BENEFITS
ADA Diabetes Dash
Nov. 2: “Step Out Denver” benefit for the American Diabetes Foundation includes a 10K and 5k walk/run through downtown Denver. Chip-timing is included and the 10K course runs through Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Dogs and strollers welcome. Entertainment and a post-race party is included. 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. start for 10K, 9:15 a.m. for 5K. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit diabetes research, education and advocacy. The start and finish is at the Downtown Aquarium, 500 Water St., 720-855-1102 ext. 7001, e-mail kbarry@diabetes.org,
Fit for Fire 5K
Nov. 3: A benefit for Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Fire Fighter’s Burn Foundation. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. Kids Siren Scamper, 9 a.m. 5K run, 9:10 a.m. walk. Fees vary. Washington Park, 1700 Louisiana Ave.,
SPECIAL EVENTS
Frequent Flyers
Oct. 30 and Nov. 1: Fitness For Living and Boulder’s Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance facility are teaming up to showcase the new indoor location with open houses and free Boot Camp one-hour demonstration classes at 6 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 9 a.m. Reservations required. 3022 Sterling Circle, Boulder, 303-550-3491,
2014 TriBella/MHM Women’s Triathlon Team
Nov. 3 or Nov. 13: Hosting two informational meetings for all abilities. Team members receive group workouts with a triathlon coach, clinics, training plans for races and more. Meetings are at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 or 6 p.m. Nov. 13.
TriBella, 1060 Bannock St., 303-495-2477, e-mail kathy@ , ,
ONGOING
DCCV’s Yoga Classes
The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) presents a series of gentle yoga workout classes to offer emotional and physical benefits. A 10-week set of one-hour classes is $50 or individual classes are $5 each. All materials are provided. No experience required. Classes are held in central Denver. 303-860-0660, e-mail admin@denvervictims.org,
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 303-798-7614,
Great Skate Month
Nov. 1-30: 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. Skating sessions are noon-2 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and 1-4 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 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
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through Nov. 30: 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,
Weigh and Win
South Suburban’s Buck Recreation Center is offering an ongoing free program that pays individuals (age 18 and over) to achieve a healthy weight through a partnership with the City of Littleton and Kaiser Permanente. Those already at their ideal weight will be awarded with incentives and rewards for maintaining it. Success is measured and tracked through quarterly weigh-ins at a kiosk located inside Buck Recreation Center. Participants also have access to online coaching tools. Weigh and Win kiosks are also located at South Suburban’s Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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