City of Mississauga

Recreation and Parks Department, Therapeutic Programs, 'Sauga Stroke Breakers

Record #: MHL0073
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2020
Last Full Update: 17 Mar 2020

Record Details

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Website: www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/therapeutic#tabs_activities 
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Description & Services

Description Therapeutic recreation program for stroke survivors * program includes pool session (water exercise) * lunch break * exercise session * choice of individual activities (cards, painting/drawing, arts and crafts, board games, bowling, Wii, Bocce, table tennis and other activities) * outings or special events * Tai Chi * speech therapy (conversation and articulation) * guest speakers * participants are responsible for their own transportation 
 
Other therapeutic classes include: 
Chair-Ercise 
Aqua Cycle Circuit Station 
Better Backs H2O 
Hip and Knee Water Classes 
Instructed Therapeutic Time 
Oh My Aching Body 
Shoulder, Posture & Core 
Warm Water Fibromyalgia 
Yoga Therapeutic H2O 
Yoga Therapeutic land classes 
 
Each program is offered at a different location * please check the facility address for the exact program location
Hours Thu 10am-2:15pm
Areas Served Mississauga
Eligibility Ages: 21 year(s) and up 
 
Stroke survivors * adults over 21 years of age * participants will be asked to complete an interview/assessment prior to acceptance into the program
Application Referral form with physician consent and registration form * Participants must attend an assessment interview before being admitted in the program * participants must be able to participate in all aspects of the program
Fees Program ; Admission - Registration fee required ; * incidental fees may be levied
Languages English

Contact Information

Address & Map Mississauga Valley Community Centre 
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd 
Mississauga, ON L5A 3R8
Intersection Central Pkwy E and Mississauga Valley Blvd
Transit Information Mississauga Transit Info 905-615-4636
Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible * Each facility has different accessibility amenities * visit the website for more information
Mailing Address c/o City of Mississauga
Recreation Division
Customer Service Centre 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Ground Flr Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
Office Phone 905-615-4670 ext 8282
Fax 905-615-4101
TTY Phone 905-896-5151
E-Mail public.info@mississauga.ca
Website www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/therapeutic#tabs_activities
Primary Contact Terri Dale, Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-890-6477; Email: terri.dale@mississauga.ca
Alternate Contact Linda, Pool Supervisor; Phone: 905-615-3200 ext 2471

Other Details

Print Material 'Sauga Stroke Breakers brochure
Established 1986
Funding City / Town ; Fees ; Offered in partnership with Trillium Health Centre Occupational Therapy , Credit Valley Hospital and Mississauga Central Lions Club
Service Level (10) Local Government

Subjects

Subjects Occupational therapy ; Recreational activities ; Speech therapy ; Strokes ; Swimming ; Tai chi