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SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING Free blood pressure monitoring, blood test for anemia, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Nov. 20: 365 S. Elm in Arroyo Grande from 9-noon. Nov. 24: Morro Bay, 1001 Kennedy Way at 9am. Nov. 25: Cayucos at 200 Ocean Blvd. at 9am. Nov. 26: Paso at 270 Scott St. at 9am. Info and countywide appointments: 788-0827 or 237-3880.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY provides workshops, hope, and Tai Chi throughout SLO County. Quilt circle, knitting group, cancer participant groups, and more. Nov. 20: Biofeedback at 10am, Reiki at 1pm, Thanksgiving Social at 2pm. Nov. 21: Seasonal eating. Nov. 24: Stress reduction and relaxation. RSVP for all events. Info: 238-4411.

FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR CAREGIVERS PRESENTED BY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION on Nov. 21 from 4-6pm at the Village at Sydney Creek, 1234 Laurel Lane in SLO. Topics covered will include dealing with challenging reactions a person with dementia may have to the holidays, holiday stress and grief, traveling with someone with dementia, and more. Info and to RSVP: 547-3830 or jmezzapesa@centralcoastalz.org.

LESSONS AND CLASSES

WOMEN AND MEN AGE 50-PLUS FREE FITNESS CLASSES try a few complimentary exercise classes offered through Total Body Workout in Paso Robles. Fun and easy Lite-R-Cize class features cardio, balance, and strength-building exercises every Mon. at 10:05am at Centennial Park in the banquet room, 600 Nickerson Drive in Paso Robles. Special discounts through November. Info: 237-3988.

AIKIDO at Kokoro Dojo at 750 Farroll Road, Unit E in Grover Beach. Info: 481-7529.

AIKIDO at the Morro Bay Community Center, Tues. and Thurs. 5:15-6:45pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 541-4417 or gabarker@sbcglobal.net.

AIKIDO OF SLO offers classes for the entire family. Info: 544-8866 or aikido-of-slo.com.

BLESSINGS AND WELLNESS Unwind your belly, body, and mind with a certified massage and Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, Chi Kung, and meditation instructor in cranio-sacral therapy. Five Cities Medical Center located at 855 4th St. in Pismo Beach. Info: 441-0791.

CENTRAL COAST YOGA Free Reiki also takes place on second Sun. at 2pm. 900 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 474-8876 or centralcoastyoga.com.&

CONSCIOUS COLORS ENERGY CENTER offers metaphysical yoga—color, sound, aromatherapy. 2005 9th St., Suite D, Los Osos. Info: 305-0046 or consciouscolors.com.

DANCING DRAGON Yoga, Reiki, and more. 555 Shell Beach Road in Shell Beach. Info: 302-4383.

EVERYBODY’S FITNESS CLASS Get Fit and Have Fun. Cardio conditioning, dance, toning and stretch—all levels, go at your own pace. Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:50-10am. Morro Bay Community Center. 10-class pass is $35. Info: 772-6278 or 551-4119.

SALLE DE FERS FENCING CLUB meets Sun., 6-8pm, at the Arroyo Grande Community Center, 211 Vernon Ave. Beginning, intermediate, and open fencing. Info: salledefers.org or 541-4123.

FIVE CITIES TENNIS ASSOCIATION Info: 474-4756.

FREE TUESDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP FOR SENIORS 10am. Begins at the Cloisters Playground in Morro Bay. Info: 772-9268 or Karen-Walking@live-now.org.

FREE YOGA FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Anyone from those recently diagnosed to those many years “out” are encouraged to attend. Class will focus on breathing, posture, range-of-motion and relaxation techniques. Wed. from 4-5pm at the SLO Veterans Hall. Info: 772-3560.

FULL CIRCLE AIKIDO in Grover Beach teaches Ethical Self Defense and Fitness for Longevity for ages 6 to adult. Free intro class. Info: 473-9745 or fullicircleaikido.org.

GET FIT BOOTCAMP STUDIO IN GROVER BEACH Check out this amazing fitness center and program designed especially for you. Guaranteed results. Different class options available. Info: 458-5371.

GROVER BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION offers tennis, aikido, ping-pong, and basketball. Info: 473-4580 or grover.org.

KARMA YOGA Donation-only yoga class benefiting the Women’s Shelter. Fri. from 4:15-5:30pm in the vinyasa flow style at Smiling Dog Yoga: 1227 Archer St. in SLO. Info: 546-9100.

KOEI-KAN KARATE-DO in SLO at 3563 Sueldo St., Suite B. Info: 543-7222 or koeikanslo.com.

PASO ROBLES CITY offers adult swim lessons and ballet. Info and to register: prcity.com/recreationonline or 237-3988.

PETANQUE Open play Thurs., 6-7:30pm at Colony Park Recreation Center, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero. If you enjoy horseshoes, bocce, bowling, you will love petanque. Wheelchair players, all levels and kids welcome. Classes take place Wed. from 6:30-7:30pm. Info: bouleman@gmail.com.

PRENATAL YOGA Mon., 4-5pm, at Tullius Chiropractic and Pilates Center on 902 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 481-1566 or dr-t.com.

SERENITY NATURAL LIVING CENTER EVENTS: Classes held daily. Kids yoga and kids soap making classes are also offered. 104 S Main St. in Templeton. Info: 434-1924 or serenitynaturaliving.com.

SHINJIN KARATE OF NIPOMO is offering free introductory classes for ages 5 to adult. Basics of karate and provides an overview of martial arts training. Info: 931-0683 or shinjinkarate.com.

TENNIS LESSONS at Nipomo Park are Tues. and Fri. for all ages and abilities. Info: 458-4008.

TENNIS IN ARROYO GRANDE ongoing for ages 15 and older. Info: 773-0621.

UNITED STATES KARATE SYSTEMS offers martial arts classes. Info: 471-3418.

WALKING WITH AWARENESS Walk with joy and relaxation, and develop strength and health. Tues. and Thurs., 8am Mon. and Wed., 7:30pm. $48. Info and to register: prcity.com/recreationonline or 237-3988.

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE Join this 12-week nutrition and weight loss challenge. $39. You can lose weight and gain money. Info: 474-5790, pismobeach.org or 773-7063.

YOGA AT HOLISTIC MOVEMENT CENTER in Morro Bay offers classes for everyone and every level. 845 Napa Ave. Info: 909-1401.

YOGA BY OM ZONE at Santa Margarita Community Park. Develop understanding of basic yoga poses, meditation and relaxation, and more. Wed. 5-6pm. Drop in fee $8. Info: 781-5930 or omzoneyoga@gmail.com.

YOGA FOR SENIORS takes place in Arroyo Grande and in SLO. Discover the health benefits of lifetime fitness attained through learning how to improve your posture, breathing and healing possibilities by learning how to practice and modify any yoga pose while advancing at your own pace. Info: 540-1965.

YOGA SHALA, at 205 Windward Ave. in Shell Beach, offers ongoing beginning yoga, all levels yoga, shadow yoga, and yin yoga classes. Beginner Yoga Series is offered Thurs. at 6pm. Info: yogashalaslo.com or 556-0413.

YOGA W/ SHOOSH at the SLO Vets Hall. Mon. and Wed. at 5:15pm. Drop-in $8, Students $5. Info: 772-3560.

YOGA VILLAGE, at 132 W. Branch in the Village Center in Arroyo Grande, offers classes in many forms of yoga. NIA class on Wed. from 4-5pm. Info: www.arroyograndeyoga.com or 474-9884.

TEAM SPORTS

ADULT NORTH COUNTY WIFFLEBALL LEAGUE forming. Info: 238-3669 or gmanata2003@yahoo.com.

BASKETBALL CLASS Tues. and Thurs. nights from 5:30-7pm through November. Participants will play half-court games. Info: 481-1066 or 473-5478.

FOOTBALL COMBINE LESSONS Info. 904-9355 or www.hiddengemssportsexposure.com.

RECREATIONAL ADULT BASKETBALL CLASS In Arroyo Grande on Tues. and Thurs., 5:30-7pm. Nightly fee. Info: 473-5478 or 481-1066.

FACILITIES

AQUATIC THERAPY PROGRAM in SLO. Info: 788-0805 or 489-7912.

BATTING CAGES located behind SLO baseball stadium at Sinsheimer Park. Open Mon. to Fri., 2-7:30pm, Sat. and Sun. noon-4pm. Pitching machines also available. Info: 781-7265.

CUESTA COLLEGE OPEN SWIM is Mon.-Fri., early mornings and afternoons. Info: 546-3132.

FASTLAP HOBBIES AND RACEWAY offers Micro-racing, Tues. and Fri. at 7pm. Flat oval, all day Sat. First and third Sun.: Indoor micro-racing, 1pm. Second and fourth Sun.: SLO High parking lot races, 9am. Info: 544-RACE.

FIVE CITIES SWIM CLUB is located at 425 Traffic Way in Arroyo Grande. Year round 90-degree indoor pool. Classes for kid and adults. Info: 481-6399.

GOLF Make online reservations for golf tee times. Info: 782-8060 or www.SLOcountyparks.com.

MUNICIPAL INDOOR POOL IN PASO ROBLES is located at the corner of 28th and Oak streets. Info: 237-3988 or www.prcity.com/recreation.

SKATEBOARD PARKS: Atascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. The 2008 fall hours of operation are: Mon.-Thurs., 9am-noon for $5 Mon.-Sat., 3-6pm, free and Fri. and Sat., 6-10pm for $5. Closed Sun. Info: 461-5000. Los Osos: 2180 Palisades Ave. Open daily, 10am-dusk. 781-5930. Cambria: on Main Street. Morro Bay: at Coleman Park next to the rock. Info: 772-6279. SLO: at Santa Rosa Park. Grover Beach: 1750 Ramona Drive, Grover Beach. Open every day. $2. Cayucos: located near the pier, by the Veterans Center (C Street and North Ocean) and 95 Cayucos Drive. Info: 597-4725 or 235-6003. Paso Robles: 19th and Riverside Ave. Templeton: 6th and Main Streets Info: 434-4900.