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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

Friday, December 28, 2012

Closed New Year's Day

KADEP is CLOSED

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

for New Year's Day

Holiday Party













Oh, What Fun We Had!...  at the Holiday Party last week! 
Special Thanks to First Baptist Church for giving a gift to each KADEP Participant. 
Thanks to Peter Yellen and his band Dressed in Black
And thank you to Michelle and all staff for planning a great event!

We had a great turn out for the afternoon party.   We are so glad that KADEP participants, families and friends came to share in our joy this season.

Please see the link below to view all the pictures from the Holiday Party.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Pictures from the Holiday Party

Thank you to all who came to the Holiday Party last Wednesday!  Click on the link below to view Photos:

http://kadeppictures.shutterfly.com/

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

MS Conversation Series


 
The Rocky Mountain MS Center has been hosting MS Conversation Series.  Once a month MS Educator, Corrie, presents and leads a conversation on different topics in MS.  Today, they focused on Heat Sensitivity and MS.  Thank you to Corrie and all the participants that attended today.  If you would like more information on next month's topic please contact Laura Hartman at hartman@mscenter.org
 
Or contact directly to:
 
Corrie Westwood, BSN, RN, MSCN

Clinical Nurse Educator- Denver South

Friday, December 14, 2012

Holiday Party



Don't forget, we are celebrating the holidays early!

ALL KADEP participants and families are invited to join us on Wednesday, December 19th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the KADEP Gymnasium.

Join us for light treats and festive music by our favorite band Dressed in Black!


Please RSVP to Michelle if you are planning to come-  303-433-6887

See you there!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Target Outing










KADEP took a trip to Target on Wednesday.  We took a record number of people-
57 KADEP participants and staff! It was a successful trip. 
We got to do some holiday shopping and enjoy lunch at Target.
Special thanks to the RTD drivers and Beth for coordinating the trip- We had fun!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Broadway Actress visits KADEP









Ordinary People Who do Extra-ordinary Things.

In this group we talk about how everyday people use their knowledge, talents and/or gifts to make a difference in the world.  Lately we have been talking about how laughter and music are sometimes the best music - especially with all of the colds and flu right now.  Valerie Hill is a Broadway actress (currently living in Arvada), who is currently performing in the Christmas show at the Arvada Center.  Val explained how she hopes her performances let people escape the everyday rat race.  She spoke with us about her "job duties" as an actress and then performed three songs to everyone's delight.

Special thanks to Valerie and KADEP Volunteer, Dean Bernard, for running this fantastic group all semester long- What a treat!




Ski Trip Adventure in Breck






Despite the lack of now, the 10 KADEP participants had a memorable ski adventure in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Staff members, John and Debra, helped coordinate the trip along with the fantastic staff from the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC).

They stayed in a beautiful cabin and enjoyed meals, company, and activities.  It was a great group, and we look forward to seeing BOEC again next winter! 

Monday, December 3, 2012

Colorado Gives Day- December 4th

24 Hours to Give Where You Live.

About Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving, presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. Join your friends, family and neighbors in supporting the Colorado nonprofits that enrich all of our lives. More than 1,000 organizations are participating!

When: 24 hours starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012
How: By donating online through GivingFirst.org to your favorite nonprofits. Just search below by nonprofit name, keyword, city or zip code. (Want to preschedule? Just begin your donation now and select "Schedule a donation for Colorado Gives Day.")
Why: To inspire and unite Coloradans in supporting hundreds of local nonprofits.

Click on the link below to donate to the Rocky Mountain MS Center

https://www.givingfirst.org/mscenter/overview

Thank you Amanda


KADEP also said farewell to staff member, Amanda on Wed. Nov. 21st. We are thankful that Amanda will always be part of our KADEP Family.  Amanda was the camping coordinator, RTD coordinator, and is an outstanding recreation therapist.  She will be missed and we wish her the best in her newest adventures in the Colorado Mountains.   Thank you for all your work and for sharing your inspiring energy at KADEP!

KADEP Thanksgiving















We have lots to be thankful for at KADEP.  On Wed. November 21st, KADEP had their own version of a Thanksgiving Day Parade.  We divided into groups and created our own themed floats. We ate a delicious Thanksgiving meal and ate as one big family in the gym.  Special thanks to Rocky Mountain MS Center board members, staff, and volunteers that came to share our special day.
We continued the afternoon with the Thanksgiving day parade, pie, and tea.
We are thankful for you!


Support us this Holiday


KADEP is hosting a Craft Fair