Oktoberfest!

Looking for Some Extra Hands

The Drums Alive group is looking for a volunteer! They need someone that would assist a client 1:1 to play the drums. This group meets on Mondays 10:30 to 11:45.

Please contact Makena at 303-433-6887 ext 132 or Kyle at ext 129 if you are interested in learning more.

Thank You Karen Wenzel for 22 Years of Service

After 22 years of dedicated service to the Rocky Mountain MS Center, Karen Wenzel announced her resignation as Rocky Mountain MS Center’s Executive Director – a position she has held since 2003.

The board of directors and staff are grateful for her work and many contributions to the MS Center.

During Karen’s 10-year tenure as Executive Director, she made a significant impact in growing the organization’s medical care and educational services, and developing effective MS treatments to protect the futures of those living with the disease.

Read more http://www.mscenter.org/about-us/news-room/news/330-karen-wenzel-steps-down-as-executive-director]

Outing to the Denver Botanic Garden

A group of clients got to enjoy the peaceful Botanic Sensory Garden.

Pancakes with Panache

The Pancakes with Panache group makes a different type of pancake each week. This weeks recipe featured Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes.

The group voted that this recipe the best yet.

Check out them out for yourself!

 Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes

Ingredients:

Cakes:        1 ½ C          Buttermilk Pancake Mix

1/3 C           unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2  C          sugar

1                 egg

1/2 C           cottage cheese

1/2 C           vanilla Greek-style yogurt

 C                water

2 tbsp         melted butter

1 C              white chocolate chips

Topping:     1 C              raspberry jam or preserves

          2 Tbsp        fresh lemon juice

          1/4 C           water

Garnish:      White chocolate chips

                   Fresh raspberries

                   Whipped cream

Directions:

1.   Mix all ingredients for the cakes together until there are no lumps.  Add water slowly adjusting as needed; batter will be moist and thick.

2.   Mix the ingredients for the topping in a small sauce pan over medium low heat to a syrup consistency.

3.   Cook cakes on heated prepared griddle (preheat to 250°F).

4.   Top with syrup, then whipped cream, raspberries and chips, to serve.

Happy Eating!!!

Upcoming MS Event

The Rocky Mountain MS Center is announcing that their is an upcoming Legal Issues and MS seminar.

It will be held THIS Saturday here at RMMSC @ Vista Grande, 8845 Wagner Street, Westminster!

For more information and to register click on: http://www.mscenter.org/events/calendar/event/395/Legal-Issues-and-MS/0

9/11 Ceremony

KADEP gathered on 9/11 to remember what happened 12 years ago and to honor those who were lost.

Shout-out To A Volunteer

KADEP was excited to see a former volunteer in the newspaper. Kameron is a student at Regis Jesuit High School. He was recently recognized in the Denver Post, Post Preps as an outstanding football player.

To read the article go to: http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_24027613/star-senior-trio-keeping-regis-jesuit-raiders-backfield

Keep up the great work Kameron! And visit us when football season is over.

SLOW Food Finalist

The Rocky Mountain MS Center is a SLOW Food Denver C.A.F.E. Grant Finalist!

And we need your help to win $3,000. Please invite your friends and family to the local, seasonal supper and event.

It is on Monday September 23 at 6:00pm.

For more information and tickets: http://sfdcafebeastbottle.eventbrite.com/

Come VOTE for the MS Center and help us win 1st place! Grant funding will support our farm, which provides organic produce to clients of KADEP.

Meet Patty

My name is Patty Adams and I am a Colorado native.  I am a senior at Metropolitan State University of Denver I will complete my bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation along with minors in Adult Exercise and creative writing.  I am Health Fitness Specialist and I enjoy mountain biking, hiking and just about anything outdoors.  I have two adult daughters and a new grandson.  I’m so excited to be part of KADEP for my internship.   

Meet Andrea

My name is Andrea Colucci and I am a senior studying Therapeutic Recreation at the State University of New York at Cortland. I am from a small town in Upstate New York and I have been lucky to spend a large part of my life hiking and camping in the Adirondacks. I really enjoy travelling, so moving to Colorado has been a great learning experience in itself. I can’t wait to get started leading programs and to learn more about the clients here at KADEP.

Meet Kristin

Hi! My name is Kristin Lillie and I am from Brown Deer (Milwaukee), WI. I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse completing my Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation along with minors in Spanish and Psychology. I love anything fitness related, especially running, biking, and weightlifting. I also love to volunteer, travel, and spend time with my family, friends, and two golden retrievers. I am very excited to begin my internship here and am looking forward to getting to know everyone at KADEP! (I also can’t wait to explore Colorado!)

Meet Rebecca

Hi everyone! I’m Rebecca and I’m a California girl! I have lived by the ocean my entire life and decided that a move to the mountains was the next thing for me.  My internship at KADEP just started in September and I absolutely love it already.  I cannot wait to get to know everyone working and participating at KADEP!! I am a very adventurous and outdoors kinda girl.  I’m ready to explore the great wonders of Denver and the surrounding areas of Colorado!  I am attending California State University, Long Beach and am very happy to almost be a college graduate. GO BEACH!!

New Group of Interns!

KADEP welcomes four new Therapeutic Recreational Interns!

Individual bios are coming....

Out West Adventures Camping Trip

Some of the pictures from the summer camping trip. The clients spent four days riding horses, driving the Action Trackchair, eating mystery dinners, and enjoying the beautiful Colorado mountains.  

September Calendar

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Action Trackchair

The clients and staff of KADEP got a special treat of being able to test out the Action Trackchair!

 

 

The Action Trackchair can be driven seated or standing. Possibly its best feature is that the Action Trackchair is an all-terrain wheelchair. It can go over grass, dirty, rocks, and much more!

 

For more information, please visit their website: actiontrackchair.com 

 



Look Back at Specials Week

 Monday: Celebrity Look-A-Like Day

Tuesday: Sports Day

Wednesday: PJ Day

Nails thanks to Paul Mitchell Beauty School

 

Poker

Thursday: 70's

The Price Is Right

Friday: Nerd Day

Action Trackchairs

Multiple Intelligences Group created a life size board game

 

Busy but fun Specials Week!