- Description
SMART Program
- offers exercise classes to community members 55+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability
- program can be done standing, from a chair, or using an aide
- program is available in many Retirement Homes, community locations as well as virtually across North Simcoe and Muskoka
- In-home SMART exercise program available in Barrie only for those who cannot leave their house, call or email for information
SMART Healthy Aging Education Series
- 12 session program available to individuals wishing to learn strategies to maintain independence and protect/promote their health
- classes cover a variety of topics including bone health, nutrition, medication, home safety and brain health, among others
Falls Prevention
SMART Exercise classes are designed to increase strength and balance and reduce the risk of a fall- Comments
- Winter Hotline
Call-705-737-5044, ext 8093 to see if class has been cancelled due to weather - Eligibility
- Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older
- Residents of Ontario Health atHome North Simcoe Muskoka catchment area
- Barrie residents for in-home SMART Exercise Program
- Application Process
- Call 705-737-5044 ext 8108 for more information and to register
- Documents Required
- Details will be provided if required.
- Office
- 705-737-5044 ext 8108 - Barrie SMART Program
- Web Site
- https://www.von.ca/en
- Mailing Address
- 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002
Barrie, ON, L4N 7Y9
Canada - Languages
- American Sign Language, English, English, American Sign Language, Most classes are offered in English. One class, in partnership with Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, is taught in ASL by volunteers
- Contact
- Melissa Forbes, SMART Program Supervisor - Barrie
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-737-5044, Ext 8108 - SMART & Healthy Aging Education Program Coordinator
- Lori Ververs
- Fees
- None - Sponsored by Ontario Health ; Classes are free for participants.
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- Copyright
- Barrie Public Library, Information Barrie
- Last Updated On
- February 2, 2026
- Last Verified On
- September 11, 2025
- Address
- 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002
Barrie, ON, L4N 7Y9
Cross street: Lakeshore Dr and Minet's Point Rd
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Exercise Classes:Mon9:00 am to 4:00 pmTue9:00 am to 4:00 pmWed9:00 am to 4:00 pmThu9:00 am to 4:00 pmFri9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, up to 1 hour in duration, participants can choose to register for the class(es) of their choice - Service Area(s)
- Muskoka District
- Simcoe County
