Ouray Ice Festival
Thursday-Sunday: The 18th annual Ouray Ice Festival presented by the Ouray Ice Park and the City of Ouray is four days of competitions, gear expos, clinics, a zip line, films, a Kids Climbing Challenge, vendors, exhibits, live and silent auctions and more. Ouray, 970-325-4288, ourayicepark.com
Getting Ready to Quit Smoking
Wednesday, Jan. 15 and 17: Free classes applicable to all tobacco use. 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, noon-1:30 Jan. 15 and 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Conference Center at Porter Adventist Hospital, 2525 S. Downing St., 303-778-5890, e-mail tobaccofree@centura.org
Rishi’s Crossing Yoga Studio
Thursday: “Chair Yoga, Beginner Series,” 10-11 a.m. every Thursday for four weeks. Participants use a chair, wall or prop for support and balance. $36 in advance for the series or $10 per class. Reservations recommended. 2730 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-984-8444, rcyoga.com
Soul Journey Health
Thursday: Qigong class, a traditional Chinese daily wellness and meditation practice, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Thursday. $10. Drop-ins welcome. 12211 W. Alameda Parkway, Suite 104, Lakewood, 303-936-1576
Orangetheory Fitness
Saturday:Heart Health Hope Dry-Tri Challenge 2013, 1 p.m. Activities include a 5K treadmill run, a 2,000 meter row and 20 minutes of total body exercises. Each individual event will be timed and prizes will be given for best overall time for male and female. $25 registration fee, donations also accepted at the door. Participants may call to register or sign up in advance at the front desk for a heat time. Raffle items will be drawn throughout the event. The Challenge is a benefit for Jeremiah’s Hope, a local nonprofit that provides medical care to the poor and medical education to international communities. 9559 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 303-683-3312,
Santosha Yoga
Saturday: “Back-Bend Basics,” 2-4 p.m. All levels welcome. $35. Reservations required. Wheat Ridge Center Building, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Suite 11, Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606, santoshayogastudio.com
Yoga Tree Colorado
Sunday: “Partner Yoga Workshop,” learn foundations and some massage techniques, 2-4 p.m. $40 suggested donation for couples; Jan. 19: “In2Balance Workshop,” learn your natural state of balance, 1-4 p.m. $75 suggested donation. Visit the website for details. YogaTreeColorado.com
Blood screenings
Jan. 15-18: University Hospital and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is offering comprehensive blood screenings for $40 includes cholesterol and 30 other blood components, 7-9:30 a.m. A 12-hour fast is required and you must be 18 and above unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additional screenings also available. No appointment necessary. Jan. 15 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree; Jan. 16 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Jan. 17 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Jan. 18 at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. 303-730-4610, e-mail ellenm@sspr.org
Running documentary
Jan. 16: “There is No Finish Line” profiles running legend Joan Benoit-Samuelson, the first Olympic women’s marathon champion. The film follows Benoit-Samuelson and her many competitions and how she changed the perception of female running. She became the first female marathoner to break three hours in five separate decades. Start time is 7 p.m. The program also includes a screening of the award-winning documentary “Running The Rockpile” that chronicles the history of the Mount Washington Road Race. Tickets are $15, $11 in advance. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826, thedairy.org
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Jan. 20: “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; Jan. 26: 26th annual Governor’s Cup ski competition. Entry fees vary by entry and event, visit Active.com. Reservations required. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumbranch.com
Grant Ranch Village Center
Jan. 23: Three-week yoga basics class for beginners, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. $40, $35 for Grant Ranch residents. Morning and evening classes for continuing students also offered. 7255 W. Grant Ranch Blvd., Littleton, 303-794-4050, deniseyoga.com
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through Jan. 31: Classes are offered 5:45-7 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
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, milehighmultisport.com
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. feistyfitfemales.org
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), samadhiyoga.net
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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