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!

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! 

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

Save the Date

KADEP's Annual Holiday Party is Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in the KADEP Gymnasium.

ALL KADEP participants and families are invited to attend.

Families are welcomed to come from 1:00-3:00pm to enjoy holiday cheer, snacks, and wonderful music from our favorite band, Dressed in Black!

Please join us and RSVP to Michelle if you will attend

(303) 433-6887

Thank you!

KADEP Volunteer Group

Congratulations and Thank You, to the KADEP Volunteer Group!  Each Friday a group of KADEP volunteers, Gary, and Shin, work on projects around the building.  They decided to create a lovely brick path on the back patio near the pond and garden.  

They have been hard at work and the project is coming together! Today, they laid their first brick.  Rocky Mountain MS Center Executive Director, Karen Wenzel, was there to help get the path started.  Great work to Gary, Shin, and the whole group!  Thank you, Volunteers!

KADEP CLOSED for Thanksgiving

KADEP will be CLOSED Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd.

All KADEP participants are invited to join us for our Thanksgiving Celebration on Wednesday, November 21st.  If you usually don't attend on Wednesdays, feel free to join us, just let a KADEP Staff member know.

Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

KADEP Featured in Denver Post

 http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_21959888/rocky-mountain-ms-center-sees-hope-possible-vaccine?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com


Click on the link above to view a wonderful article in Denver Post on Sunday Nov. 11th, 2012.

The article features KADEP participant, Brent McIntosh, and discusses KADEP and advances made by the Rocky Mountain MS Center.

Thank you to The Denver Post and Seasons to Share for supporting our organization!

Moasic Frames

Check out some creativity skills in Michelle's Craft Class! 

KADEP will host Craft Fair

KADEP is hosting a Craft Show to benefit the Rocky Mountain MS Center.

The Craft Show is December 8th from 9-5.

Space is still available.

You may also donate craft items to the KADEP table. For more information contact Michelle at mking@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887 ext 126

 

Greeting Card Group

Check out some creations by Debra's Greeting Card Group.  The group designed and produced these cards for Volunteer, Susan to thank her for her hard work and volunteer efforts throughout the year.  Thank you, Susan and well done, Greeting Card Artists!

Survey Return Request

SURVEY REMINDER TO PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS:  If you haven’t done so yet, please take a few minutes to complete and return the Satisfaction Surveys you received in the mail.  Your honest feedback is valued and will be used to continually improve our program and services.   Thank you for your help. 

Community Partner, Access Gallery

Volunteer Tom O'Neill and KADEP Staff Member, Laura Hartman, were in the Westword supporting Access Gallery on First Friday, Nov 2, 2012.  KADEP has worked with Access Gallery in the past. They are an amazing organization providing opportunities for artists with disabilities.  Check out their website below.  The artists will also paint your pets, which make great gifts.  Thank you for supporting KADEP and Access Gallery!


http://www.westword.com/slideshow/first-friday-11-2-12-38108308/32/

http://accessgallery.org/we-make-great-pets/

KADEP Participants are Reading Buddies at Alsup

Laura's Reading Buddy Group has been visiting Alsup Elementary Kindergarten class each Tuesday morning this semester.  We have had so much fun watching the students improve their reading.  We read to them, and they read to us.  We have done lots of fun activities, we sing songs and create art while visiting on Tuesdays.  It has been such a great experience, forming friendships with the students at Alsup.  Thank you to Ms. Koss and all the Kindergarten students! You very are special to us!