The campers survived the blizzard!

The 12 KADEP campers made it back from Colorado Springs on Friday afternoon.

Thank you staff members: Chris, Heather, Marti, Danielle, and Lee!!! Everyone had a great time and made the best of their time regardless of the weather

Pictures are posted on the left hand side.

RTD Outing 3-31-09

RTD Outing
Location still to be determined.
When? Tuesday March 31, 2009
Who? Outing is NOT Centerwide. Groups going are: Poetry, Relax and Make Scents, and Pool Hall
Contact Jessi or Marti with questions.

KADEP CLOSED

KADEP will be CLOSED on Thursday, March 26, 2009 due to the weather.

Some of our Therapeutic Groups- Standing Frame and Crafts of All Kinds

Friendship Poem By Tom Stipech

Finding a true friend is very awkward at times.

Real friends may stand for you forever.

Including one as a friend at a crisis is the true test.

Everybody needs friends.

No body can exist without a friend.

Do try to make up a friendship.

Sing alot even if you can not sound good to others.

Have alot of relationships.

Include ALL as friends.

Put yourself in another situation before you make up judgements.

Friendship, Written by Tom Stipech

Camping Trip March 25-27

KADEP campers will be heading to Golden Bell this Wednesday!

12 campers are going along with staff members Chris, Heather, and interns, Lee, Marti and Danielle.

Heather's community Laughter Yoga class is cancelled because she will be on the camping trip.

St Patrick's Day Celebration

We had a blast on St. Patty's Day! There are LOTS Of more GREAT pictures posted on the left hand side of the blog!

We had such a fun day!

RTD Outing Wed 3-18-09

What? Centerwide RTD Outing
Where? Denver Museum of Nature and Science IMAX- Grand Canyon Adventure
When? Wed, March 18, 2009

• Be here by 9:30 AM and see Jessi
• Tie downs are first come first serve basis
• 7 buses total
  Have fun!
  

Bruce Richter's Stand-Up Performance

KADEP's very own Bruce Richter will be performing in "Showtime at the Rawls!"

Bruce has been taking acting classes at the Community College of Denver.

Bruce will be performing a Stand-Up Comedy Act.

You don't want to miss it!

When? Friday May 8th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Where? King Community Center

Tickets are on sale now $5.00 each at the Community College of Denver Box Office.

Musical talent visits KADEP

Tuesday afternoon, Sylvia and Tupper performed an eclectic musical experience.

• Thank you for coming and sharing your talents!

Please come back soon:)

KADEP client, Tracy, in the BOEC news

Click on the link below to see BOEC's (Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center) newsletter.

KADEP client, Tracy Horan, wrote an article and is featured on page 5.

Congratulations, Tracy!

http://www.boec.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/winter2009lowresforwebsite.pdf

St. Patrick's Day 3-17-09

Celebrate St Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

See flyer below for Special Events on Tuesday.
We will be having regular afternoon groups

Wear your green!

See Shin with questions ssakurai@mscenter.org

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

In honor of celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month, KADEP brought in the president of the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC), Gavin Atwood, and his colleague, Liz!

Thank you Gavin and Liz for coming to KADEP!

For more info about the services BIAC offers, check out their website:

www.biacolorado.org

Featured: Jack C in "Guiness Book of World Records" class.

Mike C. in "Wellness and Fitness" with Shin and volunteer.

Some of the KADEP guys outside acting up!

March-Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, March Birthdays!

4-Jim R

6-Craig B

8-Suzanne A

9-Rick D

10-Jeanette

11-Ryan G

13-Carol R

16-Brian M

19-Stan J

22-Tom L

23-Brenda G

23-Margaret W

24-Philip R

25-Gayle

26-Joyce

2009 Paperwork

Attention KADEP participants:

The annual 2009 paperwork is due March 17, 2009. Only about half of the participants have all their paperwork completed and turned in.
If you are unsure if your paperwork is complete, please talk to Sharon sjohnston@mscenter.org OR your care coordinator at KADEP.

It is EXTREMELY important we have up to date medical information for each participant.
Participants with incomplete paperwork will be ineligible to go on community outings, (including bowling, hydrotherapy, pool hall, RTD etc)

We appreciate your cooperation! :)

KADEP Food Drive Donations!

KADEP is collecting non-perishable food items, hygiene & toiletry items, and baby items for a local food bank.

• Michelle's "KADEP Connections" class has been collecting items all semester and will be donating them in April.

All items are due by April 1st. Please see Michelle mking@mscenter.org for questions.

• Thank you for your support! Every little bit counts!

RTD Outing 3-4-09-TARGET

RTD Outing
Where? Target
Who? Centerwide outing, all KADEP participants
When? Wed. 3-4-09

Contact Jessi and jwilliams@mscenter.org with questions.
Be at KADEP by 9:30 AM to be eligible to attend.

St Patrick's Day 3-17-09 Click on Flyer Below!

KADEP's Honky Tonk Murder Mystery

KADEP's Honky Tonk Murder Mystery was a hit! The Murder Mystery took place on Tuesday. The clients used their investigative skills to solve the Murder Mystery! Gary (Rev. Jim Bob Eternity) was found guilty of the murder at Bubba's Bar. Also, many participants sang karaoke throughout the day as part "Bubba's Bar Scene."

Click on Murdery Mystery 2-24-09 on the Left hand side for more PICTURES!

Pictured: Dusty Diamond (Shin), Sheriff Sissy Wesson (Donna), Twyla Fleetwood (Rachelle), Crystalline Daniels (Danielle), Rowdy Lawless (Lee), Mary Kay Eternity (Michelle), Rev. Jim Bob Eternity (Gary), Tina Colada (Laura), and Carney Folk (TC)

Therapy Dog at KADEP

Pictured: Therapy dog, DARE, and owner, TAMI.

Dare visits KADEP every Thursday morning.

Check out Dare's website:
http://www.sheltierescue-co.org/Gallery.php?galleryid=6

Congratulations Michael!

Michael Angell has just received a grant from the Chanda Plan Foundation.

The grant will cover 2 years of massage therapy and acupuncture valuing over $2,000!

Check out Chanda's organization:

http://www.thechandaplanfoundation.org/

Congratulations, Michael!

Murder Mystery for Mardi Gras 2-24-09

Click on image to see the suspects at the Honky Tonk Homicide Murder Mystery

Who did it???????

All day event TOMORROW-2-24-09

BIRTHDAYS

We are now posting birthdays!

February

3-Richard G

7-Ryan M

10-Steve G

12-Leandro U

20-Claire S

22-Jackie C and Jesse L.

25-Dan L

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

KADEP Newsletter

FYI-

We will NOT be mailing or publishing a March Newsletter.

Please check the blog for past, current, and future news about KADEP.

Thank you!

Valentine's Day

Friday Feb 13th KADEP held it's First Ever Dating Game hosted by TC. We had two bachelors and two bachelorettes. Each contestant interviewed three members of the opposite sex.
A good, family friendly time was had by all, and the winners had a romantic lunch on Friday Feb 20th.

Pictured: Jackie C, Ann H, Nancy F, and host, TC.








Romantic Lunch

Pictured:

Dates: Daima (flowers in hand) and Rob

Dates: Reynel and Claire

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!

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

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:)

Perfect Attendance Award

Hans Gerd with the Perfect Attendance Plaque.

Congratulations, Hans!