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From the President/CEO
Today is the official first day of summer and the longest day of the year. For Easterseals Colorado, summer has been in full swing for a little while now. Rocky Mountain Village has had a couple of weeks of campers who are as excited to be at camp as we are to have them there. Yay! Camp got underway on Monday, June 12th and our year-round programs are enjoying outings and time outside. As adults we do not always have the same excitement for summer as we did as a kid. However, there is nothing that says we adults cannot enjoy the smell of fresh cut grass (even if we had to cut it), listen for the ice cream truck, marvel at rainbows, or have fun watching an outdoor movie in a park. Summer is the time to slow down and enjoy. And when you are doing those outdoor activities, do not forget the water and the sunscreen.
There are always many summer events and activities, so I wanted to highlight a couple of ESC activities that are coming up in the warm summer months to get them on your radar. At Rocky Mountain Village there is the 4th Annual Archery Challenge on Friday, August 4th. The 20th Annual Classic Clay Shoot is happening on Friday, August 18. It has been so exciting to see the growth of the Clay Shoot year over year and I would like to invite any of you who are interested to check out the 20th anniversary of this fun event. As always, you can see all the upcoming events in this newsletter.
You’ll never find a rainbow if you are looking down.
-Charlie Chaplin
Roman Krafczyk
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Easterseals Colorado's Rocky Mountain Village Camp Sports a New Mural
Artist Jennifer Bean Taylor visited Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) Camp last month to paint an incredible new mural in the camp's dining hall. The mural features a stunning scene of mountains, a lake, and forest in shades of blue, purple, beige, and pink. The Rocky Mountain Village logo is incorporated, making this a piece just as unique and special as RMV itself. Thank you Jennifer! Follow her on Instagram @art.by.jenniferbeantaylor.
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Lone Tree Arts Center Employment Fair Recap
Easterseals Colorado hosted a job readiness and employment event in partnership with the Lone Tree Arts Center on April 25th, 2023. This event focused on teens and adults looking for programs to further their knowledge and skills in taking the next step in their employment journey. This video recording and resource guide are great materials to view and share!
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NEW Pre-Employment Transition Services Program for Youth with Disabilities Ages 15-21.
Located at the Littleton Campus of Arapahoe Community College, the three-week program covers self-advocacy, work readiness, work-based learning, and digital literacy. The program will take place from July 11-27 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. To learn more or refer a client, contact Michele Kopchik at 720.749.8399 or at mkop...@eastersealscolorado.org. Download the flyer here.
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We Need Your Help to Make Camp Accessible to as Many Campers as Possible!
Fresh mountain air. Swim races. Fast-formed friendships. Leisurely afternoons fishing in the pond. Smores over the campfire.
At Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) Camp, we provide enriched, memorable, and life-changing recreational camping services for children six years and older, adolescents, and adults who live with a wide spectrum of disabilities, both cognitive and physical. Watch why we love RMV here!
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Since 1951, our fully accessible camp in Empire, Colorado, has provided a safe, barrier-free environment for its campers to experience all aspects of camp without limitations.
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Help make camp accessible to as many campers as possible.
Yes, I want to help Rocky Mountain Village!
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David Weekley Homes Supports Housing Project at Rocky Mountain Village Camp
David Weekley Homes - Denver recently presented Easterseals Colorado's Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) Camp a donation of $10,000 toward the camp's A-Frame Staff Lodging Project! Thanks to the support of businesses like David Weekley, we are able to continue serving and supporting our local communities and providing an incredible summer camp experience for children and adults with disabilities.
In addition, a group of volunteers from David Weekley arrived at RMV to spend the day helping around the grounds! They gave some cabins and the camp laundry room a fresh paint job, pulled and pruned vegetation from around the horse arena and fishing pond, and fixed hardware and machinery in multiple buildings. The volunteers have been instrumental in ensuring that RMV is ready for a summer full of fun for everyone. THANK YOU David Weekley Homes!
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2023 ESCAN Golf Classic Recap
On June12, 2023, Easterseals Colorado joined Access Gallery, Easterseals Colorado Affiliate Network (ESCAN), and TACT for the 2023 ESCAN Golf Classic at The Ridge at Castle Pines North. There were 100 players in attendance at the event who putted for par and competed in challenges throughout the day.
Congratulations to the 2023 ESCAN Golf Classic Champion Team, Comcast!
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The Team Costume Contest winner was Mile High Spirits! The 50/50 Tee Guess Contest winner was Wyn Ferrel from Mile High Spirits with a guess of 544 tees in the jar. There were 565 when counted.
Thank you to our players and sponsors! Because of your participation, we raised $48,000 to benefit ESCAN affiliates and the wonderful work they do!
A huge thank you to the 2023 ESCAN Golf Classic Title Sponsor, Alpine Lumber Truss Division!
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Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
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Fascination St. Fine Art - Michael Godard
Friday - Saturday, July 29, 2023
11am @ Fascination St. Fine Art Gallery
315 Detroit St
Denver, CO 80206
4th Annual Archery Challenge
Friday, August 4, 2023
9:30am @ Rocky Mountain Village
2644 Alvarado Rd
Empire, CO 80438
20th Annual Classic Clay Shoot
Friday, August 18, 2023
9am @ Colorado Clays
13600 Lanewood St
Brighton, CO 80603
Standard Interiors Golf Tournament
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
8am @ The Ridge at Castle Pines North
1414 Castle Pines Pkwy
Castle Pines, CO 80108
Dog PAWTY
Saturday, August 26, 2023
10am @ Colorado Springs SCHEELS
1226 Interquest Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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ColoradoBUILT Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
8am @ Colorado Golf Club
8000 Preservation Trail
Parker, CO 80134
Johnson Storage & Moving Truck Pull
Thursday, September 7, 2023
4:30pm @ Johnson Storage & Moving
7009 S Jordan Rd.
Centennial, CO 80112
Parker Palooza
Saturday, September 30, 2023
12pm @ Rocky Mountain Village Camp
2644 Alvarado Rd.
Empire, CO 80438
Ameristar Poker Tournament
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time TBD @ Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman St
Black Hawk, CO 80422
13th Annual Season of Lights “A Cowboy Christmas”
Saturday, December 9, 2023
6pm @ Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
7800 E Tufts Ave
Denver, CO 80237
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We can't wait to see you all at our upcoming events to support Easterseals Colorado in 2023. Event information will be available throughout 2023, make sure to check our website for all our latest event updates!
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