KADEP featured in the Denver Post

http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_18379718


Did you see the article in the Denver Post today?

Where nature nurtures: Hospitals and clinics tap into the healing power of nature...

Click on the link above to see the picture and article!

KADEP Closure for July 4th

KADEP will be CLOSED Monday, July 4th, 2011

Enjoy the Holiday!

KADEP needs....

KADEP is in need of a few electronic items:

We need :

• 3 DVD/VCR combinations for our media carts (see picture- any brand)

• Sturdy 25-30 inch TV for a media cart

If you are able to donate either of these items, please speak with Laura.  We use these items for classes and could put them to great use, as our old ones are no longer working.

Please call Laura at 303-433-6887 or email hartman@mscenter.org if you are interested in helping us out. 

Thank you!

Grand Opening- KADEP: The Store

KADEP: The Store is celebrating their GRAND OPENING on Thursday, June 23rd! 

Throughout the month of May the "KADEP: The Store" group has been planning and devising a business plan for their new business venture.

"The Store" will be open on Thursday from 10:45-11:45.  Future hours are to be set soon.

KADEP: The Store will have items avilable for purchase, such as: gum, small snack items and a used t-shirts.

The Store is run by KADEP participants and staff members, Ginny & Maria.  They hope to use the profits from The Store to give back to KADEP.  Keep your eye out for signs around KADEP for future hours and products in The Store.

KADEP: The store is also looking for donations of new items “Chapstick, little kleenex tissues, toiletries, etc.

If you have questions about KADEP: The Store please talk to Ginny or Maria! 

Garden Progress...

Things are coming along in the North Terrace Garden.  Trees have been planted, walls have been built, and they are hard at work digging the initial space for the pond-  It's looking great! 

Cory and Sharon share a birthday!

RTD Outing to EB Rains Park

What: RTD Outing
Where: EB Rains Park
Who: 3 Groups- Ocean Life, Made by Me, & Wii Adventures
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Be here by 9:30 am and enjoy a day in the park!
If you have questions, please talk to Jessi jwilliams@mscenter.org

"Colorado's Only Open Bagpiper" visits KADEP

KADEP was lucky enough to have its first bagpipe concert last Friday, June 10th. Ben Holmes, “Colorado’s Only Open Bagpiper”, has been playing the bagpipe for several decades. For the All Things Scottish group, Ben played a large number of songs for a very attentive audience of KADEP participants. Between songs, Ben talked of Scottish folklore as well as taught the audience about the intricacies of the Scottish Great Bagpipe. Ben is an extremely talented bagpiper and public speaker. The KADEP participants loved the show whether they were laughing at his jokes or listening to his jamming.

Thanks for coming out Ben!

Ben offers private bagpipe lessons as well as teaches several local area bagpipe bands. Please click below if you are interested.

Ben Holmes Website: http://www.bagpipe.info/
Centennial State Pipe and Drums: www.bagpipe.org

Happy Birthday, Tony!

KADEP Paper Art Group

Memorial Day Poem Written by KADEP Client, Michael Wade Hancey

Memorial Day Poem

When we celebrate Memorial Day you should always rememeber to give a special acknowledgement to those individuals who have given their lives to America a free nation, America is filled with quite a few people in the world's population.  So many citizens in this nation give humble admiration to the blessing of living in this free nation!!

When we have a national celebration for these heroes, we need to show unto them our mark of respect and gratitude for being our heroes, you never know, over the years your foremost hero may turn out to be our baby bro!

On Memorial Day and any day when you behold the American flag flying in the wind, you should always praise and honor those who are so kind to devote their lives to help make that flag fly free in the wind for you and me!

We must tribute a rememberance to Christopher Columbus who willingly sailed the ocean blue, and landed on the American continent which is now home for me and you!

We must esteem and give tribute to the armed forces of our nation today, for being so mighty and brave, showing other nations how they should behave; we compliment the armed forces for being so mighty and brave!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!

WE LOVE YOU AMERICAN!!!
GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

Writen by KADEP participant and poet, Michael Wade Hancey

Sign up today for the Summer Camping Trip !

We will be going to Wilderness on Wheels Campground off of Highway 285 (60 miles southwest of Denver/20 miles west of Pine Junction). We will be staying in wooden shelters and tents outside. Wilderness on Wheels Campground is extremely wheelchair-accessible with boardwalks all around the facility. Depending on the weather, we will enjoy hiking and fishing as well as just good old outdoor relaxation.

The camping trip is scheduled for August 3rd, 4th and 5th. The price of the trip is $75. If you are interested please sign up at Sharon’s desk. If you have any questions feel free to ask Chris Dunbar.

Please sign up by Friday, June 10th.

Provider Fair held at KADEP

KADEP hosted the Long Term Care Options Medicaid Provider Fair yesterday 5-26-11.  There were over 55 providers here from 7:30-12:00, plus case managers from Medicaid.

Thanks to all the staff for their hard work!

RTD Outing to Target

RTD Outing

Where: Target

When: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Who: Centerwide Outing. All groups welcome

Reminders: Be here by 9:30 am.  Tie down sports are first come first serve basis. 

Talk to Jessi if you have questions

Thank you Volunteers

Thank you to volunteers and staff members who planted trees last Saturday, May 14th!

We had volunteers from Highland Baptist Church.  Giles and Dean also volunteered, and staff members, Ginny, Gary, Michelle and Katie worked hard on a Saturday to plant 18 trees and 34 bushes.

Thank you all very much for your hard work- They look great!



KADEP Closed on Memorial Day

Reminder:

KADEP is CLOSED on Monday May 30, 2011 for Memorial Day.

RTD Outing Wed.

RTD Outing

When: Wednesday May 18, 2011

Where: Carroll Butts Park

Who:  Boxing, Wii Adventures, and Summer Sports

If you are in these three groups, join us for a fun outing to the park!

Please be here by 9:30 am and speak with Jessi if you have questions.

KADEP gets a new TV from Cupcake Fundraiser!

We have exciting news!  KADEP purchased a brand new 55 inch flat screen TV with the money from the Cupcake Fundraiser. 

Do you remember in February, when KADEP sold over $2,500 worth of cupcakes?  We received 50% of the fundraising profits from Angelina at the Cupcakery. 

With the profits, KADEP recently purchased a brand new TV for the Great Room!  We will be using the TV for entertainment, movie groups, and Nintendo Wii groups, just to name a few.

Thank you to everyone who sold, purchased, and ate cupcakes! 

Twin Day!

Laura (Social Services Coordinator) and Alex (Registered Nurse) celebrate Twin Day at KADEP!

Welcome Therapeutic Recreation Interns, Amanda and Rachel!

Amanda:

As an outdoor enthusiast, I have always been drawn to the mountains. In 2009 I learned about the therapeutic recreation program at Metro State, packed my bags and headed west from Peoria, Illinois to complete a bachelors degree. I enjoy hiking, camping, boating, snowboarding, and climbing. I love music, go to shows, play the hand drum and listen to records as often as I can. Ultimately, I am a people person and enjoy a great conversation. Through Metro State I learned a lot about KADEP and I’m so glad to have landed here. I already feel at home and I’m excited for the eventful summer to come!

Rachel:

I moved to Colorado from State College, Pennsylvania to Intern at KADEP. I attend Penn State Main Campus studying Therapeutic Recreation. I’ve lived in PA all my life and so far, the weather is much nicer here in Colorado! I love the outdoors. I have a German Shepherd named Max at home and I take him year round to run and swim in the State Game Lands. In the summer, I look forward to camping and backpacking trips. In the winter, I ski (when I have time). I’m an avid reader and have a hard time putting a book down once I’ve started it. I’m looking forward to an awesome summer filled with fun here at KADEP!



KADEP welcomes Amanda and Rachel.  They will be with us all summer!  Introduce yourself to them.

Do you have any golf equipment to donate?

The summer semester is upon us!  KADEP will be doing a Golf 4 Fun group on Tuesday mornings.

Our session doesn't start until June.

We need to practice! We are looking for donations of golf clubs, golf balls, practice mats, etc.

If you have any golf equipment you'd like to donate, please contact Laura Hartman. hartman@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 ext. 125.

North Garden Terrace Groundbreaking

Last Friday, May 6, 2011, we celebrated the North Garden Terrace Groundbreaking!

Special Thanks to: 

Landscape Architect:  Wendy Booth, Ivy Street Design
Contractor:  Dale Deleo, Europa Escape Landscaping
Community Sponsor:  Colorado Garden Show Foundation

The Vista Grande building and our new home is made possible by the support of Adam Writer, The King Foundation, Anschutz Foundation, Johnson Foundation, and numerous friends in the community.  All donors who made a gift of at least $250 will have an inscribed brick placed in the North Terrace.

The North Terrace Garden is dedicated to the memory of two beloved individuals who lived with MS.
Richard Booth and Ruth Claman

We are thrilled to celebrate this exciting new venture.  Stay tuned for more news, updates and pictures.

KADEP Celebrates Mother's Day!

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love."
~Mildred B. Vermont




Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.

~George Cooper


Happy Mother's Day to all the KADEP Mom's!


A special thank you to Kam at Flower Power Wash Park for donating $200 worth or GORGEOUS roses so we could appreciate our mothers!  Check out their website:  http://www.flowerpowerwashpark.com/

April Was Volunteer Appreciation Month

In 2010, KADEP volunteers donated 7,693 hours of time, valued at $161,000.

KADEP has volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.  The majority of our volunteers are high school and college students. Our volunteers range from "one time volunteers who comes with a church or school group for and educational and learning experience", "hydrotherapy volunteers," "special event and evening volunteers" to "consistent volunteers who assist with KADEP groups and activities."

Last Friday we recognized our volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Tea. 

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers- We really could not do it with out you!

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Jessi or Michelle (Volunteer Coordinators at KADEP)