BENEFITS
Arbor Day 5K
April 18: The Town of Windsor Tree Board is encouraging participation in the 10th annual Arbor Day 5K, one of many events in Windsor’s 125th anniversary celebration. Registration is $15 until noon April 15, $20 on race day. Proceeds benefit planting trees in the community. The race is family friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It is also a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder. Prizes and giveaways included. Register online or visit the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St. The race will start and finish at Boardwalk Park and follow the Windsor Lake Trail. Windsor, windsorgov.com/recreg
Beat the Heat 5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathon
April 18: All-Out Multisport presents the third annual race/run/walk open to all levels in support of The Hope of Colorado. $45-$115. Online registration ends at midnight April 15. Westminster Church Ranch Office Park, 10170 Church Ranch Way, Westminster, e-mail events@alloutmultisport.com,
Budweiser Bier Run
April 11: Anheuser-Busch’s Fort Collins Brewery and Tour Center hosts its inaugural 10K to benefit the United Way of Larimer County. 7 a.m. registration, 9:10 a.m. start. Runners and walkers welcome. $25. Must be 21 and over to participate in the race, all ages are welcome to the after-race party that includes a pancake breakfast for a $10 donation. The race starts at the United Way of Larimer County, 424 Pine St. and ends at the center, 2351 Busch Drive.
The Color Run
April 11: “The Happiest 5K on the Planet” starts off the new Shine Tour open to individuals and teams with waves starting at 11 a.m. A new Sparkle Zone adds to the festivities of the second annual run and a Finish Festival offers music, color throws and more. $39.50 per person, $35 per person of teams of four or more. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fitness for Living’s Outdoor Boot Camps
Through November: Camps are five-week, 16 class sessions held in Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont. $89-$179, includes nutrition guidance, before and after fitness assessments and a body composition test. Call or visit the website for details and to register. 303-550-3491, fitliv.com
Free health seminars
April 8-28: Lutheran Medical Center offers a series of free educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics, led by physicians. Topics include “Women and Heart Disease” with Dr. Jody Kleinman, noon-1 p.m. April 8; “When is Enough Enough? How to tell when drug and alcohol use is a problem” with Dr. John Bridges, 6:30-8 p.m. April 12; “The Back-up Plan: How to safely strengthen your back and avoid unnecessary drugs and surgery” with Dr. Byron Jones and Nicole Webb, PT, 6-7:30 p.m. April 23Reservations required. 8300 W. 38th Ave., Learning Center, Wheat Ridge, 303-425-8375, lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes
Pilates open house
April 16: Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club will host a Pilates open house with demonstrations, discounted session registration, music, vendors, refreshments and prizes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, 303-770-2582 ext. 374, e-mail saraht@greenwoodatc.com, greenwoodatc.com
Free Bike Tune-Up Day
April 12: Town of Erie Parks & Recreation Department will host a free bike tune-up day with mechanics from Fusion Bicycle Service who will repair flats and make minor adjustments, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Repair clinics begin at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Some parts will be available for purchase. Group trail rides also included. Look for the tent on the east side of the Leon A. Wurl Service Center, 150 Bonnell Ave., Erie,
Women on Course
April 23: An organization introducing like-minded women through the game of golf is hosting a luncheon offering a three-course meal, wine and prizes, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $35, $25 WOC members. WOC is division of Billy Casper Golf that provides settings for women to experience the golf lifestyle. All levels welcome. Reservations required. La Sandia Restaurant, 8419 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, womenoncourse.com/events/denver_lunch.php
Blood Cancer Conference
April 11: Rocky Mountain Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents the fifth annual conference from 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., with local and national experts from from the University of Colorado, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Rocky Mountain Blood Cancer Centers, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute and others. Ethan Zohn, winner of the third season of “Survivor: Africa” and a two-time blood cancer survivor, is the keynote speaker. Patients, survivors, caregivers and their families are invited. Free. Crowne Plaza, 15500 E. 40th Ave., 800-955-4572, lls.org
Solo backpacking talk
April 25: David Fanning will discuss his experiences as a solo backpacker hiking along the Colorado Trail, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Sierra Trading Post, 5910 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village, 303-798-2051
Walking Program
April 18; April 18-May 16: USA Fit Denver invites walkers of all abilities and levels to register for the 2015 Walking Program. Those interested can learn about the program and the benefits of walking at an orientation at 8 a.m. April 18 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 700 S. Franklin St. Participants can start training any Saturday from April 18 to May 16. More details on the website. denverfit.com
ONGOING
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,
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through April 30: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (no class April 8), 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648,
L-Town Nutrition
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: Ongoing classes focus on fitness and nutrition, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Free. Reservations recommended, drop-ins welcome. 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-730-2038, e-mail ltownnutrition@gmail.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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