By Sports injury coverage
The Spinal and Sports Care Center, a chiropractic-medical network in Mountain View, is offering professional sports injury coverage for local sporting events. Trained chiropractors can provide pre-participation examinations, injury evaluation and care, first aid, CPR, and taping services similar to those provided by an athletic trainer. They can also provide thorough orthopedic diagnostic and rehabilitation services and chiropractic adjustments. Services are offered at low or no cost for local athletic groups. For more information, call 967-1152.
Don’t miss the boat
Flotilla 43, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is offering a boating skills and seamanship class, which includes lessons in boat handling, safety and legal requirements, aids to navigation, weather, trailering, knots and line handling, engines and navigation rules. The 13-session class starts Sept. 5 and will meet 7-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela St. Free instruction; $40 fee for textbook and materials. For more information, call Lee Scoville at (408) 866-1450 or Hannelore Maddox at (408) 773-0396.
Croquet classes
The Los Altos Hills Recreation Department is continuing its free weekly instruction in golf croquet at Los Altos Hills Little League Field 2. Instruction is available for all levels, beginners to advanced. The group meets 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. For more information, call 493-3322 or e-mail JCroquet@aol.com.
Pilates classes
Pilates group mat classes to increase flexibility and build strength without bulk are being offered by trainer Nancy Chan at Back to Fitness, 3906 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Classes are held 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays. Fee: $15 for small-group session. For more information, call 494-0991.
