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,
Blisters for Sisters
Today: 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 today 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., Unit A, Lakewood, 303-322-1413 ext. 29, e-mail blistersforsisters@dominicansisters.org,
Snow Salutes: A Yoga Retreat for Snowboarders & Skiers
Saturday & Sunday: 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,
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
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; Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. $5 trail pass, $5 rental equipment. 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash,
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.,
Momercize Dance Workout
Feb. 18-March 25: Moms are invited 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fridays. $61, $47 Aurora residents. Registration required. Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora, 303-326-8650,
Lake City Ice Climbing Festival
Feb. 19: Registration begins at 10 a.m. for timed lead and top rope events for men and women. Prizes awarded. Après-climb party with door prizes at the end of the competition. Lake City, 970-275-4106,
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series
March 5: 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 .
Adolescent depression study
Through June: The Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Klein Buendel Inc. are looking for teens with depressive symptoms to participate in a research study, “Depression Outcomes Study of Exercise (DOSE)” or DOSEforTeens. Rolling admission continues through June. The study is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. Teens, parents or guardians of teens who are interested should call 303-565-4321, ext. 3673 or e-mail info@doseforteens.org;
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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