Health and fitness calendar, November 21

Published November 21, 2006 at midnight

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• Heartburn-Free - Learn causes and solutions, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Green Mountain Vitamin Cottage, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, and 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Lafayette Vitamin Cottage, 100 W. South Boulder Road. 303-398-4600, ext. 118

• An Alternative Approach to Metabolic Syndrome - Acupuncturist Eva Stanley will discuss a management strategy for diabetes, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Cherry Creek Athletic Club, 500 S. Cherry St. 303-399- 3050

• Yogathon & Silent Auction - Learn about and participate in various 30-minute yoga practices, including "yoga from the heart," conscious yoga, vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga and meditation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2, Colorado Athletic Club, 2695 W. Monaco Parkway. 303-758-7080. $35

• Managing Diabetes Educational Workshop- For patients, family members and caregivers, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave. RSVP: 1-866-7SWEDISH

• Activities With Your Loved One - This lecture is designed for community members caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease and will cover activities for all stages, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Balfour Cherrywood Village, 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville. RSVP: 303-604- 2700. Free

• Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth - Learn about modifications to reduce the fat, cholesterol and sugar in desserts without sacrificing the flavor, 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Aurora Senior Center, 30 Del Mar Circle. 303-739-7950. $8 Aurora residents, $10 nonresidents

• Yoga and Body Image for Teens and Parents - Barbara Moroney will discuss the positive effects yoga can have on teens, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Circle. 303-326-8600

• Substance-abuse group - "Compulsion, Substance Abuse & Health," meets 8 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St. 303-444-0190

• Flu shots - The Visiting Nurse Association will offer flu shots, flu mist and pneumonia shots, 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 390 Grant Ave. Flu shots cost $25, flu mist $30, pneumonia shots $40. 303-698-6378

• Volunteers needed - Agape Hospice Services is looking for volunteers to provide office support and direct care for hospice patients and their families. Training provided. 720-482-1988

• Young Stroke Survivors Support Group - Connect with other stroke survivors from ages 20 to 40, 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Rocky Mountain Stroke Association, 5666 S. Bannock St. 303-730-8800

Send info to Health & Fitness Calendar, Elaine Goodman, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-5407; e-mail spotlight@RockyMountainNews.com.

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