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 […]
Carbondale Biking
Every year in the spring and fall, The League of American Bicyclists awards the distinction of bronze, silver, gold and platinum to cities and towns across the nation that have applied to be Bicycle Friendly Communities; currently there are 260 communities across the nation. A designation lasts four years, but during the interim, communities can […]
My Life has been Blessed
I have been anticipating the Solution’s trip to Pine Ridge since the first time I heard about it. I knew that going into a new environment could potentially be out of my comfort zone but could be a whole new experience for me. In the past, I had gone to the Cherokee reservation in North […]
Congratulations Lois
In celebration of Lois’s 24th recovery anniversary, I’d like to express a few words of gratitude and appreciation. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Lois for many years and over that time she’s supported me in every aspect of my life and recovery. From addiction counselor, to mentor, family counselor, to fellow traveler- Lois has […]
Going Away Party
Yesterday we said goodbye to a dear friend and wonderful employee, Greg Benton, with a chicken salad cake party. Donnie did not come to the party and Greg was pissed to say the least. Greg was quoted as saying, “Donnie is supposed to be my friend, but I guess it’s whatever man. I see how […]
