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The King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) - Come thrive with us!

KADEP is a life-affirming day program for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), brain injury, and other acquired neurological conditions. Our mission is to promote the functioning, wellness, independence and life enjoyment of younger adults, ages 18 and up, with neurological challenges.


For information about KADEP or to schedule a tour, please call 303-433-6887 or email KADEPinfo@mscenter.org

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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:
Congratulations, Michael!

Monday, February 23, 2009

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!

Friday, February 20, 2009

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







Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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!




Friday, February 13, 2009

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

Thursday, February 12, 2009

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:)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Perfect Attendance Award



Hans Gerd with the Perfect Attendance Plaque.
Congratulations, Hans!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009


Happy Valentine's Day!
We will be celebrating Friday, Feb 13th at KADEP!
pictured: Daima

Friday, February 6, 2009

KADEP Laughter Yoga on the news!

KADEP on the News!

Click PLAY to view the news segment from Laughter Yoga 5-28-08

Valentine's Day 2-13-09 at KADEP Click on flyer below



Thursday, February 5, 2009

MS Caregiver's Night Out



Save the Date: February 19th Caregiver’s Night Out

In recognition of the services provided by MS family caregivers, The Rocky Mountain MS Center cordially MS caregivers to join them for the MS Caregiver’s Night Out!
Thursday, February 19th
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
at Maggiano’s Little Italy on 7401 S. Clinton Street.
Feature speakers will be Alys Novak and Linda Lehman Murphy.
  • This dinner will take place of the regularly scheduled Caregiver Support Group that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Thank you!
See the http://www.mscenter.org/ for more details

2009 Annual Paper Work

By now, all KADEP participants should have been mailed the paperwork needed for 2009.

It is extremely important that we have complete information regarding your health status, diagnosis and especially all medications you are currently taking.


Paperwork must be turned in to us by March 17th, 2009. Participants with incomplete paperwork will not be eligible for any off-campus activities including bowling, hydro, camping, RTD outings.

If you need assistance, your care coordinator at KADEP will be more than happy to help. You can email hartman@mscenter.org if you need to know who your care coordinator is.

Thank you!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

RTD Outing



RTD Outing to Target

Wednesday February 4, 2009

Groups going: Wellness and Fitness, Chemistry/Anatomy, Can You Picture It?

4 buses- If you are in the groups above, be here by 9:30 am!

Ask Jessi about questions