September 24, 2022
Location: Kilroy’s Workshop, Colorado Springs, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Ft. Carson SRU, Operation TBI Freedom, VA

Blacksmithing

Another amazing Saturday at Kilroy’s Workshop! Veterans attending learned the principles of blacksmithing in forging metal. We had several veterans from different organizations, including Operation TBI Freedom and the VA, who came to class accompanied by their family members. Everyone who attended had an opportunity to make their own knife to take home with them. It was a very enjoyable time and experience for all, especially the time shared with fellow veterans.

Alfredo Garcia
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom

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

September 17, 2022
Location: Lincoln Hills, Blackhawk, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Craig Hospital, VA, Ft Carson SRU, Operation TBI Freedom

It is a beautiful fall day to be fly fishing on the creek and ponds at Lincoln Hills. Most of the participants are new to fly fishing so we start with the fundamentals—gear, knots and casting—taught by the expert guides from Front Range Anglers. Next, everyone pairs up with a guide and heads for the waters. We fish until lunchtime. The morning has been a success as everyone catches at least one trout and releases it back into the water. It’s been a great day. A big thanks to Lincoln Hills, Front Range Anglers, all the guides and volunteers as well as the Spice of Life for catering a fantastic lunch!

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

September 14, 2022
Location: Art Students League of Denver
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Craig Hospital

Participants choose images and color combinations from magazines to make a work of art that is soothing and calming. Everyone had a great time a big thanks to Robin our instructor and all of the ASLD staff for making it possible.

September 10, 2022
Location: Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO), Windsor, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups:  Craig Hospital, Operation TBI Freedom, VA, Ft. Carson SRU

Today brought us some much anticipated cooler weather, so clouds and the occasional drizzle was not enough to stop participants and their families from enjoying this day. Everyone spreads out across the facility to enjoy their favorite activity, be that fishing on their choice of ponds, or taking a stab at 3-D archery in which simulated wild animals are used as targets. The CYO archery instructors are there to make sure it it a safe, fun and instructional activity. River Deep guides and volunteers are there for any fisherman, big and small who need guidance. At lunchtime we gathered at the outdoor pavilion for rib-eye steak, hot dogs and sides dishes provided by and expertly cooked up by All American Beef Battalion. They always do an excellent feeding our crew and we are so grateful for their participation. It’s been a fantastic day. A big thanks to CYO and all the guides and volunteers that made this another memorable outing.

September 9, 2022
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
​Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom, Ft. Carson SRU

What a cool way to follow our labor day weekend with a group of veterans and their families learning about ancient and traditional clay hand-building techniques. Our instructor Samantha Disney-Saxton brought a few projects for the students to do. Everyone worked together to complete their projects and they all were able to take them home.”

September 3, 2022
Location: Valhalla Hunt Club, Bennett, CO
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation
Participating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom

We had a beautiful sunny day to be out in the fields in search of doves, hoping to bring a few home for dinner! Hunting doves can be a bit like trying to hunt for shooting stars. Nonetheless, it  provided everyone with the opportunity to enjoy being outdoors and catching up with old friends. Despite the challenges, everyone managed to go home with a dove or two for dinner and had a wonderful day overall.