Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
Saturday:Life Care Centers of America present the 21st annual Memory Walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The Kids Fun Run is at 7:50 a.m., the 5K Run is at 8 a.m., and the 5K Walk begins at 9 a.m. The Colorado School of Mines marching band starts off the event, and Come August performs at the finish line. Participants are invited to stay for refreshments and activities. Tribute flags, with a personalized message or the name of someone touched by Alzheimer’s disease, are available for $10.The walk begins and ends in City Park. For information and to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter at 303-813-1669, e-mail memorywalk@alzco.org or visit
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,
Massage For the Cure
Tuesday: Massage Envy has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for a national one-day event to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. A one-hour therapeutic massage session is $49; $15 from each massage will be donated to the Denver and Colorado Springs affiliates. Additional donations also accepted. Call 877-330-ENVY (330-3689) or visit to schedule an appointment.
“Get Fit at the Garden — A Walk for Wellness”
Wednesday: Garden of the Gods is offering a weekly fitness walk Wednesday mornings. 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,
Conquer Chiari Walk Across America
Saturday: Denver’s second annual 3K walk to raise awareness and funds for Chiari malformation, a neurological disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in the U.S. The Conquer Chiari Walk Across America is a series of walks held across the country on the same day. Proceeds will fund Chiari research. Participation is free. E-mail dkinton@comcast.net or mary_mcgregor01@hotmail.com, or visit the website for details. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the walk and activities begin at 10 a.m. Belleview Park, 1225 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood,
Yoga for Congo Women
Saturday: A yoga session to benefit survivors of the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Women for Women International (). Check-in is at 9:30 a.m., yoga session is 10-11:30 a.m. $35. A yoga mat and reservations are recommended. An online broadcast is also available. Visit the website for information. Mount Vernon Event Center, 17173 Mount Vernon Road, Golden,
Poetry of Yoga Workshop
Sunday: Spoken word poet and yoga instructor, HawaH, will teach “The Poetry of Yoga,” 7-9 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. Samadhi Center for Yoga, 639 E. 19th Ave.,
Yoga Aid Challenge
Sunday: Yoga Aid is an international fundraiser that takes place in hundreds of communities around the world on the same weekend. 10 a.m.-noon. Proceeds benefit four charities associated with bringing yoga to the world including Africa Yoga Project, Off the Mat, Yoga for Youth and 4 One World. Admission is free, donations can be made online (select Denver in the drop-down menu). Yoga on 6th, 2780 E. Sixth Ave.,
Hop, Skip & a Jump Start
Sunday: The Children’s Museum of Denver presents the “Stroller-Friendly 5K, Infant Crawl, Toddler Trot and Kid Course.” Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Rockies mascot Dinger will be on hand as the official cheerleader and Coors Field announcer Reed Saunders will emcee. Registration fees vary and include museum admission, activities, T-shirt or onesie, and post-race snacks. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, 303-561-0104,
Yoga for Peace Day
Sunday: Manitou Yoga will lead participants in 108 Sun Salutations to promote peace, well being and health, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a mat and water bottle. Free admission, accepting donations for Partners for Healthy Choices “Empowering and Connecting Community.” Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-641-8325, e-mail: manitouyoga@gmail.com,
The Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Sunday-Sept. 26: The 15th annual conference includes more than 35 master teachers and more than 100 classes. Call for more information and to register. YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 800-561-9398,
Nationwide Wellness Week
Sept. 20-26: SpaFinder Deal Days includes dozens of spas, yoga studios and Pilates centers who have reduced their prices for treatments and classes by half, or are offering flat-rate $50 deals. Visit the website for locations and to make an appointment.
Tai Chi instructor seminar
Sept. 24-25: The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is hosting a two-day Tai Chi instructor training seminar in Denver. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program is designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi. Registration required, call Isabelle Stohler at 800-475-6447, ext. 235.
Congenital Heart Defect Walk
Sept. 25: The Rocky Mountain Congenital Heart Defect Walk is a one-mile, family friendly walk. The inaugural walk is a joint effort between the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) and Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) and is taking place on the same day in eight locations across the country. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Walk begins behind Borders at FlatIrons Crossing in Broomfield, 888-921-ACHA (921-2242),
Hike for Youth Fall Hiking Festival
Sept. 25: The Women’s Wilderness Institute, Colorado Mountain Club and cityWILD present the seventh annual Hike for Youth Fall Hiking Festival and Fundraiser. A variety of activities for all ages are offered, including easy, moderate or vigorous guided or independent hikes, a 10K trail run and outdoor skills clinics followed by refreshments and music. All proceeds support local programs connecting youth to the outdoors. Register on the website. Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Golden,
Running of the Gays
Sept. 26: Art from Ashes presents this “marathon in heels” along three blocks on East 17th Avenue to support creative empowerment programs for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) youth. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The race starts at Steuben’s, 523 E. 17th Ave., and ends at JR’s, 777 E. 17th Ave., call 303-837-1550 for details.
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
Sept. 26: The walk promotes acceptance of all people with Down syndrome and raises funds for the Mile High Down Syndrome Association, which supports children with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. Registration and a pancake breakfast is at 7 a.m. The walk and activities, including a 1K and 2K walk, a resource fair, live music with Opie Gone Bad, games and face painting for children, awards and refreshments, continue until noon. City Park,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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