After Holiday Sales

KADEP has a few things on their wish list, and we thought now is the perfect time to find them!

We need...

• Battery opperated candles (for table tops)

• Wrapping paper (age appropriate)

• Large, light weight round tables (see picture below)

Thank You and Happy New Year!  If you have any questions about specifics, please contact Laura Hartman at hartman@mscenter.org.

Happy New Year!

The KADEP staff would like to wish you a Happy New Year!

We are closed Friday, December 31st. 

We will start the new Winter Semester Monday, January 3rd.

Have a wonderful season- Thank you for your support throughout 2010!

KADEP featured in Sunday's Denver Post

Did you see the article in the Denver Post featuring KADEP?  Click on this link to view the Seasons to Share article:

http://m.denverpost.com/denverpost/pm_102407/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=1IT1JDCt

Holiday Party Recap

Thank you to all the KADEP participants and families for attending KADEP's Holiday Party.  It was the first party in our new gymnasium, and it rocked!

The afternoon started with cakes, goodies, and punch. (Donations made by the Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild, United Seating & Mobility, and other individuals who brought treats).  We ate, drank and danced our way through the afternoon with amazing entertainment by "Dressed In Black." 

Santa also visited KADEP and handed out gifts purchased by generous individuals who supported the KADEP Giving Tree.

Thank you to all volunteers, donors, families, and friends of KADEP for another successful Holiday Party!
Happy Holidays!

Intern Farewell

KADEP says goodbye and good luck to TR Interns: Casey, Dawn, and Rachael.
Thank you so much for your hard work throughout the last semester.  You will be missed!

Closures and Registration

Registration for the Winter/Spring 2011 Semester has begun!  If you would like the descriptions, please email Laura at hartman@mscenter.org

KADEP will be closed 12-23 and 12-24 for Christmas and closed on 12-31 for New Year's.

You are Invited

Join us for the Annual KADEP Holiday Party

Thursday, Dec. 16th
1:00-3:00 pm
at KADEP- 8845 Wagner St. Westminster, CO 80031

All KADEP participants and families are invited to join in snacks, beverages and Live entertainment from the talented "Dressed in Black."

Please RSVP to TC 303-433-6887

RTD OUTING

RTD Outing

When:  Wednesday December 15, 2010
Where:  Target
Who:  Centerwide Outing.

Be here by 9:30 AM to attend.  Tie down spots are first come first serve.
Contact Jessi with questions 303-433-6887

Brent Skiing

More pics from BOEC Ski Trip

Ski Trip in Breckenridge



Check out more pics from this year's camping trip at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC)

 

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Special thanks to all the BOEC staff, KADEP staff and KADEP interns for making this trip a success!

KADEP CLOSED Monday Dec. 6

Reminder:
KADEP will be closed on Monday December, 6th for a Staff Development Day
Please make a note of this- Thank you!

Meet Alex

Welcome Alex, KADEP's new nurse!

Hi! My name is Alex and I am excited to be working at KADEP as a Registered Nurse. I went to college at West Virginia University, and I graduated in May with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. I moved to Colorado shortly after and I absolutely love it. When I am not working, I love running and being outdoors. In the winter I enjoy skiing and in warmer weather I like to hike and camp. I also like to cook and bake. I read a lot and one of my favorite series to read is Harry Potter. I moved a lot growing up, so I have family and friends across the United States. When I get the time, I love visiting them!


KADEP is looking forward to starting the new year with two new members of the nursing staff, Alex and Betty.  We now have two new part-time nurses.  We also says goodbye to KADEP LPN, Theresa, who worked at KADEP for over 6 years.  Theresa is further pursuing her education in Nursing.  KADEP thanks Theresa for her years of service, compassion, and love for all the participants.  Thank you!

Welcome Betty























KADEP welcomes Betty, one our new Nurses!

As you already know my name is Betty Mason.



I was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois but consider myself a Colorado “native” since I’ve lived and worked in the Denver Metroplex for 33 years. I’m an LPN and pretty proud of myself for sticking with it and not abandoning my “LPN family” for an RN degree and more money. As an LPN I’ve been blessed to have had the “hands on” care of so many physically and emotionally compromised individuals living in our communities loving every moment of it.


I’m honored to be back here at KADEP as the center's nurse doing what I love, interacting with clients and meeting needs that are certainly not “high tech” by any means but more about the heart and giving to a population that seem to me to be thankful for any small act of kindness.


During the time I was gone from KADEP, the middle of my three sons was diagnosed with MS. How ironic, huh?


Now being back has a much greater purpose to me and to Noah, my son. Fortunately he was zapped onto copaxone quickly and has no noticeable effects at this point.


It’s exciting to me to be on the “cutting edge” of what’s happening between KADEP and the MS Center here in the new building and I just can’t wait to see what the future brings!




Thank you all for this opportunity!

Betty, we are thrilled to have you back at KADEP!

Can you support the KADEP Giving Tree?




















KADEP is gearing up for the Annual Giving Tree.  Each KADEP participant has selected a $20 gift.  We need help in fulfilling these wishes.  If you can help support a KADEP participant during the holidays, please contact TC at 303-433-6887 and he will assign you a participant and their holiday wish.

Thank you so much for making their holiday special! 

KADEP Thanksgiving Party
All participants are invited to Give Thanks on Wednesday.
Join us for a delicious Thanksgiving meal and fun activities.

Please remember we are CLOSED November 25th and 26th.
We are also CLOSED on December 6th for Staff CPR/First Aid Training
Happy Thanksgiving!

RTD Outing

RTD Outing

What: RTD Outing to Elvis Cinemas

When: Wednesday, Nov 17th

Who:  Centerwide Outing












We will be watching "Grown Ups"-  Please be here by 9:30 am to be eligible to attend. Tie down spots are on first come first serve basis.

Contact Jessi with any questions jwilliams@mscenter.org

KADEP honors our Veteran's



Come out and Enjoy the Caregivers' "Stay- Cation Brunch!"

Come Out and Enjoy the Caregivers’ “Stay-Cation” Brunch!!


Did you know November is Caregivers Appreciation Month?  The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is hosting a FREE TWO-HOUR BRUNCH for caregivers of people with MS and/or caregivers of KADEP clients. The theme for this event is a stay-cation, cruise ship style. We are serving brunch, handing out spa-style gifts, and offering free chair massages for attendees.

Staycation for Caregivers

November 13, 2010

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

RMMSC at Vista Grande

8845 Wagner Street

Westminster. CO 80031


Again, this is a free event, but registration is appreciated. To register or for more information, contact Juanita McConkey at 303-788-4030 ext 102 or visit http://www.mscenter.org/.

Thank you!

Sweat pants needed

KADEP is in need of some extra clothes.

We mostly need pants of all size (especially Large or Extra Large).  We can take used or new pants. 

Thank you!

Halloween Recap

Lots of fun was had last Thursday!  We had Scary Movies, Halloween games and cooking in the morning, and the Haunted House in the afternoon. We also had a costume contest- Brian Miller (Fred Flinstone) took 1st place.  Click on the link below to see all the pictures and plenty of fun costumes!

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Also, we want to thank all the staff, participants, and volunteers for making the evening Haunted House a huge success!  KADEP opened up their doors to over 125 community members from 5-8.  We gave Haunted House tours, and had lots of fun games and candy.

Happy Halloween!

Cheerleader Laura, Janitor Tom, and Irish Girl Beth say....

Happy Halloween!

Thank you to all staff, clients, and community members for making the Haunted House a HUGE success!

Poetry inspired by Fall...

Soft fuzzy blue gloves and hat

Tomato soup, squash and golden leaves

I love fall more than you can believe,

but I wonder?  Where is the hot

chocolate with melting little marshmallows

There is nothing more comforting than

grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup

It will feed the whole group.

Thinking about it makes me feel warm

and toasty! Boy I love fall, the air is crisp

the apples are crisp and ripe.

I saw a man smoking a pipe.

It personifies the fall

I cannot gripe!

-Christine Payne

Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild Event

The Rocky Mountain MS Center Guild members are really knocking themselves out on this year's Old Bags Luncheon.


It's going to be a great event!

Sunday, November 7 at Green Gables Country Club.

If you would like to attend or donate to this wonderful event, please click on the link below:

http://www.mscenterguild.org/obl/

A Look Ahead...

Some important dates to remember as the holiday season is fast approaching:

Thursday October 28th- Halloween Party and Haunted House

Wednesday November 24th- KADEP Thanksgiving Lunch

Thursday November 25th- CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Friday November 26th- CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Monday December 6th- CLOSED for Staff CPR/First Aid Training

Thursday December 16th- KADEP Holiday Party- All KADEP participants and families invited

Thursday December 23rd- KADEP CLOSED for Christmas

Friday December 24th- KADEP CLOSED for Christmas

Friday December 31st- KADEP CLOSED for New Year's

Basketball and Haunted House

Rachelle, Benny, Ryan and Shin practice their basketball skills in the gym. 

The gym and the rest of the building is being decorated for the Halloween Party and Haunted House on Thursday 10-28-10!  It's looking pretty spooooky!