Dare and KADEP featured in the Denver News!

Here it is Folks! Dare and KADEP's claim to fame!

Click the link below to view a video from the Denver Post of Dare's Story and visits to KADEP!

http://videocenter.denverpost.com/services/player/bcpid8725064001?bclid=1551132157&bctid=27626758001

Click the link below to view the article in Friday's Denver Post with a picture, of KADEP client, Rick DeFreece.

http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_12693193

Click the link below to view a video featured on 9NEWS!

http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=newsarticleplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1165607605&maven_referrer=staf

Fun in the garden

Missing your coat??

• KADEP participants:

Are you missing your coat or jacket?

• We have tons of coats hanging on the coat rack in the Great Room.

• Please look to see if one of the coats is yours and take it home for next winter!

Independence Day Closure

KADEP will be closed on
Friday, July 3, 2009 to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday!

Dare's News Story on 9news!

KADEP therapy dog, Dare, will be featured on 9 News at 10:00 pm on Friday, 6-26-09!

Dare is a star around the Denver community.

Some of the filming of Dare's story was taken right at KADEP and shadowed Dare interacting with participants.

Be on the look out for Dare's story on 9News!

Volunteers needed!

We need your help!
We are looking for fun, energetic volunteers to help run a "casino game" table at the Summer Bash!
When? Saturday, August 29, 2009 9:30-12:30pm
Who? Volunteers who are willing to run a Casino Game table (ie: poker, roulette, etc)
Where? KADEP
What? Morning activity-Casino games will be open to all clients and family from 10:00-12:00.

Please contact Brittany Jones bjones@mscenter.org if you are willing to help on Saturday. Other volunteer opportunities are available if you can not lead a casino game.

We are looking forward to LOTS OF FUN throughout the day!

• see the posting below for more information on the KADEP SUMMER BASH

Father's Day Celebration

KADEP will be honoring all dads on Friday, June 19th from 1:00-1:30.
Happy Father's Day! This day is for you!

RTD Outing-Hudson Gardens

RTD Community Outing

Where? Hudson Gardens
Who? "Walk and Get Fit" and "Horticulture" groups
When? Wednesday June 17, 2009

Be here by 9:30 AM. Contact Jessi with questions jwilliams@msenter.org

These are just a few pictures representing the fun that was had at last year's Summer Bash

See the post below for more information on this year's Summer Bash!

KADEP Summer Bash Invitations

KADEP's Summer Bash will be here before we know it!

Be looking for your invitation in the mail.

• All KADEP participants and families are welcome to enjoy a FUN summer Saturday at KADEP.

The Big Bash will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 10:00- 3:00

• Here is the schedule of events:

10:00-12:00-Casino Games

12:00-1:30- Lunch Provided (donations accepted)

1:30-3:00- The Shake Band (bring your own lawn chairs)

• Please RSVP to Brittany Jones by July 17, 2009! 303-433-6887 or bjones@mscenter.org

We are looking forward to a FABULOUS event!

We need volunteers to help run tables for Casino Games.

Also any donations of door prizes, gift cards, and drinks are greatly appreciated.

Summer Camping Trip

Summer Camping Trip- July 22-24!

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, fishing and laser tag as well as just good old outdoor relaxation.

• The camping trip is scheduled for July 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The price of the trip is $75. If you are interested please sign up at Dot’s desk.

If you have any questions feel free to ask Chris Dunbar cdunbar@mscenter.org

• Please sign up by Friday, June 12th.

Congratulations, Kyle

Former KADEP staff member, Kyle Rigpa Ducan, recently completed the next step in his nursing career.

• Kyle attended Concorde Career College Specializing in Healthcare Training. Kyle is now a Liscensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

• The Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held on May 30, 2009.

• Kyle's graduating class elected him as Class Delegate.

• Congratulations, Kyle. We are proud of you and wish you the best in your continued nursing career!

June Birthdays!

Happy Birthday, June Birthdays!

Jerry

Tony S.

Dolores

Brad S.

Scott

Alaric

Cory

Barbara V

Phyllis

Cheri B

Sharon

Hope it's a great one!

8th Annual Golf Classic

The Rocky Mountain MS Center is hosting their 8th Annual Golf Classic.

See the link below to find out more information

http://www.mscenter.org/images/stories/Golf_09_Poster.pdf

Space Marine Boot Camp!

Pictures from "Space Marine Boot Camp", led by Star Wars and Star Trek enthusiast, Chris Dunbar! The group is held on Wednesday afternoons.

We also had about 12 volunteer interns from the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) yesterday helping out!

Plants for Sale!

KADEP HAS PLANTS FOR SALE

The sale will begin Thursday, May 28th, 2009

• At $2.00 per 4 pack: Alyssum, Dusty Miller, Lobelia, Marigolds, Petunias
• At $3.00 for JUMBO 4 pack: Celosia, Coleus, Cosmos, Snapdragons, Verbena, Basil
• At $ 3.50 for 3.5 " single: Sweet Potato Vine, Lantana, Nemesia
• At $ 4.00 for single: Jalapenos, Sweet 100 tomatoes, Yellow Pear tomatoes, Celebrity tomatoes

Please talk to Donna lozano@mscenter.org, 303-433-6887 Ext. 34, if you have questions or would like to purchase plants.

RTD Outing to Celestial Seasonings

RTD Community Outing TODAY (5-26-09) to Celestial Seasonings

Groups attending are:

The Story of Tea

Golf-for-Fun

Take One!

As always, be here by 9:30 AM and see Jessi with questions. Have fun!

KADEP needs...

KADEP is need of a few new water jugs for the summer!

Summer Sports, Tennis, Golf, Hydro, and other year-round groups take water jugs to off-property community locations.

Our current jugs leak and have broken handles.

If you are interested in donating a portable water jug, please talk to Laura Hartman hartman@mscenter.org.

Thank you!

Reminders

Reminder: KADEP is closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 2009

2nd Reminder: Anyone can leave comments or questions below the posts on the blog.
Look below the post, and click on "comment" to add your comment or see others.

We would like the blog to be an interactive site for the KADEP community to bond together.

Thank you! Any questions about commenting or adding posts to the blog, talk to Laura Hartman: hartman@mscenter.org

Farewell, Claire

KADEP said goodbye to Claire on Friday May 15th. Claire has been a participant at KADEP since 1991!

Claire will be moving out of state to be closer to her family.

We will truly miss her friendly and welcoming smile around KADEP.

Claire hopes to keep in touch through the blog and via email.

We will miss you, Claire! We wish you all the best:)

KADEP appreciates Volunteers!

Pictured are just a handful of the many amazing volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at KADEP.

• in 2008, KADEP had 276 volunteers, who dedicated their time and efforts to help make KADEP the special place it is. They logged a total of 6,977 hours!

• Many of the volunteers have formed a special connection with the participants and come back on a regular basis.

• KADEP would also like to thank the volunteer coordinators, Michelle and Jessi, for spending time orienting the volunteers and making sure they have a truly memorable experience.

• To all volunteers, we appreciate you, and couldn't do it without you!

Cooling vest ice packs

Warm weather is here!

We understand that people with MS can be heat sensitive. Many of you have cooling vests to help cool your body in the summer.

Usually, we have extra ice packs at KADEP, so that you can switch out your ice packs for cold ones during the afternoon.

We are VERY low on spare ice packs. If you have ice packs you accidentally took home or any spare ice packs that you could donate, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Flower Sale

KADEP's Horticulture class will be ordering flowers to plant in the garden SOON!

We will also be ordering extra popular annuals- petunias, snapdragons, alyssum, etc. These will be available for purchase starting at $2.00 for a 4-pack, as a fundraiser for the KADEP garden.

Look for more details to come as the delivery date is finalized.

Please talk to Donna Lozano with questions Lozano@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887.

Donna works hard year round to keep KADEP looking beautiful!

Summer Sun Caution

A friendly reminder from our caring nursing department:

• If you are enrolled in any Summer class that takes place outside, such as Outdoor Activities, Golf-4-Fun, Summer Sports, Horticulture, Walk & Get Fit and Tennis, it is important to carry sunscreen with you at all times.

• It’s a good idea for EVERY PARTICIPANT to carry sunscreen even if you are not enrolled in outside classes. We all enjoy time on the deck or lawn and it takes no time at all to burn.

SUMMER BASH- Save the Date

KADEP will be having a Summer Bash on Saturday, August 29, 2009!
It is no mistake! We will have the Bash on a Saturday so that all participants and families can join in the fun!

We are looking for volunteers to help throughout the day.

We are also in need of donations for door prizes, raffles, food, and drink to be served throughout the day.

Please contact Brittany Jones bjones@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 ext. 15 if you would like to volunteer or find out ways to help.

Invitations will be mailed out at a later date with more information!

We are very excited for the Summer Bash and we will be featuring a band to play in the afternoon.

Check out their website www.theshakesband.com

RSVP's will be needed so we can prepare for the day!

RTD Outing- 5-13-09

RTD Outing:

Location: Clement Park

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Groups: Summer Sports and Walk and Get Fit

Be here by 9:30 AM to attend!

Talk to Jessi with questions jwilliams@mscenter.org

MS Walk

• Pictured is "Team Ms. J" dedicated to raising money to fight MS in honor of KADEP client Jackie "Ms. J" Carroll.

• Jackie's daughter, Ivy (top left), organized a team in California and raised $1000 to participate in the National MS Society's MS WALK.

• Way to go "Team Ms. J"!

• Other participants in the Denver MS WALK include: Pam Vigil, who teaches a yoga class at KADEP each week and KADEP participants, Sharol and Leandro!

• Thank you all for the support!

Summer Semester is here!

We are excited to begin the new semester on Monday, May 11th!

Remember, your name will be on the big white boards, where you can check to see which groups you are in.


Like previous semesters, there is a two-week add/drop period for groups. If you are unhappy with your assigned group, talk with Ginny about switching.

Some groups have a small fee attached. Your group leader will contact you regarding the amount and due date.

A HUGE thank you goes out to KADEP's program director, Ginny (pictured above), who each semester works diligently on registering and assigning participants to their desired groups. KADEP takes great pride in offering an abundant variety of therapeutic classes each day. With about 60 clients per day, KADEP's programming staff designs new and exciting classes each semester. There is always something for everyone!

May Birthdays!

Happy Birthday, May Birthdays!

Tom S.
Jan
Norm
Gabe
Cheryl
Snooky
Nick
Brenda S.
Toby
Donna
Mylinda
TC
Ginny
Jessi

Thank you again to the Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild Members who bring in cake and M&Ms each month to celebrate birthdays at KADEP!

Cinco de Mayo!