South Suburban and University Hospital
Today-Friday: Offering comprehensive blood screenings: today at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, Wednesday at Goodson Recreation Center, Thursday at Buck Recreation Center and Friday at Family Sports Center. The fee is $40. A 12-hour fast is required. Minimum age 18, unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Additional screenings available. No appointment necessary. Call 303-730-4610 for more information. An adult fitness assessment is Wednesday at Goodson Recreation Center. Assessments are recommended for those beginning an exercise program or for those who want to maintain or improve their current fitness level. $15, $10 residents. Appointments required. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Iyengar Yoga Center
Offers a weekly Community/Karma Class, 4:30-5:45 p.m. every Sunday, donations benefit local nonprofits; Cancer Class 1-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays, free; Friday-Sunday: Yoga Workshop with Debra Ann Robinson; Basics Series class, $60 for six classes offered once a week. Call or visit the website for details. 770 S. Broadway, iyengaryogacenter.com, 720-570-9642
Beaconfest Senior Fair
Thursday: The Beacon Senior Newspaper presents its 12th annual fair, offering informational booths, seminars, entertainment and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St., Grand Junction, 970-243-8829
VolunTeen Program
Through Friday: 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 Friday. 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Spring Fling
Friday-Sunday: Lakewood Estates hosts a free Spring Fling weekend for all area seniors including a veterans benefit seminar (VA Aid and Attendance Program) at 10 a.m. Friday, Old-Fashioned Sock Hop at 3 p.m. Saturday and a Spring Fling with free ice cream at 2 p.m. Sunday. 8585 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood, 303-987-3888
Ascent Fitness grand opening
Saturday: All-day festivities begin at 9 a.m. and include free classes, a free introduction to Pilates, free massage and reduced rate acupuncture and esthetician services including facials and body treatments. Food and drinks are served at 5 p.m. 4697 E. Evans Ave., 303-759-5140, ascent-fitness.com
Yoga Tree Colorado
Saturday:“Peace: In Your Body, In Your Mind, In Your Life,” light yoga for all levels, 1-4 p.m. $30. Visit the website for details. YogaTreeColorado.com
Linden Tree Yoga
Saturday-May 12: “Yoga for Detoxification,” 4-5 p.m. Saturdays. Call or e-mail for details and registration. 720-394-9425, 720-988-8666, e-mail: lindentreeyoga@yahoo.com, yogasansar@gmail .com
Aveda Walk for Water
Sunday:The staff of TallGrass Aveda Spa and Salon in Evergreen is sponsoring a 4K walk beginning at 10 a.m. at the Evergreen Lakehouse. This is the average distance women in developing countries have to walk every day to get clean water. The entry fee is $20 minimum and participants are asked to bring banners and signs to raise awareness of of water resources. Proceeds benefit Western Resource Advocates, a nonprofit headquartered in Boulder committed to protecting land, air and water. Evergreen, 303-670-4444, TallGrassSpa.com
Rockin’ on the River 5K
Sunday: South Suburban Parks and Recreation presents this 5K run/walk encouraging concert t-shirts and big hair. Start time is 9 a.m. and the course takes participants along the South Platte River on the Mary Carter Greenway. Timing chip technology is used and prizes will be awarded. No dogs allowed. Entertainment included. The race begins and ends in front of the Hudson Gardens Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, runningguru.com/Event/Rockin
Real Fitness Coaching
Monday: A 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, realfitness coaching.com
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. Boulder Reservoir, 303-786-9255, boulderdistanceclassic.com
Enshin Karate/Denver Martial Arts
April 28: Women’s Self-Defense seminar for all ages, noon-2 p.m. $10 recommended donation at the door to benefit New Jerusalem Church Women’s Shelter. 6441 E. Evans Ave., 303-756-8283, enshinkaratedenver.com
Fast and the Furriest
April 28: The ninth annual 5K run/walk open to runners, walkers and animals of all kinds (must weigh less than 500 pounds), 9 a.m. A 1K Kid’s Run begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Companion Care Fund at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. CSU Oval, Fort Collins, runningguru.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 benefit the SCI Recovery Project. Start time is 9 a.m. Post-race activities include awards, booths, entertainment and more. Washington Park, scirecovery0project.org
