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,
Total Movement Fitness
Fridays: Hosting Zumba (Latin-inspired dance-fitness) classes every Friday at 6 p.m. Drop-in rate is $15 (discounted in January to $10) or buy a punch card. 12351 Grant St., Suite 120, Thornton, 303-469-4315,
Documentary screening
Friday: Executive producer 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, 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.,
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Saturday: 24th annual Governor’s Cup, skiers of all ages and abilities are invited; Jan. 29: Ski, Sip & Spa Day, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., call 970-726-8231 for reservations; Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Snowsports Industry Association Snow Show & On-Snow Nordic Demos, ; Feb. 6: 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; Feb. 18: Moonlight Grand Huts Progressive Dinner, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., visit for information and reservations. 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Polar Bear 5K
Sunday: The Polar Bear 5K Run & Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run. Events begin with the 5K at 10 a.m. followed by the Kid’s 1K Fun Run at 11:15 a.m. The awards presentation and prize drawings are at 11:25 a.m. Registration fees are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors over 60 and youth 17 and under, $20 for Kids Fun Run with T-shirt, free for kids with no T-shirt. Proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation organization that helps athletes with cancer. This is part of the RunDenver Series that includes the Rudolph Ramble 5K, SuperBowl 5K, Valentine’s Day 5K and That Dam Run 5K. Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave.,
Blisters for Sisters
Jan. 24: An informational meeting and training session for walkers and runners of all levels for an upcoming half or full marathon, 5-7 p.m. Meet coach Maureen Roben. Snacks and door prizes included. Register by Jan. 24 for a discounted rate of $80. Participation includes monthly training sessions through May. Proceeds benefit patients of Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency who are elderly and need assistance to stay in their own homes. Runner’s Roost, 7978 W. Alameda Ave. # A, Lakewood, 303-322-1413 ext. 29, e-mail blistersforsisters@domin ,
Snow Salutes: A Yoga Retreat for Snowboarders & Skiers
Jan. 29-30: Copper Mountain and The Yoga Mat present this workshop/retreat teaching participants key yoga poses to warm up in the morning and stretch out at night. Also how to avoid injury on the slopes. $150 includes meals and classes. Reservations required. Discounted lodging and lift tickets available. Copper Mountain Resort,
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 benefits 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,
Mountain Spirit Acupuncture of Westminster
Feb. 5: Hosts a “Donation Day” the first Saturday of each month offering services for a donation of any amount to support local, national and international charities. Acupuncture treatments, massage, Reiki and crystal light bed healing sessions are offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. 11852 Bradburn Blvd., Westminster, 303-929-7334,
Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series
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.
Denver Golf Expo
Feb. 11-13: The 18th annual Denver Golf Expo offers exhibits, seminars, vendors and more for golfers of all ages and abilities. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series
March 5: Registration discounts are available until Wednesday for this Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure benefit to be held at the 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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