Otago Exercise Program

A FREE 12 week healthy aging exercise program – in-person only

Current group in Napanee started Sept 11, 2025
NEW: Otago groups have started in rural sites this Fall
(see rural programs info. below)

The Otago Exercise Program can reduce your risk of falling by improving muscle strength, flexibility, balance and reaction time. This Otago program will be delivered by the RFLA Allied Health Team kinesiologist in collaboration with the AVOID Frailty Program.

This 12-week program is best suited for persons who:

are at risk for falling or have fallen in the past year
have muscle and balance difficulty
walks with OR without a walking aid

Learn more about AVOID Frailty | Program for Healthy Aging

Your healthy aging journey begins with the Centres for Health Aging. Connect with your community to stay independent and AVOID Frailty!
Sign up for the FREE Otago Exercise Program by becoming an AVOID Frailty member.

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The 12-week Otago group program will run at the following sites:

Napanee @ the Lenadco Building on Thursdays
running Sept. 11-Nov. 27 from 3:30-4:30 pm

Sydenham @ the Grace Centre on Tuesdays
starting Sept. 16 from 10 am-12 pm

Newburgh @ the Newburgh Hall on Wednesdays
starting October 1 from 9 – 11 am

Tamworth @ the Tamworth Library on Wednesdays
starting October 1 from 1 – 3 pm

Verona @ the Trinity United Church on Mondays
starting October 20 from 9 – 11 am

Also coming to Deseronto, Sharbot Lake and Northbrook.
Stay tuned for more details or contact Katherine.

For more information or to register, contact:

RFLA Allied Health Team Registered Kinesiologist
Email: katherinet@kchc.ca | Phone: 613-449-5678
OR
Call AVOID Frailty at 613-483-9399

Otago Participants

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