BENEFITS
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K
Nov. 16: A flat course offering a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish. 7:30 a.m. registration and packet pick-up, 8:45 a.m. Free Kids Run (one-quarter mile), 9 a.m. 5K, 10:15 a.m. 10K. Fees vary. A post-race celebration is included. Participants may create a team and designate a charity. City Park, 17th Avenue and York Street,
Turkey Chase
Nov. 28: The seventh annual benefit for the Denver Rescue Mission follows Arvada’s Van Bibber Creek Trail. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. $35 adults, $25 students. Apex Center, 14150 E. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 303-313-2454,
Turkey Trot
Nov. 28:The 40th annual four-mile run/walk is a benefit for Mile High United Way. A quarter-mile Family Fun Run is also included. 8 a.m. registration, 10:15 a.m. first corral start, 11 a.m. Family Fun Run start. Fees vary. Washington Park,
SPECIAL EVENTS
Outdoor Divas
Nov. 12: Has partnered with Fitness for Living for a workout-based Ski Conditioning Bootcamp, 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 2317 30th St., Boulder, 303-449-3482, e-mail events@outdoordivas.com,
2014 TriBella/MHM Women’s Triathlon Team
Nov. 13: Hosting an informational meetings for all abilities, 6 p.m. Team members receive group workouts with a triathlon coach, clinics, training plans for races and more. TriBella, 1060 Bannock St., 303-495-2477, e-mail kathy@ , ,
ONGOING
The Arthritis Foundation and South Suburban
South Suburban Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation and is offering new a low-impact exercise program tailored for those with arthritis. “Walk With Ease” helps to reduce pain and stiffness and is geared at anyone with arthritis or those seeking a regular low-impact class. The class is offered 2-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. Classes may be held outdoors at the adjacent deKoevend Park, weather permitting. Call or visit the website for more details. 303-730-4610,
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
Through Nov. 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,
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness
Offering free climbing wall classes for ages 14 and over. The one-hour classes, offered at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, include proper technique and safety equipment. Reservations required, call at least one hour before the class each day. 1800 Heath Parkway, Fort Collins, 970-221-5000,
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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