Blood screenings
Tuesday-Friday: University Hospital and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is offering comprehensive blood screenings for $40 for cholesterol and thirty other blood components. A 12-hour fast is required and you must be 18 and above unless accompanied by parent or guardian. Additional screenings also available. No appointment necessary. Tuesday at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree; Wednesday at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Thursday at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Friday at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial, 303-730-4610
Adult fitness assessment
Wednesday: Recommended for those beginning an exercise program or those who want to improve their current fitness level. Screenings include BMI, blood pressure, flexibility, cardiovascular and strength. $15, $10 residents. Appointment required. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Jefferson County Open Space
Thursday, Aug. 9, Sept 11: Offering a program on responsible trailhead use, 5-8 p.m. A bike ride with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (comba.org) is included along with some trail work with the Mini Crew (minicrew.org). Visitors can interact with a horse and rider, and learn about recreation options in Open Space Parks. Free. The Thursday program is at Matthews/Winters Park, 1103 County Highway 93, Golden, 303-271-5925; Aug. 9: Deer Creek Canyon Park, 13896 Grizzly Drive, Littleton, 303-271-5925; Sept. 11: Centennial Cone Park, Mayhem Gulch parking lot, approximately 10 miles from the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Highway 9, Golden, on the north side of the road, 303-271-5925
Underwearness
Friday: The third annual 5K run/walk through City Park and a Zoo Loop includes live music, after-hours zoo viewing, food and a beer garden, 6:30-10 p.m. The local nonprofit provides new underwear for children in need and will be donated to The Salvation Army to aid Colorado wildfire victims and also in support of its “Dress a Child” program that prepares children with clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year. Participants are encouraged to bring packages of new children’s underwear to drop in a bin for the chance to win prizes. Fees vary. Underwearness.org
July Fun Run Series
Saturday & July 28: South Suburban Parks and Recreation District hosts a series of fun runs to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Start time is 8 a.m., and each run features a different course and will vary in length. All ages and abilities welcome. $30. Call or visit the website for more information. 303-798-7515, RunningGuru.com/Event/JulyFun Run
Fitness on the Rocks
Saturday: The second annual physical test includes Yoga on the Rocks, a Total Body Bootcamp, ZUMBA Fitness and Turbo Kick, 8 a.m. Donations accepted for Mile High Down Syndrome Association of Colorado. Red Rocks Amphitheater, fitnessontherockscolorado.com
Kriya Yoga Center
Saturday: Four-week “Beginning Hatha Yoga Series” offered 12:30-1:45 p.m. Saturdays. $50. 7014 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-271-1057, kriyayogacenter.com
The Naked Foot 5K
Saturday: Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls and have the option to run barefoot. A post-run festival includes music, games, fitness demonstrations and more. Fees vary, children under 12 run free. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, e-mail info@thenaked foot5k.com, thenakedfoot5K.com
Destination Health: Walk/Run/Learn
July 28: The Center for African American Health presents its second annual 5K run/walk. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and is followed by a pre-event stretch and Zumba exercise session at 8. The 5K Walk/Run and a “Senior Shortcut” begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the “Mocha Mile Fun Walk” at 9 a.m. An award ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. A health expo includes a Children’s Health & Safety Zone with activities and information, live music and more. Denver’s City Park, caahealth.org
Westminster Kids Triathlon
July 29: Ages 7-14 are divided into two age groups and swim, bike and run in the second annual competition. Packet pick-up is 6:30-8:15 a.m. and the triathlon begins at 8:30 a.m. Fees vary. Life Time Fitness Westminster, 397 W. 148th Ave., Westminster, 303-429-8000,
Women, Wheels & Wine
July 29: Annual Mountain Bike Clinic for all ability levels. Festivities include professional instruction and a ride, demo bikes, bike maintenance clinic and a “Yoga for Athletes” class. Lunch, pool and hot tub access, a raffle and wine and cheese reception also featured. $95, reservations required. Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-8231, devilsthumbranch.com
Hatha Yoga
Through July: Hatha Yoga with Jan offered 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St.John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Lafayette Recreation Center
Through July 31: Offering several activities for all ages in celebration of “National Parks and Recreation Month.” Golf, nature walks, bike tours, live music and more is included. 303-665-0469, cityoflafayette.com
Roxborough State Park Moonlight Hikes
Aug. 1 & 30: Hikes, led by a Volunteer Naturalist, begin in daylight and end “in the light of the moon.” Start time Aug. 1 is 7 p.m. and Aug. 30 is 6:30 p.m. The hikes are family-friendly and participants must be age 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $7.50 each or $24 family rate (2 adults and 2 children ages 6-12). Reservations required. 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, 303-973-3959
Limb Preservation Foundation
Aug. 3: Presents the 13th annual Tom Arganese, M.D. Memorial Golf Tournament, a tribute to the co-founder of the Limb Preservation Foundation. 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. New this year is a best-ball format and dinner. Proceeds benefit Patient Assistance programs, community education and research efforts with the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton. 303-429-0688, limbpreservation.org
Desirée Rumbaugh yoga workshop
Aug. 3-5: The author and yoga teacher hosts a four-session workshop, “It’s All Part of the Plan.” $190, $175 athletic-club members, discounts if registered by July 15.
Athletic Club at the Westin, 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-2051, athleticclubwestin.com
Bear Creek Nature Center
Aug. 4: “Rainbow Falls Creek Splash & Nature Walk,” 10-11:30 a.m. Participants explore Fountain Creek above Manitou Springs. Wear old clothes and water shoes. Activities are followed by a BYO picnic lunch. $3, $2 members. Reservations required. Visit the website for the complete schedule of outdoor programs. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountyparks.com
The Wildlife Experience
Aug. 4-26: Several outdoor programs are offered including a “Spin Fishing Workshop,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 4; “Family Camping Workshop, Part 1,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11; “Family Camping Workshop Part 2, An Overnight Camping Experience,” Aug. 25-26. Reservations required. Call for details and requirements. The Art & Ale Brew Festival is 6-10 p.m. Aug. 17. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3344, thewildlifeexperience.org
Denver Parks and Recreation
Through Aug. 12: Offering free admission at 16 outdoor pools for Denver youth under age 18 and $1 for adults on Saturday and Sunday. 720-865-0660, denvergov.org/recreation
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the last Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. feistyfitfemales.org
Yoga Rocks the Park
Continues its fourth season with an expanded roster of yoga instructors, live entertainment and “conscious community” vendors. The YRTP Denver 2012 season continues through Sept. 16 and YRTP Boulder 2012 is through July 28. Locations vary. $15, $10 in advance. yogarocksthepark.com
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; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com
