Wellness and Outdoors, November 2017

Fitness Fridays

Join the North Columbus Public Library’s walking club. Meet in the library’s small conference room at 4:30 p.m. for refreshments and conversation. The walk begins at 5 at Britt David Park. All ages are welcome. Call the branch for more information at (706) 748-2855

Nov. 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m., 5689 Armour Road, Columbus

Sunrise and Coffee with a Ranger

Chat with a Ranger while enjoying a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and a doughnut. Learn more about State Parks in Georgia while the sun rises over one of the finest in the system. $3 per person. Event will be held at the Stone Amphitheater next to the Park Office.

Nov. 4, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA

Deprivation Doomsday

CrossFit Deprivation presents their 5th annual Doomsday, which promises to be the bigger and better than ever—and more challenging. Come for the challenging workouts, amazing atmosphere, and fun for all. Sign up to insure you get the shit. Two-person, same-gender teams and individual events are all on the same day.

Nov. 4, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., CrossFit Deprivation, 9 Price Rd, 36870 Phenix City

Throwdown at The Rock

This annual disc golf tournament, hosted by the Columbus GA Disc Golf Club is a fun event with nice Innova player’s pack and lunch provided. Two rounds of golf on the Original Layout. For ticket information, visit discgolfscene.com.

Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Flat Rock Disc Golf Course, Flat Rock Park, 6106 Warm Springs Road, Columbus

Girls Ride Dirty

Join the fun at Flatrock Park Dam Mountain Bike Trail as friends of Ride on Bikes work on basic mountain bike skills, taught by Joanne Cogle, MS, CSCS, 2x Xterra World Championship qualifier and USA Triathalon coach. This is a great cross training activity for fall and winter months, when it’s too chilly to be on your road/tri bike. Don’t have a mountain bike? Don’t worry. Give Ride on Bikes a call and they can help set you up with a bike, free of charge. Bring a snack for after-ride refreshments.

Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – noon, Flatrock Park Dam Mountain Bike Trail, Flat Rock Park, 6106 Warm Springs Road, Columbus

Liv Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic

Join The Bike Shop by Arnold’s for this clinic, which will cover basic bike parts, how to perform a safety check, basic day-to-day maintenance, how to troubleshoot issues road- and trail-side, how to change a tire, and how to remove and reinstall a rear wheel. Questions regarding repairs, fit and general cycling practice are welcome. Refreshments and fun swag will be provided. Please leave personal bikes at home.

Nov. 9, 6 – 9 p.m., The Bike Shop Columbus, 3554 Hilton Avenue, Columbus

Best Beginnings Expo

Education and resources for before, during and after pregnancy. Come meet local service providers. Gather resources and information to be ready for your birth and postpartum period. Vendor booths, workshops, demos and speakers will make this an event you do not want to miss.

Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., ColumbusMakesIT, 710-B Front Avenue, Columbus

Power of Pranayama

Pranayama is the formal practice of connecting to, extending and controlling the breath, so one can encourage greater energy flow within their mind and body. Pranayama is considered one of the most important aspects of yoga, so learning how to use it and when will absolutely transform your practice and life for the better. $30. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat.

Nov. 12, 1 – 3 p.m., River Flow Yoga and Wellness, 6801 River Road #403, Columbus

Wildwood Day Spa’s 10 Year Dimond Anniversary

Wildwood Day Spa is turning 10 years old! Join us all day for treats and special prizes.

Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wildwood Day Spa, 1817 Garrard Street, Columbus