Athletic Club at the Westin
Today: “Valentine’s Partnering Yoga Class,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. $60 per couple. 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-2051, athleticclubwestin.com
The Human Motion Institute
HMI at Lutheran Medical Center hosts a series of free seminars related to orthopedic health concerns, 2:30- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: “Sports Medicine Program,” knee tendinitis in the active adult; Feb. 22:“My Achy-Breaky Back,” adult scoliosis; Feb. 28: “Hip Arthritis, Treatment Strategies.” Reservations required. Free valet parking. Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 Lutheran Parkway, entrance No. 2, Wheat Ridge, 303-689-4595
Dancing the Soul
Saturday & Feb. 25: “Zumba Basics,” a two-part series 2-3:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 950-C Jersey St., 303-502-4586, dancingthesoul.com
BUTI Fitness teacher
training sessions
Saturday-Monday: Level-1 Certification Course teaches beginning through intermediate level BUTI and licenses participants to teach in Denver. BUTI Fitness combines yoga and dance with plyometrics. E-mail bizzie@butiyoga.com or visit BUTIFitness.com
Roxborough State Park
Saturday: “Fountain Valley Trail Hike,” 10:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring water and a snack. Reservations required, call 303-973-3959; Sunday: “Guided Bird Walk,” 9:30 a.m. All ability levels welcome. Meet at the Visitor Center. 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, parks.state.co.us
Olde Town Acupuncture
Monday-Feb. 24: Donating acupuncture treatments for new patients in exchange for a $10 (or more) donation to the local nonprofit Hope House of Colorado that supports teen moms and their babies. By appointment only. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A-201, Arvada, 720-898-9552, oldetownacu .com; hopehouseofcolorado.org
The Wildlife Experience Wild Outdoor Workshop Series
Feb. 21: “Nature Night: Colorado’s Peregrine Falcons: A Fascinating Success Story,” 6 p.m. $8, $5 members; “Kids Night Out….Doors,” various activities for ages 5-12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $8, $5 members, includes dinner; Feb. 25: Ice Fishing,” 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., equipment required and participants must have Colorado fishing license; March 3: “Sled Dogs and Snow: Iditarod,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call or visit the website for more program details. Reservations required. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org
The Foundation of Wellness Professionals
Feb. 22: Presents a free lecture, “Natural Solutions to Weight Loss,” 7:30-8:30 p.m. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, 303-721-6123
Arthritis Foundation
Feb. 24, registration deadline Friday: The Rocky Mountain Chapter hosts a one-day aquatic exercise instructor training at the Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. 800-475-6447 ext. 251; arthritis.org
Arapahoe Community College and Camp MissFits
Feb. 25: Hosting a fitness boot camp for men and women of all fitness abilities to benefit the American Heart Association, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8-9 a.m. workout. Participants receive bracelets, goody bags and may enter drawings for various gifts. Donations accepted. Camp MissFits plans to host boot camps to benefit various charities the fourth Saturday of each month . Arapahoe Community College Fitness Center, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 720-951-0101, e-mail priscilla@fitlivingempowered.com
Linden Tree Yoga
Feb. 25: “Energize Body, Mind and Soul,” a class combining Himalayan yoga, meditation and sound healing, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 3:30-4:45 p.m. $20, $15 in advance. Call for more information. 720-394-9425, 720-988-8666
Mesa Verde National Park
Feb. 25: A free hike for ages 7 and over focuses on winter ecology, 9 a.m. Meet at the Morefield Village gas station. If needed, snowshoes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress appropriately. Reservations required. 970-529-4631, nps.gov/meve
American Lung Association
Feb. 26: Presents the seventh annual “Anthem Fight for Air Climb” where participants climb the stairs at Republic Plaza, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Climbers take off in 8-second intervals and climb 56 floors and 1,098 steps. Interactive booths and refreshments follow. Must be 14 and above. Prizes will be awarded. fightforairclimb.org
Team CWW
Feb. 25:Hosting its 2012 season kickoff for members and guests to learn about the training program, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Meet coaches and hear stories from those who have completed triathlon training with the team. Register on the website. Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th St., 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. fiestyfitfemales.org
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Free Class Demo Day
Feb. 25: Participants are welcome to try out various classes including kettlebell, pilates, belly dance and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 2-16 years for youth classes, 16+ for adult classes. Wear appropriate clothing. Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 303-231-1300, ci.wheatridge.co.us
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. tubbsromptostomp.com
Fountain Creek Nature Center
March 10: “Wildlife Soap Carving for Beginners,” 10 a.m.-noon, ages 5 to adult, $5, $4 members; March 17: “Map & Compass for Leprechauns,” learn the basics of reading maps and using a compass, 10 a.m.-noon. $5, $4 members. Reservations required for each class. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com
Wellness Week 2012
March 19-25: Participating spas, yoga studios, salons and health clubs 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. Those who sign up through Feb. 22 with e-mail address and ZIP code will get an opportunity to book deals before the general public. Appointments may be made starting Feb. 29. wellnessweek2012.com
Push Walk Run 5K
April 29: The second annual race to raise funds and awareness for those suffering from spinal cord injury and the benefits they receive from exercise-based recovery programs. All proceeds from this event benefit the SCI Recovery Project and its clients. Start time is 9 a.m. Post-race activities include awards, booths, entertainment and more. Washington Park,
Rocky Mountain Senior Games
June 6-10, registration deadline: May 21: Seniors age 50 and over compete in the 35th annual games that include archery, badminton, cycling, field events, golf, swimming, table tennis and more. New this year is the pole vault. The competition is held in Greeley. Call or visit the website to register. 970-350-9433, rockymountainseniorgames.com
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., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642), samadhiyoga.net
Rock Hard Fitness
Offering unlimited yoga and zumba classes for $39 per month. 14700 W. 66th Place, Unit 6, Arvada, 303-420-7625, rockhard-fitness.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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