Aerial Dance Over Denver
“Start Slow & Low and Build Up” in all-ages classes (includes after school) and camps, including trapeze, hoop, bungee dancing, aerial fitness and more.
Kundalini Yoga
Monday: All levels invited, no experience required. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Bring water and a yoga mat. Single session: $10 nonmember/drop-in rate, $8 members. Series rates also available. Offered Mondays through December. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Mini Golf Tournament
Thursday: Twisted Pine Brewing Co. presents this tournament featuring teams of two competing for the coveted Twisted Trophy and other prizes including best-dressed (funny golf attire) and holes-in-one in this benefit for the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center. Food and beer reception begins at 5:30 p.m., tournament follows at 6:30. Entry fee is $20, includes golf, food and beer. Gateway Fun Park, 4800 28th St., Boulder, ,
Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler
Sept. 6: City Park to Washington Park via Cheesman and Alamo Placita parks to benefit the Cancer Patients Alliance and the fight against pancreatic cancer. Race time is 7 a.m. 303-220-1037,
“Get Fit at the Garden — A Walk for Wellness”
Sept. 8: Garden of the Gods is offering a weekly fitness walk Wednesday mornings beginning Sept. 8. Participants can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-mile walk. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Red Rocks Room. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a hat, water and sunscreen. A reception with a free snack will be held in the Visitor Center Cafe. Walks continue through October. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 719-219-0108, gardenofgods
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.)
Sept. 10-12: The Wildland Awareness & Educational Institute is inviting women age 18 and older to Peaceful Valley Ranch for a variety of workshops and classes encouraging a healthier outdoor lifestyle. Photographer John Fielder is the guest speaker Sept. 10 and will teach a class in the program. The cost is $395, includes workshops, meals, lodging, instruction and all equipment. Lyons, visit to register
“K-9s Against Cancer Walk”
Sept. 12: Camp Bow Wow presents the annual 5K Fun Run and One Mile Walk. Music, food, games, giveaways and demonstrations included. Proceeds benefit The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center and the Foothills Animal Shelter. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Entry fees vary. Central Park Stapleton, Martin Luthur King and Central Park boulevards, k-9sagainst
The Naked Foot 5K
Sept. 12: Bare feet or “minimalist footwear” are required for this benefit for Soles4Souls. Thirty percent of the run is on a sidewalk and the rest is on grass. The cost is $30 by Wednesday on , $35 on race day for the 5K. There’s also a 1 Miler all grass race ($15) and a free 1K kids fun run. Runners are asked to bring a pair of gently-used shoes to donate to Soles4Souls () that collects and distributes shoes to people in need around the world. Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Pond, Highlands Ranch,
“Denver’s Biggest Winner” Weight Loss & Fitness Contest
Sept. 13: The Power Method, a fitness program and studio in Denver, is hosting a six-week body transformation contest open to teams of five people. Choose from three fitness packages: the basic Motivation Package at $50 per person, the All In Package (for current clients) at $99 per team member, and the All In Package (for new clients) at $150 per person. Packages include fitness boot camps, personal training, weekly weigh-ins and more. Contest dates are Sept. 13-Oct. 27 with a finale party 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27. The winning team, which loses the highest percentage of weight, will receive $2,500 to keep or donate to charity. thepower
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
