“Get Your Break On”
Tuesday: CU-Boulder hosts the second annual fair offering resources to encourage a safe and healthy spring break for students, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Counseling and psychological services, the Wardenburg Health Center’s Community Health program, food and a prize drawing are included. University Memorial Center’s Glenn Mill Ballroom, CU-Boulder campus,
Catalyst Therapies
March 14-April 18; March 26-27: Learn to run efficiently in a “Running Well” class offered 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning March 14 or in a weekend session March 26-27. The program was designed by physical and occupational therapists and avid runners. Classes include video analysis, drills and exercises. 2680 18th St., Suite 150B, 303-458-9660, e-mail info@catalysttherapies.com,
Cancer Fitness Institute
Through March 15: Colorado Parks and Recreation Association’s Cancer Fitness Institute is offering 20 scholarships for low-income breast cancer survivors to participate in the Summit Cancer exercise program at 10 Front Range recreation centers. The program is a six-month, individualized exercise program that includes a complimentary six-month recreation center pass. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit , click “Locations.”
Cherry Creek Athletic Club
Offering Pilates, personal training sessions, group fitness, yoga, prenatal, hip-hop and more. Some include complimentary classes. 500 S. Cherry St., 303-399-3050,
Health seminar
March 15: “Detoxification, Cellular and Digestive Health Seminar,” 7-8 p.m. Reservations required. Integrative Wellness Group, 340 Third St., Castle Rock, 720-308-4089, e-mail susan@livinghealthiernow.com
Arthritis Foundation
March 19; deadline to register Wednesday: The Rocky Mountain Chapter is offering an aquatic exercise instructor one-day training program. To register, call 800-475-6447, ext. 251, or visit the website. The Arthritis Foundation offers an aquatic, exercise and a tai chi program for people with arthritis and related conditions. Foothills Park & Recreation District, 6613 S. Ward St., Littleton,
The Club at Cordillera
March 19: Final event in the noncompetitive 5K Moonlit Snowshoe Series. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, start at the Trailhead at Cordillera. $35, $30 in advance, includes chili, brownies, cocoa and a chance to win prizes. A limited number of headlamps and snowshoes are available to borrow. 970-926-5100, ,
Progressive Bonfire Dinner
March 19: Snowshoes or skis are required for the Crested Butte Nordic Council’s annual dinner that takes participants along a luminaria-lit 4K trail for a four-course, four-fire meal. Diners meet at 5 p.m. for a cup of hot wine or cocoa at the Town Ranch trailhead, located behind Crested Butte Community School. Stops include appetizer, soup, entree and dessert. Groups depart every half-hour at 5 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, $15 for children. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Gunnison/Crested Butte Junior Nordic Ski Team. Crested Butte, 970-349-1707,
Ski/snowboard progression camps
March 19-20: Oakley Inc. presents a new two-day ski and snowboard progression camp for women looking to improve. The professional coaching staff includes head coach Mary Walsh and Oakley Pro riders like Gretchen Bleiler and Grete Eliassen. Registration required. Winter Park,
SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Begins in April: All Medicare-eligible recipients with select health insurance plans can participate. General orientations for new members are held the first and third week of the month. Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley, 970-350-9401
Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay
April 10: The ninth annual race includes a 2-mile run through downtown Littleton, 10 miles on the South Platte River Trail and then 1 mile to the Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant. There’s also a three-person relay option. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Mother’s Day 5K
May 8: The City Park Running Club presents the second annual 5K run/walk, 9 a.m. The 5K is part of the annual “Mother’s Day Migration,” and all registered participants get a free Zoo pass for that day. Registration fees vary; discounts available until April 15. Denver’s City Park,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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