Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza
“Learn to Skate” classes taught by the U.S. Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Private and semi-private lessons for all ages available, as is skate rental. 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-209-3722,
Knee replacement seminar
Thursday: Educational seminar about an outpatient total knee replacement procedure, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 3455 Lutheran Parkway, Entrance #7, Wheat Ridge, 303-689-4595,
Yoga for East Coast storm survivors
Friday-Sunday: Nomadic Yoga Schools host three special benefit yoga sessions for the storm survivors on the East Coast. 5:30 p.m. Friday in Longmont, 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Broomfield, 2 p.m. Sunday in Thornton. Go to
Great Skate Month
Through Friday: South Suburban Parks and Recreation celebrates Great Skate Month by offering free group skating lessons Saturdays at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Center. Anyone who attends a public skating session is eligible for a free 30-minute skating lesson. The sessions are noon to 3 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and 1 to 4 p.m. at Family Sports Center. Sessions are $7.75, $5.75 for residents. Skate rental is available. Free skating lessons are offered at 1:30 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and at 2:30 p.m. at Family Sports Center. South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; sspr.org
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Saturday: Tommelfest season kickoff celebration includes ski and skate lessons, demonstrations, snowman-making contest, a beer garden, team sprints, prizes and more, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Also, holiday gift market , 3-9 p.m. and reception for season pass holders, 4-5 p.m. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Boomer & Senior Yoga
Sunday: Workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. Participants learn the health benefits of yoga in aging 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),
Hartford Ski Spectacular
Sunday-Dec. 9: 25th annual winter sports festival for those with physical disabilities. First-time skiers to members of the U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Team are among the more than 800 participants. The eight-day event is hosted by Disabled Sports USA programs. Sled hockey and wheelchair curling instructional clinics are back for the second year. Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge,
Fa La La 5K & 5M
Dec. 8: All-Out Multisport’s USATF sanctioned run/walk is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado. Courses follow Van Bibber Creek Trail west through Arvada’s open spaces. The top three finishers in each division receive medals. Stenger Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada,
The Ugly Sweater Run
Dec. 8: Participants don their ugliest holiday sweaters and bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots. The run, approximately 3.1 miles, is “less about speed and more about enjoying a crazy day with your friends and family.” Start time is 9 a.m. A post-race celebration includes sledding and refreshments. Colorado Boulevard and York Street,
Warren Miller benefit
Dec. 12: The sixth annual benefit for SafeHouse Denver includes a screening of “Flow State,” the latest outdoor adventure film by Miller, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. movie. Drink specials, gift cards and discounts to ski resorts included. Tickets are $25, on the website and at the door. Safehouse Denver serves victims of domestic violence and their children through an emergency shelter and a non-residential Counseling and Advocacy Center. Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., RSVP to ;
Steamboat Nordic Camp
Dec. 15-16: The 10th annual camp for all levels is led by professional coaches, past Olympians and top instructors. Equipment demonstrations, food, a happy hour and prizes. Early fees are $175 for two days and $115 for one day through Dec. 6. Reservations required. Details on the website. Steamboat Springs, ,
Make Time for Your Health
Through Dec. 31: 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,
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.
Frisco Adventure Park
The tubing hill is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with extended hours through winter. Rates start at $25 an hour with discounts for residents. New this year is a family season pass.
Frisco, 970-668-2558,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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