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Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class

2026-03-09 10:00:00 2026-03-09 10:30:00 America/New_York Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class For adults 55 years and older or any adult living with a disability. A Community Partner Program. Registration required. Leamington Branch -

Monday, March 09
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-09 10:00:00 2026-03-09 10:30:00 America/New_York Age Well...Move to Be Strong! VON SMART Exercise Class For adults 55 years and older or any adult living with a disability. A Community Partner Program. Registration required. Leamington Branch -

For adults 55 years and older or any adult living with a disability. A Community Partner Program. Registration required.

VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together®) Exercise Class is a 45 minute session that can be modified for seated or standing participants. This class incorporates resistance training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance exercises, and mindfulness.

Why JOIN our classes?
•  Numerous benefits associated with exercise
•  Reduce your risk of experiencing a fall
•  Maintain and/or improve your strength, balance, social connection and overall well-being

The classes are FREE!

For more information and to register contact: 

Chalaine Allison, Program Coordinator

Chalaine.Allison@von.ca

226-347-7735

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness |

Leamington Branch
leabranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x460
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