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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

Thursday, June 28, 2012

King's Land Seafood



KADEP had a wonderful time at King's Land Seafood Chinese Restaurant yesterday.  We sipped on Oolong Tea and dined on delicious dim sum brunch.  We ate seaweed salad, panfried pork dumpling, baked BBQ pork bun, chicken and mushroom dumpling, Shanghai dumplings, congee porridge, fried shrimp balls, lo mai gai (steamed seasoned rice wrapped with lotus leaves), and many other unique flavors! 

Thank you to Jimmy at King's Land, and thank you to Shin for coordinating this fantasitc Chinese experience, although his roots are Japanese.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

RTD Outing



RTD Outing

When: Wednesday June 27th
Where: King's Land Seafood
Who:  History of China Group

Be here by 9:30 am to be eligible to attend.

The History of China Group will get to experience King's Land Seafood.
You could be forgiven for thinking that Dim Sum was a dumb mathematical puzzle but, in cantonese its literal meaning is "order to your hearts content." When you visit Kings Land Seafood Restaurant between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., that’s what you will need little encouragement to do. The whole idea is to order a wide variety of small lunch dishes taken with copious cups of hot green tea. Visit later in the day and the whole gamut of Cantonese delicacies, focusing strongly on the fruits of the sea, await you. The world is literally hooked on this famous variation of Chinese cuisine, which is best known for its lightness of touch, freshness and flavor.


Thanks to Shin and Amanda for setting up this trip!
Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

KADEP Hydrotherapy



Did you know that KADEP offers three hydrotherapy classes a week?

Monday- Warm Water Pool
Tuesday- Independent Hydro
Friday- Cool Water Pool focused on MS

Hydrotherapy classes involve: shallow-water and deep-water exercise, water walking and adaptive aquatics.  This unique water exercise program offers individuals who can no longer stand or walk the opportunity to exercise in an upright position. The water's resistance results in more controlled movements and participants experience an independence denied to them in other environments. The goal is to help adults with neurological challenges become stronger and more flexible in body and mind.

If you are interested in more information about the Hydrotherapy program at KADEP:  Please contact Hydro Coordinator and CTRS, Beth Winter at 303-433-6887.






Creativity in Crayon Crafts

Friday, June 15, 2012

Happy Father's Day



KADEP would like to wish all the KADEP fathers a HAPPY FATHER's DAY!

We had a special afternoon planned for them

Enjoy your weekend!

Abstract Art


Pictures taken in Laura and Volunteer Tom's Abstract Art Class

Thursday, June 14, 2012



Join and Support KADEP by participating or donating to the "Friends of KADEP" team for the Rocky Mountain MS Center's Annual Fundraiser MS4MS!

Sign up to walk a flat 14er around KADEP!   Cost is $25.00 to register.  Registration includes a free Tech Tee!  Team "Friends of KADEP" will consist of KADEP participants.  Each team member will walk or roll the equivalent of 5 Miles around the Vista Grande Campus.  5 Miles is 32 Laps!  You can complete 5 miles in one day, in a week or a month, or as long as it takes you! 

Raise money for the Rocky Mountain MS Center and with each step bring us closer to finding a cure for MS.

To Donate and Support the KADEP participants click on the link below and find Team "Friends of KADEP"

http://www.firstgiving.com/mscenter/multiple-summits-for-multiple-sclerosis-ms4ms

TR intern, Makena, is helping make the team for KADEP participants possible.  If you would like to sign up please see Makena or call 303-433-6887 with any questions!  We are so excited to have your support! 

Time to get excited!



Summer Rafting Trip- Sign up Today!

This summer we will be traveling to the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte to experience two nights of tent camping along with a day of whitewater rafting! The trip is scheduled for August 1st-3rd and the cost of the trip is $135 per person. We will be tent camping on a National Forest Service Campground and Crested Butte staff will provide us with meals. There are 12 spots available, please sign up at Sharon’s desk by JUNE 22nd! If you have any questions feel free to ask Amanda J


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

KADEP Appreciates our Nursing Staff



June 14-21 is Career Nursing Assistants Week!

KADEP would like to recognize and appreciate our three CNA's.

Carole - 18 years of service at KADEP
Maria- 11 years of service at KADEP
Mylinda- 4  years of service at KADEP

These three lovely ladies take care of us all with love, compassion, and a sense of humor.  They do not get thanked enough.

Thank you so very much!