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August 10, 2022
Location: Art Students League of Denver Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Ft. Carson SRU, Craig Hospital, VA Art Class - Tooling Foil Fish This was a fun class working with metal. We started by tracing a fish onto a piece of metal and then adding more detail such as scales and fins to give it more dimension. We then added a patina finish to the entire foil fish which gave it some old world charm. A big thanks to our instructor, Amy, and the Art Students League of Denver for making this a fun and inspirational class. Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach
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August 3-5, 2022
Location: Kremmling, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Craig Hospital and Operation TBI Float and Fish Trip The weather was warm and the water was cool. What a day we had floating down and fly fishing on the Colorado River! Not only did we get to see some beautiful country, we also watched bald eagles and golden eagles doing some fishing as well. What a sight! With all the recent rain, the river was pretty muddy and madeit a little harder to catch fish. Regardless, we all managed to catch some fish with lots of story telling and smiles to go around. A big thanks to Bob and Deb Dye and the other fishing guides they lined up, who all volunteered to make this amazing trip possible. Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach July 29-30, 2022
Location: Elevenmile Reservoir, Lake George, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom, Ft. Carson SRU Camping and Balloon Fly We always have a fantastic time at the annual weekend trip to Eleven Mile State Park. Veterans and their families had campsites with beautiful views of the lake and mountains. On Friday, our activities included boating, fishing, and hiking, and a chance for everyone to become acquainted. In the evening we gathered together for dinner prepared by our friend Marty from Roosters Competition BBQ. With BBQ and camping going hand-in-hand, it was the perfect delicious dinner for our hungry crew. Saturday we rose early and left for the hot-air balloon launch site. Rides were provided compliments of Pikes Peak Ballooning Society. Not only did they provide the beautiful balloons and pilots, they also fed our group! A big thank you to them for their generosity. They made it a fun and memorable experience for everyone who participated! Jesus Guerra, CBIS Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach July 19 2022
Location: USAFA Equestrian Center, Colorado Springs, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom Equine Assisted Learning It was another great day at the Air Force Academy with an amazing group of veterans learning about equine therapy. Even though it was a little cold, we still managed to have a lot of fun. We learned about equines and how to do a few exercises to cope with stress. Our time included a nice hour of horseback riding that included three water crossings. It was exciting and also relaxing. Jesus Guerra, CBIS Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach July 17, 2022
Location: Lincoln Hills Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom, Craig Hospital, VA, Ft. Carson SRU Fly Fishing - Anglers of Honor We had an enthusiastic group of veterans and Craig Hospital grads ready to learn fly fishing! The experienced guides from Front Range Anglers started with teaching the fundamentals of gear, knots and casting and then providing further instructions in the crystal clear stream. The trout could be seen rising to the surface to snack on the bugs, making it even more enticing! The fly fishing continued until it was time for lunch which was provided by Gondolier Restaurant. During lunch, everyone had plenty of fishing stories to share. It was a great day made special thanks to Lincoln Hills, Front Range Anglers and Gondolier for a tasty Italian lunch. Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach July 8, 2022
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom Art Class - Hand Clay Building We had a wonderful evening at Cottonwood Center for the Arts with a group of veterans and their families learning the basics of working with clay using hand building techniques. We worked on fun pottery projects like bowls, ornaments, sculptures and more! It was an amazing class and our instructor, Kris Saxton, did a very nice job taking his time to explain the fundamentals of hand clay building. A big thanks to Kris Saxton and the Cottonwood Center for the Arts for making this such an enjoyable experience! Jesus Guerra, CBIS Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom June 26, 2022
Location: Colorado Youth Outdoors, Windsor, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: VA, Operation TBI Freedom, Craig Hospital, Ft. Carson SRU Family, Fishing and Fun Day Adults and kids of all ages gathered at Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO) for a fun day of fishing and archery. Staff from CYO provided instructions on the archery range and help with the basics of fly fishing and spin fishing. The ponds located throughout the property were stocked with plenty of fish. At lunch time, everyone gathered at the outdoor pavilion overlooking one of the ponds. The lunch menu included ribeye steak and many side dishes prepared by All American Beef Battalion. It was fantastic! It was a great day made possible by all the volunteers and the CYO and All American Beef Battalion organizations! Thanks to everyone! Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach June 18, 2022
Location: Lincoln Hills Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI, Craig Hospital, VA, Ft. Carson SRU Fly Fishing - Anglers of Honor It was a great day of fly fishing for all who participated in the Anglers of Honor outing at Lincoln Hills. We started with learning the basics of casting, gear and knots, provided by the expert guides from Front Range Anglers. There were a lot of beginners so it was extremely useful to start with the basics before getting in the water. We will be fishing in both the ponds and streams. After suiting up and getting in the water, it didn’t take long before everyone started to catch and release a variety of fish and truly enjoy learning, relaxing, healing and making new friends. Afterwards we gathered for lunch at the Eco Center to enjoy lunch prepared by Spice of Life and swap fishing stories. Following lunch, there was a surprise for the participants. Each was given an Anglers of Honor fly rod and a Riverdeep spinning rod. Our mission is to help wounded vets and individuals with disabilities heal by organizing and providing outings like this one. It is extremely important that family members are included for support and the experience of sharing activities together. A big thanks to Lincoln Hills, Spice of Life, Front Range Anglers and all the volunteers that made this such an extraordinary outing for all the participants. Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach June 12, 2022
Location: Specialty Appliance, Greenwood Village, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom, VA Wild Game Cooking Class What could possibly be better than learning to prepare a new dish and then being able to eat it too? Chef Leslie Fangman showed us how to prepare her new recipes that included bear, fish and elk. Not only did they taste unbelievable, they were also very healthy! It was a great class. A big thanks to Chef Leslie Fangman and Specialty Appliance for the use of their kitchen full of fantastic appliances. Jesus Guerra, CBIS Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach June 11, 2022
Location: Kilroy’s Workshop, Colorado Springs, CO Hosted by: River Deep Foundation Participating Groups: Ft. Carson SRU, TBI Freedom, VA Blacksmithing Another amazing Saturday at Kilroy’s Workshop learning the principles of blacksmithing. We had veterans from different organizations, such as Operation TBI Freedom, VA Hospital, and SRU. Everyone had an opportunity to make their own knife to take home with them. Everyone loved the experience and especially enjoyed the time with their fellow veterans. Jesus Guerra, CBIS Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom Bob Adwar Executive Director, River Deep Foundation Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach |
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