Health calendar: Gentle Yoga at Cathedral Church

Scope it Out: Free Colonoscopy Screening day

WHEN AND WHERE: March 27 at various Des Moines-area medical clinics. Registration deadline: Friday.

INFO: John Stoddard Cancer Center, in collaboration with area physicians and clinics, will be providing free screening colonoscopies to uninsured men and women in central Iowa. Early diagnosis is the key to treating cancer and increases the chance of survival. The free colonoscopies are for men and women, age 50 to 64, with no symptoms and who do not have health insurance or health savings accounts. Income guidelines apply. To determine if you or someone you know qualifies for this screening, call 515-241-3343 or go to www.unitypoint.org/colonoscopy.

Hy-Vee Whole Health Experience

WHEN AND WHERE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Hy-Vee Hall, 730 Third St., Des Moines.

INFO: Enjoy this interactive health and wellness expo filled with speakers, interactive booths and of course, samples. Tickets may be purchased at Park Avenue Hy-Vee customer service counter. Contact Abbie Scott at 515-243-7271 or ascott@hy-vee.com for more information.

Gentle Yoga

WHEN AND WHERE: 9:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 815 High St., Des Moines.

INFO: Classes focus on gentle stretching and techniques that enhance health, manage anxiety and help to energize and relax you. Classes adapted for individual needs, use mats or chairs. Class size limited/must have four participants to hold a class. More information at jean.mountain@gmail.com.

Barre Body Class

WHEN AND WHERE: 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines.

INFO: Unleash your inner dancer and join us for a workout that will help you sculpt a longer, leaner you. $39/month or $14 drop-in rate. desmoinessocialclub.org/classes.

Coed Badminton Open Gym

WHEN AND WHERE: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, 625 S. 35th St., West Des Moines.

INFO: Open gym for men, women, boys and girls. Parents must sign waiver and be present during activity for anyone younger than 14 to 18 years of age. Players can drop in and play pickup recreational games on the north court. $2 for city of West Des Moines residents and $3 for non-residents. www.wdm.iowa.gov.