Back Country Avalanche Class
Wednesday:”Back Country Basics and Refresher Avalanche Training Class,” 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The morning session will focus on Companion Rescue and the afternoon session on Touring Essentials. $125 includes one-day lift ticket, instructors and a snowcat. Call Kelli at 970-390-9145 or Gene at 719-486-2277, e-mail info@skicooper.com; skicooper.com
Tobacco Treatment Program
Wednesday, March 27 & 29: “Getting Ready to Quit Smoking,” recent information, techniques, medications and treatments, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m. March 27 and 6:30-8 p.m. March 29. The class is for all types of tobacco use. Free, reservations required. Conference Center at Porter Adventist Hospital, 2525 S. Downing St., 303-778-5890, e-mail tobaccofree@centura.org
CATCH Health Habits Program
Saturday:Volunteers age 50 and over are needed to serve as mentors to guide school children in making positive choices about food and exercise. An information session is 9:30-11 a.m. March 24 and the program runs June 19-July 12. The program addresses adult and childhood obesity and provides free educational sessions on healthy eating, food preparation and physical activity. Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave., 303-730-4610
Larimer County Open Spaces walk
Saturday:“Wintertime Plant Walk,” easy three-hour hike, 9 a.m. Yaktrax or other boot traction is recommended. Dress appropriately and bring water. Free, $6 daily park entrance permit required. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, west of Fort Collins on CR 38E, 970-679-4489, larimer.org/naturalresources
Radiant Running Injury Clinic
Saturday: Douglas Wisoff, P.T., hosts a running-injury clinic with a video analysis for participants, 11 a.m.-noon. Refreshments and discounts included. Reservations required. Road Runner Sports, 10436 Town Center Drive, No. 300, Westminster, 303-499-2062
Roxborough State Park hikes
Saturday: “Jr. Naturalist: Geology Hike,” ages 7-12, 1 p.m. Visit the website for additional activities. Some programs require reservations. 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, 303-973-3959, parks.state.co.us
Linden Tree Yoga
New yoga classes offered at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at Kinetic Evolutions. 7508 Grandview Ave., Arvada, call Angie at 720-394-9425 or e-mail lindentreeyoga@yahoo.com; Saturday: “Energize Body, Mind and Soul,” a class combining Himalayan yoga, meditation and sound healing, noon-1:15 p.m. $20, $15 in advance. Call 720-988-8666 or 720-394-9425.
Santosha Yoga
Saturday:“Hip Openers and Stabilizers,” Iyengar Yoga workshop, 2-4 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606, santoshayogastudio.com
Stop TB Trot 5K
Sunday: The Colorado Coalition Against Tuberculosis presents its fourth annual 5K to promote awareness of tuberculosis infection and disease. Proceeds benefit local underserved patients by providing temporary housing, food and transportation while on treatment. Open to all levels of runners and walkers. Race time may be used for the Bolder Boulder. Registration online until 5 p.m. Friday. Washington Park, denverhealth.org/ tbtrot
Yoga Tree Colorado
Sunday: “The Language of Power and Desire — Advanced Meditation,” 1-5 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 3333 S. Bannock St., No. 125, Englewood, 303-578-8733, YogaTreeColorado.com
Wellness Week 2012
Through Sunday: 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. wellnessweek2012.com
Stacy Peralta
Monday:CU Denver Live! and the University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media present a program with the skateboarder and documentary filmmaker, 12:30-3:15 p.m. Peralta will screen and discuss his films. Free. St. Cajetan’s Center, 1190 Ninth St., Auraria Campus, ucdenver.edu
Cancer Support Community Colorado
March 27: Offering an educational workshop, “Frankly Speaking: Coping with the Cost of Care,” noon-1 p.m. Free; April 3-May 8: “Cancer Transitions,” six-week workshop to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care, 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. Registration required. Both programs offered at St. Joseph Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1825 Marion St., 303-318-3462, e-mail heathero@cancersupport colorado.org, cancersupportcolorado .org
The Wildlife Experience
March 30: The Colorado Mountain Club presents the “Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival” on the Extreme Screen Theater, 6:30 p.m. A total of nine films showcase backcountry and extreme winter athletes in the world. $10. Concessions and cash bar available. Proceeds support the work of CMC’s Backcountry Snowsports Initiative (BSI), an advocate for human-powered winter recreation. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org
Spring Fitness Fair
March 31: Arapahoe Community College and Camp MissFits host a fitness fair for men and women of all fitness levels. Registration begins at 8 a.m., fair is 8:30-9:30 a.m. Raffle prizes will be awarded. Free. Tax-deductible donations will benefit the ACC Foundation. Second floor Student Lounge, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 720-951-0101, e-mail priscilla@fitlivingempowered.com
Pilates joint replacement workshop
April 1: A program geared to those who have had knee and hip replacements. Mat Pilates class open to everyone, 8-9 a.m.; sequences for knee-replacement patients, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; sequences for hip replacement patients, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fees vary, reservations required. 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-2051,athleticclub westin.com
Riding on Insulin Rocky Mountain Ski/Snowboard Camp
April 14: Kids ages 7-17 with Type 1 diabetes participate in a one-day program with ski and snowboard instructors trained in diabetes management. Siblings are welcome and a parent networking program is 10-11:30 a.m. Breckenridge, ridingoninsulin.org
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 5K Fun Run
April 18: Meet at Road Runner Sports in Westminster at 5:30 p.m. Free. Raffle prizes included and participants meet at BJ’s after the run. Call 303-465-6022 to register and visit the Facebook page RRS-westminster.
Boulder Distance Classic
April 28: The 11th annual distance running competition. Choose a 5K, 15K or non-competitive 1K run/walk. Cash prizes awarded for 5K and 15K, start time is 8:30 a.m. 1K begins at 9:45 a.m. Post-race meal and raffle prizes included. Discount for early registration. Boulder Reservoir, 303-786-9255, boulderdistanceclassic.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,
Epilepsy Colorado 5K
May 6: Strides 5K Run/Walk annual benefit in Greeley at St. Michael’s Town Square. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., run/walk begins at 10:30 a.m.; June 10: Denver’s City Park annual benefit, registration starts at 8:30 a.m., run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. 303-377-9774, 888-378-9779, epilepsycolorado.org
Westminster Women’s Classic
May 13: A benefit for Growing Home includes a 10K, 5K, 2 Mile and Kids’ Run Run. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Create a team of six or more and enter the team challenge. All ages and abilities welcome. Visit website for details. westminsterwomensclassic.com
Colorado Mountain Club April 27-May 9, 2013, reservation deadline May 20: A 12-day hiking and rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. The cost includes meals, tips, camp gear, a helicopter and plane ride. Call or e-mail for details and reservations. 303-871-0379, blakerosemary@cs.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., 303-680-YOGA (680-9642), samadhiyoga.net
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fas 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com
