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Address:
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Glen Abbey Community Centre
1415 Third Line
Oakville, ON
L6M 3G2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Upper Middle Rd
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Executives:
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Peter Thompson - Program Director
Jasprit Ghotra - Treasurer
905-849-8644
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Service Description:
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A volunteer-based registered charity providing a program of recreation, socialization and aquatic exercise for stroke survivors * ten weeks sessions in the winter, spring and fall * offered in close cooperation with the Department of Recreation and Culture of the Town of Oakville, and the Rehabilitation Department of OTMH * designed to help survivors overcome the aftermath of a stroke by revitalizing their sense of independence, mobility and overall well-being * participants and volunteers meet at Glen Abbey Community Centre on a Friday, between 9:30am and 2pm * participants are responsible for their own transportation * transportation can also be arranged by contacting care-A-Van at 905-337-9222
Activities include:
- pool activities (light aquatic and seated exercise with the assistance of pool volunteers for survivors of stroke)
- card and board games
- stretching exercises
- arts and crafts
- other leisure activities and social times
- special presentations
- annual Christmas luncheon and outings including bowling, theatre shows, river cruise
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Fees:
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Nominal fee for each 10 week session
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Stroke survivors over 21 years of age with physician's consent
* must be able to perform basic self care needs alone (or with minimal assistance)
* must provide own transportation
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