Golf - 4 - Fun

Summer Bash info- Please RSVP

YOU ARE INVITED!

KADEP’S SUMMER BASH

Friday, August 13, 2010

at KADEP

10:30-12:00 Magician/Talent Show

12-1:30 Lunch provided (Participant plus 2 guests eat free; $4 per additional guest; RSVP REQUIRED)

1:30-3:00 The Shakes Band (please bring own lawn chairs)

All KADEP Participants & Family Welcome

Please RSVP to TC Doyle by August 1st at  (303)433-6887 or tdoyle@mscenter.org

www.adventuresatkadep.blogspot.com

Rachelle and Daima made a special paw print for Dare in ceramics.  Dare and Tami visit KADEP each week. 

Dare visits the "Made by Me" Ceramics group, and other participants at KADEP on Fridays.

Thank you for your volunteer time!  Dare and Tami, you guys rock!

RTD Outing to Fiske Planetarium

RTD OUTING
When:  Tuesday, July 27th  9:30 am
Where:  Fiske Planetarium, Boulder, CO
Who:  Center-wide outing- all groups except Golf 4 Fun

Remember to be here early, as tie down wheelchair spots on the buses are first come first serve basis.  Be here by 9:30 am to be eligible to attend.

See Jessi with questions jwilliams@mscenter.org

KADEP raises butterflies

KADEP's "Bugs and Slugs" group has been raising four butterflies throughout the semester.  They started as caterpillars, and developed into beautiful butterflies.  The participants have watched them grow and have eventually set all four free.  Looks like they enjoy the KADEP garden-  Aren't they beautiful?!

RTD Outing to Elvis Cinemas

RTD Outing
Tuesday, July 13, 2010- be at KADEP by 9:30 am
All groups will attend except for "Golf-4-Fun." They will continue with their regular schedule.
We will be going to Elvis Cinemas to see "Date Night"
We have 5 RTD buses, meaning tie-down wheelchair spots are limited.
First come first serve basis for spots on the bus.
Please talk to Jessi jwilliams@mscenter.org with questions!

Multiple Summits for MS

Multiple Summits for MS

Through Multiple Summits for MS, an annual summer fund-raising event, we encourage Colorado residents to take advantage of our beautiful mountain-scapes while raising funds for MS Center programs and services.  In Colorado alone, there are more than 50 14ers (14,000 foot peaks), and anyone who has summited one will tell you that it is an unbeatable feat.

Each August, climbers of all skill levels are invited to join others in climbing one of Colorado’s 14ers.  The month-long program will kick off with an exciting event at REI, which will bring involved community members together for fun and sun, and to demonstrate their support for each other and those with MS. 

What We are doing At KADEP…

The Participants at KADEP will form a team, a team of climbers.  We will travel the equivalency that a hiker would travel when climbing one of Colorado’s 14ers.

The Team will decide on a mountain, and as a group, we will walk or wheel the distance.  The distance will be a cumulative amount composed by the team as a whole.

We would ask that Friends or Family members could sponsor the Participants.  Sponsors may donate to the program in a one-time gift, or may decide to sponsor a climber for a set amount per mountain the team successfully climbs. 

The minimum donation recommended is $14, and those participants will receive a T-shirt commemorating their contribution and the time spent together performing this feat. 

The official start date is July 14, 2010.  The KADEP team will not start our first mountain until the last week of July.  

This is a great event and we encourage all KADEP participants and families to participate!

For more information please email Cody.VanGorder10@houghton.edu or call (303) 433 6887 and Ask for Cody. 

Save The Date- Friday August 13th!

Save the Date!

KADEP's Summer Bash- Friday, August 13, 2010











All KADEP participants and their families are invited. 

"The Shakes" will be providing lives music and dancing again this year!  Check back for more information!

Dan wakeboards at Summer Sports

July 4th Festivities

KADEP celebrated July 4th a little early today!  The morning was filled with Independence Day Trivia, Karaoke, Cooking and Wheelchair/Walker Decorating.  We had a BBQ lunch on the deck, and the afternoon was filled with water fights, outdoor games, and fun!

Have a safe holiday weekend- Remember we are closed on Monday July 5th!

KADEP tours Coors Field

Thank you to Karen Elmont and Kevin Hahn (V.P or Ball Park Operations) for setting up the wonderful tour at Coors Field. 

Thank you Highland Center Quilting Group

A HUGE thank you goes out to the Highlands Center Quilting Group. 

KADEP received 25 handquilted lap throws and 2 handquilted twin bed throws.

The quilts are beautiful and very useful-  Thank you so much!

KADEP Closure- July 5th

KADEP will be CLOSED Monday, July 5, 2010

Have a fun and safe holiday!

RTD Outing to Coors Field

RTD Outing
When:  Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Where:  Coors Field
What:  Stadium Tour
Who: Rockies Nation and Boot Camp Exercise Group

Any questions, please speak to Jessi  jwilliams@mscenter.org

Progress

NARCOMS needs you!

http://www.mscenter.org/research/narcoms-registry/

The North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) is an active national Registry of over 34,000 individuals who have multiple sclerosis (MS). NARCOMS was initiated in 1993 by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and is led by Dr. Timothy Vollmer, M.D. to facilitate multi-center research that will lead to more effective treatments for MS.


The registry serves several purposes. It can expedite the recruitment of MS patients for clinical trials across the country and ultimately reduces the cost associated with that process. The data are also used to investigate important aspects of MS, such as the neutral course of the disease, patterns of care, long-term effects of treatment and factor affecting quality of life.

The project provides a unique opportunity for all MS patients over 18 years of age to facilitate MS research. All adults with MS are invited to join in this long-term research study by first enrolling in the registry by filling out a baseline survey and then completing an update questionnaire twice a year, either by mail or conveniently on line at www.narcoms.org.

If you have MS, and are interested in participating in NARCOMS, please contact Laura Hartman. hartman@mscenter.org.

She can mail you a hard copy or help you complete the registry.

KADEP's Horticulture Program

Jackie and Janis tend to the the planters, while other horticulture members drink iced tea with fresh spearmint grown in the KADEP garden. 

Fun in the Sun!

Meet Michelle- OT Intern

Michelle Rudolf is from Littleton, CO and graduated from Columbine High School. She completed her undergraduate work at Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania and will be graduating in December with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in Nebraska. Michelle is excited to be completing her summer internship at KADEP where she leads the Being Social, Women's Health and Sexuality, and Feng Shui for Your Disability this semester. Michelle enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her loveable cat, Otis.

A message from Sharon- "Thank you to Beth’s The Art of Giving Group for the lovely candle they made me!"

RTD Outing- 6-15-10

RTD OUTING
Where: Target
When: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Who: 3 groups- Speech Therapy, Movie Critics Club, & Rememberance Through Art

If you are in these groups, you are eligible to attend.  Remember to be here by 9:30 am and talk to Jessi with any questions.  jwilliams@mscenter.org

Meet Stephanie- Therapeutic Recreation Intern

My name is Stephanie. I am a Therapeutic Recreation intern from the University of WI-La Crosse, and I have a minor in psychology. I grew up in north central WI with my parents, three brothers and one sister. I have two dogs named Roscoe and Daisy who live at my parent’s house. I really enjoy being outdoors doing things like sports, camping, hiking, gardening, or just hanging out with friends. Throughout college I was involved with many things like women’s rugby, basketball, flag football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, adapted sports for youth, and many other activities on campus.

Meet Cody- Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Cody Van Gorder- I am from Galeton, PA.  I went to college at Houghton College in Western, NY. I majored in Therapeutic Recreation and Outdoor Recreation.  I chose to do my internship at KADEP due to the people the serve, as well as it's location.  My current passion in life is skiing.  I also enjoy rock climbing, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Meet Sarah- Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Sarah is a Colorado native who grew up in Aurora, CO and graduated from Gateway High School.  She goes to school at Brigham Young University.  She is a therapeutic recreation major and is really excited to be at KADEP this summer. She is leading the French, Basic Cooking, and World Travel groups this semester.

Meet Carrie- Therapeutic Recreation Intern

-My name is Carrie Bailey;  I am a Recreational Therapy student from Western Carolina University, doing my internship at KADEP. I am from Charlotte, NC, and have never been to Colorado before now, but I love it!  Some of my hobbies are dancing, snowboarding, socializing, cooking, hiking, reading, exercising, and watching movies.  I am really enjoying working at KADEP because everyone is really nice and has a wonderful heart.  I am so excited to be here, and cannot wait for the experiences to come!  I am so thankful to have this wonderful opportunity of working in such a unique and beautiful place.

Demo Crew!

The Demolition Crew has begun their work at the Vista Grande property! 

Check back for progress and pictures taken as the Rocky Mountain MS Center and KADEP prepare to make the exciting, big move! 

Plants for Sale

KADEP's Horticulture program has plants for sale!

The plants pictured here are up for sale.  Here is what we have:

Heirloom tomatoes ($4.50), Cherry tomatoes ($3.00), Peppers ($3.00), Herbs ($3.50), Coleus ($3.50), Cosmos ($3.50), Osteospearmum ($ 5.00), Lantana (3.50), Nemesia ($3.50), Nasturtiums (3.50), Geranium ($4.00), Small 4 pack annuals ($2.00)

If you are interested in purchasing plants please contact Donna at 303-433-6887 or dlozano@mscenter.org

Memorial Day BBQ

Climb a 14-er and join our team!

http://mscenter.org/news-a-events/calendar-of-events?view=event&did=105&shw_attendees=0

Contact Laura Hartman for more information.