Kundalini Yoga
Mondays: All levels invited; no experience required. 6-7:30 p.m. Bring water and a yoga mat. Single session: $10 nonmember/drop-in rate, $8 members. Series rates also available. Offered Mondays through April. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3580,
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Saturday & Sunday: Winter Trails & Colorado Kids Free Days; Sunday: Skijoring Clinic, learn how to ski with your dog, 10 a.m. $45 package includes clinic, harness and trail pass; $30 with own leash, harness; $10 ski rental equipment; Jan. 22: 24th annual Governor’s Cup, skiers of all ages and abilities are invited; Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 29: Ski & Soak Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Snowsports Industry Association Snow Show & On-Snow Nordic Demos, . 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Jazzercise for Seniors in Boulder
Begins Tuesday & Wednesday: The City of Boulder’s Senior Services is offering Jazzercise for older adults at two locations. The East Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. beginning Tuesday. The West Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., is Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. beginning Wednesday. The fee is $38 per month and includes unlimited visits at both locations. East Senior Center, 303-441-4150; West Senior Center, 303-441-3148.
Health and wellness seminar
Wednesday: The Conditioning Classroom is hosting “An Hour to Empower,” a fitness-related New Year’s resolutions seminar at 7 p.m. Participants will learn how to achieve fitness goals. $20. RSVP to grantp@theconditioningclassroom.com. 9034 E. Easter Place, No. 100, Centennial,
Quicker Quaker 5K
Saturday: The 15th annual 5K Walk/ Run is open to all ages and levels and is part of the Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival. Race time is 9:30 a.m. at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road. Fees are $17 in advance, $27 after Thursday. Festival activities include an Oatmeal Breakfast at Pioneer Elementary, 101 E. Baseline Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (there’s also a baking contest, 8 a.m. to noon), and a Health Fair at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 303-666-9555, ,
Winter Meltdown Challenge
Registration deadline: Saturday: The Lafayette Recreation Department is sponsoring an eight-week community challenge to lose weight and form healthy fitness habits. Register online or in person at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center by Saturday. There are two participation levels to choose from including a Nutrition Only Level and a Fitness/Nutrition Level. The female and male who lose the largest percentage of body weight will each win an annual pass. Punch cards will be awarded through random drawings during the challenge. 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469,
Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series
Sunday, Feb. 6, March 6: Includes the East West Resorts 5K Quest and Dogma Athletica 10K divisions. There is also a snowshoe series training plan for participants. Those interested in registering for the snowshoe series training plan can do so when registering for the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series, call Dogma at 970-688-4433. Dogma Athletica is located in the Riverwalk in Edwards, 137 Main St., Unit G001. Registration for the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series and the Dogma Athletica Snowshoe Series Cup is available at Dogma Athletica or visit or . There is also a free Kids’ 1K for ages 12 and younger when accompanied by a participating parent.
Nutrition seminar
Jan. 12: Dr. Bill Bergman and Dr. Sheryl Brickner present “With Kids — They ‘Behave’ What They Eat,” a program on nutritional intervention for your child, 7-8 p.m. The seminar is free and the first in a series. Lost and Found Inc. Family Counseling Center, 6700 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-420-8080, ext. 1102
Total Movement Fitness open house
Jan. 15: Includes a masseuse, aesthetician and chiropractor offering consultations along with a raffle for five free personal training sessions, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 12351 Grant St., Suite 120, Thornton, 303-469-4315,
Documentary screening
Jan. 21: Executive producer and creator Heidi Houston will be joined by women’s health experts and doctors for a screening of the documentary “Hot Flash Havoc,” examining the process of menopause. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The screening is at 6 p.m., followed by a question and answer session at 7:30 p.m. A reception is at 8:15 p.m. $20. Davis Auditorium in Strum Hall, University of Denver Campus, 2000 E. Asbury Ave.,
Orthopaedics symposium
Jan. 29; registration deadline: Friday: The Western Orthopaedics Research & Education Foundation presents “Current Concepts in Orthopaedics,” 11 a.m. Several doctors will present the latest findings on knee injuries, spinal surgery, hip replacement and more. The program is free. Registration deadline: Friday. JW Marriott Hotel, 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-7377 or e-mail kzarrella@western-ortho.com
American Mountaineering Center and Museum
Through Jan. 31: The American Mountaineering Museum and American Alpine Club Library present the “Alpine Styles” art exhibit of works focusing on climbing and mountaineering. Emilie Lee, Jamie Givens and Keith Svihovec are a few of the contributing artists. 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 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. 710 10th St., Golden,
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series
March 5: Registration discounts are available until Jan. 19 for this Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure benefit to be held at the Frisco Nordic Center in Frisco. Snowshoers of all ages and levels are invited to raise money in support of breast cancer education and research. Tubbs Romp to Stomp invites young people to get involved with the Lil Romper program for kids ages 6-12; the Lil Bitty Rompers, up to age 5; and, new for 2011, the Lil Romper Dash, a snowshoe sprint for kids. Those who can’t make the event can register for “Snowed in for the Cause.” For more details, visit .
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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