Sedona 2014
Tomorrow the Jaywalker alumni head to Sedona, Arizona for the 5th Annual Sedona Mountain Bike Trip. Every year this trip marks the end of winter and the beginning of an amazing summer. 18 alums will spend four days mountain biking, fishing, Frisbee golfing, swimming, and fellowshipping. More to come from Sedona! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator […]
Papa Ed Celebrates 4 Years
I’ll never forget the day I met Ed Milos. It was my third day at Jaywalker and I was still feeling homesick and unsure about whether or not I wanted to be here. I remember calling my Dad that afternoon and telling him that I didn’t plan on staying out here for 90 days. He told […]
Welcome Patrick Young
Jaywalker Lodge welcomes out newest counselor, Patrick Young. Patrick is a 2009 graduate of the Solutions program so is well versed in the Jaywalker culture and 12 step recovery. Patrick holds a Master of Arts degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He is licensed in the State of Minnesota as a LADC […]
Congratulations Brit
Today Briton Bingham celebrates two years of clean time and sobriety! Over the last two years, having gotten to know Brit quite well I can say that he is the perfect example of “fun in recovery.” He has experienced the promises that sobriety can can offer if one chooses to work diligently and honestly toward […]
Congrats Ben
Have you ever had that weird looking guy walk in on the middle of the conversation and spout enough knowledge to stump Albert Einstein? That’s Ben Goddard. He was one of the first alum’s that I got to know, and 18 months later he is one of my best friends and supporters. Ben works the […]
Summer Semester
The Spring semester here at Colorado Mountain College is coming to an end and it time to start thinking about summer classes. Registration for summer classes opens Monday April 21st. Please contact your local Colorado Mountain College campus to set up a meeting with your advisor. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Natural High
Last week I was given the opportunity to teach a health class at the Aspen Middle School. The purpose of the class was drug awareness and my personal struggles with drugs and alcohol. Part of my recovery involves sharing my experience, strength and hope with other addicts. By telling my story, I help others, but […]
JWU Rolling Admissions
As I sit here writing this blog, two students are in the ‘bullpen’ (our study area) signing up for online classes. One of the students just recently went through the application and registration process and he is now teaching our newest student. The beauty of Jaywalker U is that we can admit students at any […]
Mindfulness in Recovery 11th Step Retreat
There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation and prayer. Taken separately these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” (Page 98, 12 X 12) Join us for a day dedicated to deepening your experience and personal understanding of […]
Walk MS – Every Connection Counts
Connecting people living with MS and those who care about them. It is a day when we come together to show the power of our connections.” Millions of people are affected by MS and the challenges of living with its unpredictable symptoms. Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body […]
