Community Resources for People with Arthritis: Wellness, Fitness and Recreation

See also the Swimming links

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada
25 Baseline Road West - Unit 7 London
(519) 675-0577
E-Mail: amoore1207@rogers.com
National website: http://www.taoist.org

Phoenix T'Ai Chi Centre
19 Holborn Ave. London
(519) 439-8875
Special classes for fibromyalgia and arthritis

Physical Relief
1697 Trafalgar London
(519) 663-9504
T'ai Chi and yoga

D'arcy Lane Massage Therapy
627 Maitland St. London
(519) 673-4420
E-mail: info@darcylane.com

London Parks and Recreation Special Population
300 Dufferin Avenue PO Box 5035. London N6A 4L9
(519) 661-5575
Various exercise and aquatic programs are offered throughout the city

Home Library Service Talking Books/Large Print Books, Community Access Centre
Central Library in Galleria Mall, 2nd floor (251 Dundas N6A 6H9)
(519) 661-6444
Provides access to adapted technological devices (computers, etc.)

Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
1490 Richmond St. London
(519) 661-1603
Dynamic Balance Training: This new class combines T'ai Chi movement patterns and lower body strengthening. It will focus on dynamic balance training and exercises to improve leg strength, necessary to prevent falls and improve mobility. The program is offered twice a week and is taught by an older adult instructor.
Osteoporosis/Functional Fitness Program: Many of the participants in this program are referred through the St. Josephs Health Care London Osteoporosis Program. This program addresses the needs of a more frail older adult population. The class includes low impact aerobics and walking, working on muscular strength, balance and flexibility.
The COLD Program (Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) is instructed by a physiotherapist from St. Joseph's Health Centre. Sessions can include the first hour session in the weight room, gymnasium, second hour with breathing exercises, stretching, and exercises with a wand; paced walking for 15 minutes.
The Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) is designed to enable frail, homebound older adults to maintain or improve functional mobility and independence. The program is comprised of 10 simple, yet progressive exercises designed to enable older adults to enhance and/or maintain their functional mobility and independence (balance, strength and mobility).

Chelsey Park Health Club
312 Oxford St. W. London
(519) 432-8504
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.

London YMCA/YWCA
Bob Hayward Branch: 1050 Hamilton Rd. 667-3300
Centre Branch: 382 Waterloo 667-3300
Offers exercise and aquatic programs that are senior- and/or arthritis-friendly.

Mall Walking Programs
Formal programs are available at White Oaks, Masonville, CherryHill, & Westmount Malls.

The Arthritis Institute
Monsigner Rooney Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor St. London
(519) 646-6001
Community Hydrotherapy Program - 94° pool. $35 x 8 weeks

Carling Heights Optimist Centre secondary website: CHOC Indoor
650 Elizabeth St. London
(519) 661-2523
Fibromyalgia Exercise Classes- Mon.-Fri. 1:30-2:30. $35 Water exercise - 85° pool- pay per use
wheelchair accessible and assistance available for entering pool

Memorial Boys and Girls Club
184 Horton Street London
(519) 434-9114
Offers land and exercise programs, tai-chi, crafts and recreation for people over the age of fifty. Available mon-fri 8-5. Membership is $50.00 per year. 1 activity is $35.00 per year (excluding pool). Visitor's fee is $1.00 per day, $2.00 if going for a recreational swim. Transit is available to and from programs for $2.00 each way- call 434-9118.