SpaFinder Wellness Week
Today-March 27: Local spas and fitness centers are discounting the rate of their services and programs by 50 percent or offering a flat fee of $50 as part of a nationwide effort for healthier lives. Visit week for participating locations.
Holistic Health lunch
Thursday: The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health hosts a Wellness Lunch, noon-1 p.m. The lunch/program includes 20 minutes of mild exercise and 20 minutes of skilled relaxation followed by a potluck lunch. Reservations required. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-527-2886, e-mail info@stoll ; -Health-Meetup-Group
Multi-Sport Expo
Saturday: Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club and FastForward Sports present this showcase on the latest gear for swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathletes of all experience and skill levels, 9-11 a.m. Demonstrations included. GATC, 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, attendees are asked to RSVP for scheduled presentations, call 303-770-2582 ext. 325 or e-mail katiel@greenwoodatc.com
Athletic assessments
Saturday: The Mountain Fitness Training Center is offering a free athletic assessment along with wellness and health suggestions, 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. Bike Source, 2690 E. County Line Road, Suite A, Littleton, 303-996-4060, 303-968-8363, e-mail delatorre.mj@gmail.com
The Power Method
Saturday: TRX for Endurance Athletes, 10 a.m.-noon, $55. Reservations required. 2570 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-803- 2438,
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
Breckenridge Spring Fever competitions
April 2: “Ski Touring for Snow Leopards,” follow a marked route up Peak 10 and ski down a run to raise money for snow leopards; April 6: “Breck Ascent Series Race #4,” five hillclimb events, 5:30 p.m.; April 9: The 5 Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race; April 16: “Imperial Challenge,” a 6.2-mile mountain bike race; April 20: “Breck Ascent Series Race #5,” five hillclimb events, 5:30 p.m. events/spring-fever-breckenridge
Bollywood Galaxie
April 4: Recently opened in Cherry Creek Dance and offering Bollywood dance classes at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning April 4. Cherry Creek Dance, 2625 E. Third Ave., 303-399-8087, e-mail info@cherry
Yoga Workshop for HIV+
April 9: The Yoga Group Inc. is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free yoga classes to persons with HIV. They offer three free ongoing classes each week. A beginner workshop for anyone interested is noon-2 p.m. April 9. The classes are open to anyone with HIV or if you are a partner or caregiver to someone who is. Partners and caregivers must be with HIV+ individual. Reservations required. The Iyengar Yoga Center of Denver, 770 S. Broadway, 303-794-4050
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.
Yoga workshops
April 15-16: Vinyasa yoga teacher Mark Morford is hosting three sessions for yoga enthusiasts of all skill levels. “Yoga for the Fearless Voice,” 6-8:30 p.m. April 15, “Lighten the Load,” 9-11 a.m. April 16 and “Fast, Hard and Deep,” 1-3 p.m. April 16. $40 per class or $105 for all three sessions. Discount if registered by April 1. Lodging specials available. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, 970-790-2051, e-mail wschick@westinriverfront.com
MS Society Walk
May 7: A benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Denver’s City Park, 303-698-7470 ext. 2, 888-WALK-COL (925-5265),
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. Fees vary; discounts available until April 15. Denver’s City Park,
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
May 14: The third annual run/walk to honor May, a chief deputy district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Race time is 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the 17th Judicial District’s Access to Justice Committee and the Sean May Memorial Fund. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, ,
Mountain to Valley Race
June 4: Mountain to Valley 10-Miler (starts at 7:30 a.m.) and F.A.S.T. 4-Miler (starts at 7:45 a.m.) in Glenwood Springs. Children and families may participate in the Smilin’ Sam half- mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Mountain Valley Developmental Services and The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST).
Denver Century Ride/Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival
June 11-12: The second annual ride, offering three courses ranging from 5 to 100 miles, is held in connection with the fourth annual Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. The Community Ride, 10 a.m. on June 11, offers a range of 5 to 22 miles to accommodate every ability and includes a child-size and child friendly aid station. Riders can choose the 62-mile Metric Century course or the 100-mile Century course on June 12. Ride time is 6:15 a.m. INVESCO Field at Mile High, ,
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303- 954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
