More pics from BOEC Ski Trip

Ski Trip in Breckenridge



Check out more pics from this year's camping trip at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC)

 

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Special thanks to all the BOEC staff, KADEP staff and KADEP interns for making this trip a success!

KADEP CLOSED Monday Dec. 6

Reminder:
KADEP will be closed on Monday December, 6th for a Staff Development Day
Please make a note of this- Thank you!

Meet Alex

Welcome Alex, KADEP's new nurse!

Hi! My name is Alex and I am excited to be working at KADEP as a Registered Nurse. I went to college at West Virginia University, and I graduated in May with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. I moved to Colorado shortly after and I absolutely love it. When I am not working, I love running and being outdoors. In the winter I enjoy skiing and in warmer weather I like to hike and camp. I also like to cook and bake. I read a lot and one of my favorite series to read is Harry Potter. I moved a lot growing up, so I have family and friends across the United States. When I get the time, I love visiting them!


KADEP is looking forward to starting the new year with two new members of the nursing staff, Alex and Betty.  We now have two new part-time nurses.  We also says goodbye to KADEP LPN, Theresa, who worked at KADEP for over 6 years.  Theresa is further pursuing her education in Nursing.  KADEP thanks Theresa for her years of service, compassion, and love for all the participants.  Thank you!

Welcome Betty























KADEP welcomes Betty, one our new Nurses!

As you already know my name is Betty Mason.



I was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois but consider myself a Colorado “native” since I’ve lived and worked in the Denver Metroplex for 33 years. I’m an LPN and pretty proud of myself for sticking with it and not abandoning my “LPN family” for an RN degree and more money. As an LPN I’ve been blessed to have had the “hands on” care of so many physically and emotionally compromised individuals living in our communities loving every moment of it.


I’m honored to be back here at KADEP as the center's nurse doing what I love, interacting with clients and meeting needs that are certainly not “high tech” by any means but more about the heart and giving to a population that seem to me to be thankful for any small act of kindness.


During the time I was gone from KADEP, the middle of my three sons was diagnosed with MS. How ironic, huh?


Now being back has a much greater purpose to me and to Noah, my son. Fortunately he was zapped onto copaxone quickly and has no noticeable effects at this point.


It’s exciting to me to be on the “cutting edge” of what’s happening between KADEP and the MS Center here in the new building and I just can’t wait to see what the future brings!




Thank you all for this opportunity!

Betty, we are thrilled to have you back at KADEP!

Can you support the KADEP Giving Tree?




















KADEP is gearing up for the Annual Giving Tree.  Each KADEP participant has selected a $20 gift.  We need help in fulfilling these wishes.  If you can help support a KADEP participant during the holidays, please contact TC at 303-433-6887 and he will assign you a participant and their holiday wish.

Thank you so much for making their holiday special! 

KADEP Thanksgiving Party
All participants are invited to Give Thanks on Wednesday.
Join us for a delicious Thanksgiving meal and fun activities.

Please remember we are CLOSED November 25th and 26th.
We are also CLOSED on December 6th for Staff CPR/First Aid Training
Happy Thanksgiving!

RTD Outing

RTD Outing

What: RTD Outing to Elvis Cinemas

When: Wednesday, Nov 17th

Who:  Centerwide Outing












We will be watching "Grown Ups"-  Please be here by 9:30 am to be eligible to attend. Tie down spots are on first come first serve basis.

Contact Jessi with any questions jwilliams@mscenter.org

KADEP honors our Veteran's



Come out and Enjoy the Caregivers' "Stay- Cation Brunch!"

Come Out and Enjoy the Caregivers’ “Stay-Cation” Brunch!!


Did you know November is Caregivers Appreciation Month?  The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is hosting a FREE TWO-HOUR BRUNCH for caregivers of people with MS and/or caregivers of KADEP clients. The theme for this event is a stay-cation, cruise ship style. We are serving brunch, handing out spa-style gifts, and offering free chair massages for attendees.

Staycation for Caregivers

November 13, 2010

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

RMMSC at Vista Grande

8845 Wagner Street

Westminster. CO 80031


Again, this is a free event, but registration is appreciated. To register or for more information, contact Juanita McConkey at 303-788-4030 ext 102 or visit http://www.mscenter.org/.

Thank you!

Sweat pants needed

KADEP is in need of some extra clothes.

We mostly need pants of all size (especially Large or Extra Large).  We can take used or new pants. 

Thank you!

Halloween Recap

Lots of fun was had last Thursday!  We had Scary Movies, Halloween games and cooking in the morning, and the Haunted House in the afternoon. We also had a costume contest- Brian Miller (Fred Flinstone) took 1st place.  Click on the link below to see all the pictures and plenty of fun costumes!

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Also, we want to thank all the staff, participants, and volunteers for making the evening Haunted House a huge success!  KADEP opened up their doors to over 125 community members from 5-8.  We gave Haunted House tours, and had lots of fun games and candy.

Happy Halloween!

Cheerleader Laura, Janitor Tom, and Irish Girl Beth say....

Happy Halloween!

Thank you to all staff, clients, and community members for making the Haunted House a HUGE success!

Poetry inspired by Fall...

Soft fuzzy blue gloves and hat

Tomato soup, squash and golden leaves

I love fall more than you can believe,

but I wonder?  Where is the hot

chocolate with melting little marshmallows

There is nothing more comforting than

grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup

It will feed the whole group.

Thinking about it makes me feel warm

and toasty! Boy I love fall, the air is crisp

the apples are crisp and ripe.

I saw a man smoking a pipe.

It personifies the fall

I cannot gripe!

-Christine Payne

Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild Event

The Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild members are really knocking themselves out on this year's Old Bags Luncheon.


It's going to be a great event!

Sunday, November 7 at Green Gables Country Club.

If you would like to attend or donate to this wonderful event, please click on the link below:

http://www.mscenterguild.org/obl/

A Look Ahead...

Some important dates to remember as the holiday season is fast approaching:

Thursday October 28th- Halloween Party and Haunted House

Wednesday November 24th- KADEP Thanksgiving Lunch

Thursday November 25th- CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Friday November 26th- CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Monday December 6th- CLOSED for Staff CPR/First Aid Training

Thursday December 16th- KADEP Holiday Party- All KADEP participants and families invited

Thursday December 23rd- KADEP CLOSED for Christmas

Friday December 24th- KADEP CLOSED for Christmas

Friday December 31st- KADEP CLOSED for New Year's

Basketball and Haunted House

Rachelle, Benny, Ryan and Shin practice their basketball skills in the gym. 

The gym and the rest of the building is being decorated for the Halloween Party and Haunted House on Thursday 10-28-10!  It's looking pretty spooooky!

Swordsmanship video

Halloween Party

Reynel and Lucy say...

Don't forget to dress up in your best costume on Thursday, October 28th!

We will have Halloween activities, costumes, and a preview of the Haunted House.

Come join KADEP at the "Horror School" for some fun and frightful good time!

Also, remember that KADEP is hosting a Haunted House from 5:00-8:00 pm for the community.  If you are interested in attending or volunteering please contact Dawn or Casey- interns@mscenter.org

RTD Outing 10-20-10

RTD Outing

Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

When: Wednesday October 20, 2010

Who: Current Events and Travel the World groups

Be here by 9:30 am to attend.  Contact Jessi with any questions.  jwilliams@mscenter.org



Dare honored at Colorado's Animal Heros

Dare was honored as one of Colorado's Animal Heros on October 7th.
Tami and Dare visit KADEP once a week. 
Congratulations, Dare!  We love you!



Our fish have a temporary home



 

Good news... our fish have a found a temporary home.  Thank you, Kathy!

KADEP Haunted House

KADEP Haunted House

Monsters and mayhem are the theme of this night...

be prepared for a walk full of fright!

When? October 28th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Who? All KADEP participants, their friends, and their family


Where? Our new location! 8845 Wagner Street, Westminster, CO


Why? We want everyone to see the new facility and have a frightfully good time



*On the afternoon of Oct. 28th, KADEP’s clients will be able to preview the haunted house and are invited to stay and help after hours with the haunted house we are hosting for the neighborhood. If families or clients would like to help with the haunted house or have any further questions, please contact Dawn or Casey at 303-433-6887 ext 127.

KADEP Camping Trip to Breckenridge

Ready for some adapted skiing? It is that time again to sign up if you are interested in the upcoming winter camping trip. We will be partnering up with the fine people at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC). We will be doing adapted skiing as well as a variety of other activities and will stay at an incredible ski lodge. The camping trip is scheduled for Dec. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The price of the trip is $125 (this includes all fees including food, transportation, etc.). If you are interested, please sign up at the entrance area of KADEP by Sharon’s desk. If you have any questions feel free to ask Chris Dunbar (303 433-6887 x131). Please sign up by Oct. 15th.

Hawaiian Luau

KADEP enjoyed it's first Hawaiian Luau on Friday at the new building!  We sipped mocktails, played Aloha Bingo, Hawaiian Ring Toss, and pineapple bowling.  Shin and TC provided some hula dancing entertainment!