Thank You, Laura!

Laura Hartman, our social services coordinator, boxing instructor, and all-around good person, is leaving KADEP and moving to New York to pursue some exciting opportunities.

The KADEP family had a farewell celebration for Laura, and we gave her gifts she can remember us by. We wrote special messages in a journal for her to take with her and clients created individual works of art that were then put together into a special, reversible frame.

Laura has had an amazing impact on KADEP during her seven and a half years of service, and she will take our hearts out to New York with her.

Thank you, Laura, for enriching each and every one of us. We will miss you!

Cupcake Money Due Tomorrow 5/6!

Money for cupcake orders is due tomorrow! Make sure to have order forms and payment in to Mylinda.
Questions? Call (303)433-6887 x 122.

Cupcakes will be available for pickup at KADEP on February 12 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Thanks for all your hard work fundraising!

Sign up today! Shambhala Trip April 1-3

Boxing Class Outing Next Wednesday!

Who: Laura’s Boxing Class

When: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Where: Touch 'em Up Boxing Gym

If you are in the boxing class, be here by 9:30 to visit Davarryl Williamson’s (heavy weight contender) boxing gym.

Library Travels

The KADEP Library Travels group has been having fun going to the library on Monday mornings this semester!

The friendly staff of the Anythink library gave us a tour at the beginning of the semester and has been very attentive in helping us find books and resources.

We love the library!

KADEP visits the Stock Show

KADEP enjoyed a visit to the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday.  Thank you to the Stock Show organizers for providing KADEP participants with FREE tickets. 
Thanks to Beth for organizing the outing.  Yeehaw!

KADEP Staff Appreciation Day

Yesterday afternoon, the KADEP participants honored the staff with a Staff Appreciation Reception.

The participants marched in playing kazoos and and surprised the staff with a song and cake!  The participants thanked the KADEP staff as well as the Rocky Mountain MS Center Administration Team.  

Thank you to all the staff for their hard work, patience, and loving hearts. 

Special thanks to Sylvia Angell, who along with all the participants, treated the staff to a wonderful afternoon!

Specials Week

Check out a few pictures from Specials Week

Fort Building 

Kitchen Social

Drum Reveal

John's Drum Group made a giant drum out of pipes, creating different tones and volumes.  The drum is quite impressive, hand-built by the KADEP participants and available to play!

Welcome Sara

I hail from the Massachusetts and I am completing my undergraduate studies in North Carolina. I am a rollerblading enthusiast and avid ice cream eater. I like to play soccer and flag football and be with friends and family. I am really excited to be here at KADEP and I look forward to exploring Colorado!

Welcome Andrew

I have come to Colorado from the cheesehead state of Wisconsin. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, cycling, Frisbee golfing, and of course spending time with my cat Ziggy. I am extremely excited to begin my journey here at KADEP.

Welcome Kelsey

 Kelsey is one of the interns this semester and she is from Syracuse, NY. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves playing with her dog and taking her on walks. Kelsey really enjoys spending time outdoors and being active. She has tried rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and camping. Her favorite activity is hiking and is really excited to go hike all the beautiful mountains in Colorado.

Welcome Claire

I am from Chicago, but go to school at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. I am a city girl at heart, but have a love for the outdoors. I enjoy rollerblading, hiking, playing sports, and random adventures. I am also a bookworm, and like to listen to live music. I enjoy working with others and making people smile. I am excited to spend time exploring Colorado, and love the new scenery of the mountains! 

Welcome Olivia

My name is Olivia Staton and I have grown up in Arvada, Colorado my entire life.  I am a Recreation Major with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation at Metropolitan State University of Denver; and I am also getting a Minor in Nutrition.  For the past 5 years I have worked for APEX Parks and Recreation District as a Senior Lifeguard, and have enjoyed spending so much time around the water.  In my free time I enjoy reading, climbing 14ers, swimming, running and traveling.  I have spent 3 summers in Belarus and have visited England, Poland and Germany.  I hope after graduation that I will have the opportunity to learn a new language and do more traveling, but I always want to end back in Colorado and ultimately plan on finding a career here.    

Welcome TR Interns!

KADEP welcomes 5 Therapeutic Recreation Interns completing a 16 week internship.  Stay tuned for individual bios...

Denver Urban Gardens' Free Seeds and Transplants Program provides vegetable seeds and plants to low-income households, schools, community gardens, and human service organizations throughout Metro Denver.

To participate, pick up an application beginning on January 2nd, at any of 39 distribution centers throughout the metro area. Find your nearest distribution center. The deadline to apply is February 1st, and seed and plants are delivered to neighborhood distribution centers in March and May, respectively.

One application is allowed per household. Individuals applying on behalf of groups may be eligible for a greater numbers of seeds and transplants per application through our group distribution center.




 


If you'd like help with an application or to see if you qualify for free seeds, contact Donna, KADEP's horticulture expert.  dlozano@mscenter.org

KADEP just kicked off their third annual cupcake fundraiser!

This year, we are working with GiGi’s Cupcakes in Littleton, Colorado.  We are selling their famous cupcakes and cheesecakes.  Please contact KADEP to see the flavors and pricing.

Our goal is to sell $4000 worth of cupcakes!  All proceeds will benefit KADEP.

Help us reach our goal, and get a delicious treat just in time for Valentine’s Day.

 All money and orders are due by Feb 6^th

Cupcake pick up is Feb 12^th from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm at KADEP.

Please help us by selling cupcakes or order for yourself and your valentine. 

Contact Mylinda with questions about ordering:   (303) 433-6887 ext. 122 or mmeno@mscenter.org

Thank you for supporting KADEP in 2013!

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.

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/

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

Corrie.Westwood@tevapharm.com

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!