Aurora Reservoir
Tuesdays through May: Learn how to fish for rainbow trout 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the program “Fishing With a Ranger.” Bring your fishing rod and the bait is supplied. No registration required. Meet at the East Dam. $10 admission fee to the reservoir. 5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora; e-mail Ranger Aaron Staack at astaack@auroragov.org with questions.
Cancer Support Community Colorado
Today-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. Cancer Support Community Colorado offers several exercise and nutrition programs, visit the website for details. St. Joseph Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1825 Marion St., 303-318-3462, e-mail heathero@cancersupport colorado.org, cancersupportcolorado.org
Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp
Fitness for Living is offering five-week outdoor fitness boot camps in six Boulder county locations for all levels of fitness and experience through October. Sessions begin this week and May 7 and meet for one hour either Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday at 6 am., 7:15 am. and 9 a.m. (women’s-only camp) and 5:50 p.m. Child care is available. The cost is $119-$245 and includes before and after fitness assessments and meal plans. Visit the website for camp times and locations. PowerFit Yoga Camps are also offered. fitliv.com
Rock Hard Fitness
Mondays & Tuesdays: Offering a five-week “Speed and Agility” camp for youth athletes, 5-5:45 p.m. $45 once a week, $85 twice a week. Registration required. 14700 W. 66th Place, Unit 6, Arvada, 303-420-7625, rockhard-fitness.com
Vail Vitality Center
Saturday; registration deadline Wednesday: Hosting a one-day “Spring Cleanse and Detox Workshop” starting at 7:30 a.m. with yoga, meditation, breakfast, lunch and more. $120, register by Wednesday. Vail Mountain Lodge, 352 E. Meadow Drive,Vail, 970-476-7721
Colorado Center for Health and Wellness
Wednesday: Dr. Regina Benjamin, United States Surgeon General, will be joined by Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, and Dr. James O. Hill, executive director of the Colorado Center for Health and Wellness, and others for a 1-mile walk as part of National Public Health Week, 10 a.m. Strollers and pets welcome. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora, e-mail info@coloradocenter.com
Planet Fitness
Through Wednesday: Will donate $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every new member that signs up. Locations in Westminster, Lakewood, Longmont and Colorado Springs; planetfitness.com
Silverton Mountain
Thursday-Sunday and April 12-15: Silverton has opened its mountain on select days for unguided skiing. Silverton, 970-387-5706, silverton mountain.com
CrossFit Elevation
Friday: Hosting a workout to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies, 6 p.m. Free, participants are asked to bring canned food and/or monetary donations. RSVP by e-mail to tara@cross fitelevation.com
Quincy Reservoir
Friday: “Full Moon Hike,” 7:45 p.m. All ages welcome. Free, registration required. 18350 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 303-739-2428, aurora gov.org/nature
Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
Saturday: Hosting the first of Lafayette’s “Walk With a Doc” program at 9 a.m. Participants meet at the center and walk with Dr. Wael Garas from Exempla Good Samaritan Internal Medicine. Garas will provide support to the walkers and answer questions. Free, register on the website or at the center. 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, cityoflafayette.com/registration
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Through Sunday: Continuing “Customer Appreciation Week” with discounts on passes including punch, buddy, monthly and annual at Goodson in Centennial, Buck in Littleton and Lone Tree. Personal training sessions, massages and facials will be reduced 10 percent. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Real Fitness Coaching
Mondays through April 23: A weekly gentle yoga class for all levels, 6:15-7 p.m. Call or e-mail for cost. 1501 Lee Hill Drive, No. 4, Boulder, 303-335-8598, e-mail info@realfitnesscoaching .com, realfitnesscoaching.com
Southwest Court at Skyline Park
Through April 12: Visit the website and register to play on the full-size basketball court. Free. 16th and Arapahoe streets, southwestcourt.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.
VolunTeen Program
Through April 20: South Suburban Parks and Recreation has approximately 50 volunteer positions available for teens ages 12-15 in the areas of sports, art, nature and child care. Participants learn job skills while working in the parks and recreation industry, as well as CPR and first-aid training. The application deadline is April 20. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Boulder Distance Classic
April 28: The 11th annual distance running competition. Choose a 5K, 15K or noncompetitive 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, boulder distanceclassic.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. westminsterwomensclassic.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), samadhi yoga.net
Fiesty Fit Females
A free exercise group for women cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit the website for details. feistyfitfemales.org
Brain Fitness
A group for those with cognitive problems following cancer treatments meets the last Tuesday of each month. Call or e-mail for details. Oncology Rehab, 5300 Denver Tech Center Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, 720-306-8261, e-mail concarson@aol .com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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