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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

Monday, February 28, 2011

KADEP's Women on Weights



































 



KADEP staff member, Beth, leads the Women on Weights group.  This group of women work on endurance, strength training and resistance training. 

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Thank You, Gary!

















KADEP would like to thank our friendly, lovable maintenance man, Gary Wagner, for all his hard work.  Gary has been working hard day in and out since last spring, making our new home as beautiful as it is now!  He has even managed to keep a smile on his face this whole time.  Thank you for your dedication!

KADEP loves MMA

















Shin is pictured with Brenda during the Swordsmanship group.  Swordsmanship takes place on Tuesday afternoons.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

KADEP visits Touch Em Up Boxing Gym














































































The KADEP Boxing class paid a visit to Heavy Weight Champ, DaVarryl Williamson, at his gym called "Touch Em Up Boxing." 

We had a wonderful time!  Thank you to DaVarryl for welcoming us into his gym-  You are awesome!

Monday, February 21, 2011

KADEP Enterprise Group needs your help

KADEP ENTERPRISES NEEDS EBAY AUCTION ITEMS—AND IDEAS!


The KADEP Enterprises class is exploring small business ventures to earn money for KADEP programs. Our first venture is to auction items on ebay.We are looking for new or like new donated items such as electronics and jewelry that are easy to ship and valued at $25 or more. We are also interested in:

•Entertainment and sports memorabilia and tickets
•Travel and vacation packages
•Antiques, coins and vintage collectibles
•Cars, boats and RVs
•Unique Experiences (Lunch with Gov. Hickenlooper? Spa day for five?)

AND we want your ideas for other possible KADEP Enterprises earned income opportunities. Some ideas we’ve already generated are:

•Weekend and evening classes for the community
•Community gardens, specialty nursery and other horticulture projects
•Craft sales/farmers’ market
•Online or retail thrift store


Please contact Sylvia Angell (sylangell@msn.com) or Ginny Wagner (wagner@mscenter.org) with your ideas and donations.

RTD Outing to Touch Em Up Boxing Gym
















RTD Outing tomorrow

When: Tuesday Feb 22, 2011
Where: Touch Em Up Boxing Gym
Who: KADEP Boxing group and Science of Disease group
Be here by 9:30 to attend!
Please talk to Jessi with questions.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!















































































Happy Valentine's Day!  Each KADEP participant received a Valentine card, a carnation, and homemade cupcake from the KADEP staff.

A special thanks to our program director, Ginny, for baking cupcakes all Sunday!

Enjoy the day:)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Thank you Daima and Terry!



KADEP participants, Daima and Terry, brought in a special treat today!  They brought in a delicious cake to Welcome KADEP into our new home.

Thank you very much, Daima and Terry!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Congratulations to KADEP participant, Ken Bell!


















We would like to congratulate KADEP participant, Ken Bell, for logging over 250 volunteer hours at the Denver Zoo.

This is quite an accomplishment- Way to go Ken!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Snow Days Reminder

We have had our fair share of snow and cold weather this winter.

We have had snowdays and potential snowdays.

The best way to find out if we are Open, is to call the main # 303-433-6887.

There will be a recording on this number if KADEP is closed.

Also, we do our best to post it on the blog as soon as possible.  It is impossible to notify everyone, so please call the main # or check 9news. 

Thank you!  Be safe and stay warm!

Friday, February 4, 2011

RTD Outing to Domo Japanese Restaurant

RTD Outing

When: Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 2011
Where: Domo Japanese Restaurant
Who: Swordsmanship Group and Poetry


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

KADEP Open Thursday 2-3-11

KADEP will be OPEN Thursday, February 3, 2011.

Spring Camping Trip

It is time to sign up for the spring camping trip!



We will be going to Golden Bell Camp Center (45 minutes west of Colorado Springs). We will be staying in a lodge and hot meals will be provided. Because it may still be cold and snowy, our activities will be based on the weather. At the very least, we will enjoy Golden Bell’s indoor gym and game room. We are tentatively planning on visiting the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy and the United States Olympic Training Center.

The camping trip is scheduled for March 23rd through March 25th. The price of the trip is $110. Please sign up by Sharon’s desk (ie. near KADEP’s front entrance). If you have any questions feel free to ask Chris Dunbar. Please sign up by Feb. 11th.

Check out a picture from last year's trip.  It is always a blast!



Tuesday, February 1, 2011

KADEP CLOSED Wed. February 2nd

KADEP is CLOSED Wednesday February 2, 2011 due to extreme cold and to ensure the safety of the KADEP participants.