Honoring Our Roots in Recovery
This week I had the privilege to visit historic Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. I was honored by the opportunity to share my own recovery story at annual Alina Holiday Alumni Luncheon. During my visit I was able to tour Alina’s historic campus with board president Sally Shaw and Alina’s irrepressible and charismatic executive director Michael […]
New Jaywalker Website & Video
We have launched our new website! Jaywalker Lodge inspires men in early recovery to engage in an authentic journey of healing and self-discovery built upon personal accountability, deep and lasting friendships, and the belief that absolutely anything is possible in sobriety! We invite you to take a closer look at the Jaywalker experience and our Carbondale, […]
Jaywalker Ethics
Yesterday on July 15th, an article was posted on the Behavioral Healthcare website, a site dedicated to the business of treatment and recovery. The article discusses legal and ethical rules in the arena of testimonials and case studies. Bobby Ferguson our owner and founder was quoted several times in the article which also references Jaywalker’s […]
Here’s to another 10 years
Jaywalker is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Eldredge as our new Chief Executive Officer. For the last 6 months Dirk has supervised the marketing, admissions and alumni functions. In his new role as CEO, Dirk will also oversee all aspects of administrative, clinical and financial operations here at Jaywalker. Our Founder, Bob Ferguson, […]
Walking the Walk – Congrats to Lois on 25 Years
Congratulations to Lois on 25 years of sobriety. It’s a major recovery milestone for a major recovery role model here at Jaywalker Lodge. Much more than “just” our fearless Program Director at Jaywalker Lodge, Lois leads the rest of us towards recovery in every conceivable way. In spiritual terms, Lois walks her talk. In a […]
Jaywalker Lodge is Turning 10
Please join us for a fun filled weekend Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7, to celebrate Jaywalker Lodge’s 10th Anniversary. On Friday, June 5th, we will host a golf outing at River Valley Ranch and backyard BBQ with live music and the unveiling of the Jaywalker Recovery mural. Saturday will feature workshops and a […]
“Remember Me, Hamlet”
Hamlet Director and Thunder River Theatre Company’s founder and artistic director, Lon Winston answers questions regarding our matinee performance. “Remember me, Hamlet” was a quote from the Ghost of King Hamlet played by Jaywalkers own poet laureate and former counselor emeritus Kim Nuzzo. Perhaps the only thing I remembered from Hamlet was “to be or […]
Half way to 46
We wanted to pause on this day to applaud our founder & friend Bobby Ferguson for 23 years of sobriety! Pretty cool when a kid from NYC can find not only himself but find it in his heart to help countless others. We are all thankful that Bobby relocated to the Rocky Mountains & executed […]
Living Large in Sobriety
If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn’t want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life.” Enjoy life , we did! This past weekend, 13 Jaywalker Alumni and clients joined 200 other people seeking to enjoy life in Recovery. The Harmony foundation held the 3rd Annual National Recovery Skiathon at […]
41st Annual Winter Symposium
Special thanks to everyone that stopped by to see us at the 41st Annual Winter Symposium on Addictive Disorders in Colorado Springs. Founder and Director, Bob Ferguson, had a great presentation on, “The Serious Side of Making Friends and Having Fun!” We hope to see you all next year! Donnie Hagenbart Admissions & Marketing Manager […]