Fitness calendar - The Missoulian

Coming soon

Gift-making workshop – “Standing Light” with Loretta Vizzutti, the first of three “Creativity for Life” gift-making workshops, will be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Living Art of Montana, 725 W. Alder St., No. 17 (Warehouse Mall). It is open to anyone facing illness and loss including care providers and family members. No charge. Call 549-5329 or visit livingartofmontana.org.

Holiday stress relief – Clinical hypnotherapist Patrick Marsolek will teach relaxation, guided imagery and self-hypnosis tools at a mini-retreat Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in Missoula. The cost is $20. Call (406) 443-3439 or email info@patrickmarsolek.com for details.

Run Wild Missoula – For more information on the following programs, visit runwildmissoula.org or call 544-3150:

• Montana Super Skippers Workshop for Runners, Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Rattlesnake School gym. Cost is $25. Register at runwildmissoula.org or montanasuperskippers.com. Call Bev Williams, 360-9469, with questions.

• Boston/Spring Marathon Training Class, information session Dec. 19 at Runners Edge. First run will be Monday, Jan. 5, at 8 a.m. The 16-week training program will meet up to four times a week. Cost is $75, $50 for RWM members.

Red Willow Center – “Self-defense Concepts and Techniques for Women” with Michael Norvelle will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 825 W. Kent. Cost is $95. For more information, call 721-0033 or visit redwillowlearning.org:

BodyTalk – To see a complete calendar of BodyTalk programs scheduled in Montana, visit bodytalkmontana.com. The following classes are scheduled in Missoula:

• ACCESS class taught by Kathy Mangan, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, Red Willow Learning Center, 825 W. Kent. The cost is $125, including manual. To register, call Tori at 880-8749.

• BodyTalk Fundamentals taught by Kathy Mangan, Jan. 22-23, Red Willow Learning Center. $100 discount if registering and paying course deposit of $200 by Jan. 1. To register, call Tori at 880-8749.

Ongoing programs

AA and Al-Anon – For the latest Alcoholics Anonymous meetings list, visit aa-montana.org or call the Missoula hotline at 543-0011. The information line for Al-Anon and Alateen, which are 12-step recovery programs for relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, is 721-5818 or visit mt.al-anon.alateen.org for more information.

Currents Aquatics Center – A full schedule of swim lessons and fitness classes will be offered this fall. Programs include Aquacize, pre-competitive swim school, CPR/first aid training and lifeguarding classes. Swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult begin Sept. 14. Learn more at missoulaparks.org, stop by Currents in McCormick Park or call 721-PARK to register. Share the Fun youth recreation grants are available for low-income families.

Double Trouble in Recovery – The 12-step program for people with mental health and addiction issues meets at 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Winds of Change Recovery Mall, 2685 Palmer St., No. C (second floor). Coffee is provided. For more information, call Veronica at 721-2038.

Gentle yoga class – The Missoula Senior Citizens Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave., offers a class that focuses on balance training, back strength and core conditioning through gentle yoga matwork every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and Friday at 9:15 a.m. Fee is $3 per class. All ages welcome. For more information, call 543-7154 or 552-0500.

Narcotics Anonymous – Meets at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W., Polson. Call (406) 883-4135.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – The NAMI Family and Friends support group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 543-3055 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous – Local meetings include 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. Everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively is welcome. There are no dues, weigh-ins or lectures. For more meeting information, visit oa.org.

Tai Chi – The Missoula Academy of T’ai Chi Ch’uan offers classes and private instruction for all skill levels; beginners welcome. Classes are held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Barn, 2926 S. Third St. W., and 10 a.m. Thursday at Open Way, 702 Brooks St. Call Chris at 728-0918 or visit missoulataichi.com.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness organization, meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church, 2701 S. Russell St. Another TOPS meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane. For additional meetings, go to tops.org, click on “Find a Meeting” and enter your zip code or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS.

The Women’s Club – For more information and to register for saline pool workout or Tai Chi for arthritis, call 728-4410:

Yoga classes – For more information, contact Karen Oberg at O Therapy Services, 800 Kensington, Suite 100, at 239-5820.

The Fitness Calendar is printed each Tuesday inside the Health section. Deadline is noon Friday the week before publication.