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Exercise & Falls Prevention

Keeping you strong will keep you safe.

Interested in participating in free online exercise classes or in-person exercise or falls prevention classes?

In Person Classes Registration
Contact Mila Robinson
mrobinson@circleofcare.com
416-358-4152

About Our Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Program

Circle of Care provides free group exercise and falls prevention classes to seniors living in the community. Classes are led by trained fitness professionals. You must be 65+ to participate. If you do not meet this requirement, please contact Mila Robinson (mrobinson@circleofcare.com)

Our exercise and falls prevention classes are designed to help participants increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. They are a mix of standing and sitting exercises. Classes are funded by Ontario Health atHome, and are offered to eligible participants free of charge.

All exercises can be modified accordingly.

The Benefits to Exercising for Seniors

Sneak Peek into Our Virtual Classes

Highlights

  • No charge to participants
  • Online classes available online through ZOOM
  • In-person classes available in many building throughout North York
  • Exercises focus on strengthening muscles, bones, heart and lungs, gain flexibility and improve overall health
  • All Falls Prevention classes include an educational component, as well as assessments during week 1 and week 12

Register for Online Classes

Register for Online Classes

Register for In-Person Classes

To register for in-person classes, please contact Mila Robinson at mrobinson@circleofcare.com or by phone at 416-358-4152.

In-Person Exercise Class Locations – Open Sites

These sites are open to anyone living in the area:

  • 10190 Keele St – Instructor Chola
  • 3600 Bathurst (Shaarei Tefillah) – Instructor Fran
  • 470 Glencairn (Shaarei Shomayim) – Instructor Chola
  • 1507 Lawrence Avenue, Amesbury Community Centre – Instructor Lauren
  • 100 Elder (Beth Emeth Synagogue) – Instructor Sveta
  • 18 Reiner (Beth Radom) – Instructor Ahnaf (on hold)

In-Person Exercise Class Locations – Residents Only

Note: For the list of buildings below, you must either reside in these buildings, or be affiliated with a specific club in these buildings in order to participate.

  • 2502 Rutherford Rd, Concord, ON L4K 5N6
  • 2504 Rutherford Rd, Concord, ON L4K 5N5
  • 2500 Rutherford Rd, Concord, ON L4K 5R1
  • 3000 Bathurst St, North York, ON M6B 3B4
  • 7460 Bathurst St, Vaughan, ON L4J 7K9
  • 7601 Bathurst St, Vaughan, ON L4J 4H5
  • 7420 Bathurst St, Vaughan, ON L4J 6X4
  • 7440 Bathurst St, Vaughan, ON L4J 7K8
  • 3900 Yonge St, North York, ON M4N 3N6
  • 5460 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6K7
  • 7250 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 7X1
  • 7300 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 7Y5
  • 8111 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 4V9
  • 7 & 15 North Park Rd, Vaughan, ON L4J 0A1
  • 20 North Park Rd, Vaughan, ON L4J 0G7
  • 11 Townsgate Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8G4
  • 10 Gatineau Drive, Vaughan, ON L4J 0L2
  • 1775 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 2H7
  • 100 Promenade Cir, Vaughan, ON L4J 7W7
  • 110 Promenade Cir, Vaughan, ON L4J 7W8
  • 120 Promenade Cir, Thornhill, ON L4J 7W9
  • 100 Observatory Ln, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T4
  • 22 Clarissa Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9R6
  • 40 Harding Blvd W, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9S5
  • 33 Weldrick Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 8W4
  • 89 Skymark Dr, North York, ON M2H 3S6
  • 80 Antibes Dr, Toronto, ON M2R 3N5
  • 10 Torresdale Ave, North York, ON M2R 3V8
  • 133 Torresdale Ave, North York, ON M2R 3T2
  • 131 Torresdale Ave, North York, ON M2R 3T1
  • 177 Linus Rd, North York, ON M2J 4S5
  • 650 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6A 3E8
  • 453 Sentinel Rd, North York, ON M3J 2T6
  • 3010 Dufferin St, North York, ON M6B 3T5
  • 3050 Dufferin St, North York, ON M6B 4G3
  • 18 Hollywood Ave, North York, ON M2N 6P5
  • 5020 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1T3
  • 30 Greenfield Ave, North York, ON M2N 6N3
  • 537 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 0A8
  • 338 Falstaff Ave, Toronto, ON M6L 3E7
  • 65 Spring Garden Ave, North York, ON M2N 6H9
  • 2 & 8 Covington Rd, North York, ON M6A 3E5
  • 10 Maple Leaf Dr, Toronto, ON M6L 1N4
  • 260 Heath St W, York, ON M5P 3L6
  • 31 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B2
  • 155 Marlee Ave, York, ON M6B 4B5
  • 100 Upper Madison Ave, North York, ON M2N 6M4

Currently, exercise classes at these resident-only locations are on hold:

  • 3636 Bathurst St, North York, ON M6A 2Y5
  • 265 Ridley Blvd. North York ON M5M 4N8
  • 268 Ridley Blvd. Toronto ON M5M 4N3

Interested in having an exercise class in your building? Review our informational flyer, with details on required minimum class sizes, class frequency, program goals, contact information, and more.

In-Person Falls Prevention Class Locations – Open Sites

These sites are open to anyone living in the area:

  • Amesbury Community Centre – 1507 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, ON M6L 1B6

In-Person Falls Prevention Class Locations – Residents Only

Note: For the list of buildings on this list, you must either reside in these buildings, or be affiliated with a specific club in these buildings in order to participate.

  • 10 Old York Mills Rd, North York, ON M2P 2G9
  • 485 Patricia Ave, North York, ON M2R 0A2
  • 3080 Bayview Avenue (Beth Tikvah), Toronto, ON M2N 5L3

Currently, exercise classes at these resident-only locations are on hold:

  • 5444 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6J4
  • 28 Empress Ave, North York, ON M2N 6Z7

Please contact Mila Robinson at mrobinson@circleofcare.com or by phone at 416-358-4152 to learn more or register today.

Online Class Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:15 – 10:00am
Muscle Activation & Cardio
With Svetlana
9:15 – 10:00am
Heart and Core
With Noa
9:15 – 10:00am
Low Impact Exercise
With Emerson
9:15 – 10:00am
Low Impact Exercise
With Fran
9:15 – 10:00am
Muscle Activation & Cardio
With Svetlana
10:30 – 11:15am
Vitality Blend
With Noa
10:30 – 11:15am
Weights and Stretching
With Svetlana
10:30 – 11:15am
Vitality Blend
With Noa
10:30 – 11:15am
ChairFit Combat
With Noa
10:30 – 11:15am
Muscle Activation & Cardio
With Svetlana
11:45am – 12:30pm
Chair Zumba
With Noa
11:45am – 12:30pm
Low Impact Exercise
With Fran
11:45am – 12:30pm
Chair Zumba
With Noa
11:45am – 12:30pm
Low Impact Exercise
With Fran
11:45am – 12:30pm
Falls Prevention Seminars
(last Friday of each month)
With Eboné
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Stretch and Strength
With Noa
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Muscle Activation & Cardio
With Svetlana
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Stretch and Strength
With Noa
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Stretch and Strength
With Noa
Full Events Calendar
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What Our Clients are Saying

"Thank you for providing the exercise class. It's increased my strength and flexibility and has also provided a positive social setting where I have made new friends."

Client

“A friend introduced me to Circle of Care’s Zoom Exercise & Falls Prevention classes. I’m hooked on them, and my body feels the benefits after each session. My doctor told me to keep on doing whatever I’m doing because my bones are stronger and my balance is much better!”

Joyce

“These classes have been a total life changer for me! I’m in my late 60’s but since I started this program, I feel like I’m in my early 50’s. I’ve become more active and stronger!”

Fatima

"All of the instructors are doing such a good job! Their explanations and their careful assessments of a particular movement helps a lot!"

Client

"Maintaining balance and strength is very important, and I find that Circle of Care’s program has significantly improved my balance. I highly recommended the class to many of my friends."

David

"I've been taking Circle of Care's online exercise classes since the beginning of the pendemic for my physical and mental health. I improved my balance, coordination, muscle strength, and flexability. I'm very grateful for these classes!"

Maria

"Circle of Care has a wonderful Exercise & Falls Prevention program! I was looking for an online exercise program during the pandemic, and was pleased when I found this one. I am thoroughly enjoying them!"

Client

"The rich and varied content of Circle of Care's amazing virtual Exercise and Falls Prevention Program provides for all seniors' exercise needs, and a community for health and fun! Thank you Circle of Care for keeping us moving!"

Erika

"All of the instructors are amazing! There are numerous exercise classes with different levels of difficulty, and the taped exercise classes are also a good alternative!"

Janice
 
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