We’re thankful for our generous donors throughout the year, who make it possible for us to help people find hope and healing through wonderful activities such as these.
Trap Shooting at Valhalla Hunt Club
Bennett, November 2
Participants: Craig Hospital
It was a beautiful day for a group of experienced clays shooters to knock ‘em down before heading back to the Valhalla Clubhouse for a great lunch and fun time of conversation and connection. Our thanks to the Club and to our event volunteers.
Landscape Painting with Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Colorado Springs, November 4
Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) and the VA
Our veterans had a grand time putting their eye for color, shape and natural scenery to the test with instructor Ben Bires.
Blacksmithing and Welding with Kilroy’s Workshop
Colorado Springs, November 16 & December 14
Participants: OTF, Ft. Carson Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), VA
Participants of all skill levels love working on various projects at Kilroy’s, where they find expert instruction and friendship.
Fencing at the Denver Fencing Center
Denver, November 30
Participants: Craig, OTF, VA, SRU
With the exception of one participant, all were new to the sport, so we covered the fundamentals and ended with a little friendly competition.
Dot Drawings at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Colorado Springs, December 2
Participants: OTF
The early pointillists — like Seurat — would have been proud!
Archery at RMS Gear
Wheat Ridge, December 15
Participants: OTF, VA
After a morning of slinging arrows under the guidance of RMS Gear’s expert instructors, novice and advanced archers enjoyed a tasty lunch together.
Art at Art Students League of Denver
Denver, December 17
Participants: Craig Hospital, VA
Participants pushed the bounds of their imagination and put their fine motor skills to the test to create beautiful animal drawings using water color and colored pencils with kind guidance from ASLD’s top-notch instructors.
