We really do know how to make it the “merry month of May!” Despite Colorado’s chilly springtime weather, we’ve enjoyed the warmth of community connection.
Try Scuba with Denver Adaptive Divers
Denver, May 3
Participant: VA Hospital (VA)
Scuba can bring many health benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, breath control, and lower blood pressure. And it’s even better when enjoyed with others.
’Zine making with Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Colorado Springs, May 5
Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF)
Everyone’s got a story – or 10 – to tell! With a little encouragement and top-notch instruction, our participants created booklets featuring artful forms of storytelling.
Fencing Basics at the Denver Fencing Center
Denver, May 10
Participants: Craig Hospital and the VA
We put the fun in the fundamentals of this sport that puts hand-eye coordination, strength and resilience to the test!
Equine-Assisted Therapy with the Remount Foundation
Colorado Springs, May 13
Participants: OTF and the VA
Vets learned a lot from centering exercises and had a great time on the first gentle horseback trail ride of the season!
Fly Fishing with Anglers of Honor at Lincoln Hills
Black Hawk, May 17
Participants: Craig Hospital, OTF and the VA
Everyone enjoyed our first outing of ‘25 on these pristine, private waters with instruction of Front Range Anglers.
Abstract Acrylic with Art Students League of Denver
Denver, May 20
Participants: Craig Hospital and the VA
We learned the basics of shape, color and composition!
Blacksmithing and Welding at Kilroy’s Workshop
Colorado Springs, May 25
Participants: OTF, VA and Ft. Carson Soldier Recovery Unit
Hammers, open flame, knife forging and welding with welcoming experts in the trades. What’s there not to love?!
