Make Time for Your Health
September: Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness classes and services. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., entrance #2, 303-425-2262,
Iyengar Yoga Center Denver
September: Hosting several yoga classes and workshops for all ages and levels. Dates and times vary. “Yoga for Men,” a four-part series, starts Saturday. Call or visit the website for the schedule. 770 S. Broadway, 720-570-9642,
Santosha Yoga
Tuesday-Sept. 25: Four-week “Beginner Yoga Series” includes basic yoga poses following the Iyengar Yoga method, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. $50. All levels welcome. Reservations required. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
Commando Bootcamp Games
Saturday, registration deadline is Wednesday: The military-inspired intensive training program includes a morning training session and an afternoon competition. The cost is $350 and includes instruction and coaching from top Bootcamp instructors, metabolic testing, nutrition shakes and energy bars, discounted spa treatments and an awards dinner. The event is limited to 25 athletes. Vail Vitality Center at Vail Mountain Lodge, Vail, call Jeff Morgan at 720-314-0023 or e-mail jmorgan4229@gmail.com
Living Yoga
Wednesday: 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@ ,
Chip in for Havern
Friday: 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. Murphy Huston with KOSI 101.1 FM radio is the honorary chair. Fees vary. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton, 303-986-4587,
9/11 Remembrance Run: America Goes the Distance
Saturday: 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
Saturday-Sept. 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,
Tour de Fat
Saturday: New Belgium Brewing’s “cycling circus” includes a bike parade, bike contests, new Belgium beer, live music and entertainment, food and more. Costumes encouraged. Parade registration is at 9 a.m., parade is at 10 a.m. Festivities continue until 4 p.m. Admission is free, $5 suggested donation for the parade. Proceeds benefit Bike Denver and The Denver Cruisers. West side of City Park, . ,
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday: 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.
Uniting 4 Kids
Saturday: A “fun-raiser” includes Street Pachanga, 11 a.m. Uniting4Kids coordinates resources for teachers, parents and students to inspire the highest levels of education. $10, free for children. South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., 303-908-1954,
Tiger Prowl 5K Run & Walk
Sunday: The seventh annual benefit for athletic and activity groups at Lakewood High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the Prowl follows at 9 a.m. Fees vary. Lakewood High School, 9700 W. Eighth Ave., Lakewood, 303-982-7096,
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,
Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter
Sept. 15: Hosting a “Step Strong, Save Our Lands Hike-a-Thon,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants choose one or more of four levels of hiking (easy to challenging) at Roxborough State Park. A pledge form is available to get donations for each mile you hike and to compete for prizes. The cost is $25 per person. 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton,
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sept. 15: The Alzheimer’s Association annual benefit to raise awareness and fund programs and services for Colorado families. This year’s walk includes a “Promise Garden” of flowers with each color representing a different promise, blue is to honor someone with the disease, purple to remember someone who has died, yellow for those to provide care and orange to fight for the cause. Individuals and teams may sign up. The walk begins and ends at City Park. 800-272-3900, e-mail walktoend@ ,
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. Times may be used to quality for other races including the Boulder Bolder. 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 Saturdayat Mullen High School, 3601 S. Lowell Blvd., e-mail maryannb@mhdsa.org to sign up. City Park, 303-797-1699,
Yoga on the Steps: Denver
Sept. 23: A benefit for Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) includes an outdoor yoga class for all ages and levels with live music followed by a light breakfast and Healthy Living Expo. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Festivities continue until 12:30 p.m. Cheesman Park, ,
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. The nonprofit helps parents and those touched by infant loss. Start time is 8 a.m. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton,
Linden Tree Yoga/Summer Seva Yoga in the Park
Saturdays through Sept. 29: “Free Yoga in the Park” 8:15-9:15 a.m. Saturdays for ages 18 and over. Also offering “Summer Seva Yoga” at the same time at the north end of the park. Majestic View Community Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 720-394-9425,
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. Stand-up Paddleboard lessons available by appointment for additional fee.Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1226,
Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk
Sept. 30: Third annual family-friendly benefit for research, education and awareness programs for the National Lung Cancer Partnership. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. rally, 9 a.m. run/walk begins, 10:15 a.m. closing remarks and team recognition. Entry fees vary. Washington Park, 701 S. Franklin St.,
Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Sept. 30-Oct. 7: The 17th annual conference includes more than 100 classes for all yoga styles and levels. Details on the website. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park,
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through Sept. 30: 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,
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: 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. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642),
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
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit the website for details. .
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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