Outings Report: Merry month of May 2023

People marvel at how much the River Deep Foundation accomplishes in just one month -- and May 2023 is a great example of the ground we cover because of generous support of our nonprofit organization. We invite you to get involved, too.  

Art: Acrylics Basics, Cottonwood Art Center
Colorado Springs, May 1
Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Ft. Carson Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), VA Hospital  (VA) and Craig Hospital (CH)
Veterans and their family members ushered in the month of May and learned a few techniques by painting flowers.

Equine-Assisted Learning, Remount Foundation
USAF Equestrian Center, Colorado Springs, May 9
Participants: OTF
This is a calming and centering time. We learned the basics of grooming and haltering horses and enjoyed a gentle trail ride.


Blacksmithing and Welding, Kilroy's Workshop
Colorado Springs, May 13
Participants: OTF, SRU, VA
Always a good time! Participants worked on individual projects of their choice in either metal forging or welding.


Try Scuba, Denver Adaptive Divers
Denver, May 13
Participants: OTF, SRU, VA, CH
A few vets from the VA returned to continue their scuba education and have some fun in the pool.


Fencing, Denver Fencing Center
Denver, May 20
Participants: OTF, SRU, VA, CH
We started with the fundamentals and ended with friendly competition!


Fly Fishing at Lincoln Hills with Anglers of Honor
Denver, May 27
Participants: OTF, SRU, VA, CH
Dozens of amateur-to-expert fly fishers joined us for a beautiful day!


Art: Art Students League of Denver
Denver, May 30
Participants: OTF, SRU, VA, CH
We delved into the art of personal storytelling through collage.