Something Intangible
Humming with humor and brimming with humanity, this play reveals the remarkable ways brothers support each other – in spite of it all.” What an apt description of Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production, Something Intangible. I attended the Sunday afternoon matinee of Bruce Graham’s light hearted look at the struggle between art and commerce, […]
High Ropes Course
Last week myself and the other Jaywalker U students went to the Colorado Mountain College high ropes course with Johann Aberger. There, we pushed our limits and learned about personal transformation and personal commitments. The ropes course was used as a way for us to see the value in our peers because all of the activities required […]
JWU College Majors
This week the Jaywalker U students were asked to write about their potential majors and some of the jobs that they could have when they graduate. Finance, Art, History, and Science were among the majors that our students are pursuing. In the past the Jaywalker U students have picked a degree because it sounded nice […]
The Joy of Living
We believe in the Relentless pursuit of JOY in Recovery !” The 20th Annual Joy of Living conference will take place October 4-6 in picturesque downtown Aspen at the Mountain Chalet. This is a joint AA / Al-Anon conference featuring talented speakers, marathon meetings, and an Ice cream social. ” The joy of living is […]
Clean & Sober 21st
Last week Jaywalker U student, Nate F, celebrated his 21st birthday. For the first time since being a teenager he was able to celebrate a birthday completely clean and sober. Friends of the community, staff, and even his family stopped by Jaywalker U for cake and 30 pounds of fresh east coast lobsters. Happy Birthday […]
The Anonymous People
The Anonymous People shines a light on the personal and societal value of recovery through the moving stories of people who are public about what their lives are like now that they’re no longer using alcohol or other drugs.” The Anonymous People is a feature documentary film about the over 23 million Americans living in […]
Paintball
The new clients at The Landing joined the students from Jaywalker U for a friendly game of paintball. Feelings ranged from anticipation to downright terror as the Landing suffered multiple defeats to the more experienced U team. Hundreds of rounds of paintballs flew for several hours before ammunition ran out and exhaustion set in. While […]
Last Call
The 6th Annual Jaywalker Lodge Serenity Scramble is this Saturday, September 28 at River Valley Ranch! If you are interested in playing please sign up now at www.jaywalkergolfopen.com or by contacting Kortney Hartman at: khartman@jaywalkerlodge.com or 970-704-9292. The cost is $150 per, which covers green’s fees, cart, lunch, swag bag, and raffle entries. There is […]
How will YOU Rally ?
Science and Medicine can cure cancer. Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery can treat the disease. Yet healing a person takes more. It requires a comprehensive approach that treats the whole person – mind , body ,and spirit.” Elaine Grossman, head of Rally the Valley Sponsorship team, said, ” Cancer is going to affect 1 in 3 […]
Mission Wolf Expedition
As someone who works full time, is enrolled in school, and frequents the gym and meetings it is hard to find time off. So when I was given the opportunity to join some of the men at the Lodge on a service expedition I checked my calendar then cleared my schedule and jumped on the […]