Tee Time

“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life.  You get bad breaks from good shots, you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball as it lies.” -Bobby Jones Golf is not only a game that teaches you how to deal with good and bad breaks, […]

Responsibility Statement

I am Responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible. The Responsibility statement was written for the 1965 AA International Convention in Toronto. The author is Al S., former AA trustee and editor of AA Grapevine magazine. At our […]

Thanks Phil

Jaywalker would like to thank Phil Clifton for his time here at Jaywalker Lodge. Phillip arrived at JWL in November of 2010. Ever since his arrival Phillip has dedicated his life to his sobriety. Phillip came to us a broken southern gentleman born and raised in Nashville Tennessee. After his stay at JWL he became involved […]

8 Agreements on Males, Trauma, and Addiction Treatment

Jaywalkers very own, Jacquie Wheeler, was part of a team to put together the Eight Agreements on Males, Trauma, and Addiction Treatment at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders. This was the first time that professionals in the addiction and recovery field discussed males and trauma. The group emphasized the importance addressing the issue of trauma […]

Sober Trippin’ in the Rockies

This last week I headed to Denver with a fellow Jaywalker U student for some service work and a mini vacation. Our first day in Denver we had the opportunity to share our stories at the Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals (CAAP) 2013 Annual Conference. This was a really cool experience. I felt honored to […]

Serious Joy

Last week Lenny Beaulieu, Mike Moreland, and the Jaywalker Outpatient men headed to Moab for a few days of some serious joy. While in Moab the men played some golf, hiked some trails, and participated in one of the biggest trust falls out there; jumping out of a plane! This was a great way for […]

Twin Lakes Expedition

The twin lakes expedition is always a favorite for Jaywalkers. Camping at 10,000 feet amongst some of Colorado’s highest peaks provides exceptional views. The men bond through white water rafting, climbing, and mountain biking, returning to the campfire at night to reminisce over the days activities.     Chester Walters Landing Technician

Twin Lakes, Colorado

This week Jaywalker Lodge clients are on expedition visiting Twin Lakes, Colorado.  This is the first 3 night camping trip that Jaywalker has done this year.  Our men will participate in activities of their choice including white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and of course some swimming in the lakes.   Our men will […]

Service work at the Hopi Reservation

This weekend our Solutions men headed out to the Hopi Reservation in Arizona to assist Red Feather and Kii Nat Wan Lalwa (Local Hopi organizations) in their Tsakwantota Natural Plastering Program. Our men will learn about the Hopi people and their life ways, as well as, witnessing a Hopi religious ceremony held within one of […]

AA Founder’s Day – June 10, 2013

Alcoholics Anonymous Founders’ – Bill W. and Dr. Bob On Monday, June 10th 2013, Alcoholics Anonymous will celebrate the 78th anniversary since its founding in Akron, OH. June 10, 1935 is widely regarded as the “official” Founding date of AA. This was the day Dr. Bob took his last drink, to steady his hands before […]