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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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Meet Becky Muelemans, TR Intern


Hello everyone! I’m a new intern from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life until now, but thrilled to be exploring Colorado. So far I love KADEP and think that the program, participants, and staff are fantastic. It’s wonderful getting to know everyone and am so glad I made the right choice for my internship in Therapeutic Recreation.  I love camping, hiking, skiing, rollerblading, reading, playing board and card games, and spending time with family and friends. I am always game for trying new things and love adventures! I’m looking forward to the rest of the semester at KADEP and can already tell it will be hard to say goodbye.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Outing to Treasure Trunk



KADEP: The Store group took a visit to the Treasure Truck this morning.  They learned some valuable lessons about running a business.


Meet Jessica Boone, TR Intern


I recently moved from St. Simons Island, Georgia for my internship at KADEP, and I absolutely love it! I am currently studying Therapeutic Recreation at Georgia Southern University and will be completing my program in May. I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and trying new things in life. I love music, photographs, and adventure! I am looking forward to a wonderful semester at KADEP and getting to know everyone at the program!


Meet Amanda Smutz- TR intern


I am studying therapeutic recreation at Metropolitan State of Denver. I am completing my internship here at KADEP and found out this is where my heart is. I really enjoy playing games, going camping, ATVing, snowmobiling, arts and crafts, and dancing in my spare time. Growing up in beautiful Colorado I have learned to love the outdoors and am really up for anything in it!!! I cannot wait to continue on my “walk about” with KADEP and get to know the unique personalities of the clients.

Meet TR Intern, Kasey Dugan


Hi everybody!  I am excited to be an intern here at KADEP. I grew up in Florida, but have lived in Colorado most of my life.  I'm studying Therapeutic Recreation at Metro State and will be graduated in May.  I got married to my wonderful husband last July.  He is a Littleton Firefighter.  I have a German Shepard named Tucker, a cat named Butters, and a horse named Gracie. I absolutely love animals!  I also enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, and being outside and staying active.  I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here!


Monday, January 23, 2012

RTD Outing Wednesday


RTD Outing

Wednesday January 25th the “KADEP the Store” group will be going on an outing to Treasure Trunk Thrift Store!

They will be departing from the building at 10:00 and will be back in time for lunch.

If you are in KADEP the Store group, please be here by 9:30 at the latest to be eligible to go on the outing.

Talk to Amanda if you have questions.

KADEP T-shirts for sale

KADEP t-shirts for sale!



For the first time ever, you can purchase a KADEP T-shirt!

Support KADEP by buying a T-shirt designed by KADEP clients to express what they feel KADEP means to them.


T-shirts are $15.00 each and come in sizes Small-3XL.


See Michelle for your shirt today!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Valentine's Cupcakes on Sale Online

You can now order KADEP Valentine's Treats online:

www.mscenter.org/cupcakes

Check it out!  If you have any questions, please see Laura Hartman- 303-433-6887 ext. 125 or hartman@mscenter.org

Monday, January 16, 2012

KADEP Cupcake Sale begins Today!







KADEP's 3rd Annual Gourmet Valentine's Fundraiser!

The Sale begins TODAY and will go through Monday, February 6th.

These gourmet treats will be available for pick up on Monday, February 13th at KADEP, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Get your orders in quick!  Last year we raised over $1,300.  Let's beat that goal again this year!  All the proceeds go directly to KADEP. 

Madelina's Cup-Cakery has some NEW selections this year:  Check it out:

GOURMET CUPCAKES

4 packs - $16.00
6 packs - $24.00

Flavors:

Red Velvet Romance (Classic Red Velvet topped with our signature cream cheese frosting)
Raspberry Coconut Cutie (Delicate coconut cake filled with fresh raspberries, topped with coconut icing,  raspberry compote & tender coconut flakes)
Chocolate Cherry Kiss (Dark chocolate cake filled with sweet cherries, topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting and a dark chocolate dipped cherry)
Forget Me Not (Half chocolate and half white cupcake topped with white and chocolate cream cheese frosting swirls)

OTHER GOURMET TREATS

Sweetie Pies (6 pack) $25.00-  Red velvet cakes or chocolate cakes filled with our signature cream cheese filled, rolled in jimmies and drizzled with chocolate or candy coatings

Gourmet Cookies Mix (1 dozen) $30.00-  White Chocolate macadamia nut and dark chocolate chunk cookies in a Valentine's box

Gourmet Dipped Strawberries Mix (6 pack/heart shaped box) $22.00-  White, Dark and Milk chocolate dipped strawberries

Valentine Candy Assortment (Bag-$15.00 Box- $18.00)  Chocolate dipped nuts, raisins, caramel nut clusters, and foil wrapped hearts.  Approx 12oz bag or 16 oz box.

All of these goodies come wrapped in gourmet packaging.  Please get your order in today. 
Orders must be complete with payment by Monday Feb. 6th.

You can email your order to Laura Hartman at hartman@mscenter.org with cash or check payable to KADEP( 303-433-6887) ext 125.

This year, you can also use the KADEP pay pal sight.   If you would like to pay online via paypal, please email or call Laura Hartman for the link. hartman@mscenter.org 303-433-6887

Thank you for your continued support of KADEP and Happy Valentine's Day!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Theme days- Tacky Sweater



Last week, KADEP had Tacky Sweater Day.  They made hats out of sweaters and also had a sweater unraveling contest!  The winner of the ugliest sweater was TC- Congrats!

GO Broncos!




KADEP Participants Tebowing -- Go Broncos!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Outing to National Western Stock Show

RTD Outing- Tuesday, January 10th to the National Western Stock Show!


A sign up sheet will be available at the front desk for anyone who is interested in going. The only way to be eligible to go is through the sign up sheet! Space is limited this year with only 16 tickets available and 6 tie down spots on the bus! We will be back in time for lunch that day.



We will be leaving at 10:00 and ask any clients who are attending to be here no later than 9:30. Hope to see all who attend in their western/cowboy attire!  Please talk to Amanda if you have questions.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

KADEP t-shirts for sale!

For the first time ever, you can purchase a KADEP T-shirt!

Support KADEP by buying a T-shirt designed by KADEP clients to express what they feel KADEP means to them.

T-shirts are $15.00 each and come in sizes Small-3XL.

See Michelle for your shirt today!