You Are Invited
Join us for a grand opening celebration and a cup of coffee for a cause! Boomerang Coffee Company will have it’s grand opening this Thursday, July 10 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In case you are unsure of where we are, you can find us at 1150 Highway 133 in Carbondale – formerly “The […]
Congratulations Pat
I remember meeting Pat Shaffer not long after I checked into Jaywalker Lodge in April 2010. He was volunteering regularly and we both liked to mountain bike. I got to know Pat well on our Monday outings and expeditions. I specifically remember being on expedition in Twin Lakes, sick with a bad cold, and dealing […]
Freedom Day
Today in AA History: July 4, 1935 Bill D. – AA Number 3 – Checks out of Akron City Hospital. “Bill D., after some initial resistance, responded well to their suggestions. when he left the hospital on July 4, 1935, he, like the two men who called on him, was a free man.” pg. 154 […]
Roaring Fork Fishing
The Roaring Fork Valley is home to some of the premier fly fishing rivers and streams in the country. Fly fishing has the potential to be a meditative and therapeutic practice. It also has the ability to induce a fumbling, knot-fixing, frenzy. One must always be reminded as to why they are there. It’s not […]
Java Good Time?
Jaywalker Lodge, pioneer of the Open Community Model of Care, ™ proudly announces the launch of our first “social enterprise” venture in downtown Carbondale, CO. Jaywalker recently purchased The Blend, an established and popular coffee shop which is located immediately next door to the Jaywalker Alumni/Community Center. The retail business will be managed and staffed by Jaywalker alumni […]
Mission : Wolf – Education vs. Extinction
It was a humbling experience to be snout-to-snout with an animal that could literally rip my face off.” With the smell of campfire fading from my clothes and having caught up on some much-needed sleep, I’ve finally had the chance to reflect on last week’s expedition to Mission Wolf. As a recent hire, this was […]
Growing Food Forward
Empowering and Feeding communities through gardens.” Kim Wille, Founder and Executive Director Jaywalker Alumni and A New Path clients had the opportunity to play in the dirt yesterday. We volunteered to help with the bed maintenance and new planting in several of the “mini” gardens at the Third Street Center here in Carbondale. The collaborative […]
Single Binge Episode
Results of a small study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicate that one single binge episode (BAC at or above 0.08g/dl) can cause immune system reactions. The study of 11 men and 14 women revealed that a single binge episode caused “bacteria to leak from the gut and increase the levels of […]
Mount Sopris Music Festival
The 12th Annual Mount Sopris Music Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday (June 28th & 29th) at Steve’s Guitars here in downtown Carbondale. Solutions client, Breton M, will be putting on a solo performance Saturday at 12:30pm outside the Village Smithy. Come by and show some support! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Fellowship on Expedition
While expedition is a unique opportunity to explore new activities and challenge yourself physically, I have found that the fellowship gained during the down time is just as rewarding. On our recent expedition to Twin Lakes, the wind and rain tested our resolve as a group, yet each night we gathered around the campfire and […]
