Health Events in Boulder County, Colorado

BOULDER MIRACLE WORKOUT

The Miracle Workout was conceived and developed by exercise physiologist Dr. Jackson Davis. The Boulder Parks and Recreation Department offers dozens of classes per year in this popular new health and fitness system. It is also being used to train city firefighters, police, public works and human resources employees. 303-413-7270; www.boulderparks-rec.org.

GRILLO HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER

This community center offers free, confidential information from trained volunteers. Software and other resources are available for learning about traditional and alternative treatments, support groups and current health research. The center is at Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd. The center also sponsors the Stahl Lecture Series; the free lectures, available later on TV and videotape, are held in the library auditorium. 303-441-4144; www.grillocenter.org

HERBAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS WITH BRIGITTE MARS

Diet, herbs and other natural remedies can improve your health and vitality—learn how with herbalist and nutritional consultant Brigitte Mars. At 1919 D 19th St. For schedule of upcoming classes and workshops: 303-442-4967; www.brigittemars.com.

STAHL LECTURE SERIES

Medical experts give free lectures on the latest research and treatments in the health industry. At the Boulder Public Library Auditorium, 1000 Canyon Blvd. Call 303-441-4144 or visit www.boulder.lib.co.us/special and click on Lectures.

VISION SEMINAR

For a real eye-opener, head to the University of Denver for a free vision seminar Oct. 13. From 9am-noon, the seminar explores retinal degenerative diseases and related treatment and research. It’s hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and held at DU’s Sturm Hall, 2000 E. Asbury St. 800-277-0004; www.fightblindness.org/denverseminar.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Boulder: The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of one-time workshops, like shoulder and back clinics, to help improve health and well-being for everyone. Information and registration: www.boulderparks-rec.org.

Lafayette: In Lafayette, the Recreation Department hosts a wide variety of wellness activities 5:30-6:30pm at Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, including shoulder, back or knee clinics. 303-665-0469; www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation.

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