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The King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) - Come thrive with us!

KADEP is a life-affirming day program for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), brain injury, and other acquired neurological conditions. Our mission is to promote the functioning, wellness, independence and life enjoyment of younger adults, ages 18 and up, with neurological challenges.


For information about KADEP or to schedule a tour, please call 303-433-6887 or email KADEPinfo@mscenter.org

Friday, April 29, 2011

Intern Farewell- Thank you Caitlin, Lydia, & Kelleen

































KADEP says Farewell and Thank You to Therapeutic Recreation Interns, Caitlin, Lydia, and Kelleen!

Caitlin and Kelleen came to us from Wisconsin and Lydia came from Illinois to do a 16 week TR internship at KADEP. 

Thank you all for your time and hard work-  We will miss your energy and your smiling faces!

Good luck in your future endeavors and congrats on graduating!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Join the Rocky Mountain MS Center Golf Classic



10th Annual Rocky Mountain MS Center Golf Classic

Glenmoor Country Club

110 Glenmoor Dr. Cherry Hills Village, CO

Monday, May 23, 2011

Cost: $200 per player

Registration and Lunch: 12:00 PM

144 Golfers - 36 Teams

Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch, door prizes for each player and an exciting awards reception.

All for just $200/player or $800/foursome

~Putting challenge on the practice green

~Two longest drive contests

~Closest to the pin challenge

~Prizes include a seven-day cruise, $500 golf shop credit, golf clubs, and $10,000 in cash!

We still have room for more golfers! Register with Liz at 303-788-4030 x114 (lotero@mscenter.org).



For partnership opportunities or if you would like to attend the reception only, please see the brochure and/or contact Liz at lotero@mscenter.org or 303-788-4030 x114.



Wednesday, April 27, 2011

RTD Outing during Specials Week

Important Dates and Reminders:

This is the last week of regular groups

Registration for New Summer Semester: April 25-29, 2011

Specials Week:  May 2-6, 2011

RTD Outing to Elvis Cinemas during Specials Week:

  • Tuesday, May 3, 2011
  • Centerwide outing (questions please talk to Jessi)

New Semester begins:  May 9, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Quilting Group























Congratulations to the Quilting Group.  These wonderful ladies worked very hard on their handmade quilts all semester long. Special thanks to our talented volunteer, Marie, and to Intern, Lydia, for leading this fantastic group!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Pictures from outing to Denver Museum of Nature and Science

KADEP Registration for Summer Semester Begins Today!

We began registration for the Summer Semester Today!
We will be registering the week of April 18th through next week. We would prefer to get your choices in as soon as possible.

We will have what is called “Specials Week” from May 2-6. This will be a “special week” before the new semester.

The new semester starts May 9th.

You may register at KADEP, or we can email you the new groups.  If you would like the group descriptions emailed to you, please contact Laura Hartman hartman@mscenter.org

We are excited about our first Summer Semester in the new building!

If you have questions please feel free to contact KADEP Program Director, Ginny Wagner

Monday, April 18, 2011

RTD Outing



What: RTD Community Outing

Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Who:  Poetry,  Science of Disease, Bowling, Your Brain on Music, and Boxing groups

When: Tuesday April 19, 2011- Must be here by 9:30 am

Remember* You must have your 2011 Annual paperwork to be eligible to attend.
If you have questions, please speak with Jessi.


Friday, April 15, 2011

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Congrats to the members of the KADEP Play- Where's Breakfast?

The KADEP play, "Where's Breakfast?" was a huge hit and very entertaining!

Thank you to all members and staff who put the play together.

The pictures below are of the participant who played each staff member:





Prom Pictures



Prom Recap

KADEP's first ever PROM was so much fun!

WOW-  We have so many people to thank for making this event one to remember!

Thank you to:

Mary Lou and Barbara for donating the beautiful Prom dresses and Suit coats for all KADEP participants and staff.  Special Thank you to Liz and Sylvia for coordinating with these women!

Carpet Representatives donated our "red carpet"

Balloons from Party City

Nature's Pallet donated beautiful floral centerpieces

Becky from Mountain Pine Floral donated gorgeous flowers so clients and staff could make boutonnieres and corsages the morning of the prom.

Barnes & Noble donated door prizes

Double Tree donated cookies and treats

We had over 20 women from Paul Mitchell School and Heritage College help with hair, nails and make up the morning of the Prom

Our wonderful DJ, Matt, donated his time and equipment usage as we rocked the KADEP gymnasium dancing the afternoon away.

Staples has donated printing supplies so we can print pictures and put them into the frames that we made the day of prom.

As you can tell, there are SO many people that made this event possible.  And all of them said they are looking forward to it again next year!  KADEP interns Caitlin and Lydia did an amazing job of coordinating this event and making these community contacts.  What a blast! 

Lastly, Congrats to KADEP participants, Matt and Crystal, who were voted Prom King and Queen.  And to KADEP staff members,  Beth and TC, who were voted Prom King and Queen for staff. 

We are looking forward to next year!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

KADEP Play tomorrow! April 13th




KADEP Productions Proudly Presents...

Where's Breakfast?

A Mystery about the life and times at KADEP


The KADEP play will be happening tomorrow, Wednesday April 13th at 1:00 pm in the gymnasium.
The Set Design and Drama Club groups have been working hard ALL semester on this original play!  Come join us if you'd like to enjoy their version of "Where's Breakfast?"

Prom pics coming soon.

Pictures from Prom coming soon.
Stay tuned....

Monday, April 4, 2011

Ms Wheelchair Colorado





KADEP participant, KenDara, will be participating in the 2011 Ms. Wheelchair Colorado Pageant!

The pageant will be held on April 16, 2011 at MAC, located at 3295 W. 72nd Ave in Westminster, CO.

If you would like more information and would like to support KADEP participant, KenDara, visit the MS Wheelchair Colorado website.


Good luck KenDara-  We will be cheering for you!

Poetry by KADEP participant John Hester

BEAUTY


What is beauty?

It is not something you can always see

But it is something you can always feel

Like a breeze to an oak tree



Just like fish have scales

Beauty has love

Like loneliness has darkness

And peace has a dove



There is beauty in life

And in a babies face

Beauty like being set free

In a peaceful place



There is beauty in a smile

Beauty all the way through

And if you will look

There is beauty in you!





Beeker

RTD Outing

RTD Outing:

Who: Two Groups- Healthy Living & KADEP Lifting

Where:  Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

When:  Wednesday April 6, 2011

Participants in these two groups should arrive at KADEP by 9:30 am to attend.

If you have questions, please contact Jessi 303-433-6887

Spring Fling is almost here!



You are Invited to KADEP's First Prom!Date: Thursday, April 7th
If you are not scheduled to come on Thursdays, feel free to switch days, but let us know first. You will also need to arrange your transportation to switch days


Morning schedule 10:00:
Get your hair, nails and make up done at KADEP!


Lunch 11:45

Afternoon schedule 1:00- 2:45:
Our first ever Prom! We will have a DJ, dancing, snacks, and will announce KADEP's Prom King & Queen!




Dress to Impress- Ladies, where your best prom dress attire. Men, look your best!
Family members, dates, friends of clients are welcome.






RSVP to the interns: Caitlin or Lydia….please rsvp ASAP! interns@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 Ext 144.



This is going to be such a fun event- don't miss out!