BENEFITS
Fa La La 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Dec. 7: All-Out Multisport presents the second annual USATF-sanctioned walk/run benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado. City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster,
e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com, alloutmultisport.com
Jingle Bell Run/Walks
Dec. 8 and 14: Holiday-themed costumes with jingle bells are encouraged for the annual benefit for the Arthritis Foundation Dec. 8 in Washington Park and Dec. 14 in Fort Collins. Dogs in costume are invited. Individuals and teams may participate. Times and fees vary. An awards ceremony is included. 720-644-4397, e-mail dotsuka@arthritis.org,
Silent Hunger for the Holidays Basketball Tournament
Dec. 14, registration deadline Dec. 12: South Suburban Parks and Recreation hosts the annual benefit starting at 9 a.m. Men and women, ages 18 and up, compete in a 3 vs. 3, six-game guaranteed tournament. Awards, prize drawings and contests included. Team fees vary and may be discounted with a donation of non-perishable food items to benefit Inter-Faith Community Services. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-483-7028, email butchr@sspr.org, sspr.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nature Hikes with Santa
Dec. 14 and 21: Storytime, crafts and a hike with Santa is included, 10-11:30 a.m. $4, $3 members. Reservations required. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com
Yoga Teacher Training Preview
Dec. 7: Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club is hosting a free preview class designed for those interested in teaching yoga, 9:20-10:20 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, 303-770-2582 ext. 324, GreenwoodATC.com
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, sspr.org
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, 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, feistyfitfemales.org
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through Dec. 21: 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
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, miramontlifestyle.com
2014 TriBella/MHM Women’s Triathlon Team
Accepting new team members. Group workouts, clinics and training plans for races included. A swim clinic is scheduled in January. All abilities welcome. E-mail kathy@milehigh- multisport.com, tribellas.com, milehighmultisport.com
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, weighandwin.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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