Community Resources for People with Arthritis: Swimming

*** Prices as of May 1, 2003 ***see also the Wellness links

Community Pool Program at St. Joseph's Health Care London
The community pool program is for people wishing to exercise in a warm water pool. The temperature of the pool is 94°F and the pool consists of four levels. The pool is accessed by stairs and is equipped with a railing around the edges as well as a railing in the middle of the pool in order to access the available space in the centre of the pool. The program consists of two classes each week of 45 minutes taught by a certified lifeguard. The class is set in a way that there is structured class time and a few minutes at the end to exercise on your own. The cost is $35 per month. Medical clearance is required for the program. Brochures, registration forms, waivers and medical clearance forms can be downloaded here or picked up from K3 Monsignor Roney Building.

YMCA Central (Small 89°F, Large 82°F)
382 Waterloo St. (519) 667-3300
YMCA - Bob Hayward (86°F)
1050 Hamilton Rd. (519) 667-3300
Various classes including aquafit therapy
Fees: 1 month $37.25, day passes $10
Year Membership: $447 plus $50 building fee.
Offers assisted membership program for those with lower incomes.

Fitness Forum (86°F - 89°F)
900 Jalna Boulevard, London. (519) 681-1123
General Aquafit and free time available.
$29.95 per month + tax.
$59 initiation fee.

Boys and Girls Club (86°F)
184 Horton St. London (519) 434-9114
Age restriction of 50+ only
Fee: $55 per year membership
Aquafit Classes: $8 per class for 8 weeks
$16 for 2 classes per week for 8 weeks
$24 for 3 classes per week for 8 weeks

Good Life Fitness (89°F)
250 Sandringham Crescent, London (519) 685-2111
Various classes and free time available
Cost depends on the membership package (Approx. $30-$45/month)

Athletic Club (83°F - 85°F)
3198 Wonderland Rd. S. London (519) 686-8777
Aquafit classes, senior classes 3x/week, and free pool time available.
Cost depends on membership package (Approx. $22 - $37/month)
Seniors program: $99 for 6 weeks.

Chelsey Park Health Club (87°F-90°F)
312 Oxford St. W. (in the Chelsey Park Retirement Community)
(519) 432-8504
Joint Fit Classes - 3 to 4 classes per day Monday to Saturday
Aquafit classes - 2 classes per day
$230/year
The Health Club is designed for a 0+ age group or individuals whose needs can not be met in the community. Exercise classes both on land and in their warm water pool appropriate for people with arthritis and fibromyalgia. They provide personal program design and strength training facilities complete with treadmills, stationary and recumbent bikes. The Health Club is currently working on creating evening classes for individuals who would benefit from the facilities but are still in the workforce.

Berkshire Club (85°F - 86°F)
500 Berkshire Dr. London (519) 471-4590
Aquafit classes, Mature Fitness classes which include one hour of land exercise,
and Adult swim times.
Adult Classes (16 sessions): Members $44, Non-members $52
Mature Adult (16 sessions): Members $36.75, Non-members $47.25
Memberships: Adult $30 +tax, Mature $25 +tax.

South London Community Pool (Small 87°F & Large 84°F)
585 Bradley Ave.London (519) 661-0920
Various classes for seniors and special populations. $2.50/day for seniors

Carling Heights (84°F)
650 Elizabeth St. London (at Wosley Barracks).(519) 661-2523
Various classes as well as free time. $2.50/day, 20 passes for $42.25

London Canada Games Aquatic Centre (82-83°F)
1045 Wonderland Rd. N. London (519) 661-4455
Various classes as well as free time.
$3.50/day for Adults, $2.50/day for Seniors
Adult Passes: 20 for $60.75 or 3 months for $113.25
Senior Passes: 20 for $42.25 or 3 months for $83.50