Study Abroad in South Africa
On May 16th Jaywalker U alum, Danny S, will be participating in Colorado Mountain Colleges Study Abroad trip to South Africa. Students will experience the politics, culture and society of South Africa while earning transferable credits in sociology and anthropology. The students will travel to places such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Soweto, the South African […]
Synchronicity and Sacred Space
Through storytelling and dance, Synchronicity & the Sacred Space probes the strange landscape where scientific thought encounters the unknown, and human perception and reality are fluid partners in an enigmatic dance. I received a phone call last week from my good friend, Rita requesting some volunteer help to set up for a Dance event to […]
New CMC President to Speak in Carbondale
Colorado Mountain College offers students a choice- really THE choice- to live, work, take classes, earn degrees, receive training and contribute to the economies of our mountain communities.” Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President CMC Colorado Mountain Colleges 9th and newest president will be the featured speaker Monday, March 10th at 7 PM at Thunder River […]
Oscar Party at The Alumni Clubhouse
Another great night at the Jaywalker Alumni Clubhouse as Alumni and Friends of Jaywalker took in the 86th Annual Academy Awards Show. Congrats to Fellow Longhorn Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto who took home Best Actor and Supporting Actor for Dallas Buyers Club. Personally, it was a tossup for me as to best Picture between […]
Seahawks Win
Over 40 Jaywalker alumni and friends showed up tonight to watch the Seattle Seahawks win their first Superbowl. Although it wasn’t the outcome most of us were looking for, it was a still a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Congratulations to the “12th man”, we will see you next year! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator […]
Sober Superbowl Party XLVIII
Make plans to join us Sunday for a Recovery oriented Party to watch our own Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks. The event is open to anyone in the recovery community and there is no charge, but we will gladly accept donations to offset food cost. The usual 6 PM Narcotics Anonymous meeting will […]
It’s a Boy
Jaywalker would like to congratulate residential technician and alum, Ed Milos, on becoming a father yesterday! Jaxson Zachary Milos was born at 4:12pm weighing in at a meaty 7lbs 4oz. He’ll be on a pair of ice skates in no time! Congratulations Ed! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Reunited with the Jaywalker Family
Up until three months ago my life had become overtaken once again by the beast of addiction. I had become a cripple on a couch. Another job lost and a lot of strained relationships. I was fearful to do anything except get to a liquor store. I had been beaten once again into submission. I […]
Beginning 2014 Mindfully
Mindfulness is paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally, as if your life depended on it.” John Kabat-Zinn As an alcoholic and an addict I have to agree with John Kabat-Zinn. When it comes to the practice of mindfulness I am certain, my very life does depend upon it. Just like working the […]
Christmas Eve Dinner at Pine Creek Cookhouse
What a glorious Christmas Eve Dinner we shared at Pine creek Cookhouse outside Aspen near the ghost town of Ashcroft. Almost 50 members of the Jaywalker family including Staff, Clients, and Alumni journeyed into the beautiful Aspen Grove at the base of the Elk Mountain range. We were treated to a five-star, four-course meal of […]
