EVENTS
5K Walk, Run, Roll
|The Colorado Spina Bifida Association is having a 5 kilometer walk, 9 a.m.|Washington Park/Mississippi Street parking lot, 303-797-7870, www.coloradospinabifida.org
Alternative Health Care Fair
|Natural health care workshop, providers and information, 1-5 p.m.|Greater Capitol Hill Events Center, 1290 Williams St., 303-355-3052
Arthritis Walk
|Three-mile noncompetitive event by the Arthritis Foundation. Various locations in the metro area.|Call Emelie Smith at the Arthritis Foundation, 303-756-8622; www.arthritis.org
American Lung Association
M|A women’s health conference and luncheon with Cokie Roberts speaking and Anne Trujillo as emcee, 8:30 a.m. Topics are “Carbs vs. Calories,” “How the Tobacco Industry Targets Women and Children” and “Stress Management: Juggling All the Balls.”|$75 for individuals|Marriott City Center, 1701 California St., 303-388-4327, www.lungcolorado.org
Wellness Tour
M|Free screenings, including bone density, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure, 1-7 p.m.|Free|Walgreen’s, 10501 W. Colfax Ave., 1-866-484-8687|AURORA
Free Mammograms
TH|Tri-County Health Department is offering mammograms, breast and pelvic exams, and pap tests at various locations to those who qualify. Appointments required.|Free|303-761-1340, www.tchd.org
Alzheimer’s Symposium
TH & FR|Workshops presented by the Alzheimer’s Association about research and genetics, drugs and dementia, and developing caregiving skills.|$129 for both days|Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Blvd., 303-813-1669, www.alzco.org|LAKEWOOD
CLASSES/LECTURES
Stress Reduction Seminar
M|Energetic approaches to ease distress, shock or trauma, 6-8 p.m. Register beforehand.|$50|Front Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th Ave., 303-404-5465, www.healthierhealing.com|WESTMINSTER
Saving Your Back After Baby
TU|Practical lessons for strengthening your changing body, 6:30-8 p.m.|Free|Denver Physical Therapy, 7310 S. Alton Way, Suite 6L, 303-628-0871|ENGLEWOOD
Hormone Replacement Therapy
TU|6:30-8 p.m., reservations required.|Pencol Medisave Pharmacy, 210 University Blvd., Suite 230, 202-288-3613
All About Alzheimer’s
TH|Explains the difference between normal memory loss due to aging and memory loss due to dementia, noon-1:30 p.m.|Free|Alzheimer’s Association, 455 Sherman St., Suite 500, 303-813-1669
Mars: A Deceptive Planet
THmay19|Includes a slide show depicting the history of Mars exploration, 2 p.m. Reservations required due to limited seating.|Free|Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., 303-424-4828, ext. 2205|WESTMINSTER
Anusara Yoga
SA|Suitable for all levels, introduction to principles, concepts, postures. |New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd.
Beyond Bipolar
SA|Principles and tools for recovery, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.|$50|Messiah Lutheran Church, 1750 Colorado Blvd., 303-329-3364, www.beyondbipolar.com
Power of Ayurveda
SA|Living life for optimal health and wellness, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m.|Free|Vitamin Cottage, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, 303-996-3271|LAKEWOOD
Beyond Bipolar
SA|Insights and treatment for recovery, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.|$50|Messiah Lutheran Church, 1750 Colorado Blvd., 303-329- 3364, www.beyondbipolar.com
Wild Oats
Offers Fusion, prenatal and Lila yoga. Call for class schedule.|$10-$80|1111 S. Washington St., 303-733-6201
VOLUNTEERS
Agape Hospice Services
Seeks volunteers to support hospice patients and their families. Training provided.|720-482-1988, ext. 207
Heartland Hospice
Seeks volunteers to help terminally ill individuals and their families. |303-926-1001
Hospice of Metro Denver
Seeks volunteers to visit terminally ill patients in long-term-care facilities and to assist with patient family and staff in their homes.|303-398-6248
Life Source Hospice
Seeks volunteer massage therapists,
reiki practitioners, pet-therapy dogs, musicians and companions for patients.|303-231-1426
St. Joseph Hospital
Needs volunteers for information desk, nursing units, clerical positions and patient visitors.|303-837-7667
VistaCare Hospice
Seeks volunteers to provide companionship to the terminally ill and assist with special projects and administrative help. Free training available.|303-639-9243
Mail calendar items at least 10 days in advance to Health Calendar, The Denver Post, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, or fax to 303-820-1679.
