BLOOD DRIVES
Lifetime Health and Wellness
APRIL 2 | 1-2:40 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. | 4100 E. Mississippi, 303-363-2300
Regis University Student Center
APRIL 3 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 3333 Regis Blvd., 509-979-7736
Wild Oats
APRIL 8 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1111 S. Washington St., 303-363-2300
Cherry Creek North and Janus
APRIL 9 | 10-10:40 a.m. and noon-3:30 p.m. | Second and Fillmore, 303-363-2300
Holy Family Church
APRIL 20 | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | 4358 Utica St., 303-427-3078
Porter Hospital
APRIL 25 | 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. | 2555 S. Downing, 303-778-5282, 303-427-3078
Performance Cycle
APRIL 26 | 1-2:40 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. | 1990 S. Broadway, 303-744-2011
UCHSC School of Pharmacy
APRIL 30 | 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. | 4200 E. 9th Ave., 720-938-5784
Exempla Blood Donor Center
Donors needed. | Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, 303-837-7193
TUESDAY
Health Career Fair
TU | Arapahoe Community College hosts a job fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., 303-797-5805 | LITTLETON
Meditation with Intention
TU | 6:30 p.m. | $15 | Inner Journey Pathways, 303-761-9934 | ENGLEWOOD
WEDNESDAY
Healing arts therapy
W | The Biofeedback and Relaxation group meets 4-5:15 p.m. Wednesday. Not intended for anyone presently undergoing counseling. Registration required. | $15 | Dorcy Cancer Center, 2004 Lake Ave., 719-320-2567 | PUEBLO
THURSDAY
Bowling for Breast Cancer
TH | Bowling, pizza, wedding cake, music, costume contests and more to support Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center. | 970-225-6200, hopelives.org | FORT COLLINS
Free seminar
TH | Domestic Violence seminar teaches how to help someone in an abusive relationship, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Space is limited, registration required. | Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., 303-801-7878 | LITTLETON
SATURDAY
Meditation class
SA | Celebrationworks offers a free class, 9:30-11 a.m. | 303-282-5391
SUNDAY
Holistic Health fair
SU | Practitioners and other health-related organizations offer treatments, demonstrations and more, 1-5 p.m. | 7899 S. Lincoln Court, 303-798-2296 | LITTLETON
ONGOING EVENTS
Adventure boot camp
Fitness program for women, 5:30 a.m. Monday-Friday | $199-$299 | 303-805-4504, parkerbootcamp.com | PARKER
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. | $15 | 2199 California St., 303-294-9281
Flu Shots
The Visiting Nurse Association offers flu shots, flu mist and pneumonia shots. | 390 Grant Ave., 303-698-6378, vnacolorado.org
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, EnglEwood 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. | 303-363-3018
Laughter Yoga
The club offers tension-releasing laughter and breathing exercises, noon. | Free | First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St., 720-946-9712
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
Taoist Tai Chi
The Denver and Westminster locations offer Taoist Tai Chi taijiquan classes for all ages and health levels. Visit website for dates and times. | colorado.usa.taoist.org
Wheelchairs available
“Wishes on Wheels” makes available electric wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old+) usually at no out-of-pocket expense, if they qualify. | 800-823-5220 threewishes2.com | ARVADA
SERIES
Chronic Pain seminar
Free informational seminar meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Topics include: “Pain is Four Letter Word,” April 10 and “Using Mindfulness to Manage Chronic Pain,” May 8. | Pain Solutions, 3600 E. Alameda, Suite 200, 720-941-1226
Health Education series
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center offers the free classes: Stress less, April 5; Get a better night’s sleep, May 3. All classes meet 7-8 p.m. | Foothills Park and Recreation District Ridge Recreation Center, 6612 S. Ward St., 8300 W. 38th Ave., 303-425-2929 | LITTLETON
Moving Forward…Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
Pathology Report 101,Monday, 6:30 p.m. Call for reservations. | Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., 303-425-2929 | WHEAT RIDGE
UPCOMING
Grief support group
APRIL 3-MAY 22 | A different topic discussed every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. | The First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant St., 303-861-2501
Support for Newly Bereaved
APRIL 4-18 | The group meets Wednesdays through April 18, 3-4:30 p.m. | Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, 303-403-7283 | WHEAT RIDGE
Safety and Self-defense class
APRIL 7 & 14 | Lafayette Police Department teaches the class for women, 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Topics covered: traveling alone, internet use, parking lot safety, assailants and more. | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, 303-665-0469 | LAFAYETTE
Ovarivan Cancer
APRIL 9 & JUNE 12 | Swedish Medical Center offers a support group for wemen and their caregivers, 6:15 p.m. | 501 E. Hampden Ave., 303-788-4668 | ENGLEWOOD
Spring Training Camp
APRIL 12 | Free educational seminar on keeping your body in motion, 6-8 p.m. | Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., 303-425-2929 | WHEAT RIDGE
9Health Fair
APRIL 14 | Basic Screenings of bone density, breast screening, hearing screening, skin screening and blood count, 7 a.m.-noon. | Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., 9healthfair.org | ENGLEWOOD
Friends of Nursing
APRIL 14 | Hosts its annual luncheon. | The Inverness Hotel, 200 Inverness Drive, 303-832-3805
T’ai Chi in the Park
APRIL 14 & 21 | Learn the basics of T’ai Chi, 1-2 p.m. | Greek Theater, Civic Center Park, denverlibrary.org/fresh, 720-865-1206
Arthritis Walk
APRIL 28, MAY 6 or MAY 19 | The Arthritis Foundation’s annual one- and three-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Visit website for times and locations. | 303-756-8622, arthritis.org
Create Hope
MAY 5 | Art auction and benefit for Hope Lives!, 6-10 p.m. | Lincoln Center, 970-225-6200, hopelives.org | FORT COLLINS
Happiest Baby
MAY 5-NOV. 17 | New parents learn how to help a baby sleep better, noon-2 p.m. May 5, Aug. 11 or Nov. 17. | $45 | Saint Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St., 303-866-8600
Parents Pathways
MAY 12 | Hosts 5K run/walk, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race start. | $25, $15 children, $60 family team | Cheeseman Park, 1177 Race St., 303-321-6363, ext. 208
Pink Boa Qualified
MAY 19 | 5k run/walk to support Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center. | 970-225-6200, hopelives.org | FORT COLLINS
Avon Walk
JUNE 23-24 | Annual noncompetitive marathon to raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer. | 800-510-WALK, avonwalk.org
Peak Performance 2007
JUNE 28-30 | Learn the latest in diabetes treament and technology at the Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association North American Conference. | Colorado College & the US Olympic Training Center, 800-898-4322, www.diabetes-exercise.org | COLORADO SPRINGS
Iron Girl
JULY 1 | 5-mile and 5K run, 8 a.m. Registration available online | Veteran’s Park, State Capitol, irongirl.com
Western Strollathon
AUG. 11 | To benefit the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation | Clement Park, 303-345-5864 | LITTLETON
Ovarian Cancer Survivor’s Network
SEPT. 20 & NOV. 8 | Support group for women and their caregivers, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Registration not necessary | Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., colo-ovariancancer.org | WHEAT RIDGE
Celebrate Life in the Pink
OCT. 6 | Seventh annual Hope Lives! Gala features cocktails, a silent auction, four-course dinner, fashion show and more, 4:30 p.m. | 970-225-6200, hopelives.org | FORT COLLINS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Chronic Pain
M & TU | Free meetings the first and fourth Mondays and the second and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. | Pain Solutions, 3600 E. Alameda, Suite 200, 720-941-1226
Food addicts
Twelve-step recovery program. | 303-425-9691 or 303-847-1314, foodaddicts.org
WINGS
M-SA | Support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. | 303-238-8660, wingsfound.org
Breast cancer
TU | Support group for women who are newly diagnosed, 6-7:30 p.m. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. | Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., 303-425-2929 | WHEAT RIDGE
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
Abused adults
Support groups for adults who were sexually abused as children. Separate groups for men and women | 303-238-8660
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers more than 30 monthly support groups in metro Denver for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s. | www.alzco.org
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Free monthly support group at various locations for people with ALS and their families. | 303-832-2322, alsaco.org
Brain Aneurysm support group
Survivors and caregivers who have experienced or been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm meets twice a month | 303-779-1821, bafound.org/support/supgrp_colorado.php
Denver Center for Crime Victims
Support group for children ages 6-17 who have witnessed or experienced violence. | 303-860-6600 (English) or 303-718-8289 (Spanish), www.denvervictims.org
Sexaholics Anonymous
A 12-step recovery group; meetings across the metro area. | 303-292-3376, denversa.org
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Offers support groups patients, family and friends. Call for schedule. | 720-848-0316, www.uccc.info/cancercalendar
VOLUNTEERS
Arthritis Foundation
Volunteers needed to answer calls, noon-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Training provided. | 2280 S. Albion, 303-756-8622, ext. 225
Saint Joseph Hospital
Need patient pride volunteers to provide emotional support to patients, clerical positions and therapeutic visits for patients | 1835 Franklin St., 303-837-7667
Hospice volunteers needed
Colorado Community Hospice needs compassionate, dependable individuals who could provide companionship to hospice patients. Training provided. | 303-546-7921
Hospice Volunteers Needed
Life Source Hospice needs volunteers. Only 2 hours a week would make a difference. | Metro Denver area, 303-267-3718
RFB&D
Rocky Mountain Unit of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic seeks volunteers as readers, directors, bookmarkers, office assistants and school outreach. | 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-0787, www.rfbd.org
Saint Joseph Hospital
Volunteers needed for surgery waiting room, nursing units and patient visitors | 303-837-7667
Volunteers
Porter Adventist Hospital is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions | 2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
Volunteers needed
Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care seeks massage therapists, Reike Practioners, pet therapists for dogs and cats, musicians and companions for 1-2 hours per week in the Denver metro area. | 303-267-3718 |
Volunteers needed
Rocky Mountain Unit of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic is recruiting volunteers as readers, office workers and more | Free | 1355 So. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-0787
Hospital volunteers
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Volunteers Services Department needs volunteers in clerical positions in various medical departments. Computer experience helpful | 303-837-7043, roched@exempla.org
Pet volunteers
Porter Adventist Hospital is looking volunteers to bring their well-behaved dogs into the hospital to visit patients | 2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
STUDIES
University of Colorado at Boulder
CU-Boulder/Clinical Neuroscience Research Group seeks stroke survivors for a study on the effects of acupressure in stroke patients. 303-492-6273 | BOULDER
University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center
Seeks non-smoking women, 21-70 years, who are not taking birth control or hormone therapy for a cardiovascular research study. Contact Nicole, 303-372-2921 or Nicole.Hirsch@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.
