The Studio Anjali Winter Solstice Celebration
Wednesday: Free yoga class and candlelit ceremony celebrating the shortest day of the year, 6:30 p.m. Reservations not required. Refreshments included. The Athletic Club at The Westin, 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-2051,
Bear Creek Nature Center
Thursday: “Little Wonders: Santa Claus Hike,” activities and a short hike for ages 2-3 and their parents, 10-11:15 a.m. $3; Dec. 31: “New Year’s Eve Hike,” 1:30-3 p.m. $4, $3 members; Jan. 7: “Homestead Ranch Winter Walk About,” 10 a.m.-noon, $4, $3 members. Reservations required for all programs. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
Karma Yoga Center
Thursday: “Winter Solstice Workshop,” restorative yoga, meditation and winter solstice rituals included, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. 290 S. Franklin St., 720-379-3627,
Aerial Circus Holiday Camp
Dec. 27-29: Ages 6 to adult are invited to this three-day mini camp where participants learn on a variety of aerial apparatuses. 10 a.m.-noon. $135, $25 registration fee for new students. Multi-family member discounts available. Reservations required. 8964 E. Hampden Ave., 303-771-0161, e-mail Dance@AerialDanceOverDenver.com,
First Day Hikes Jan. 1: A nationwide initiative encourages everyone to get out and hike, snowshoe or cross country to start off 2012. Eleven Colorado state parks offer naturalist-guided hikes and other activities throughout the day. Events are free with a daily or annual Colorado State Parks pass. Participating parks include Barr Lake, Castlewood Canyon, Chatfield , Cherry Creek, Cheyenne Mountain, Eldorado Canyon, Eleven Mile, Lory, Mueller, Roxborough and Stagecoach.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Jan. 7: Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 trail pass, $5 equipment rental; Jan. 7-8: Winter Trails Day & Free Kids Day, children 12 and under can improve their cross-country skiing with a lesson, trail pass and rentals, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m.; Jan. 8: Skijoring Clinic, learn to ski with your dog, 10 a.m.-noon, return students refresher clinic 12:30-1:30 p.m., fees vary; Jan. 21: 25th annual Governor’s Cup, visit . 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Durango discount program
Through Jan. 15: The Durango Community Recreation Center and the Durango Discovery Museum have partnered for a same-day discount program. Buy a full-price daily admission at either the Durango Community Recreation or at the Durango Discovery Museum and receive a half-price admission at the other facility on the same day. 970-375-7313, 970-259-9234
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 to avoid injury on the slopes. $175 includes meals and classes. Reservations required. Discounted lodging and lift tickets available. Copper Mountain Resort,
Friday Night Yoga Club
Fridays through March 16: The annual winter series continues in a different Denver studio each week, 5:30-9 p.m. Live music, food and beverages, massage and acupuncture treatments included. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Chanda Plan Foundation that helps people with disabilities. Visit the website for more information.
Team CWW
Accepting memberships for the 2012 season that includes training in biking, swimming and running. Participants get a progression of training to meet fitness goals. E-mail info@teamcww.org. Also hosting Fiesty Fit Females, a free exercise group for cancer survivors, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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