BLOOD DRIVES
Bonfils Blood Center
For a complete list of blood drives in Colorado, visit www.bonfils.org
Exempla Blood Donor Center
Donors needed.|Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, 303-837-7193
EVENTS
Total Body Fitness
TODAY, W & F|Low-impact class taught by professional trainers, 8-8:55 a.m. |$7, $5 seniors|Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-730-4610 |LITTLETON
Active Kids
TU-TH |Interactive indoor and outdoor games for kids age 3-9 whose parents are working out at the recreation center, 9-10:30 a.m. |$4|Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3500|LONE TREE
Fitness Walks & Tai Chi
TU|AARP and Denver Botanic Gardens offers walks, 7-9 a.m. and Tai Chi, 7:15-8:15 a.m. through Aug. 29 |Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500, botanicgardens.org
Kick the Habit
TU|Kaiser Permanente offers smoking cessation class, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. |Free|8383 W. Alameda Ave., 303-614-1010|LAKEWOOD
Teen Weight Training
TU & TH |Youth ages 12-18 learn weight machines, free weights, core training exercises and flexibility, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. |$51 monthly fee|Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., 303-483-7089, to register: 303-347-5999, www.sspr.org|CENTENNIAL
Food Pharmacy
W|Kindred Pharmacy Services hosts a lecture on the latest glucometers and insulin information, 2 p.m. Registration required, space is limited. |Free|Heritage Club DTC, 4901 S. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Russian Kettlebell Lifting
SA|Learn to develop strength, agility and stamina, 1-3:30 p.m. Contact Colorado Free University to register. |$54, $30 optional materials fee|303-399-0093, freeu.com
Bone-density screenings
Low-cost screenings of the spine and hip by Life Measure Labs mobile service.|$59|303-680-7547 for locations throughout Colorado
Cease Smoking
The Mercury Cafe hosts hypnosis to stop smoking. Meets the first Saturday of the month, 2:30 p.m. |Free|2199 California St., 303-294-9281
Tetanus booster shots
The Visiting Nurse Association of Colorado offers tetanus booster shots by appointment.|$20|390 Grant St., 303-698-6414
Life Goes Om
Provides free yoga classes for cancer patients. Visit website to find participating yoga studios. Click on the “Life Goes Om” link at the top menu bar. |GreatYoga.com
Operation Whoop-It-Up
JULY 31|Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment holds a mass pertussis immunization clinic for Jefferson County children ages 11-18, noon-6 p.m. Registration required. |6303 Wadsworth Bypass in ARVADA and 260 S. Kipling St. in LAKEWOOD, 303-232-6301
Motorcycle Blood Run
AUGUST 12|Mountain Shadow Riders and the Colorado Springs Chapter of Women on Wheels host a blood drive, 1-4 p.m. Run starts at 11 a.m.|Memorial Health System Administration Center, 2420 E. Pikes Peak, 719-365-5000 |COLORADO SPRINGS
Courageous Women, Fearless Living
AUGUST 18-23|The Shambhala Mountain Center hosts a retreat for women touched by cancer.|$225|303-468-9640, shambhalamountain.org|RED FEATHER LAKES
Walk for Food Allergy
SEPT. 9|The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network hosts its first annual Food Allergy Walk to build awareness to life-threatening food allergies, 9 a.m. Registraion beings at 8 a.m. |Free|Clement Park, 303-884-5700, foodallergy.org 6 |LITTLETON
Komen Denver Race for the Cure
OCT. 8|Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual 5K run/walk, 7:15 a.m. Pre-registration encouraged. Day-of-the-race registration at 6 a.m., entry fees increase. |$30, $20 chidlren and seniors, $90 family of two adults and two children in advance|Pepsi Center, 303-576-8705, raceforthecure-denver.com
Girls Scouts Walk/Run
OCT. 22|5K & 1K walk/run, 9 a.m. Fitness fair, 9 a.m. |$22, $12 chidlren in advance|Washington Park, 303-778-0109, ext. 358, active.com
Diabetes Management Lecture Series
“Pharmacy: Latest Glucometers and Insulin Information,” 2 p.m. Wednesday; “Food Choices for Diabetics,” 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16; “Fitness for Diabetics,” 2 p.m. Sept. 7. RSVP is requested. |Heritage Club Denver Tech Center, 4901 S. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center
Car seat safety class, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 or Nov. 18; Happiest Baby on the Block, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 16; Preparing your pet for baby, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 9 or Nov. 11; Signing Smart for babies, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 or Nov. 30. Registration is suggested. |200 Exempla Circle, 303-689-4704|LAFAYETTE
Grillo Health Information Center
The educational lecture series include: Hypertension, Sept. 12; The Latest in Eye Care, Nov. 14. all lectures start at 7 p.m.|Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., grillocenter.org|BOULDER
Passport to Healthy Living-East Montclair
A series of classes, events and seminars: Intro to Pilates, Aug. 3; Are Your Habits Healthy?, Aug. 17; Line Dancing, Sept. 7; Massage Your Lifestyle, Sept. 21. All sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. |East Montclair Community Center, 6740 E. Colfax Ave. For information, 303-468-3222, to register 800-807-0077 or www.americaonthemove.org, registration code is #RPA54474
Passport to Healthy Living-Northwest Aurora
A series of classes, events and seminars: Battle of the Bulge, Tuesday; Strategies for Self Defense, Aug. 8; Delicious Diabetes Dining, Aug. 22; Funky Fitness, Sept. 12; Learning to Live Better with Arthritis, Sept. 26. All sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. |Martin Luther King Libary, 9890 E. Colfax Ave., For information, 303-468-3222, to register 800-807-0077 or www.americaonthemove.org, registration code is #RPA54474 |AURORA
Passport to Healthy Living-Park Hill
A series of classes, events and seminars: Intro to Triple Fit Aerobics, Aug. 1; Battle of the Bulge, Aug. 15; Intro to Yoga, Sept. 5; Exercise for Mental Health, Sept. 19. All sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. |Dist. 2 Police Station, Community Room, 3921 Holly St. For information, 303-468-3222, to register 800-807-0077 or www.americaonthemove.org, registration code is #RPA54474
Passport to Healthy Living-Stapleton
A series of classes, events and seminars: All About Acupuncture, Thursday; Intro to Yogalates, Aug. 10; Herbal Supplements, Are They for You?, Aug. 24; Strategies for Self Defense, Sept. 14; Healthy Dining Out and About, Sept. 28. All sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. |Bladium Sports Club, 2400 Central Park Blvd. For information, 303-468-3222, to register 800-807-0077 or www.americaonthemove.org, registration code is #RPA54474
SUPPORT GROUPS
Depression/bipolar
M|Free meetings, 7-9 p.m.|Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St., 303-584-1957|NORTHGLENN
Food addicts
M & W|Twelve-step recovery program, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Denver.|303-425-9691 or 303-847-1314, foodaddicts.org
Tinnitus
M|Encouragement, current information and coping techniques for tinnitus sufferers and their families.|303-292-6408
Fibromyalgia Support Group
TU|Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2:30-3:30 p.m.|Rawlings Public Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., 719-562-5600 or 719-248-7405|PUEBLO
ACEP support
W|Support group for adult children/caregivers of elderly parents meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.|Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., 720-272-2846|ENGLEWOOD
Aphasia support group
W|A speech-support group for stroke survivors, 10:15-11:45 a.m.|Free|Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., 303-730-8800, strokecolorado.org
Brain Aneurysm support group
W|Provides support for survivors, families and friends, 6:30-8 p.m. First Wednesday of every month.|Free|Littleton Adventist Hospital, 303-779-1821, bafound.org/support/supgrp_colorado.php
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
W|Support group for women with breast cancer, open to anyone, 6 p.m.|1700 S. Potomac St., 303-418-7600, coloradocancercenters.com|AURORA
Community Connections
TH|Double Trouble in Recovery: a 12-step, dual-diagnosis support group for people with a mental illness and an addiction, 10:30 a.m.||TH|Schizophrenics Anonymous: a six-step support group for schizophrenia and related disorders, 11:30 a.m.|1564 Elmira St., 303-739-9631|AURORA
Lupus Support Group
TH|Meets the second Thursday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m.|10530 Huron, lupuscolorado.org|NORTHGLENN
SD Support group
TH|Support for individuals diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia, 6:30 p.m.|720-320-0170
CFS and fibromyalgia
SA|1-3 p.m.|National Jewish Center, 1400 Jackson St., 303-423-7367
Rocky Mountain Scleroderma Foundation
SA|Support group meets the first Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.|Englewood Library, 303-806-6686|ENGLEWOOD
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers more than 30 monthly support groups in metro Denver for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s.|Free|303-813-1669 or 800-272-3900
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Free monthly support group at various locations for people with ALS and their families.|303-832-2322, alsaco.org
Hepatitis C
Hep C Connection offers free monthly meetings to people with hepatitis C and their families. Call for locations and times.|303-860-0800
HeartLight Center
Offers ongoing support groups for individuals and families dealing with loss.|720-748-9908
Narconon
Offers free addition counseling, assessment and referrals to rehabilitaion centers.|800-468-6933
Rainbows
Support group for children and adults who are grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis.|303-758-2820
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association
Offers free support groups for stroke caregivers, victims and survivors. Call for dates and locations.|303-730-8800|LITTLETON
Sexaholics Anonymous
A 12-step recovery group; 20 meetings across the metro area.|
303-292-3376, denversa.org
Support Group
Call for schedule of meetings to obtain help for pain, freezing, burning numbness and stinging of hands and feet.|303-796-7659 or 720-352-4893
VOLUNTEERS
Affinity Hospice of Life
Seeks volunteers to visit patients or to work in the office. Training provided.|303-617-2001
Agape Hospice Services
Seeks volunteers to support hospice patients and their families. Training provided.|720-482-1988, ext. 207
Denver Regional Council
of Government Aging Services
Seeks ombudsman volunteers to serve as advocates for residents in assisted- living facilities.|303-480-6799
Exempla Lutheran Hospice
Seeks volunteers to provide support to patients and families. Volunteers needed to work in new Hospice Care facility on the Lutheran Medical Center campus and for “Transitions.” |303-467-4974
Evercare Hospice
Seeks volunteer massage therapists, Reike practitioners, pet therapy dogs and cats, musicians and companions for patients for 1-2 hours per week in metro Denver area. |303-267-3718
Heartland Hospice
Need volunteers. Free training May-June. |303-926-1001
Hospice of Peace and Porter Hospice
Accepting applications for volunteers. |303-561-5112
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association
Volunteers needed to assist in physical- and pool-therapy classes in Littleton on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.|Call Sherry at 303-730-8800
STUDIES
1st Allergy & Clinical Research Center
Seeks individuals with COPD; ALSO seeks individuals with modearte to servere asthma.added |303-773-9000
University of Colorado at Boulder
Seeks healthy exercised trained and non-trained men and women ages 60-79 for research on how the cardiovascular system with age. 303-735-4686. ||Clinical Neuroscience Research Group seeks stroke survivors for a study on the effects of acupressure in stroke patients. 303-492-8654. ||Speech clinic seeks stroke surivors for a study on the effects of behavioral speech treatment. 303-492-3038|BOULDER
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Needs postmenopausal women, ages 45-70, on estrogen replacement therapy to take partin a study on exercise and nturition. ALSO need women not on hormone therapy as part of the study. 303-266-7372 ||Seeks men with prostate cancer ages 50-80 who are being treated with Zolidex, Lupron or Eligard for research on the effects of walking vs. weight training. 303-972-2911||Seeks participants ages 65 or more with a history of colorectal, prostate or breast cancer for an exercise study. 303-372-2910. ||Looking for non-diabetic men and women ages 30 to 55 to participate in a 12-week research study. Must be overweight and have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, 303-315-3120.
Mail calendar items at least 14 days in advance to Health Calendar, The Denver Post, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, or fax to 303-820-1679.
