Mission Wolf Sanctuary
Ever stare into the eyes of a 120 lb. artic wolf, standing two inches from your face? Ever climb a 650 ft. sand dune, urged on by your friends to keep going… when your legs are on fire? Our Solutions men experienced all this and more during our recent visit to the Mission Wolf sanctuary […]
Reflection from Pine Ridge
Solutions service trip to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation was a very eye opening experience. Prior to going, I had been told of the ongoing issues faced by the local residents – poverty, unemployment, alcoholism, drug addiction, domestic violence and suicide. However, it wasn’t until I spent time on the reservation that I really began to understand […]
RECOVERY MAGIC
Those of us who have struggled with this disease of addiction know there are no quick fixes, miracle cures, or chemical solutions to this progressive and potentially fatal disease. “Remember that we deal with alcohol- cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us.” Fortunately, we live in a valley that is rich […]
From Different Eyes
On Friday, the 5th of April, Cary rudely awoke Solutions. It seemed too early. It was 8 am. After much cajoling, we all got into the Sprinter, the trunk packed with mountain bikes. After a painfully long journey, during which Cary allowed Stephen to blast some of the most objectionable music I’ve ever heard, we […]
Riding to New Heights
Today men from both Jaywalker U and Solutions headed west to ride some of the amazing trails that Fruita has to offer. This was one of the first times riding for some of the guys and have the more experienced riders a chance to help each other out. Another perfect example of mountain biking saving […]
Horsing Around
The Solutions men had an opportunity to engage in some serious Horseplay this week at Windwalkers in Carbondale. Windwalkers uses the movement, power and intuition of horses to enhance lives of those with both physical and mental challenges. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, though a relatively new field, has proven to help people discover new ways of […]
Kick-a-thon Crushed
Team Solutions joined local martial artists to crush the 2nd Annual Kick-a-Thon “Only the half mad are truly alive”. With that sentiment in mind Team Solutions undertook the arduous task of completing 10,000 kicks in a 15 min. time period at the PRO TKD Kick a Thon on Feb. 21. I am pleased to report […]
Solutions to the rescue
Carbondale Council for Arts and Humanities (CCAH) featured their 33rd Annual Valley Visual Arts Show on January 31st. Jaywalker Solutions has been known for its service work and was contacted to help with the hanging of the woodworking, paintings, photo’s, and ceramic art work. However, the day of the hanging landed on 1/30/13 when most […]
Photography and Community
Here are the Solutions men participating in an ongoing Photography class with local photographer, Sue Drinker. She gave each person a sweet potato, (yes, a sweet potato) with the task of developing a photographic relationship with it. Sue gave the men pointers about photography design, color, lighting etc. The men then took to using programs […]
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 […]
