Welcome Stanley

Jaywalker would like to congratulate its newest hire, Stanley Jones. Stanley will take on the responsibility of Jaywalker U’s first residential technician and will also provide services as a part time/fill in Tech at the Lodge and Landing. Stanley graduated Jaywalker Lodge in June of 2012 and has since become a valued member of the […]

Save the Date

The 7th Annual Jaywalker Lodge Serenity Scramble will be held on Monday, September 15 at Ironbridge Golf Club.  Ironbridge is one of Golf Digest Magazine’s top rated courses in all of Colorado.  As always, the format will be scramble style, with a shot-gun start at 10:00 am.  Save the date, and stay tuned for more […]

JWU Recognition Ceremony

The Coordinator of Jaywalker U, Donnie Hagenbart, took the lead last Friday at the Jaywalker U Recognition Ceremony by welcoming the Lodge clients and then telling his story of transformation which became the impetus for transformational workshops at Jaywalker U.  While pictures of workshops and spring breaks scrolled across the screen, Donnie inspired us to […]

Mike’s ‘Going Away’ Party

Say Farewell but never Goodbye ” Michael Moreland Personally, I’m not a big fan of going away parties but today was an exception. The Jaywalker staff came together to share food, fun, and memories with Mike Moreland, Jaywalker Lodge Residential Manager, and a fond farewell as he embarks on a new life journey. We enjoyed […]

Liquid Nicotine

Liquid nicotine is used to refill e-cigarettes and comes in attractive flavors such as chocolate, fruit and bubble gum.  It is also a dangerous poison, powerful neurotoxin, and a mere teaspoon can kill a small child.  Since 2012 there has been a 300% increase in accidental overdoses.  The number is expected to increase even more […]

Flying High in Recovery

I remember driving the Jaywalker Lodge Sprinter to Sedona in 2013, I had the distinct thought that I didn’t want to make that arduous 10 hour drive ever again but instead I wanted to fly to Sedona next time.  My father has been a private pilot for 50 years and I grew up flying planes […]

Marijuana and the Teenage Brain

Marijuana and the teenage brain do not mix in my personal opinion…until you’re older you should avoid it.” James Leonard, owner of Doctor’s Garden Recreational Marijuana A large, diverse crowd was present at last Thursday nights community event which sought to educate our community on the risks of youth cannabis consumption. With the passage of […]

Friends of Jaywalker Lodge

As they call it in the rooms, I am a newcomer.  I have been recently introduced into recovery when I went to rehabilitation center just over three months ago.  Treatment was only a foundation for me; a small beginning to what I feel now is an endless journey of soul searching and taking an honest […]

“Bro”dona 2014

I moved to California about 6 months ago to be with my beautiful girlfriend and continue my career in the recovery industry.  About two weeks prior to my departure from Carbondale, my father died.  The support I received from my fellows in Carbondale was unparalleled.  I had gone on the Sedona trip last year and […]

The Power of Presence

A person with mind/body coordination conveys an image of indefinable calmness and stability.” Karen Bradshaw, 4th Degree Black-belt, Chong nu Martial Arts Tuck, Pluck and Windmill are just a few of cool “ninja” moves a group of Jaywalker employees and myself had the opportunity to work on Wednesday afternoon at the 3rd Street Center. Karen […]