East Parry Sound Community Support Services

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

What better way to work on balance and strength for falls prevention than attending our FREE Stay On Your Feet community exercise classes!

This enthusiastic group had a ton of fun last Friday in South River (as they do every Friday) 🙃

These classes are held weekly all year round featuring regular instructors as well as guest instructors to keep things moving and to add variety.

Classes are available to all older adults who want to remain active and steady on their feet. And you don't have to be of a certain fitness level to participate.

Balance isn't good? Perfect... that's why we do the class!

Feeling stiff, sore, and have arthritis? Not a problem... just another reason to get your body moving! (plus most people experience this)

Can't stand for long periods or get down on the ground and back up again? No worries... that's what chairs are for!

(Plus we actually should be practicing the techniques of how to get up from the ground in case it happens in real life)

Modifications can be provided for those who may not be as mobile. Instructors will work with all participants to make sure everyone who is willing is included!

Best part is classes are drop-in style so there is no commitment and they are FREE!

01/23/2026

Wow what a week this has been! 😵‍💫

With highway closures resulting in people being stuck waiting in their vehicles for hours... whiteout conditions making it nearly impossible to navigate where you're going... having to take detours... needing to turn around when unable to keep going... volunteers stepping up at the last minute to help out where needed... trying our best to still get people to and from their very important medical appointments or deliver their meals to them despite all the roadblocks and monkey wrenches thrown everyone's way... having to reschedule or come up with alternative solutions because there were no other options when these challenges presented themselves...

We want to give a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers who are amazing and who work with us to deal with all of these complications. We also want the clients to know that their patience and understanding is appreciated.

Although this is all a part of living where we do and we aren't able to control the weather or road conditions, we still want everyone to know that we see you and we don't take any of your awesomeness for granted. We truly have the BEST team of people 🥰

01/06/2026

Start your new year off right by attending one of our FREE weekly Stay On Your Feet Classes!

**Work on your balance and strength to avoid falls
**Improve your stability to feel more confident in daily activities
**Have fun and socialize with others

Instructors can modify for anyone if you let them know your limitations so they can work with you to be included🙂

01/04/2026

Check out article on Bay Today Dot Ca

Volunteer driver shortage leaves rural seniors without medical transportation

With fewer volunteers and long delays in background checks, community support programs in Almaguin are struggling to meet the growing demand for long-distance medical travel

By Sarah Cooke