Linden Tree Yoga
“Weekend Warriors,”one-hour yoga classes offered at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and 10 and 11 a.m. Sundays, 12716 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield. $25 for five classes if purchased by Jan. 31, call Santi at 720-394-9425 or Chuna at 720-988-8666; “Downtown Lunchtime Yoga,” stress-reducing lunchtime yoga, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., donations accepted, call Santi at 720-394-9425, ; Jan. 28: “Energize Body, Mind and Soul” class combes Himalayan yoga, meditation and sound healing with YogaSansar from Nepal, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $20, $15 in advance. Koelbel Library, 5995 S. Holly St., Centennial, 720-394-9425, 720-988-8666
Winter Meltdown Challenge
Registration deadline Thursday: The Lafayette Recreation Department is sponsoring an eight-week community challenge to lose weight and form healthy fitness habits. Choose from a Nutrition Only Level and a Fitness/Nutrition Level. Fees vary. The female and male who lose the largest percentage of body weight each win an annual pass. Punch cards will be awarded through random drawings during the challenge. Register online or at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469,
Catch Healthy Habits
Saturday: Seniors’ Resource Center has partnered with the OASIS Institute, a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older, for a new program that pairs adults age 50-plus with children in grades K-5 to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Sessions last eight weeks and include a nutrition lesson, a snack and 30 minutes of vigorous and physical games. Volunteer positions include recruiting volunteers, researching organizations, coordinating training and some clerical duties. An information meeting is 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 21. Old Firehouse, 3232 Depew St., call Sue Eby at 303-235-6947 or e-mail seby@SRCAging.org
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Saturday: 25th annual Governor’s Cup, visit ; Jan. 29: “Ski, Sip & Spa,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $95; Feb. 4: Moonlight Grant Huts Progressive Dinner, tours at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. $50, $15 ages 15 and under, ; “Full Moon Ski, Skate & Snowshoe,” 6-9 p.m. $5 trail pass, $5 rental equipment; Feb. 5: Skijoring Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, returning students 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fees vary. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
The Wildlife Experience
Continues its Wild Outdoor Workshops Series. Saturday: “Outdoor Cooking,” 1-3 p.m. $18, $15 members; Jan. 28: “Beginner Fly Fishing,” 1-3 p.m. $18, $15 members; Jan. 31: “Nature Night: Joe Riis Pronghorn Photography,” 5:30 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations required. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300,
Yoga Tree Colorado
Sunday: “Beginning Meditation” workshop, 1-5 p.m. $30. All levels welcome. Learn the effects, actions and benefits of meditation. 3333 S. Bannock St., No. 125, Englewood, 303-578-8733,
Bear Creek Nature Center
Jan. 28: “Interpretive Volunteer Orientation,” 9-11:30 a.m. Participants learn about becoming a visitor information receptionist at Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers. Must be 18 and older and complete an application and interview. Call Paula for the application at 719-520-6387, reservations required; Feb. 4: “Snowshoe Outing in the Mountains,” a naturalist-guided snowshoe hike for beginners, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10, $8 members. Reservations required. Location to be determined upon snow conditions. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Jan. 28-29: The International Ski Mountaineering Federation’s North American Championships; Feb. 4: Crested Butte Nordic Council’s Alley Loop, ; March 29-31: Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, . Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 800-600-2803,
Mesa Verde National Park
Jan. 28: Winter Ecology Hike, 9 a.m. Be prepared to be outdoors 2-3 hours with extra layers of clothing, water, and snacks. There is a limit of 20 adults and children (must be age 7 and older). Snowshoes will be provided or you may bring your own. Park entrance fees are waived during January and February. To sign up, for weather conditions, and more information, call the Chapin Mesa Museum at 970-529-4631. For more information about Mesa Verde National Park, visit .
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,
Colorado State Parks photo contest
Deadline Jan. 31: Photographers 18 and older are invited to submit photos of people enjoying the state parks. Categories include: Best of Winter, Best of Spring/Summer and Best of Fall. Winners in each category receive a 2012 Colorado State Parks annual pass and a $50 Cabela’s Gift Card, courtesy of The Foundation for Colorado State Parks. Contest rules at
SnowDash Extreme 5K Adventure Race
Feb. 4: The extreme race has participants climbing over nets, running up a hill, crawling through powder pits and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Lung Association in Colorado. A post-race celebration includes music and refreshments. Echo Mountain,
Morrison Nature Center
Feb. 7: Full Moon Hike, all ages welcome, 5:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. Jewell Wetlands, 13005 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora; Feb. 11: Bird Walk, ages 10 and over, 9 a.m. All birding ability levels welcome. Free, reservations required. Coal Creek Arena, 20255 E. Sixth Ave., Aurora. 303-739-2428,
3W Heart Throb 5K
Feb. 11: Participants can win prizes from local businesses. Start time is 10 a.m. Discount if you run with a friend. $50 pair, $30 per person, $20 teens, $15 children. Memorial Park, 8001 W. 59th Ave., Arvada,
Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer
March 3: The 10th annual benefit for the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Participants can choose a 3K or 5K snowshoe walk or 3K snowshoes race at the Frisco Nordic Center.
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.
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: A weekly workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. 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. The workshop is taught by a retired physician and certified instructor trained at Duke Integrative Medicine in Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-680-YOGA (680-9642),
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park offers a variety of winter activities. Backcountry areas can be reached on snowshoes and skis, and at lower elevations, all you need are hiking boots. Stop by a park visitor center or call 970-586-1206 for current road, snow and avalanche conditions.
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; .
TriBella Women’s
Multisport Team
Accepting applications to join the 2012 team. Sprint to Ironman race plans available along with swim clinics, indoor bike classes and group runs. E-mail Kathy@milehighmultisport.com or visit
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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