Coping with loss
Today: Nov. 14 Grief counselor Donna Blatchford presents “Coping With the Holiday Season Following a Loss,” 6-7:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. The Denver Hospice Grief Center, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, 303-398-6234,
Old Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Today-Friday: Free acupuncture treatments in exchange for a $10 donation to Home Front Heroes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Home Front Heroes supports active military, their families and veterans. By appointment only. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, 720-898-9552,
Ski & snowboard film series
Today-Sunday: Nov. 14-20 Warren Miller Entertainment’s latest winter sports film, “Like There’s No Tomorrow.” The 62nd annual installment follows professional skiers and snowboarders on five continents. Colorado natives Chris Davenport, Ted Davenport and Jake Zamansky are included. Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley is the narrator. Times vary, tickets are $25 and include a free lift ticket to participating resorts and discounts at local ski shops. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place,
Medical Seminar Series
Wednesday: Nov. 16 Dr. Hugh McPherson presents “Treatment Options for Neck & Back Pain,” 6-7 p.m.; Nov. 21: Dr. Mark Fitzgerald presents “Focus on Shoulders: Advances in Arthroscopy,” 6-7 p.m.; Nov. 28: Dr. Robert Greenhow and Dr. Craig Loucks present “The Anterior Approach Hip Replacement,” 6-7 p.m. Reservations required. Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 303-699-7325,
Tribella Women’s Multisport Team
Wednesday: Nov. 16 An informational meeting to form a 2012 team, 6 p.m. Novice or experienced athletes invited. 1060 Bannock St., ,
Park Hill Yoga
Fridays: Teen Girls Class, 4-5 p.m. $75 for six weeks; Thursday: Nov. 17 Nutrition Classes, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Also offered Dec. 1 and Dec. 8; Saturday: Nov. 19 Therapy for Low Backs, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $30, $25 in advance; Sunday: Nov. 20 Yoga for Cyclists Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Reservations required. 2072 Ash St., 303-377-3508,
CrossFit Elevation Military Benefit
Saturday: The gym is celebrating its grand opening with a CrossFit workout suitable for all fitness levels at noon. $10, includes class, refreshments and a barbecue. All proceeds benefit disabled veterans. Reservations suggested, e-mail tara@crossfitelevation.com. 837 Santa Fe Drive, 303-827-4115,
Wild Turkey Trivia & Hike
Saturday: Nov. 19 Everything you always wanted to know about turkeys, 10-11:30 a.m. Trivia, slide show, crafts for kids and a short hike included. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
PurpleLight Denver
Sunday: Hosting a Vigil for Hope, 5:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear purple and gather to honor loved ones who have battled pancreatic cancer. West steps of the Capitol Building,
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sundays; through Dec. 4: Meets 1-2:15 p.m. Sundays. Participants learn the health benefits of yoga in age and how to increase flexibility, improve strength and balance, maintain healthy joints, build bone and muscle, prevent osteoporosis and reduce stress. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave, 303-680-YOGA (680-9642),
Thanksgiving Day Bootcamp
Nov. 24: “A workout before the big feast,” 8 a.m. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Arvada Food Bank. Rock Hard Fitness, 14700 W. 66th Place, Arvada,
Great Skate Month
Through Nov. 30: South Suburban Parks and Recreation celebrates Great Skate Month by offering free group skating lessons Saturdays at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Center. Anyone who attends a public skating session is eligible for a free 30-minute skating lesson. Free skating lessons are offered at 1 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and at 2:30 p.m. at Family Sports Center. Sessions are $7.75, $5.75 for residents. The sessions are noon to 3 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and 1 to 4 p.m. at Family Sports Center. Skate rental is available. South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; sspr.org
Sol Vida Dance Studio
Dec. 3: “Winter Wow: A Weekend of Workshops: Dance, Yoga, and Meditation,” 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Teens and adults of all levels invited. $88, $77 by Dec. 1. Sol Vida Dance Studio + Community Space for the Arts, 4926 E. Colfax Ave., 720-224-5990,
Dancing the Soul
Dec. 4: One-year anniversary celebration with various classes in yoga, Zumba, belly dancing, meditation and others offered 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 each. Reservations required; Dec. 18: “Renew and Restore” yoga class, 1:30- 3:30 p.m. $20, includes refreshments. Reservations required. 950-C Jersey St., 303-502-4586, dancingthesoul. com
Tommelfest
Dec. 10: Season kick-off celebration includes lessons from the University of Denver Nordic Team, a beer garden, BBQ, retail specials and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A Biathlon Clinic with U.S. Olympian Haley Johnson is included. $15, $7 ages 5-12 years, free under 5. Devil’s Thumb Ranch, 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash,
City of Fort Collins
December: Offering various classes, workshops and excursions. Archery, mountaineering, downhill skiing, backcountry trips, snow tubing and snowboarding are included. Dates, location and costs vary.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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