April 16, 2022
Location: Denver Fencing Center
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Craig Hospital

Fencing

Today’s class will be focused on learning the fundamentals of saber fencing. After learning the basics, we had a casual competition keeping score. It was a great learning experience and loads of fun for everyone. A big thanks to Chris, our instructor, and everyone at Denver Fencing Center.  

Bob Adwar 
Executive Director, River Deep Foundation
Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach

April 12, 2022
Location: USAFA Equestrian Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom

Equine Assisted Learning
It was a great day for our opening session of Equine Assisted Learning.  We had an amazing time with a group of veterans and their families learning about the power of working with horses to help with PTSD and TBI.  Everyone enjoyed the time spent with others and learning other ways to deal with anxiety.

Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom

April 10, 2022
Location: RMS Gear, Wheatridge, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: TBI Freedom, Craig Hospital, VA

Archery Instruction

It’s always a great time at RMS Gear learning the fundamentals of archery using traditional recurve bows. Everyone had plenty of instruction and time to sling some arrows at the targets. We wrapped up at lunch with some great spaghetti from The Gondolier in Boulder. A big thanks to the staff at RMS Gear.

Bob Adwar 
Executive Director, River Deep Foundation
Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach

April 9, 2022
Location: Kilroy’s Workshop, Colorado Springs, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Ft. Carson SRU, TBI Freedom, VA

Blacksmithing

Great way to start the weekend with a group of veterans and family members learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Once again, our Master Blacksmith, Ron Hardman, took his time to make sure everyone understood what to expect from the class. First they learned a little bit about the history of blacksmithing and put all the skills learned in practice. Each participant created a knife to take home. Everyone had a wonderful time and they all took a masterpiece home.

Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom

April 6, 2022
Location: Art Students League of Denver
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Ft. Carson, Craig Hospital, VA

Art Class - Introduction to Drawing

We will be learning the basics of sketching using charcoal, a white canvas and the model of a bust.  While it’s quite a challenge, it’s also a lot of fun. Everyone will go home with their own masterpiece! A big thanks to Emeka, our instructor, and the Art Students League of Denver. 

Bob Adwar 
Executive Director, River Deep Foundation
Chairman, SCI Humanitarian Outreach

April 4, 2022
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom

Art Class - Book Folding
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What a great night with a group of veterans and their families learning about book folding. This class was very interesting. Our instructor, Bonnie Nelson, taught us  different ways and techniques to create amazing book folding designs. One interesting fact we learned is that book folding, until the middle of the 19th century, was a trade done by hand. We had a good time and everyone was able to take a book design home. 

Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom