NOT Falling For You:
Preventing Falls with Balance and Buddies

Join us for this free drop-in & peer-led physical activity class designed for and by older adults (55+) to improve your mobility and reduce your risk of falling.

WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Sept. 15 to Dec. 8

WHO MAY ATTEND: Ages 55+ or anyone who wants light exercise

COST: Free with a valid Community League Membership

WHERE: Mayfield Community Hall, 10941 161 St NW, Edmonton

For more information or to register, contact Randy at 587-521-1776 or [email protected]

Frequently asked questions:

Q: What types of exercises are a part of the program?
A: NFFY exercises are not an intense exercise program like aerobics or Pilates, nor do participants do floor/mat exercises like yoga. NFFY exercises are designed to be done while standing, sitting, or standing with a chair to support stability.

Q: What level of difficulty are the program's exercises?
A: While you do participate in a group you are controlling your intensity and frequency of the repetitions of each exercise. The intent is for each person to start where they are comfortable, challenge yourself to improve in exercising and build on your own strength and stability.

Q: Are there waivers I have to sign to participate?
A: All participants must complete and sign two forms:
  1. The self-screening form. This shows that, as an adult participant, they understand their responsibility to self-screen and decide if the program is safe for them to participate. This can be signed in-person before you begin the class or the form can be downloaded here, printed, signed and brought to the class.
  2. The release and waiver form. This can be signed in-person before you begin the class or the form can be downloaded here, printed, signed and brought to the class.​
Q: Can I participate with pre-exisiting health conditions?
A: Participants with pre-existing health conditions can participate in the program provided their health risk is being managed by a clinician. It is recommended that participants consult with their clinician prior to starting this exercise program. 

​Q: Will there be anyone who can pre-screen me or provide medical advice?
​A: Peer leaders do not pre-screen participants, nor do we provide medical advice to any participant; it is solely up to the participant to determine if the program is appropriate for them to participate. 

Q: Do I have to be a community member to participate?
A: Attendees will be asked to fill out a community membership card before they participate if they have not done so already.

Q: What should I bring with me to the class?
A: Bring comfortable indoor shoes and a water bottle.

Q: Who can attend?
A: Ages 55+, however, anyone who wants light exercise may attend (example: stay at home or new moms with babies under 6 months may bring baby along) ​
Location: Mayfield Community Hall 10941 161 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Mayfield Community League | ​10941 161 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5P 3J9 | 780-483-4675 | [email protected]​
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Mayfield Community League acknowledges that the Mayfield neighbourhood is on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground of many Indigenous peoples. The territory of the Mayfield Neighbourhood has provided a travelling route and home to the Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Métis and other Indigenous peoples.