Freedom Day
Today in AA History: July 4, 1935 Bill D. – AA Number 3 – Checks out of Akron City Hospital. “Bill D., after some initial resistance, responded well to their suggestions. when he left the hospital on July 4, 1935, he, like the two men who called on him, was a free man.” pg. 154 […]
Roaring Fork Fishing
The Roaring Fork Valley is home to some of the premier fly fishing rivers and streams in the country. Fly fishing has the potential to be a meditative and therapeutic practice. It also has the ability to induce a fumbling, knot-fixing, frenzy. One must always be reminded as to why they are there. It’s not […]
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 […]
Mission : Wolf – Education vs. Extinction
It was a humbling experience to be snout-to-snout with an animal that could literally rip my face off.” With the smell of campfire fading from my clothes and having caught up on some much-needed sleep, I’ve finally had the chance to reflect on last week’s expedition to Mission Wolf. As a recent hire, this was […]
Growing Food Forward
Empowering and Feeding communities through gardens.” Kim Wille, Founder and Executive Director Jaywalker Alumni and A New Path clients had the opportunity to play in the dirt yesterday. We volunteered to help with the bed maintenance and new planting in several of the “mini” gardens at the Third Street Center here in Carbondale. The collaborative […]
Single Binge Episode
Results of a small study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicate that one single binge episode (BAC at or above 0.08g/dl) can cause immune system reactions. The study of 11 men and 14 women revealed that a single binge episode caused “bacteria to leak from the gut and increase the levels of […]
Mount Sopris Music Festival
The 12th Annual Mount Sopris Music Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday (June 28th & 29th) at Steve’s Guitars here in downtown Carbondale. Solutions client, Breton M, will be putting on a solo performance Saturday at 12:30pm outside the Village Smithy. Come by and show some support! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
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 […]
Summer in Paradise
Inventive chefs and artists lend flair to a low-key ranching town that mirrors Aspen’s good looks – without the sticker shock.” Kelly Bastone, Sunset Magazine Those of us who have spent any time in the beautiful mountain town of Carbondale know that we definitely live in a special place. Thanks to a two-page spread in […]
Mobile Classroom
Colorado Mountain College made their classroom mobile. CMC’s Emergency Medical Services Program recently turned an ambulance into a mobile classroom. The ambulance was donated by the Colorado River Fire Rescue organization and is an invaluable asset for CMC. For more information on Colorado Mountain Colleges Emergency Medical Service program click here. For more on the […]
