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FALL INTO FITNESS AT SLO YMCA Sept. 4-5. Learn all about the facility and what it can do for you through workshops and demos. Give blood while you’re there as well. 8am-8pm each day. 1020 Southwood Dr. in SLO. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org.

THE AUDI BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HEARST CASTLE FRIENDSHIP RIDE is a 100-mile cycling event that takes participants along a scenic route on the Pacific Coast Highway from Carmel to San Simeon Sept. 5-6. Events will be followed by an exclusive celebration at the Hearst Ranch, featuring a barbeque and private concert by the Black Eyed Peas for all participants and special guests. Info: bestbuddies.org.

MIND AND BODY

CENTRAL COAST YOGA grand re-opening takes place Sept. 5-7. Free Reiki also takes place on second Sun. at 2pm. 900 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 474-8876 or centralcoastyoga.com.

SERENITY NATURAL LIVING CENTER EVENTS: Classes held daily. Prenatal yoga: through Sept. 18 and Oct. 2-30. Kids yoga and kids soap making classes are offered as well. 104 S Main St. in Templeton. Info: 434-1924 or serenitynaturaliving.com.

T’AI CHI CHIH takes place through Oct. 22. Senior T’ai Chi/Qi Gong begins Sept. 18 (ongoing) in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

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. 5:15pm-6:45pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 541-4417 or gabarker@sbcglobal.net.

AIKIDO OF SLO offers free intro classes. Info: 544-8866 or aikido-of-slo.com.

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

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.: 8:50am-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.

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.

FULL CIRCLE AIKIDO in Grover Beach teaches Ethical Self Defense and Fitness for Longevity for ages 6 to adult. Free intro. 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 REC 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.

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

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.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY provides workshops, hope, and Tai Chi throughout SLO County. Quilt circle, knitting group, cancer participant groups, Tai Chi at Paso Robles Senior Center, and Leukemia, Lymphoma support group. Info: 238-4411.

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

YOGA IN ATASCADERO: Hatha Yoga for real bodies takes place Fri. at 9:30am. $8 or more. Info: 461-5000.

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 Thursdays at 6pm. Info: yogashalaslo.com or 556-0413.

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: arroyograndeyoga.com or 474-9884.

YOGA WITH SHOOSH at the SLO Veterans Hall, Mon. and Wed. Drop-in fee is $8. Student fee is $5. Info: 772-3560.

LESSONS

FIVE CITIES TENNIS ASSOCIATION Info: 474-4756.

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.

SCUBA LESSONS at Hardie Pool. Info: 927-1880.

SHINJIN KARATE OF NIPOMO is offering free introductory classes for ages 5 through adult. Introduces new students to the basics of karate and to provide an overview of what is involved in 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.

TEAM SPORTS

SOCCER CAMPS FOR ADULTS happen through Oct. 7 in SLO. Info: 704-8857.

BASKETBALL CLASS Tuesday and Thursday 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 hiddengemssportsexposure.com.

RECREATIONAL ADULT BASKETBALL CLASS In Arroyo Grande on Tues. and Thurs., 5:30pm-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.–Fri. 2pm-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. 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 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.

SKATEBOARDING PARKS: Atascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-noon and 4-8pm weekends noon-6pm (Sun. till 3pm). 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 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.