The Anonymous People Review
THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE is a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Deeply entrenched social stigma and mass participation in widely successful anonymous 12-step groups have kept recovery voices silent and faces hidden for decades. The vacuum created by this silence has been filled […]
Heal the Healers Retreat
“We are in the business of saving and changing lives. We excel at helping others, but often not ourselves.” The 2nd Heal the Healers Retreat was completed this week, and 6 of us had the honor of participating. This retreat enabled employees of Jaywalker a time to work on ourselves so that we can be […]
Anonymous People is here
We are moms and dads, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters – all bringing the power and proof of recovery to our communities. Together we will change public perception, and ultimately the public response to the addiction crisis…FOREVER. Will you join us? The Anonymous People shines a light on the personal and societal value of […]
Denver Marathon
Jaywalker would like to congratulate our very own endurance professional and Landing supervisor, Brendon Kerton, on completing the Denver Marathon yesterday. Brendon has competed in numerous races across the country and even in an Ironman. In yesterday’s race, Brendon finished in the top 15% defeating over 2500 racers. Nice work Brendon! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator […]
Goals & Accountability Group
Every Friday here at Jaywalker U we have goals and accountability group. Every week we tailor our goals to what we want and need in our recovery/lifestyle, and every week we meet to see how well we are doing with those goals. This creates a safe place for us to discuss what we want, if […]
12 Men , 12 Steps, and a Hut
As a Jaywalker Alum, it’s an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to take all of you through AA’s 12 steps using the Golden Slippers format…Taking my fellow Jaywalkers through this is truly a gift.” Tyler R. In one short week from today, 12 Jaywalker alumni will embark on an Alumni Expedition and […]
Farewell Party for Brian Greenwald
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday October 16 at 5:30 pm as we celebrate Brian Greenwald’s contribution to our recovery community and wish him success on his next adventure in California. We will meet at the Jaywalker Clubhouse (next to the Blend coffee shop) and share food, fun and memories. Brian grew up in the […]
Jaywalkers Renew Passion for the Links
Jaywalkers Sweep RVR Club Championship “ Having stepped away from competitive golf for the last five years of my life. I was extremely excited and slightly nervous when Jaywalker presented myself and three other Jaywalkers with the opportunity to play in the River Valley Ranch Club Championship. This event would consist of two rounds of […]
Gender Matters
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love, belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness […]
Joy of Living Conference
Last weekend I was asked to take the Jaywalker Lodge clients to The Joy of Living Conference in beautiful Aspen, CO. We arrived at the Mountain Chalet where the conference was held in time to participate in some wonderful fellowship with alcoholics and addicts from all over the U.S. The first speaker we saw was […]