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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

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Camping Trip

Spring Camping Trip Info:

March 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2009

Cost is $105.00

Where: Golden Bell Camp Center (45 min west of Colorado Springs)

We will be staying in a lodge, meals are provided, and there are tons of activities available!

Contact Camping Coordinator, Chris Dunbar at cdunbar@mscenter.org for more info

Sign up sheets are located on the desk in the Great Room. Sign up by Feb 20th!




Friday, February 13, 2009

Poetry By Phyllis


The pen for marking
The blanket for naping
A cup for drinking
A cow to milk
Objects to inspire
Not a poem
But a call to action!!
Something to chew on by: Phyllis

Thursday, February 12, 2009

RTD Outing 2-17-09


What? RTD Outing to Elvis Cinemas.
Movie choices: Yes Man or Bedtime Stories
Who? Centerwide-All participants welcome
When? Tuesday, Feburary 17th 2009
Remember-Be here by 9:30 AM to attend outing. Tie down spots are first come first serve.
Contact Jessi jwilliams@mscenter.org with questions:)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Perfect Attendance Award



Hans Gerd with the Perfect Attendance Plaque.
Congratulations, Hans!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009


Happy Valentine's Day!
We will be celebrating Friday, Feb 13th at KADEP!
pictured: Daima

Friday, February 6, 2009

KADEP Laughter Yoga on the news!

KADEP on the News!

Click PLAY to view the news segment from Laughter Yoga 5-28-08

Valentine's Day 2-13-09 at KADEP Click on flyer below



Thursday, February 5, 2009

MS Caregiver's Night Out



Save the Date: February 19th Caregiver’s Night Out

In recognition of the services provided by MS family caregivers, The Rocky Mountain MS Center cordially MS caregivers to join them for the MS Caregiver’s Night Out!
Thursday, February 19th
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
at Maggiano’s Little Italy on 7401 S. Clinton Street.
Feature speakers will be Alys Novak and Linda Lehman Murphy.
  • This dinner will take place of the regularly scheduled Caregiver Support Group that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Thank you!
See the http://www.mscenter.org/ for more details

2009 Annual Paper Work

By now, all KADEP participants should have been mailed the paperwork needed for 2009.

It is extremely important that we have complete information regarding your health status, diagnosis and especially all medications you are currently taking.


Paperwork must be turned in to us by March 17th, 2009. Participants with incomplete paperwork will not be eligible for any off-campus activities including bowling, hydro, camping, RTD outings.

If you need assistance, your care coordinator at KADEP will be more than happy to help. You can email hartman@mscenter.org if you need to know who your care coordinator is.

Thank you!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

RTD Outing



RTD Outing to Target

Wednesday February 4, 2009

Groups going: Wellness and Fitness, Chemistry/Anatomy, Can You Picture It?

4 buses- If you are in the groups above, be here by 9:30 am!

Ask Jessi about questions

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Tom Stipech-Poetry

Poetry by Tom Stipech:
A Winters Entry in Colorado
Colorado's day started today with a burst of titanium white; as the snow flakes fell out of an overcast sky of pure white, clouds...clouds which are saturated with snow flakes of the season...

The populace and their vehicles creep along at their careful pace through a mist of earth clinging snow clouds.

Things are at a standstill during the season...a season in which the land thrives for...a time of much need for future use of moisture upon an arid landscape: with an ingredient of moisture comes in the form or water.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

KADEP Wish List

KADEP needs:
Knives for cooking groups
Pillows for sleeping rooms

Monday, January 26, 2009

Lunch Menu


The Lunch Menu will be posted each week on the Left hand side of the page.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

VIDEO from Regis Boys

Click PLAY to see the Volunteer students peforming the Regis Rap dedicated to the clients and staff at KADEP. It is a real treat!!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Stock Show

Thank you to the National Western Stock Show who donated the tickets!!
















Our very own cowboy, TC!








Rick D. with the little piggies!



Monday, January 19, 2009

Perfect Attendance!!!





















Congratulations to the clients pictured above who had PERFECT attendance this past semester!!
Margaret
Ryan
Brenda G
Hans Gerd
Gabe
Sue
Each of these clients will recieve a gift card and their name posted on the "Perfect Attendance" Plaque. Congratulations! We appreciate your committment to KADEP :)




Friday, January 16, 2009

Farewell Regis Boys!!











Thank you to the 8 fabulous Regis High School students! It was great having you guys for two whole weeks. Pictured are the Regis Students during the Hilarious Talent Show!! We will miss you guys, thank you for volunteering your time!




Thursday, January 15, 2009

RTD Outing- Tuesday 1-20-09

RTD OUTING to National Western Stock Show!

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Who: RTD has 7 buses for us.

Reminders:
Be here by 9:30 AM
Tie-downs, first come first serve basis.

Bring your cowboy hat and boots!!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009


Anita B in the Batik and Tie/Dye class led by Marti.
More pictures from current groups are posted on the left hand side under Pictures
Enjoy:)

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Monday, January 12, 2009

SNOW/Bad Weather Closure Reminder

KADEP’S CLOSURE POLICY FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

We are in the midst of Winter and today was the perfect day to post the policy for KADEP closure due to bad weather. We make every effort to remain open during bad weather, but if the weather is such that it is a hazard for the participants and staff to make it here safely, we will close.

If Denver Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, then KADEP will be closed. If you are uncertain, we will have a message on the KADEP answering machine by no later than 6:30 am. We also will be on the list of closures with Channel 9 news. Thank you in advance for understanding.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Caregivers Support Group

The Caregivers Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Next meeting is on January 13, 2009

When? 7-9 PM

Where? KADEP cafeteria

Topic and Guest Speaker: Richard Vincent, Attourney, will be discussing issues related to guardianship, conservativeship, and estate planning.

Contact Pat with question dworkin@mscenter.org

Specials Week has come to an end. Look to the left for PICTURES from the Murder Mystery event and Laser Tag.
New Groups start Monday January 12th. Look at the boards in the Great Room to see which groups you are in.
Thank you Ginny, for your hard work in what looks to be an awesome semester of fun, exciting classes!
(Picture: Michael Gordon and two Regis Students)

New Faces!



Brittany is our new full time staff member. She has a masters degree emphasized in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Iowa. She also has a bachelors degree Grandview College.

New Faces!


Lee is a TR Intern from George Mason University. Lee also has a degree in Chemical Engineering.

New Faces!


Danille is a TR intern from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

New Faces!



Marti is a TR intern from Western Carolina University









Wednesday, January 7, 2009

New Faces at KADEP

We have a bunch of new faces around KADEP:
We have a new full-time Therapeutic Recreation staff member, Brittney.
Three new Therapeutic Recreation Interns, Lee, Marti, and Danielle, who are here for 16 weeks.
We also are blessed to have 8 young men from Regis High School are are volunteering for 2 weeks straight!

Welcome everyone. We are so glad you are here!!

More pictures and bios to come...

Congrats Reynel and Daima!




Congratulations to Reynel and Daima,who won the First Ever KADEP Wii Bowling Championship on Tuesday!!