BLOOD DRIVES
Downtown Denver Bus
OCT. 17|Parks at the Marriot, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.|934 16th St., 303-363-2300
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
Boning Up
M|Learn movements to build bone density of the spine and hip for ages 50 and older, 12:45-1:45 p.m.|$3|Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., 303-205-7500 |WHEAT RIDGE
Total Body Fitness
M, 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
Arthritits Aqua Plus
TU & TH|Drop-in class for persons with hip replacements or musculoskeltel problems, 10-10:55 a.m. |$4-$7|Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3514 |LONE TREE
Arthritits Foundation Exercise Program
TU & TH|For ages 50 and older, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; ALSO: Bodies in Motion meets, 9:30-10:30 a.m. |$3|Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., 303-205-7500 |WHEAT RIDGE
Better Back
TU|Exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles and abs for ages 50 and older, 1:15-2:15 p.m.|$3|Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., 303-205-7500 |WHEAT RIDGE
Flu Shots
TU-TH & SA|The Visiting Nurse Association offers flu shots, flu mist and pneumonia shots, 2-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 7-11 a.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. No appointment necessary. |$25-$40|390 Grant Ave., 303-698-6378, vnacolorado.org
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
Yogalates
TU & TH |Basic yoga postures paired with Pilates mat exercises, 11-11:45 a.m. |$7 drop-in fee, $5 district rate|Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-730-4610|LONE TREE
Yogalates at Buck
TU & TH |11-11:45 a.m. |$7 drop-in fee, $5 district rate|Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-730-4610|LITTLETON
Camp Healthcare
W|Hosts A Radiant Impressions Champange luncheon and custom bra prosthesis trunk show. |303-346-8450
Interval-Core Fusion
W |Class incorporates steps, weights, and exercise bands, 9:45 -11 a.m. |$7 drop-in fee, $5 district rate|Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3514 |LONE TREE
Brain Gym
F & OCT. 20|Learn to pump your brain to improve mental and physical focus. Registration required. |$8|Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., 303-205-7500 |WHEAT RIDGE
Harvest for Hope and Healing
SA|The Denver Mental Health Agency holds its annual silent auction, 4-7 p.m. Reservations required. |$50|Denver ChopHouse, 303-355-5546
Mammogram Day
SA|Free breast cancer screening for women in Northern Colorado. Space is limited, registration required. |Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado, 970-495-7959 |FORT COLLINS
Unlocking the Brain
SA|A seminar on coping strategies for the effects of MS, 9 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. |Free|Omni Interlocken Resort, 303-788-4030, ext. 106 |BROOMFIELD
Integral Yoga
-NOV. 1|Gentle yoga for beginning students, 5:30-6:45 p.m.|$60, $12 per class drop in|Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin st., 303-425-2262
Transfor-Motion
-NOV. 13|A hands-on cardiovascular prevention education program. Call for class times and days.|$90, $75 district rate|South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, 303-730-4610 for information, 303-947-5999 or www.sspr.org to register |CENTENNIAL
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
Free screenings
Tri-County Health Department offers mammograms, breast exams, Pap tests, pelvic exams, blood pressure readings and blood sugar tests to qualifying women in Aurora, Engelwood and Northglenn. To qualify women must be 40-64 years old, Colorado and legal US residence, meet income guidelines, no health insurance coverage and not had a mammogram or Pap test in the last 12 months. Appointments required.|303-783-7150
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
Tetanus booster shots
The Visiting Nurse Association of Colorado offers tetanus booster shots by appointment.|$20|390 Grant St., 303-698-6414
Save Limbs & Lives
OCT. 18|Bring nine friends or family to a fundraising breakfast for The Limb Preservation Foundation, 7-8 a.m. |Free|Marriott City Center, 303-217-0998 limbpreservation.org
EMS Mini Conference
OCT. 19|Learn the latest advances in emergency medicine, 8 a.m.-noon. The seminar includes information on pediaric non-accidental trauma, head injury management and trauma in pregnancy. |Free|Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center, 200 Exempla Circle, 303-813-5216 |LAFAYETTE
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
Acupuncture for the Curious Day
OCT. 24|Participating licensed acupuncturist and school clinics offer free treatments to celebrate National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. |303-421-1044, acucol.com
Free health seminar
OCT. 24|Learn about chronic health conditions, 6 p.m. |New West Physicians’ Bear Valley Family Medicine, 7550 W. Yale, Building B, Suite 100, 303-935-4689
Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center
Car seat safety class, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 18; Happiest Baby on the Block, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 16; Preparing your pet for baby, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 11; Signing Smart for babies, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Registration is suggested. |200 Exempla Circle, 303-689-4704|LAFAYETTE
Grillo Health Information Center
The educational lecture series include: The Latest in Eye Care, 7 p.m. Nov. 14 |Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., grillocenter.org|BOULDER
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
Panic & Anxiety Program
M & W|Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.|732-940-9658
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
Colorado Tremor
SA|Support group meets the second Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m.|McKee Wellness Center, 2000 N. Boise, 970-203-9289|LOVELAND
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
Swedish Medical Center
Offers support groups and workshops in diabetes, breast and lung cancer. Open to patients, family and caregivers. Call or visit website for schedule. Reservations required.|501 E. Hampden Ave., 1-866-7SWEDISH, SwedishHospital.com |ENGLEWOOD
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Offers support groups patients, family and friends. Call for schedule. |720-848-0268, www.uccc.info/cancercalendar
STUDIES
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. |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
Mail calendar items at least 14 days in advance to Health Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202, or fax to 303-820-1679.
