Labor Day
“There is no substitution for hard work!” – Thomas Edison Labor Day is much more than just the unofficial end to summer. The United States celebrates the holiday on the first Monday in September in honor of the achievements of workers. Thank you all for your hard work and we hope everyone had a fun, […]
Dressed to the K9’s
An Evening of Fun, Fashion and Film” The Jaywalker Lodge family of programs has the incredible opportunity to volunteer, support, and partner with a number of amazing non-profits and service organizations in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Without a doubt, Colorado Animal Rescue, Inc. (C.A.R.E.) and it’s extraordinary Shelter is one of the finest […]
Sunday Night Football Returns
Yes, for better or worse, it’s that time year again. I was discussing todays schedule with a fellow Jaywalker Alumnus today which included; goodbyes with visiting parents, dog walk, food, classes at CMC, workout at gym, more food, but most importantly— A fantasy football league draft party. Along with the cooler fall-like weather, the inevitable […]
RIDE CMC
Ride CMC – Fall 2014 Shuttle Schedule RIDE CMC is a shuttle service operating Monday – Thursday between CMC-Spring Valley, Thunder River Market (RFTA connection), CMC-Glenwood and CMC-Carbondale providing free transportation to classes for students. CMC student ID required to ride (or photo ID plus your class schedule) For information call 947-8200 Morning Route (Mon-Thurs) […]
Colorado Mental Health
Colorado launched a statewide hotline last week to help people suffering from depression and mental illness. The hotline will be available 24 hours a day every day and is available to everyone. People can talk to a mental health professional or counselor by calling 844-493-TALK.
Don O. – Alumni Success Story
I am responsible. Whenever anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA to always be there. And for that , I am responsible.” When you shake the hand of Don, you shake the hand of Recovery. Mr. Don O., Jaywalker alum circa 2005. One of our originals. Don is the subject […]
ASPENSTRONG – Hike.Hope.Heal
Our community is always promoting strength in physical health. It is time we recognize the need to promote strength in Mental Health !” The Aspen Strong Foundation was founded in February of 2014 by Christina M. King, a licensed professional counselor practicing in Aspen, Colorado, as a response to the startling fact that in 2014, […]
Jaywalker Boys of Summer
Part of learning to love in a life in recovery is realizing that we can have fun in recovery. One of the most unique aspects of our recovery community in Carbondale are all the Jaywalker alumni that stick around long after the lodge. Jaywalker alumni hang together and have fun together to show men in […]
English in Action
Today the Jaywalker U students and Solutions Men got together to finish painting the English in Action house in El Jebel, CO. English in Action is a non-profit organization that provides help for adults that wish to improve their English language. With over 15 helping hands we were able to finish today. Nice work guys! […]
Congrats Lenny
Our very own Lenny Beaulieu celebrates 7 years of continuous sobriety even though he was, “never that bad.” Ha. Allow me to explain. I met Lenny when we were patients together on the Tiebout Unit at Hazelden in August of 2007. It was my third time there. I was that bad. However, after about a […]
