"The Art of Giving"

Want to change the world one gift at a time? This past semester, "The Art of Giving" group joined thousands who have already become part of the global giving movement. The idea of this group was to inspire more generosity on our planet. They challenged each other to give two gifts a week. This group took the focus off themelves and revived the giving spirit.

The participants had an amazing experience creating and giving gifts to their families, friends, and strangers.  Thank you to Beth for leading a wonderful class!

Ginny and Karen need your help!

We still need volunteers to help paint

We are getting closer to moving into our new home!

We still need volunteers to help paint! Volunteers are needed all this week and possibly this weekend.

The address is: 8845 Wagner St. Westminster, CO 80031
We would like to thank a great group of volunteers who came this past week and weekend- things are coming along!

If you can help paint or can donate supplies (brushes, rollers, paint tins, etc)  please contact Laura Hartman to set up a day and time. 

Congratulations KADEP Climbers

Congratulations team KADEP Climbers!





The KADEP participants formed a team to participate in Multiple Summits 4 MS.  Throughout the last few weeks, participants walked and rolled "laps" around the grounds to equal the distance traveled when climbing a 14'er.

9 KADEP participants raised money, completed their "climb" and received a Tshirt.

Congratulations to Ryan, Karol Ann, Liz, Daima, Brent, Ryan, Crystal, Tracy, and Ken for completing your goal and raising money to help support the Rocky Mountain MS Center.

The total amount of money raised by the KADEP Climbers was $326.00!  There is still time to donate and support the KADEP participants. Click on the link below:

 http://www.active.com/donate/MultipleSummitsforMS/KADEPClimbers

KADEP Closures & Move Update

Farewell TR Interns

Farewell to Therapeutic Recreation Interns

Cody, Sarah, Carrie, and Stephanie,

Thank you for all your hard work and good luck in your next adventure- We'll miss you!

RTD Outing-Tuesday

RTD Outing- Garden Tea Party

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

at Syliva's House

Groups attending:  Horticulture and Golf-4-Fun

Thank you Sylvia for opening up your home and garden to us!

News on move in dates

Update on New Building:

Dates are tentative-please check back for changes.

Rocky Mountain MS Center Administrative Offices move in date:

Saturday, September 11, 2010

King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) move in date:

Monday, September 20, 2010

KADEP plans to close for the least amount of time possible.  We are hopeful that KADEP would be closed September 20 and 21, and reopen September 22.  However, these dates are tentative. 

Please check back as the latest updates will be posted on this blog.

Thank you- we are very excited!

Summer Bash Pictures

So much fun was had at KADEP's Annual Summer Bash!  The morning started with a Magician and a Talent Show.   The participants and staff at KADEP have many talents including karaoke, moving making, and amazing martial arts stunts by the "Invincible Asian- AKA Shin".

For lunch we had hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, potato salad and watermelon.  Tons of KADEP families and friends were in attendance to enjoy this fun day!

The afternoon was filled with dancing and live music by "The Shakes Band." 

A special thank you goes out to "The Shakes" for providing entertainment and fun throughout the afternoon once again this year.  You guys rock!  

Check out their website:  http://www.theshakesband.com/

To view more pictures from the Summer Bash click below:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=493337128114%3A793029345&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee

Volunteer Painting Change of Date

We are still in need of volunteers to paint the inside of the new building! 

More flexible dates:

Thursday August 26th, Friday August 27th, and Saturday August 28th

Please come anytime between 8:00-4:00 on these three days.

We need your help!  Contact Laura - hartman@mscenter.org

Volunteers needed to paint new building

We need volunteers to help paint walls in the new building.

The painting date is Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 8-4 at the new building at Vista Grande- 8845 Wagner. St. Westminster, CO.

We also need donations of paint brushes, tape, and rollers.

Please contact Laura if you can help either donate supplies, or help with the actual painting.  hartman@mscenter.org 303-433-6887


We could really use the help to get the new building ready- Thank you!

RTD Outing

RTD Outing

When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 -9:30 am
What:  Outing to Target
Who: All groups except Bowling

We have 5 RTD buses.  Tie down spots are on a first come first serve basis- please be here by 9:30 am to be eligible to attend.

Team KADEP climbs Mt. Bierstadt!

Team KADEP completed their goal of climbing Mt. Bierstadt on Saturday! The team consisted of 19 members ranging in age from 12- 64 years old and one dog. 

We got up at 3:30 am and arrived at the trailhead at 6:00 am, where we met most of our team. Team KADEP consisted mainly of KADEP co workers and their significant others or friends. For most of the team, it was their first 14er. It was a 7.8 mile round trip hike with about a 2,500 feet elevation change from top to bottom. The views were breath-taking!  It was challenging, but we all made it to the top and met our goal!  A special thank you to Ginny and Gary for providing a campground site for a BBQ lunch after the hike.

Team KADEP is close to reaching their fundraising goal.  If you would to help sponsor Team KADEP please click on the link below:

http://www.active.com/donate/MultipleSummitsforMS/kadep

We are raising money for the Rocky Mountain MS Center's program, "Multiple Summits 4 MS".  Other teams have raised money and are climbing different peaks throughout the month of August.

Thank you all for your support- If you would like to participate or contribute to Team KADEP, please contact Laura Hartman hartman@mscenter.org

Summer Camping Trip

KADEP campers returned from a 3 day camping trip last Friday.  The trip was filled with fishing, hiking, making S'mores, great friendships, and ghost stories around the campfire.  12 participants, 2 staff members, and 4 interns, enjoyed the trip, sleeping in tents and soaking in the beautiful surroundings at Wilderness on Wheels. 

Check out more pictures here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=404729408114%3A64199615&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer


Special thanks to the interns and staff members Chris and Beth!

Thank You Regis University Students

Thank you to the 20 Regis University Physical Therapy students for their volunteer work on Sunday.  They disassembled the retaining wall at KADEP, and help transport the materials to the new building at Vista Grande- A special thank you to KADEP staff member, Michelle, for helping with this project! 

Please click on http://www.regisdegrees.com/ to learn more about Regis University.