Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping
Reservation deadline May 18: FXB’s 10-Week Fitness Challenge includes kickboxing, strength training, meal planning and personal coaching for all fitness levels. 7500 S. University Blvd., 303-756-2639, JoinFXB.com
Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Workshops
Tuesday-May 28: Learn the causes, behaviors, symptoms and more, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May. Free. Reservations required the Friday before. Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, 303-389-5700
Santosha Yoga
Tuesday-May 28; Wednesday-May 29: Two four-week “Beginning Yoga Series,” 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays or 7:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays. $50; Saturday: “Inversions for Everyone” workshop, 2-4 p.m . $35. Reservations recommended. Wheat Ridge Center Building, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Suite 11, Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606, santoshayogastudio.com
Complete Yoga Program
Thursday: “Learn More About Yoga” nine-session program. Each session covers various aspects and practices of yoga. $75. More information on the website. NomadicYogis.com
Pilates Back Fitness
Thursday-May 30: Increase core strength and improve motion with a four-week program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays. $100. Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club, 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, 303- 770-2582, greenwoodathleticclub.com
Yoga & The Art of Breathing
Thursday: Weekly workshop 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to learn how to combine breathing patterns with movement, geared at “baby boomers and seniors.” $10 per class. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden St., 303-818-4181, yogaforself.net
Beat the Heat 5 & 10K
Saturday: A USATF-sanctioned event to benefit the Mile High American Red Cross. The Summer Breeze 5 & 10K is scheduled June 15. Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, e-mail events@alloutmultisport .com, alloutmultisport.com
Lucky Mutt Strutt
Saturday: A two-mile benefit for Max Fund Animal Adoption Center that gives animals a “second leash on life.” 7:30-8:45 registration/check-in, 9 a.m. run begins, 9:15 a.m. walk begins. Cheesman Park, maxfund.org, blacktie.com
Miles for Moms
Saturday: A 2.5-mile leisurely walk, run or stroll around Sloan’s Lake to benefit Florence Crittenton Services that supports and prepares teen mothers. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. opening ceremony, 9 a,m. walk, 10 a.m. awards. Sloan’s Lake Park South,
High Line Canal Run
Sunday: The 32nd annual run includes a 10K at 8 a.m. and a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Children and friendly dogs welcome. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, shirt, goody bag and prize drawings. $35, $30 in advance. Awards will be presented to the top female and male finishers in each race. deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, runningguru.com/event/highline
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
Saturday: The fifth annual run/walk to honor Sean May, who was a chief deputy district attorney in the 17th Judicial District. Proceeds benefit the 17th Judicial District’s Access to Justice Committee and the Sean May Memorial Fund. The nine-mile run begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 9:15 a.m. A free fun/run follows. $40, $45 on race day. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, seanmay memorialrun.org,cobar.org
Mother’s Day 5K
Sunday: Has partnered with the nonprofit HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation to stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer through Health, Empowerment, Research and Awareness. Registration is open through 5 p.m. Friday. $35 per person, $115 for family of four. Includes a t-shirt and all-day admission to the Denver Zoo on Mother’s Day. Denver’s City Park, mothersday5k.com/registration/
Olde Town Acupuncture
Monday-May 17: Donating acupuncture treatments for new patients in exchange for a $10 (or more) donation to support the Pan African Acupuncture Project (PAAP). By appointment only. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A-201, Arvada, 720-898-9552, oldetownacu.com; panafricanacupuncture.org
Ross Rayburn Yoga Workshop
May 17-19: “A New Beginning” three-day workshop. $190, $55 per session includes the Advance Practice. Special lodging packages included. Studio Anjali, Avon, 970-790-2051, athleticclubwestin.com
Great Strides Walk
May 18: Family-friendly 5K to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Sloan’s Lake. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start time. The walk is free, donations accepted. Lunch and children’s activities also included. Additional walks are scheduled May 18 in Colorado Springs, June 1 in Longmont, June 8 in Fort Collins and Aug. 10 in Dillon. Details on the website. Colorado.cff.org/greatstrides
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through May 31: Classes 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
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
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. feistyfitfemales.org
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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