Health and fitness calendar, July 10
Published July 10, 2007 at midnight
Denver Community Blood Drive - 10 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Denver Campus, East Ninth Avenue and Birch Street. For appointment, call 303-363-2300 or e-mail appointment_center@ bonfils.com.
Free seminar on depression - Actress, talk-show host, designer and author Linda Dano will discuss her struggle with depression and be joined by Dr. John Hardy, who will teach people with depression and their loved ones about the illness, 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 18, Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence St. Registration recommended but not required. 1-800-656-7315
CPR course offered by Evergreen Fire Department - Includes a session on automated external defibrillators, 4 to 8 p.m. July 19, Evergreen Fire Department No. 2, 1802 Bergen Parkway. 303-679-6988, cprclass@evergreenfirerescue.com
Northstar Depression and Bipolar Support Group - 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St., Northglenn. 303-584-1957
First Steps: Grief Support for the Newly Bereaved - Group helps participants recognize signs of grief and learn about resources for support, 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first three Wednesdays of the month, Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. 303-403-7283. Free
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group - For people suffering pain, burning, freezing or numbness in the hands and feet. Meets 3:30 to 5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd. 720-203-1106
Free counseling for gambling - The University of Denver's Counseling and Educational Services Clinic offers counseling for people experiencing gambling problems. 303-871-3230
Free AARP fitness walks and tai chi at Denver Botanic Gardens - Walks 7 to 9 a.m., tai chi lessons 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Tuesdays through August (except July 3). botanicgardens.org
Send info to Health & Fitness Calendar, Elaine Goodman, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail spotlight@RockyMountainNews.com.
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