Zumba Fitness for Kids
Wednesday: Sherri Juarez hosts a free class for children ages 4-12 to check out ZumbAtomics, 3-3:45 p.m. A four-week session for ages 4-8 is $20 and offered 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesdays in September. A class for ages 9-12 follows 4-4:55 p.m., $20. The drop-in fee is $7 per class. L-Town Dance Studio, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-525-7009,
Change and Growth Series: Beyond Substance Abuse
Thursday, Sept. 6, 13 and 20: Clinical counselors host this series of classes for anyone currently in recovery from substance abuse. Recommended attendance is for all sessions. The cost is $25 each. Call Mary at 720-340-2218 or e-mail miranda.mary11@gmail.com
Roxborough State Park
Thursday: Moonlight hikes, led by a volunteer naturalist, begin at 6:30 p.m. and are family-friendly. Children (must be age 6 and older) 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
Blue Moon Full Moon Celebration
Friday:One hour of yoga is followed with live music and more, 7-9 p.m. $25, $20 in advance. Reservations recommended. Majestic View Community Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 720-394-9425, e-mail oldetownshantihome@gmail.com
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through Friday: 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,
Root Yoga Center
Friday: Continues its “Yoga on the River” benefit classes 7-8:15 p.m. This class is a benefit for Denver B-Cycle. Admission is by donation. Live DJ music and refreshments included. Commons Park West, located next to the Platte River,
Living Yoga
Sept. 5: An eight-week basic course teaching foundational alignment in yoga with certified Iyengar instructors, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 1776 S. Jackson St., Suite 810, 303-758-0780, e-mail info@livingyogadenver.com,
Chip in for Havern
Sept. 7: The 28th annual benefit golf tournament for the tuition assistance fund at Havern School, an elementary and middle school for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. 6:30 a.m. registration and breakfast buffet, 7:30 a.m. start, 12:30 p.m. lunch, award presentation, and live and silent auctions. Fees vary. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton, 303-986-4587,
Ragnar Relay Colorado
Sept. 7-8: A new 200-mile two-day team relay takes participants from Breckenridge to Vail to Aspen and Snowmass Village. The race features 196 teams from 38 states and Mexico City. Visit the website for details.
9/11 Remembrance Run: America Goes the Distance
Sept. 8: Recreational and competitive runners and walkers are invited to the fifth annual benefit for Homefront Heroes that includes a 5K family-friendly walk/run, 5K run, 10K and half-marathon. Homefront Heroes is a nonprofit that provides support to American veterans and families and American troops serving all over the world. The run is held in conjunction with the Arvada Harvest Festival. Memorial Park, 8000 W. 59th Ave., Arvada,
Kriya Yoga Center
Sept. 8-29: Beginning four-week Hatha Yoga Series, 12:30-1:45 p.m. Saturdays. $50. Reservations required. 7014 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-271-1057,
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Sept. 8: Benefit walks for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) vary in length from 3 to 5 miles and are held in more than 250 cities across the country. The South Metro Walk is at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane in Highlands Ranch. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk.
Getting Ready to Quit Smoking
Sept. 12, 18-19: A free class offering the latest information, techniques, treatments and more. The class is applicable to all tobacco use. 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 19. Call or e-mail to register. Conference Center at Porter Adventist Hospital, 2525 S. Downing St., 303-778-5890, e-mail tobaccofree@centura.org
Living at Your Peak
Sept. 13-15: The Vail Symposium presents the inaugural summit, “An interactive health, fitness and longevity experience,” with fitness and health experts and guest speaker Martina Navratilova. Registration fees vary. Individual sessions also offered. Vail,
West Colfax Martial Arts Center
Sept. 15: “Children’s Self-Defense Class” for ages 5-17, noon-2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 9626 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 720-217-8643,
Yoga Rocks the Park
Through Sept. 16: Continues its fourth season with an expanded roster of yoga instructors, live entertainment and “conscious community” vendors. Locations vary. $15, $10 in advance.
Drake Dragon 5K Dash and BBQ
Sept. 16: The annual fundraiser for Drake Middle School is followed by the annual September Sizzler that includes barbecue, games, vendors and more. Start time is 8 a.m. The 5K uses timing chips and is USA Track and Field certified.
12550 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, 303-982-1517,
Log Hill Lungbuster Challenge
Sept. 16: The inaugural benefit for the Ouray County Historical Society is a mountain and road cycling competition where participants start at intervals and race against the clock. Best time awards will be given in both road bike and mountain bike categories along with sub-categories for gender and age groups. $40 registration fee. Ouray, 970-325-4576,
Jailbreak 4-Mile Family Fun/Walk
Sept. 22: The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office invites all ages to the inaugural community benefit for the Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that provides support and services to victims of child abuse. Demonstrations and exhibits by the Sheriff’s Office Posse, SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Bomb Squad, Crime Scene Investigators and Wild Land Fire/Rescue are included. The race begins and ends at the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. $35, $25 in advance. Children in strollers and wagons are free. 2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins,
Men’s Health screenings
Sept. 22: The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center is offering free men’s health screenings for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, cholesterol, blood sugar, sleep apnea, fitness evaluations and others, 9-11:30 a.m. Screenings by appointment only. 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-689-4595
Temple Grandin School Scholarship Shuffle
Sept. 22: The inaugural family-friendly 5K run/walk is a non-competitive benefit for the Temple Grandin School (TGS) that is beginning its second year. The school specializes in students with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar learning profiles. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers and raffle prizes for participants are included. Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, ,
Hop, Skip & a Jump Start
Sept. 23: The Children’s Museum of Denver’s sixth annual family fitness festival includes a stroller-friendly 5K and three Mini Meets for infants, toddlers and kids followed by an expo. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and Mini Meets start at 1o:15. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of Denver. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive,
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk Sept. 23: The 13th annual benefit to raise awareness and funds for the Mile High Down Syndrome Association, which supports children with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. Registration is at 7 a.m. followed by the walk at 9 a.m. and a talent show and activities at 10 a.m. Mr. Harlan’s Amazing BlueGrass Tonic Band performs 11 a.m.-noon. Hannah Porter, 2012 Miss Colorado, will also be in attendance along with local sports celebrities and mascots. Auditions for the talent show are Sept. 8 at Mullen High School, 3601 S. Lowell Blvd., e-mail maryannb@mhdsa.org to sign up. City Park, 303-797-1699,
A Walk to Remember
Sept. 29: A memorial walk to support those grieving infant loss includes a 1.4 mile walk around Johnson Reservoir followed by readings, speakers and music. Start time is 8 a.m. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton,
EPRD’s Yoga High Festival
Sept. 30: Evergreen Park and Recreation District presents its inaugural festival offering yoga classes for all levels, food, music, fitness vendors and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $50, $10 discount if registered by Sept. 23. Those who bring a friend get half-off the second admission. Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1226,
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
