Warren Miller benefit
Wednesday: The sixth annual benefit for SafeHouse Denver includes a screening of “Flow State,” the latest 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 ;
Care Clinic
Thursday: “Avoid Holiday Weight Gain,” 6-6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a toy for needy children. Reservations required. 1411 Krameria St., 303-394-CARE (394-2273)
Barr Lake State Park
Saturday: Second annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off, 6-8 p.m. Meet at the Nature Center for a short hike. Bring your favorite chili for a cook-off to benefit the Friends of Barr Lake. Roasting marshmallows, caroling, crafts and a visit with Santa Claus is included. $5 to register your dish, $1 for a bottomless sample bowl. 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton,
Bear Creek Nature Center
Saturday: Learn customs from around the world in a “Christmas Traditions Hike,” 1:30-3 p.m. Refreshments and crafts follow. $4, $3 members. Reservations required. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Saturday: “Nature Hike with Santa Claus,” 10-11:30 a.m. Festivities include a hike, holiday storytime and hot chocolate. Cameras welcome. $4, $3 members. Reservations required. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745,
Steamboat Nordic Camp
Saturday & Sunday: The 10th annual camp for all levels includes equipment demonstrations, food, a happy hour and prizes. Fees vary. Reservations required. Steamboat Springs, ,
Boomer & Senior Yoga
Sunday: Workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. Participants learn the 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. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642),
Santosha Yoga
Sunday: “Holiday Stress Relief Workshop,” 1-3 p.m. All levels welcome, some previous yoga experience is necessary. $25, $20 in advance. Wheat Ridge Center Building, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Suite 11, Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
Mesa Verde National Park
Dec. 22: Park rangers lead participants on a guided hike focusing on plant and animal winter adaptations, 9 a.m. Meet at the Morefield Campground. Dress for the weather and bring snowshoes if you have them or they will be provided. Children must be at least 7 years old. Free, reservations required. Mesa Verde, 970-529-4631,
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,
Commitment Day 5K
Jan. 1: Life Time launches a “resolution revolution urging all Americans to commit to a healthy way of life,” a 5K run/walk being held simultaneously in 35 cities. 9 a.m. Registration and more details on the website.
Pond Hockey Championship
Jan. 5-6: Evergreen Park & Recreation District hosts the third annual Evergreen Adult Pond Hockey Championships. Sixty teams compete with amateur to open divisions and all skill levels. Evergreen Lake, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Lake Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1311, e-mail bbednar@eprd.co,
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Jan. 6: “Skijoring Clinic,” learn to ski with your dog, 10 a.m.-noon. $30 with own leash, harness; $45 includes clinic, harness and trail pass; $10 ski rental equipment. The clinic is also offered Jan. 20. Reservations required. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Rishi’s Crossing Yoga Studio
Jan. 10: “Beginner Series: Chair Yoga,” 10-11 a.m. every Thursday for four weeks. Participants use a chair, wall or prop for support and balance. $36 in advance or $10 per class. Reservations required. 2730 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-984-8444,
Mile High Multi Sport
Through Jan. 31: Tribella/MHM Women’s Multisport Team is accepting registration for the 2013 season. Bike spins, group runs, swim clinics and more are included for every fitness level. E-mail kathy@milehighmultisport.com or visit the website for details.
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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