Coffee and Community for a Cause
Jaywalker would be nothing without the Carbondale Community , which has looked us in the eye, embraced us, and given us a second chance.” Bobby Ferguson, Founder of Jaywalker Lodge.” Second Chances ! Without them, most of us in the Recovery community would be lost or worse. Bobby Ferguson’s second chance resulted in Jaywalker Lodge, […]
Trail Work at Gold Butte
Yesterday five Jaywalker employees (Lynn Sanson, Natalyn Cumings, Donnie Hagenbart, Janet DeMars and myself) headed up valley on a small group outing. During the trip up, Lynn filled us in on the changes of ownership of the private land Gold Butte is on and how it came back to being an open trail. He also […]
Shipway Celebrates 1 Year
Steve Shipway was the classic example of a “Broken Man” upon his arrival At Jaywalker Lodge a year ago. I first met Steve on a Lodge expedition to Moab while taking a group hike. Those of you who know Steve, know that he likes to share a good story or two! This story was not […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jaywalker Softball
Softball season has begun! Come out and show your support for the two Jaywalker alumni softball teams Tuesday nights from 7pm-9pm at The North Face field in Carbondale, CO. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
WCSAD 2014
Join us tomorrow, Saturday afternoon, May 31, at the West Coast Symposium for Addiction Disorders for a session with Jaywalker program directors Dan Reed and Lynn Sanson entitled, “Treatment Without Borders – Thinking Outside the Building and Outside the Box.” This colorful presentation will provide tips and tactics for taking treatment “on the road.” Dan and […]
Chef Brian Turns 34
1980 – Mount St. Helen’s erupted, John Lennon was assassinated, Ronald Reagan was elected, the Pac-Man game was released, Blues Brothers made its film debut, parachute pants and leg warmers were the fad and Chef Brian was born. And, who shot JR? Many of you may have no knowledge on any of these, but since […]
Bachelor Party
Jaywalker’s Director of Admissions Pat Shaffer is all set to tie the knot in July, so we took off to Long Boat Key, Florida for a few solid days of bachelor action. While the trip was filled with a full dose of hanging at the beach, tennis, and kicking back, all the excitement happened while […]
