Anything is possible
Jaywalker would like to congratulate one of its own, Kjell D, for graduating college this last semester. Kjell went through Jaywalker over 5 years ago and since then has been on a mission. Since graduating the Lodge, Kjell starting working at the Lodge as an overnight tech. When the time was right he moved back […]
Workshop Wednesday
We kicked off our second JWU workshop yesterday. This was another opportunity for the students, staff, and members of the community to learn more about how everyday life and communication can be tied into addiction. Patty English, Dr. of Communication Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, helped us explore new ways of journaling, skill building, and […]
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In partnership with Colorado Mountain College (CMC), Jaywalker U provides a safe and structured environment for sober students to fully reintegrate into a college life based on the principles of recovery. In addition to taking classes at CMC, students at JWU have the opportunity to experience a variety of classes on philosophy and addiction, interpersonal […]
Colorado Springs Winter Symposium
Jaywalker Lodge counselors and staff joined 1,200 addiction treatment professionals this week taking part at the 39th Annual Winter Symposium in Colorado Springs. Jaywalker founder and CEO Bob Ferguson presented on “The Promises and the Pitfalls of College in Sobriety;” and Jaywalker Lodge was honored by its colleagues in the field at the symposiums annual […]
Colorado Mountain College ranks in top 20
The college, in which the Jaywalker U students attend, Colorado Mountain College, was ranked in the top 20 of nationwide community colleges. CNNMoney reports CMC’s “success rate” earned the college the No. 17 slot nationally, as well as the No. 1 ranking within Colorado. This places the college in the top 2 percent of success […]
Another beautiful day in the mountains
The Landing men head out for a beautiful day cross country skiing in Aspen. Cross country skiing is one of the many activites that the Jaywalker men participate in and one of the many activites that require some patience. The best part is that no one looks cool doing it. Just another way the Jaywalker […]
Calling all Thespians
Take Ten 2013 Come enjoy an evening of 10-minute plays by students from the Theater Masters National MFA Competition as well as the winning High School students from the Aspiring Playwrights Competition. Alums Zeke E, Brian M, and senior counselor Kim Nuzzo will be performing. Sunday, January 27th @ 7:30pm Monday, January 28th @ 7:30pm […]
Workshop Wednesday
Today was Jaywalker U’s first Wednesday Workshop. Wednesday Workshops provide the JWU students and anyone who is interested with opportunities to explore the question, “How do I want to be in the world?” Men from Solutions, JWU, The Landing, CMC staff, and Jaywalker staff all gathered together to listen to Peg O’Connor, international speaker on […]
Martial Arts Training
DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, CONDITIONING. These 3 words encapsulate the essence of the martial arts training the Solutions clients and staff engage in weekly. Both the Cuong Nhu and Tae Kwon Do disciplines we are engaged in are designed to impact us on all levels of our being. Classes are taught by 8th degree black belt Master […]
One day at a time
We would like to congratulate Jaywalkers Senior Counselor and Family Program Coordinator, Kim Nuzzo, who celebrated 27 years of sobriety last week. Kim is a graduate of The Ashland Memorial Medical Treatment Center’s Chemical Dependency Counselor Training Program and a Colorado Certified Level III Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Before starting work here at Jaywalker, […]
