Thank you Dolores!

We would like to thank KADEP client, Dolores Howard, for donating her time and talents to sew much needed "extended napkins" for the clients at lunch time.

Dolores's sewing and needlework talents have been evident through many years at KADEP. She often makes covers for catheter bags, water bottle holders, extended napkins for the kitchen, and helps clients sew on buttons.

Thank you Dolores!!

RTD Outing January 7th 2009

Community Outing
When: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Where: Colorado Mills Mall
Who: KADEP participants



Important Reminders:

• Be here by 9:30 AM to be eligible for Outing
• Bring your own money if you would like to do any shopping
• We will be eating lunch (Subway or Pizza) when we return to KADEP around 1:30

Specials Week Announcement

We will be having one more week of Specials Week with the start of the New Year.

January 5th-9th will be the last week of Specials Week.

So far, Specials Week has included out of the ordinary groups such as, Laser Tag, Murder Mystery, Bunco, and Santa Bingo. Wed. Dec 31st we plan to have a New Years Eve Celebration.

The week of January 5-9 we will be finalizing groups and registration. Look forward to an all center Wii Bowling Tournament. Bring your bowling skills and be ready to advance to the First Ever KADEP Wii Bowling Championship!

Contact Ginny with any questions about registration and Specials Week!!

Winter/Fall 2009 Group Descriptions

It's time to Register for New Groups!!

Click on the link below to view the Winter/Fall 2009 Group Descriptions.
Registration for new groups began Dec. 17th.
Remember, you must select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for the Morning and Afternoons that you attend.

Please contact Ginny, Program Director, with any questions. Wagner@mscenter.org



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2008 DVDs-$5.00

We have DVD's for sale!
Each DVD costs $5.00
The DVD slideshow was played at the Holiday Party on Thursday. The DVD features pictures of people and events that occured at KADEP during 2008.
Please talk to Jessi Williams if you are interested in purchasing one. jwilliams@mscenter.org
Thank you!

Holiday Party

Thank you to everyone who attended the KADEP Holiday Party. We ate, danced, and laughed which made for a fabulous party!

Thank you to all staff and specifically, Heather, for planning a great event!

To check out more pictures from the 2008 Holiday Party, click on the link on the left.

Enjoy!

Specials Week/Outing Groups

This is an important reminder that we will have two weeks of Specials Week due to the Christmas and New Years closures.
Specials Week will continue from 12-22-08 through 1-2-09. We do NOT have regular schedule programs during Specials Week.
Please remember that Outing groups (Bowling, Hydrotherapy, Pool Hall, Aquatic Tai Chi) will NOT be going off campus during Specials Week.

Also, the new semester starts January 5, 2009. The first week of the new semester (Jan 5-9) NO outing groups will leave campus.

Thank you!

Centerwide RTD Outing to Target on Tuesday

There will be a community out to Target on Tuesday, December 12th

RTD has given us 5 buses. It is a center wide outing. But of course with only 5 buses we are limited to "tie down" spots. If you have a power wheelchair get here early to reserve a spot.

Everyone must be here by 9:30 to attend the outing.

Last chance to do some holiday shopping!

Any questions? Contact williams@mscenter.org

Check out KADEP in the Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/seasontoshare/ci_11028595

Farewell Interns

The Intern Farewell will be Friday 12-12-08 at 1:30

We have been lucky to have four great therapeutic recreation interns this semester. Traci, Maritza, BJ, and Jun have been at KADEP for 16 weeks, leading groups, getting to know the clients, and hopefully taking away a great experience.

We also were blessed to have Amy Rogge, Occupational Therapy student, from Creighton University. Amy was with us for 10 weeks and led the Women's and Men's Sexuality classes.

Thank you all for your hard work. We will truly miss each of you! Congratulations on finishing your degree and good luck in your future career!

KADEP Yearbooks for sale!

We still have several KADEP Yearbooks for sale. Each yearbook costs $15.00. The Yearbooks were made in Michelle's group and cover KADEP happenings through 2008.
Please contact Michelle King if you are interested. mking@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 ext. 16

MS Caregivers Support Group

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

Next meeting:

Who? Caregivers for those with MS

When? Tuesday, December 9th 7:00-9:00 pm

Where? KADEP lunch room

Caroling with the MS Center Guild

Thank you to the members of the MS Center Guild and staff members from the Rocky Mountain MS Center who came to KADEP for some Holiday Cheer Monday afternoon. We sang many Christmas songs, ate homemade cookies from the Guild Ladies, and enjoyed the company of everyone in the Great Room.
Thank you again to the MS Center Guild Members for everything you do throughout the entire year, including monthly birthday cakes, scholarship monies, and holiday meal baskets!!!

Happy Birthday Rick Conder!

Creativity in Poetry Class

The following excerpts came from Carole's Tuesday Morning Poetry class:

Reynel-Every thing's so cold at home. I will squirm away so I can play with him.
Nancy- Deeply involved in a story with a picture. He went to the stream every morning. Later on in his life he got married.
Diane- Saliently bring fragrant tapestry which gave an influence for hot torpid romance.
Adriane-The individual man could follow poetry present.
Phyllis-Yet I watch why would any life surround and embrace this season gorgeous green summer afternoon landscape ogle delirious change.
Michael A-God pours down his love like honey. Down my back, like honey over my morning toast. Hidden like diamonds inside a chute of coal; The moon floating in a bright sea or stars.
Ericka- Only the lonely have no fears or tears. Life's too short. Because God loves us all. Never have fear because God and Christ and angels are with you'll always, you and us. Worship every single moment.
Desire chocolate, healthy candies too. Make your hearts on fire with nuts and protein.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for volunteers to help deliver Holiday meal baskets to those in need. The meal baskets delivery will take place on Monday, December 22nd. If you are interested in helping deliver holiday baskets to people's homes please contact Ginny Wagner at wagner@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 ext. 14.
Thank you!

Holiday Closures

KADEP will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th

Have a safe and happy Holiday!

*Remember to RSVP for the KADEP Holiday Party to Heather by December 12th Easterling@mscenter.org

THANKSGIVING CLOSURES

KADEP will be CLOSED:

Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

RTD OUTING

RTD OUTING TO TARGET

When: Wednesday December 3, 2008

What: Holiday shopping at Target

Who: Centerwide

* Don't forget to be here by 9:30am
* Bring your own money if you would like
to do some shopping

Therapy Dogs @ KADEP

Every Tuesday we have a special visit from our Therapy dogs, Dare and Rigby. We love when they come because they are always happy and easy going. They share unconditional love with our clients and are always a treat to see :)

Dare was born with four legs, but it is believed that his mother bit off two of his legs when he was just a puppy. His two legs have always compensated for the other two that are missing.

The picture on top is DARE and his owner, and right below is Rigby and his owner, as well as one of our clients, Brenda Smith.

Become a Volunteer!

Come be a volunteer at Rocky Mountain MS Center. There is no other place to spend time learning and gaining experience. Please visit our website for more information.

Testimonials

"I love KADEP because I have so many friends there and it is like my extended family"- Crystal M

I have never met more knowledgeable, caring and committed therapists. The entire office staff are wonderful and extremely helpful. Debbie H, Englewood, CO

"It should not be called KADEP, it should be called Another Day in Paradise"- Rick D.

"I like KADEP because I have friends here. I get to interact with other people instead of just sitting at hoe. The groups are cool!"

"I like it here at KADEP because everyone has a disability and I don't feel weird. Everyone is very good to me. They are patient and take time to understand what I am staying. They are never mean!"

"I love going on community outings!"

"It is available for me to enjoy, learn, and laugh. I have been coming to KADEP for 14 years and it is my social life."