BLOOD DRIVES
Bonfils Downtown Denver Bus
TU | Parks at the Marriot, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 934 16th St., 303-363-2300
Drive for Life IX
OCT. 24 | Bonfils Blood Center and the Denver Broncos host annual community blood drive, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | INVESCO Field at Mile High, 303-363-2300
Parker Library
OCT. 29 | Bonfils and the Douglas County Library host a blood drive, 12:30-4 p.m. Pre-registration required. | 10851 S. Crossroads Dr., 303-363-2300 | PARKER
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
MONDAY
Anasura Yoga
M, W & F | Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center offers a drop-in yoga class, 9-10:15 a.m. | $10 | 1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190 | LITTLETON
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
Free forum
M | Strokes and traumatic brain injury are discussed, 2 p.m. Reservations requested, space is limited. | Lodge at Balfour, 303-926-3006 | BOULDER
Seasoned Chef
M | Hosts a cooking class to benefit the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 6:30-9 p.m. Registeration required. | $50 | 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
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
TUESDAY
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
Mammogram Van
TU | Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment offers cancer screenings for women ages 40 years and older who qualify, 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Lakewood Clinic, 260 S. Kipling St., 303-239-7078 | 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
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
WEDNESDAY
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
Mental Health Association of Colorado
W | Hosts its annual Tribute dinner and fundraiser, 5 p.m. This year’s honoree is John R. Moran, Jr., President and CEO, The Colorado Trust. | Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California, 720-208-2230
Porter Adventist Hospital
-W | Offers free seminars and screenings during U.S. Bone and Joint National Week. Visit website for schedule, | 2525 S. Downing St., 303-777-6877, boneandjointweek.com
Save Limbs & Lives
W | 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
THURSDAY
EMS Mini Conference
TH | 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
Health and wellness seminar
TH | Learn how to relieve common symptoms of high blood pressure, insomnia, stress, headache and more, 6:30-8 p.m. | Free | Dahn Yoga, 7621 W. 88th Ave., 303-456-7670 | WESTMINSTER
FRIDAY
Autumn open house
F | LoDo Healing Center provides information on acupuncture, accupressure, Thai massage, naturopathic medicine and more, 4:30-7:30 p.m. | 1440 blake St., Suite 3300, 720-363-5538, lodohealingcenter.com
Brain Gym
F | 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
SATURDAY
Caring for Caregiver
SA | A class for those caring for an aging family member, 10 a.m-noon through Nov. 25. Each week focuses on a different aspect of caregiving. | $10, $20 non-resident | Heather Gardens, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, 720-974-6932 | AURORA
SUNDAY
Girls Scouts Walk/Run
SU | 5K & 1K walk/run, 9 a.m. Fitness fair, 9 a.m. | $22, $12 children | Washington Park, 303-778-0109, ext. 358, active.com
Free health event
-OCT. | Learn to maintain excellent spinal health. Space is limited, registration required. | Network Family Wellness Center, 303-998-1000
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
Outdoor boot camp
-NOV. 10 | Fitness for Living offers a 5-week ski conditioning class for co-ed and women only. | $195-$245 | 303-443-8141, fitliv.com
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
UPCOMING
Free lecture
OCT. 23 | A holistic approach to women’s hormone-related health concerns, 6:30 p.m. | Cherry Creek Athletic Club, 500 S. Cherry St., 303-399-3050
Seasoned Chef
OCT. 23 | Hosts a cooking class to benefit the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 6:30-9 p.m. Registeration required. | $50 | 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Stroller Strides
OCT. 23 | The stroller fitness class for mom and baby hosts its grand opening, 9-10 a.m. Bring mat, water and stroller. | Park Meadows Mall, 888-684-0641, strollerstrides.net/littleton | LITTLETON
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. 31 | 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
LECTURE SERIES
Balfour Cherrywood Village
Alzheimer’s issues lecture series: “Care for the Caregiver,” Oct. 24; “Strategies for the Holiday,” Nov. 9; “Activities with your Loved One,” Dec. 7. All lectures meet 6:30-8 p.m. Space is limited, registration required. | Free | 282 McCaslin Blvd., 303-604-2700 | LOUISVILLE
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
VOLUNTEERS
Saint Joseph Hospital
Need patient pride volunteers to provide emotional support to patients. | 303-837-7667
STUDIES
University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center
Needs volunteers for two separate Parkinson’s disease studies. Contact Jaime Salay, 303-724-1266, jaime.salay@uchsc.edu
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.
