Shopping and Services continued from page 26 fi x what landed you in the ER, it can help heal your spirits. Best Tool for Adventurers With Disabilities Exploryst exploryst.com Founded by Angela Wilson, a Thornton mother whose son, Samuel, has intellec- tual and physical disabilities, Exploryst provides an online directory of businesses and activities complete with information regarding wheelchair accessibility, Ameri- can Sign Language availability and more on accommodations. Everything from res- taurants to outdoor experiences to Meow Wolf is included on the site, and Wilson maintains a blog documenting exactly how her family’s experience went on their own adventures, offering inspiration for others. Best Inclusive Health and Wellness Studio Guided by Humanity 3496 South Broadway, Englewood 720-573-6412 guidedbyhumanity.org Some health and wellness studios might make you feel the opposite of well (in mind, heart, body — or all three). But you’ll be pleasantly surprised at Guided by Human- ity, a place of radical inclusivity and inter- sectionality. No matter your ability, identity or fi nancial status, there are options for you here. The offerings range from chair yoga to kids’ yoga, mindfulness cooking, grief support and programs for folks who experience all manner of disabilities. If you’re seeking a different kind of wellness path, sign up stat! Best Parks Department for Pickleball APEX Parks and Recreation District 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada 303-424-2739 apexprd.org/activities/pickleball While Denver residents clamor for the city to invest more in pickleball, one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, another metro parks depart- ment has gotten into the game. APEX Parks and Recreation District in Ar- vada sponsors tournaments, indoor and outdoor play, mixers, camps and clinics for picklers of all skill levels. People can work with the department to put on their own tournaments or set up private lessons, while less-structure-oriented fans of the sport can drop in at one of the district’s four pickleball locations for a game. Best Place to Find a Pickleball Coach Gates Tennis Center 3300 East Bayaud Avenue 303-355-4461 gatestenniscenter.info Although Gates Tennis Center mainly fo- cuses on the sport in its name, pickleball en- thusiasts can enjoy themselves at the center’s eight pickleball courts for just $6 an hour per Pizza to let people order in — but it has a full bar and, most important, eight indoor courts. This facility in a former Sears store opened early in 2022 and has been a hit from the start. Reserve a court with friends for $30 before 5 p.m. most days and for $40 in the eve- ning; you’ll stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer while drink- ing a beer and dinking a pickleball. person. But there’s another major perk: three pickleball pros. If you want a private les- son, it’s $60 an hour; grab up to fi ve friends and you can split an $80 charge. Some of the tennis pros, jealous of how much fun the pickleball pros are having, occasionally step in to help with kids’ classes, adding to Gates’s pickleball coaching repertoire. Invest in your game or book a night of learning with friends; either way, you’ll walk away slightly sweaty and fully satisfi ed. Best Place to Play Pickleball Indoors PickleBall Food Pub 7647 West 88th Avenue, Westminster 720-707-3465 pickleballfoodpub.com The PickleBall Food Pub doesn’t actually have food — it partners with nearby Marco’s Best Bowling Deal AMF Belleview Lanes 4900 South Federal Boulevard, Englewood 303-794-4265 amf.com/location/amf-belleview- lanes Bowling with friends makes for a winning evening, but the cost of renting shoes and then playing multiple games can add up. The workaround to those pricey bowling nights? AMF Belleview Lanes, which offers unlimited bowling sessions at later hours on certain nights. The prices for unlimited bowling range from $14.59 to $15.99, with shoes thrown into the deal. The trick is to come with a small group and lots of stamina so you can get in as many games as possible. Best Gaming Supplies Games Workshop 1112 South Colorado Boulevard, Glendale 303-759-5400 games-workshop.com The store is listed as Square One Games, but Games Work- continued on page 30 28 APRIL 7-13, 2022 WESTWORD | BACKBEAT | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | CONTENTS | westword.com GETTY IMAGES
