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,
“Get Fit at the Garden: A Walk for Wellness”
Wednesday: Garden of the Gods offers 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 November. In case of inclement weather, an optional route will be available. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 719-219-0108,
American Mountaineering Center and Museum
Opens Thursday: The American Mountaineering Museum and American Alpine Club Library present the “Alpine Styles” art exhibit opening Thursday with a free reception featuring music and refreshments at 6 p.m. Works focusing on climbing and mountaineering are included. Emilie Lee, Jamie Givens and Keith Svihovec are a few of the contributing artists. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, until 6 p.m. Saturday and by appointment on Monday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the museum and the American Alpine Club Library. Admission is $6.50, $4.50 for children and $5 for seniors. Group rates also available. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 31. 710 10th St., Golden,
Yoga Series
Thursday: The “Therapeutic Yoga: Anatomy and Alignment” series continues Thursdays (no class Nov. 25) through Dec. 16, 5:45-7 p.m. Topics include Knees, Wrists, Ankles, Elbows, Thursday; Abdomen and Digestive System, Dec. 2; Circulatory System: Heart and Lungs, Dec. 9; and Brain and Nervous System, Dec. 16. The cost is $15 per class. Reservations required. Nourished Health Wellness Center, 1740 Marion St., 303-709-0875,
Winter Conditioning Series
Sunday: Get in shape for ski and snowboard season with this class offered Sundays (no class Nov. 28) through Dec. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per class, $15 members. Core Power Yoga — Grant Studio, 333 E. 13th Ave., 303-861-0114,
Fit For Fire 5K Walk/Run
Sunday: The Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation have partnered with the Denver Fire Department’s Wellness Division for this benefit 5K Walk/Run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Race time is 9 a.m., Kids Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. Registration fees are $30 adults, $25 youth 17 and under, $25 seniors 65 and over. All fees are an additional $5 on race day. A family expo with antique fire trucks, the Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado and entertainment is included. Proceeds benefit the wellness programs of The Friends of The Denver Fire Department () and The Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. Washington Park, 1000 S. Downing St., check-in and start line is at the southeast corner of the park off Franklin Street,
Turkey Day 5K Family Fun Run
Nov. 25: The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch presents the seventh annual Turkey Day 5K Family Fun Run. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the race is at 9 a.m. The Kids Fun Run follows at 10 a.m. Post-race activities include an awards ceremony and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Colorado National Guard Foundation. Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch, 303-791-3500,
Polar Plunge
Dec. 4: The third annual Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics Colorado. All ages (those under 18 require parent or guardian signature) are invited to take a dip in Chatfield Reservoir. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $85 in pledges to receive the official “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Plunge t-shirt. Plungers can take the jump on their own or form a Plunge Team. Those not interested in getting wet may still participate and register for a spot in the “chicken coop.” “Splash” time is 1 p.m. Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton, call 303-592-1361 or visit for more information.
Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives
Through Dec. 31: Yoplait will donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pink lid sent in by Dec. 31. Yoplait has donated more than $25 million to the breast-cancer cause the past 12 years. Visit for more information.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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