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Fitness calendar, August 28

Published August 28, 2007 at midnight

Free Screenings - Peripheral arterial disease screenings, Wednesday, Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek Drive, 303-989-0500.

Menopause talk - Nurse and acupuncturist Debbie Shapiro will explain how to navigating menopause with diet, exercise and relaxation, 6-7:30 p.m. today, Whole Foods Market Cooking Studio, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, 303-935-5000. Free

Metaphysical Fair - Personal readings and healings, holistic therapies and spiritual philosophies, Friday through Monday, Denver Merchandise Mart, Interstate 25 and 58th Avenue, 1-719-634-1810;

Advanced Cancer Support Group - For patients, family members and caregivers, 2-4 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, 12605 E. 16th Ave., 720-848-0316

Ovarian Cancer Support Group - For women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Monday of the month, colo-ovariancancer.org.

Tinnitus Support Group - Help for those with a chronic hearing disorder, 7-8:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, call for locations and times, 303-292-6408

Northstar Depression and Bipolar Support Group - 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St., Northglenn, 303-584-1957

First Steps: Grief Support for the Newly Bereaved - Group helps participants recognize common signs of grief and learn about resources for support, 3-4:30 p.m. the first three Wednesdays of the month, Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge, 303-403-7283. Free

Strength Through Sharing Support Group - For families with adult children, spouses or adult family members with chronic mental illness, two Thursday mornings a month, call for locations and times, 303-597-7777, ext. 307. $10 per session

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group - For people suffering pain, burning, freezing or numbness in the hands and feet, 3:30-5 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

Send info to Health & Fitness Calendar, Karen Ziegler, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail .

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