The Healthy 10: Cross-country ski or run a road race this week

Feb. 05--Two weekend road races, cross-country skiing opportunities and an early week flu shot clinic in Niagara Falls are among WNY Refresh Top 10 Picks of the Week when it comes to health, fitness, nutrition and family events in the region.

MONDAY

Cross-country skiing: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today to Friday; also 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Reinstein Woods, 93 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. Snowshoes and limited number of cross-country skis for rent at $5 and $8. Infant/toddler sleds also can be rented for $5. Call the education center at 683-5959 to check weather conditions. For more information, visit reinsteinwoods.org.

Dementia caregiver support: 10 a.m., Wyoming County Office for Aging, 5 Perry Ave., Warsaw; 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Road, Kenmore; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Heathwood Assisted Living, 815 Hopkins Road, Amherst.; 6 p.m. Thursday, Dent Neurologic Institute, 200 Sterling Drive, Orchard Park; 1 p.m. Friday, The Pines-Schobert Conference Room, 9822 Route 16, Machias; 11:30 a.m. next Saturday Amherst Church of Christ, 8285 Transit Road, East Amherst.

Flu shot clinic: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls. Patients with health insurance, including Medicare, should be prepared to present their insurance cards. No co-pay will be required. Individuals who do not have insurance will be charged $25. For more info, call 278-4455.

TUESDAY

Jumping class: 6:30 p.m., Fit Happenz, 485 Cayuga Road, Entrance B, Cheektowaga. For more info, visit fithappenzllc.com; sign up on the fitness center's mindbody app. $10. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

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Holistic Health Series: "Treating Addiction and Recovery Holistically, 7 p.m., Audubon Branch Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Registered nurse Jill O'Hara, holistic health practitioner, will talk about how holistic care may benefit you or a loved one who is struggling with addiction. For more info, call 689-4922.

WEDNESDAY

Ice skating: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Sunday, Ice at Canalside, Main at Scott streets. $6 for ages 13 and older, $4 for those 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Seasonal passes available. BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members with a membership card get $1 off. $4 skate rentals; $5 during special holiday hours during the next week. Hours may vary depending on weather conditions. For more info, visit canalsidebuffalo.com.

THURSDAY

Menopause and Heart Health: What Women Need to Know. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Millennium Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Catholic Health invites area residents to attend one free dinner program each year. Admission for each additional program is $20 and includes dinner. To register, call 923-7154.

National Alliance on Mental Health family education meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church second floor, 4007 Main St., Snyder. Guest speaker is Josie Diebold, an intern with the University at Buffalo School of Social Work on the topic, "Trauma Informed Care."

SATURDAY

Lockport 10: 10 a.m., Historic Lockport Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport; 5-mile run starts at 10:45. For more info and to register, visit runlockport.com.

Heart & Soul Fun Run: 10 a.m., The Mahoney, 199 Scott St. For info and to register, click here.

SUNDAY

Cross-country skiing: Buffalo Nordic Ski Club President James Klein hosts free learn to cross-country ski lessons for the public that start at 10 a.m. every snowy Sunday, Rose Garden in Delaware Park. To sign up or learn more, visit buffalonordic.org.

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