What goes up must come down
Jaywalkers and alumni take advantage of the chair lifts at Aspen Snowmass for some epic downhill mountain biking. Riders gear up in full body protection on full suspension bikes to glide quickly over rocks, tree roots, and jumps. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Serenity Scramble
It’s that time of year again! Jaywalker Lodge is hosting the 6th Annual Jaywalker Lodge Serenity Scramble on Saturday, September 28, at River Valley Ranch Golf Club in Carbondale, CO. All proceeds benefit two local non-profits: A Way Out and Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention. The shotgun start will kick off at 8:30 AM sharp, followed […]
The Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the Difference. The Serenity Prayer is one of the key spiritual tools used by virtually all 12-step recovery group members. I certainly have found it to be invaluable in my […]
Sober Friends Gather to Celebrate Independence Day
We are going to know a new Freedom and a new Happiness. Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 83 More than 50 sober friends gathered for a traditional 4th of July Bar-B-Que at one of A New Paths’ sober houses this afternoon. Jaywalker alumni, New Path clients, and friends of Bill W. celebrated a Sober Independence Day with […]
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 […]
Most Successful Semester
When I graduated the Lodge this last January, I knew that I wanted to continue my education and had some fears about doing that on my own. I knew that Jaywalker U would be an excellent choice for me because I would be able to get the support I needed in school and in my recovery. Jaywalker U […]
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 […]
