All classes and workshops will be paused starting December 22nd, with classes resuming on January 3rd, 2024.
We can help!
The Exercise and Falls Prevention Program is FREE a community-based initiative aimed at meeting the exercise needs of older adults in the Durham Region. Our goal is to provide participants with the opportunity to keep fit and maintain their independence.
Holiday Closure Dates
Where are Exercise or Falls Prevention Classes offered?
In Durham Region, Community Care Durham and the Oshawa Senior Community Centres (OSCC) are responsible for the delivery of Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes. For more information on OSCC classes available in Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice, please visit their website at www.oscc.ca. Community Care Durham (CCD) provides classes in Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Brock Township.
See a full list of our locations below.
If you are a Resident of these areas in Durham Region and interested in registering for an Exercise or Falls Prevention class, please call our central intake department at 1-888-255-6680.
Please note:
In person Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes have resumed at all service locations as listed below. Virtual class alternatives are also available to the public.
All classes are free of charge for those 55 years of age and older, living within the Durham Region.

What do participants receive at an Exercise and Falls Prevention class?
Our varied Exercise and Falls Prevention classes provide participants of all abilities with the opportunity to:
- be involved in meaningful group activities
- maintain and enhance aerobic fitness
- socialize and build connections with others in their community
- develop better balance and stability
- increase functional fitness
- improve strength and muscular endurance
- work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion
- enhance overall physical and mental health
Hear what our participants had to say about their experiences with our program.
To view our Exercise & Falls Prevention video resources, please visit our YouTube channel by clicking the button below.
Featured Classes
Stretch & Tone (55+)
Altona Road Community Church
Every Monday
Between 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Exercise (55+)
Altona Road Community Church
Every Wednesday & Friday
Between 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Exercise & Falls Prevention (55+)
Scugog Memorial Library
Every Wednesday & Friday
Between 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Seated Yoga (55+)
Scugog Memorial Library
Every Wednesday & Friday
Between 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Community Locations
Accessible to older adults living within the community.
Pickering
Stretch & Tone: Monday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Exercise Class: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Ajax
Wednesday and Friday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Uxbridge
Exercise and Falls Prevention: Monday and Thursday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Port Perry
Port Perry Seniors Centre (Latcham Centre)
Intermediate Exercise: Monday and Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gentle Exercise: Tuesday 11:30 PM – 12:30 PM
Monday through Thursday 9:45 PM – 11:15 PM
*Exercise & Falls Prevention: Every Wednesday & Friday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
*Seated Yoga: Every Wednesday & Friday 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
*Classes start December 6, 2023
Newcastle
Clarington Public Library-Newcastle Branch
Zumba: Monday 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Seated Yoga Class: Wednesday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Falls Prevention: Friday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Service Locations
Access limited to residents of the service location.
Cost
There is no charge for Exercise and Falls Prevention classes.
How Do I Register for CCD’s Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes?
Classes are open to the residents of the facilities listed below and to members of the surrounding community. If you are a Resident of Durham Region and interested in registering for an Exercise or Falls Prevention class, please call our central intake department at 1-888-255-6680.
Who Leads Exercise and Falls Prevention classes?
Exercise classes are led by experienced certified Fitness Professionals.
Learn More
CCD’s Exercise and Falls Prevention Program team can connect clients with the other integrated community support services offered by Community Care Durham and our partners to support people to live independently in their own homes.
- If you would like to receive more information about CCD services, please call us at 1-888-255-6680 or contact a Community Care Durham office nearest you.
Click the link below to download the Exercise and Falls Prevention Fact Sheet for all you need to know about accessing this service.
Exercise and Falls Prevention Fact SheetTo book an appointment with a Central Intake Coordinator to request this service, please contact us: