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SENIOR HEALTH SCREENINGS Free health screening for seniors (50+) for    monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, weight, finger prick blood test screening for anemia, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. No appointment needed. July 2: South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades in Los Osos from 9-noon. July 7: Hagan Senior Center 5905 E. Mall, Atascadero, 9-noon and July 9: San Luis Obispo Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., 9:30-11:30am. Info: 788-0827 or 237-3880.

FITNESSWORKS health and fitness program for senior citizens of Morro Bay. Three new classes specifically designed for seniors. 500 Quintana (next to Cookie Crock). Info: fwofmb.com or 772-7466.

DANCE FLOW CLASS First class free. Sun. at 11am and Thurs. 8:30am. Gentle dance, yoga, and
bellydance mind-body workout. 2005 9th St. Los Osos. Info: 439-0268 or leylaatwill@yahoo.com.

DINE OUT FOR YOUR HEALTH FOR SENIORS 55 AND OLDER—free health care lecture and dinner on the second Thurs. of each month at 5pm with lecture. At French Hospital auditorium, 1911 Johnson Ave. in SLO. Info: 542-6498.

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.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY provides workshops, hope, and Tai Chi throughout SLO County. 614 13th St. in Paso Robles. Info and RSVP: 238-4411 or kenda.kellawan@wellnesscommunityhope.org.

BLUES BASEBALL GAMES happen throughout the summer. Info: bluesbaseball.com or 547-9765.

SLO RATTLERS BASEBALL GAMES Info: slorattlers.com.

SUNDAY FOR THE SPIRIT weekly workshops cover spirituality, tarot, and healing on Sun. from 1-3pm at the Halcyon Store. Info: 489-2432.

YOGA CENTRE 3422 Miguelito Court in SLO. Info: 598-7100 or yogacentre.com

YOGA SHALA 205 Windward Ave. in Shell Beach. Info: catherineyoga.com, yogashalaslo.com or 556-0413.

LESSONS AND CLASSES

SPIRIT WINDS PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL EVENING on July 7 from 6:15-7:30pm. Rationale for the use of low level light lasers in physical therapy with Michele Jang, Owner and Physical Therapist. Info: 543-5100 or info@spiritwindstherapy.com

YOGA VILLAGE, at 132 W. Branch in the Village Center in Arroyo Grande, offers classes in many forms of yoga. Yoga for ages 18 months-4 years on Tues. 4-5pm.   Info: arroyograndeyoga.com or 474-9884.

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. Info: 541-4417 or gabarker@sbcglobal.net.

AIKIDO OF SLO offers classes Tues. and Thurs. at 6pm. Info: 544-8866 or aikidoslo.com.

BODHI PATH BUDDHIST CENTERS 3484 Gregory Court in San Luis Obispo. Sun. from 10-noon and Wed. from 6:30-8pm for meditation, practice, teachings, discussion and more. Meditation instruction available. Beginners welcome. Info: bodhipath.org/slo or 594-1388.

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 chakra balancing yoga, color, sound, and aromatherapies for your wellbeing and balance. 2005 9th St., 2nd floor in Los Osos. Info and schedule: 305-0046 or consciouscolors.com.

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

ESTERO BAY MEDITATION CIRCLE A non sectarian Buddhist meditation sitting group that meets in Morro Bay on Wed. from 7-9am. Meditation, tea and discussion. Info: 772-2046.

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 offers fencing and instruction. Info: salledefers.org or 541-4123.

FREE ONGOING FITNESS CLASS FOR MEN AND WOMEN 50 PLUS Fun easy movements to music geared to increase cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. Drop ins welcome. 244 N. Oak Park from 3:15-4pm. Info: 546-3132.

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 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.

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

HAVE TEA WITH A MIDWIFE Come for tea with a midwife the last Thurs. of the month at Holistic Midwifery Care, 6685 Morro Road, Atascadero, from 3-5pm. Info: 462-1100.

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES—LEARN MORE Info: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.

JAZZERCISE at the Arroyo Grande Hall Association, 707 Huasna. Classes Mon.-Sat. Develop endurance, strength and flexibility while moving to great music. Info and times: 1-800-Fit-Is-It or jazzercise.com.

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

PETANQUE Open play Sun., 1-4pm at Colony Park softball fields, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero. If you enjoy horseshoes, bocce, bowling, you will love petanque. Wheelchair players, all levels and kids welcome. Info: bouleman@gmail.com.

PILATES CLASSES AT NORTH COUNTY PILATES 5815 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Info: 466-9642.

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.

QUIETSTAR HEALING CENTER offers workshops and support groups. 11549 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite 109 in SLO. Info: quietstar.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 ANYONE for all levels at Los Osos Middle School at 9am on Sat. Info: 772-1686 or 458-6220.

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.

YOGA FLIRT 7075 Morro Road in Atascadero. Info: 835-1725.

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

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. Info: 540-1965.

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

ZEN SESSIONS Tues. at 11:30am and Sat. at 2pm. Hikes, Zazen meditation with sound healing, and tea and group integration. 1318 Garden St. in SLO. Info and RSVP: 540-0528.

TEAM SPORTS

THE SLO SLUGGERS SENIOR SOFTBALL TEAM is looking for players 55 years or older who would like to be part of a competitive team. Info: 544-2043.

ADULT DROP-IN BASKETBALL IN ATASCADERO Info: 470-3426.

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

FOOTBALL COMBINE LESSONS Info. 904-9355 or 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.

GLADIATOR PAINTBALL PARK open play paintball for all levels Sat. and Sun., 9-5pm at Gladiator Paintball Park at Camp San Luis. Info: 602-8629 or gladiatorpaintballpark.com.

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

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

MUSTANG WATERPARK AT LOPEZ LAKE IN ARROYO GRANDE Spectator passes available for $3. Open daily from 11am to dusk through Aug. 23. Info and reservations: 489-8898, 489-8832 or mustangwaterslides.com.

SAN MIGUEL YMCA FITNESS FACILITY for all ages at the Lillian Larsen Elementary. Open Mon., Wed., Fri. from 6pm-9pm. Free. Weight and cardio equipment, indoor, air-conditioned gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Info: 237-0845 or sdargatz@sloymca.org.

SKATEBOARD PARKS: Atascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. Info: 461-5000. Los Osos: 2180 Palisades Ave. Open daily, 10am-dusk. 781-5930. Cambria: on Main St. 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 St. 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.

RECREATIONAL SWIM IN SLO every day from through Aug. 23 1:45-4pm. Swim lessons as well. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation.