Oakville Strokers
Record #:
MHH0381
Last Full Update:
08 Oct 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-842-8791 |
| Website | www.oakvillestrokers.ca |
| Contact Form | oakvillestrokers.ca/contact-information/ |
| Social Media |  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Anne-Marie Hurley, Registrar; Phone: 416-895-4108; Email: HurleyAM22@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact | Pauline Huddlestone, Volunteer Representative; Phone: 905-257-1829; Email: pchuddlstone@aol.com |
Site Information
| Site Location | Oakville (Glen Abbey) |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | 1415 Third Line Oakville, ON L6M 3G2 |
| Intersection | Third Line and Upper Middle Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1995 |
| Primary Executive | Diana Berriman, Program Director; Email: berrimandiana@gmail.com |
| Alternate Executive | Cameron Grout, Treasurer; Phone: 905-849-8644; Email: Camerongrout@sympatico.ca |
| Funding | Donations * Private foundations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | 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:
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| Hours | Fri 9:30am-2pm with a one hour pool session 11am-12noon |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Nominal fee for each 10 week session |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Health Resocialization ~ Stroke ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Stroke ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH ; SPORTS |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Rehab & Therapy ; Swimming |
