Brendon Celebrates Six Years
On January 5, 2014, Brendon Kerton, counselor and supervisor at The Landing, celebrated six years of sobriety. Born and raised in New Hampshire, Brendon looked to head West at a young age, enrolling in classes at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City immediately after high school. He graduated with a degree in history […]
The Genuine Article
“He’s probably the smartest guy working at Jaywalker,” said a colleague the other day as we sat having lunch. I have to say I couldn’t disagree. He was referring to our resident Bayou Bengal, our own Doctor in waiting, Mr. Art Kleinschmidt. Art celebrated 12 years in recovery on Sunday. His journey the last 12 […]
Jaywalker U Video
Please check out Jaywalker U’s website at www.JaywalkerU.com and to see our brand new video please click on the picture above! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Holiday Cooking
Last week at Jaywalker I was given the opportunity to prepare dinner with Michael M. for all of the clients at Jaywalker Lodge who stayed around for the holidays, about 25 people. It was a great experience. We filled in for Chef Brian, giving him relief between Christmas and New Year’s. Brian and I prepared […]
Happy New Year
Today we welcome the New Year! The New Year gives us a chance to reflect on the year gone by and a chance to make this one the best we possibly can. Last night Jaywalker U teamed up with A New Path for an exciting night. Holidays can be tough for those in sobriety and […]
Congratulations John
Jaywalker would like to congratulate marketing director and Jaywalker alum, John S, on celebrating 5 years of sobriety last week. John came to Jaywalker 5 years ago badly beaten and ready for a change. He decided for the first time that he was going to get out of his own way and start taking some […]
Congratulations Sam Goff
This past week The Landing’s own Sam G celebrated 3 years of continuous sobriety. Sam, aka, The Mouse, is an incredible example of the promises of 12 step recovery. He came to Carbondale needing the answer to his addiction and found that answer in working the steps of N.A. He shows our clients and our […]
Christmas Eve Dinner at Pine Creek Cookhouse
What a glorious Christmas Eve Dinner we shared at Pine creek Cookhouse outside Aspen near the ghost town of Ashcroft. Almost 50 members of the Jaywalker family including Staff, Clients, and Alumni journeyed into the beautiful Aspen Grove at the base of the Elk Mountain range. We were treated to a five-star, four-course meal of […]
AA’s Three Legacies
Exploring the Foundation: Unveiling AA’s Three Legacies Taken together, the Steps, Traditions and Concepts embody what are know as the Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous: Recovery, Unity and Service. Recovery Recovery has given us a second chance to find happiness and freedom; to live useful and productive lives. The 12 steps and the Big Book […]
Winter Solstice Celebration
On this darkest day we celebrate the return of the light!” Carbondale celebrated the longest night of the year in grand style at the Third street center Saturday Night. The Two Rivers Unitarian Univeralist congregation along Davi Nikent “Always Light”, Center for Human Flourishing organized the annual Community Winter Solstice Celebration. The festivities began indoors […]
