Flowers.
  - May 19: Victorian Tea Cooking Show – Make a simple “high tea” at home to enjoy on the May 24th long weekend.
  - May 26: Short Story Club – May is short story month. Let us know in advance if you plan to join and we’ll send you a short, short story. During the session we’ll discuss your impressions.
- 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.

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.

Pole Walking - Canceled due to pandemic restrictions

Our Pole Walking groups in Ennismore, Lakefield and Buckhorn are cancelled because of group size limits for outdoor organized activities established by the Ontario Government. We will let you know when the groups are able to start-up again.

In the meantime, we encourage you to enjoy the benefits of outdoor exercise by walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or skating while physically distancing.

If you'd like to borrow or buy a pair of walking poles, please contact the instructor, Michelle Holdforth.

Join Michelle for invigorating, physical distance exercise in the great outdoors. No registration required. Sanitized poles available or bring your own. Wear sturdy boots and dress for the weather. Some terrain may be snow-covered and uneven. Classes will take place on Dec. 28, 29, 30, 2020 and in January 2021.

Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Buckhorn - John Earle ChaseTrails

Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Chemung - Ennismore Heritage Trails (981 Ennis Rd) (New location starts Jan. 5)

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Lakefield - Speed Skating Oval Trails

For information on pole walking or about the above trail locations, contact Michelle through this link here.

Blood Pressure Clinics- Canceled due to pandemic restrictions

Blood pressure clinics are provided regularly by all of our offices.