Colorado Springs area health-related events starting the week of June 26
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ADA Celebration Luncheon — Celebrating Veterans with Disabilities — 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26, Hotel Elegante, 2886 S. Circle Drive, free. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ybnn69o3.
Benefit Show and Concert — Local performers, games, food, drink and more, to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23, Hillside Gardens and Events Center, 1006 S. Institute Ave., $5-$10; msasoco.org.
Colorado Springs Senior Center — 1514 N. Hancock Ave., $1. Register: 955-3400, tinyurl.com/yanx8k37.
• Understanding Your DNR Status, 1-2:30 p.m. July 9.
• Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, 10-11:30 a.m. July 10.
• Introduction to Medicare, 2-3 p.m. July 12.
• Hydration Stations, 1-3 p.m. July 13.
• The Missing Link of Weight Loss, 1-2 p.m. July 17.
• Nurse Chats: Six Warning Signs, 10-11 a.m. July 18.
• Preventing & Reversing Alzheimer’s No. 3 — Lifestyle, 10-11 a.m. July 20.
• Lutein for Eye, Skin and Brain Health, 10-11:30 a.m. July 23.
• Planning for Long-Term Care, 10-11:30 a.m. July 25, free.
• What is Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine? 10-11 a.m. Aug. 1.
• Palliative Service, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 3.
• Juicing Your Way to Vitality, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 6.
• Medicare Made Clear, 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 7.
• Essential Oils and Daily Rollers, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 8.
• Balance & Dizziness, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 10.
• Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 14.
• Navigating Your Way Through Medicare, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 15.
Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction — To benefit Life Network, 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 27, Hotel Elegante, 2886 S. Circle Drive, donations accepted. Reservations: elifenetwork.com/events.
Heart Failure University — UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Black Conference Room, 1400 E. Boulder St., sixth floor, East Tower, free; 635-7172, ext. 1138.
• Congestive Heart Failure Overview, 2-4 p.m. July 10.
• Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for CHF, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 14.
• Diet Management for CHF, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 11.
• Exercise/Activity Recommendations, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 9.
• Community Resources with Discussion about Palliative Care, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 13.
• How to Manage Other Diagnoses in Addition to CHF, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 11.
National Alliance on Mental Illness — Free.
• Mental Health First Aid Training, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24, Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the God Road. Register: tinyurl.com/ydxh2ets.
Pikes Peak Special Rodeo — 9 a.m.-noon July 7, to benefit Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center and Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive; tinyurl.com/ y9txnxnf.
PILLAR — Call or go online for location. Register: 633-4991, pillarinstitute.org.
• Influenza Epidemic of 1918, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 8, $35.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital HealthLink classes, screenings and programs — Register: 444-2273, option 3, uchealth.org/healthlink.
• Power to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Healthy Choices Bring Powerful Changes, 6-7:45 p.m. July 11, UCHealth Memorial Hospital North, 4050 Briargate Parkway, $20.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s — To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 15, America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive. Registration: 1-800-272-3900, alz.org/co.





