Taking Suggestions
Taking suggestions has always been something that I have never done. In every treatment, detox, psychiatric ward, and 12 step meeting that I have been in, suggestions have been a prominent issue for me. And every time that I chose to not take suggestions, I failed. When I stood back and looked at the wreckage […]
“Let Us Have Peace”
“We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.” – Francis Amasa Walker It was a privilege and an honor to attend this years Memorial Day Ceremony at The Veteran’s Memorial Site in Aspen, Co. I was joined by literally hundreds of Roaring Fork Valley citizens who came to remember and honor […]
Following our passions
One of the most crucial aspects of recovery is staying engaged and actually living life. We as addicts, myself included, cannot control our use of mind-altering substances; this however doesn’t mean we can’t thrive and live our lives to the fullest in an environment where drinking and using have become the social norm. I am […]
Jaywalker U Students Earn 3.88 GPA in Spring 2013
Everyone here at Jaywalker would like to congratulate the Jaywalker U students for completing the 2013 spring semester with a house GPA of 3.88. During our addiction a lot of us were incapable of going to college, not to mention getting good grades. Here at Jaywalker U the students are showing us that recovery, college, […]
Jaywalker U Students
Here at Jaywalker U (JWU), students are admitted to the program any time during the semester. While they are waiting for classes to begin at Colorado Mountain College (CMC), they are involved in a series of non-credit on line courses. Some of these courses are assigned and benefit the general study skills of our students. […]
We are cookin’
Last week, Jaywalker U students had another one of their famous cooking classes with Chef Brian. This week’s class focused on mastering the art of making homemade pizza. Here at Jaywalker U we are trying to stay away from the normal college fast food diet and teach our guys a more healthy way to eat. […]
Jaywalker U welcomes new RA
Greg B, the very first Resident Assistant for Jaywalker U, has left JWU and is now working as the daytime tech for Jaywalker Lodge. We are grateful for the time and energy he gave Jaywalker U. Being the first RA was challenging, but he helped grow the U program into what it is today, and […]
JWU Student gets 4.0 GPA
After successfully completing a semester here at Jaywalker U, I can honestly say it has been a fantastic experience for me to get back into school while keeping my recovery strong and in check. When I heard about the program I knew it was the perfect place for me to finish up my stay here […]
I want to go fast!
Today the Jaywalker U students headed west to race Go-Karts in Grand Junction, CO. It was a great way for the guys to go out and blow off some steam before finals week. With so many new students coming in and some graduating, this was the perfect opportunity for the guys to get to know […]
Jaywalker Composting
A few months ago, alum Joe T and I embarked on an organic journey to line up our values with our actions and establish some sustainable behaviors at Jaywalker Lodge through the process of composting. Composting is a natural process where organic material, such as vegetable scraps, other food waste, and manure decompose and are […]
