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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, January 31, 2014

Teambuliding

The Teambuilding group are preforming weekly activities that are designed to build cooperation and friendships. Here are some pictures from their week 3 activity.

Ski Trip Pictures Avaliable

You can check out additional pictures from the ski trip with Adaptive Adventures at:
http://adaptivesports.com

Newsletter Winter/Spring Edition




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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Stock Show

KADEP had a blast at the National Western Stock Show

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Stuffed Cookie Taster

Did you know that there is a new product for sale during the cupcake fundraiser?


Staff was lucky enough today to get a taste of the new stuffed cookies!

Michelle and her baby reported that the cookies were "deliciously sweet!"

You better order your own stuffed cookies!

Cupcake Fundraiser orders are due Feb 10th  

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Cupcake Fundraiser

KADEP just kicked off their fourth annual cupcake fundraiser!

Again this year, we are working with GiGi’s Cupcakes in Littleton, Colorado.  We are selling their famous cupcakes and cheesecakes.  Plus,  new this year they have added stuffed cookies! Order forms are simple to fill out and can be picked up at KADEP's front desk.

Our goal is to sell $4000 worth of cupcakes!  All proceeds will benefit KADEP.
Help us reach our goal, and get a delicious treat just in time for Valentine’s Day.

 All money and orders are due by Feb 10th
Cupcake pick up will start Feb 12th at 3:00pm at KADEP and end Feb 14th at 4:00pm.

Please help us by selling cupcakes or order for yourself and your valentine. 
Contact Mylinda with questions about ordering:   (303) 433-6887 ext. 122 or mmeno@mscenter.org
Or Makena ext 132 or mroe@mscenter.org

You can pay either by cash, credit, or check
Please make checks out to KADEP.
 
Thank you for supporting KADEP in 2014!



Support the Colorado Garden Show

KADEP has been awarded the 2014 Colorado Garden Show Grant!  This grant will greatly benefit our horticulture program.
 
The Colorado Garden & Home Show is February 15-23 at the Colorado Convention Center.  The show profits go into the annual grant and scholarship funds.  We encourage people to attend and show support for the Garden & Home Show. 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Welcome Gina


Welcome Rocky Mountain MS Center’s New CEO, Gina Berg

The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center announced today it has named Gina Berg as its new CEO. The Rocky Mountain MS Center is the regional leader in providing clinical care, research, education and support to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families. As CEO, Berg has oversight of the strategic direction and operation of the MS Center's programs and services. She has already assumed her duties.

 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Stock Show Outing

It's that time of the year again...

KADEP is going to the Stock Show!
When: Tuesday, January 21st
Who: All who are interested

Questions? Contact Kyle at 303-433-6887 ext 129

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Vote Today!

VOTE for us TODAY! Please vote for the Rocky Mountain MS Center as one of Healthline's Best MS Nonprofits. We’ll get $300 from Healthline if we win.

Please pass this on to get your friends and encourage them to vote for us as well.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

New Paperwork

The new year means it is time for new paperwork!


You should have received 2014 paperwork by mail. You must complete the application and have your doctor fill out the physical's referral.

If you need assistance with filling out paperwork, bring it in and your care coordinator can help.

Call 303-433-6887 if you have any questions.

Crested Butte Ski Trip with Adaptive Sports Center

Finally! Pictures from the winter ski trip. We had a great time at Crested Butte and the staff of Adaptive Sports Center.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Ghost Story

This ghost story was written by Donna's Campfire Group Fall 2013. Enjoy!

The Wild West Experience
 One night not long ago, a small group of life-long friends, Becky and Tom Wiggins and George and Susan Clooney, were settled in for the evening in the old saloon of the Stampede Saloon and Inn, a historic inn in Olde Town Denver.  They were in town because one of the ladies had won a sweepstakes with the grand prize of a “Wild West Experience.”  The two couples had left home in New Jersey a couple of weeks earlier and were soon to be returning after spending their days in old mining and ghost towns and evenings at dude ranches and historic forts.  It had been the trip of a lifetime, and the group was relaxing over their last glasses of wine after dinner reliving some of the memories of the trip as a storm was blowing in out of the North.
Susan was beginning to feel tired, and that she had had enough wine; so she was considering retiring to her room in the balcony of the old saloon when she saw the reflection of a young woman in the mirror behind the bar; she was standing on the stairs up to the balcony.  Susan was startled by this as the foursome had been all alone in the saloon dining room all evening and had not heard even the slightest noise of others being in the inn; that, and the young woman was wearing what looked to be the costume of an old-time saloon girl.  Susan became a little excited then thinking that there must be a show that was part of dinner: maybe a reenactment of a saloon fight from the old mining days!  She turned toward the stairway to get a better look at the young woman’s costume and became frightened as the stairs were empty. But no! The young woman reflected in the mirror was still on the stairs!  Susan was sure then that she had had more than enough wine and needed to get to bed; she was seeing things!  She quietly excused herself from the others and headed up the stairs.
As Susan was approaching the top of the stairs, the temperature suddenly dropped and the lights began to flicker.  Downstairs in the dining area, Tom and George both experienced the sensation of someone hold their hands.  Tom quickly jumped up and rushed to the front desk to request the heat be turned up and to voice his concern over the flickering lights. 
As Tom was returning to the dining area to join the others, the night-shift desk clerk followed Tom back to their table to reassure the group that all was well; that every now and then, particularly on stormy nights, these occurrences where not that uncommon at the Stampede.  He went on to relay the following story… “Back in 1871, Trixey Lynn Thomas had come to Denver with her husband; the two had figured to stake a claim and strike it rich mining gold.  Unfortunately, Trixey Lynn’s husband was killed in a freak accident when their mine collapsed.  Having no money of her own and refusing to run home to her mama, Trixey Lynn began working at the Stampede Saloon as a dancer.  As time went on, she also began entertaining some of the gentlemen folk, especially the high winners at the poker table.
One night, much like tonight, Trixey Lynn was particularly interested in the company of one Bobby Lee Jones; a young miner who had had a rather successful month panning and was in town to cash in and celebrate.  The two were on their way on their way up to Trixey Lynn’s room above the saloon when there was yelling down below.  With the storm, tempers were running hot and guns were drawn when someone was accused of cheating at the poker table.  Shots were fired.  Next thing, Trixey Lynn was dead in Bobby Lee’s arms after a bullet ricocheted and struck her in the heart killing her instantly.
Later, on another stormy night, during a fundraising poker tournament held in the saloon in 1921, Trixey Lynn was seen in the reflection of the bar mirror.  Those in attendance, the most famous of Denver’s high society, experienced a drastic drop in temperature, the flickering of the chandeliers and mysterious piano music from an empty corner of the room.   The gentlemen playing in the tournament then experienced the most bizarre occurrence as their cards and poker chips begin levitating.  Then, with a big clap of thunder the cards and chips all went plummeting to the floor.”
After learning the story of Trixey Lynn and realizing there is no danger, the rest of the foursome decided to call it a night and began up the stairs to bed.  As George opened the door to the room he and Susan were sharing, he saw Susan packing her suitcase and looking frazzled.  When George asked his wife why she is packing, she replied she thought she had seen a ghost downstairs and, then had heard piano music coming out of the bedroom closet.  Susan then cried, “I can’t take any more “Wild West Experiences!  I am going home right now!”
After the group got Susan settled down, and told her the tragic tale of Trixey Lynn, Susan realized there was no harm in the situation and agreed it is time to turn in and get a good night’s sleep.  As the moon was seen breaking through the clouds, all was quiet and they returned to their rooms.  The next morning over breakfast the four friends were able to laugh at their final “Wild West Experience” of the trip and were looking forward to the tales they would be able to share with friends back home. 
THE END