“So many books, so little time”
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” Albert Einstein One of the many blessings of Recovery is the gift of “Time”. Life in sobriety gives us the time and opportunity to engage in many activities we once enjoyed before addiction consumed our lives. We can now find […]
Sponsorship
Jaywalker Lodge is a community of recovering people – staff, volunteers, and clients – all firmly rooted in the 12 Steps program. Here at Jaywalker we believe that the best way to be fully integrated in the 12 step program is to uphold the tradition of sponsorship. Sponsorship has been an important component here at […]
RECOVERY MAGIC
Those of us who have struggled with this disease of addiction know there are no quick fixes, miracle cures, or chemical solutions to this progressive and potentially fatal disease. “Remember that we deal with alcohol- cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us.” Fortunately, we live in a valley that is rich […]
The Light at the End of Suffering
The first guest speaker for Workshop Wednesdays in January 2013 at Jaywalker U was Peg O’Connor who engaged our men in a workshop on Philosophy and Addiction. In addition to her visit to Jaywalker U, Peg has also traveled to Salvador, Brazil to be the keynote speaker at the Seventh International Symposium on Alcohol in […]
Purple Star Veterans and Families
For those who serve, the struggle does not always end when they return to American soil. A U.S. military veteran commits suicide every every 65 minutes! More active duty soldiers die from suicide than combat. Last year a record-setting 349 members of the armed forces took their own lives. Purple Star Veterans and Families is […]
“POETRY EVERYWHERE”
Poetry Everywhere, was the theme of the third annual Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival hosted by the Thunder River Theatre Company. The festival honors the inspiring life of poet and naturalist Karen Chamberlain, who passed away September 11, 2010. Karen’s contributions and dedication to writers and artists continue to be felt throughout the Western Slope and […]
Springs Resurrection
“In the Spring the resurrection from winter’s cold tomb Brings new life once again as flowers start to bloom. All creation sings a joyous song of spring As renewal of life brings fresh life to everything.” Excerpt from Springs Resurrection by Connie Arnold Regardless of how we observe the arrival of Spring; the liberation of […]
Riding to New Heights
Today men from both Jaywalker U and Solutions headed west to ride some of the amazing trails that Fruita has to offer. This was one of the first times riding for some of the guys and have the more experienced riders a chance to help each other out. Another perfect example of mountain biking saving […]
Recovery Class
The next two weeks the Jaywalker U students will be attending a webinar series by Faces & Voices of Recovery titled, “Messaging for young people in recovery.” JWU students will learn how to tell their recovery story publicly and effectively in hopes of helping others that are seeking help. The class also gives hands-on training on […]
Relaxation of the Mind and Body
Every Monday morning the Jaywalker U students participate in either Yoga for relaxation or a meditation practice with Janet DeMars. Harvard Medical School discovered that long-term practitioners of relaxation methods have more “disease-fighting genes,” than participants who practiced no form of relaxation. Yoga and relaxation has also been shown to protect individuals from pain, high blood […]