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CeDAR Connects Alumni Newsletter
June 16th, 2022 | Volume 13
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Around this time of year, early June, when the summer heat sets in and the evenings linger, I get a bit of a summer itch. Yes, even after a decade of recovery. This itch used to be really bothersome to me, both because I had it and I couldn't scratch it. I've since learned how to navigate the seasonal cravings through many tools, one of which being re-association. For example, one may associate Capitol Hill with their old using stomping grounds. Re-association would be that they now associate Capitol Hill with meetings and fellowship at York St. and sober recreation at Cheesman Park.
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The truth is, I still do much of what I used to do during the summer months: baseball games, concerts, patio outings and Pridefest activities. I've just put a lot of effort into re-associating those activities with recovery and not with using. I do this by surrounding myself with people who support me and hold me accountable - others who also value and protect their recovery. The next couple of weekends, for example, will be spent doing fun things with fun sober people. This weekend, we will have a solid alumni crew for Recovery Appreciation night at The Rockies game hosted by SoberAF. Next weekend, we will be checking out the new sober space at PrideFest. So, if you are questioning how you can make the most of out a sober summer, I would encourage you to get involved with the Alumni Community to re-associate fun. We are not a glum lot!
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Who wants to grab coffee?! I am available to meet virtually or in-person local to CeDAR. This is a great opportunity to talk about anything you may need recovery support with. Schedule a Coffee Talk and I'll bring you some CeDAR swag, too!
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A Man's Search for Meaning Book Club:
A profoundly harrowing story about a man, Viktor Frankl, seeking meaning through one of the most horrific human experiences: The Holocaust. I have heard many talk about how this title, in particular, has impacted their recovery - as week seek our own meaning through the adversity of addiction. In fact, for one of our alumni, this book was so impactful they donate several copies of this very book to CeDAR residents every year.
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One of the first projects our newly formed Alumni Activities Committee is starting a virtual book club with A Man's Search for Meaning as the book.
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CeDAR Central:
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Have you bookmarked and utilized CeDAR Central, yet? Here, you can find current meetings, activities, service opportunities, recovery resources & more. We are working to build out a calendar for CeDAR Central which would offer a data entry service position if anyone would be interested? Lmk!
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Picture of the Month:
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This little guy was spotted on campus recently. Do you have any urban wildlife stories from when you were at CeDAR?
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Thank you, Women of Saturday Starters!
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The Saturday 9am women's AA meeting, Saturday Starters, voted to donate their 7th tradition to the CeDAR clothing & toiletry pantry. Thank you all so much! If you would like to donate items, please visit the pantry page using the button below for specific information. Join Saturday Starters every Saturday at 9am on Zoom. It's a great group!
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Name That Garden:
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We had some really punny and creative suggestions for the CeDAR garden submitted last month, I couldn't beleaf it (see what I did there?)! Please click on the button below to cast your vote! Voting will remain open until Thursday, July 1st. The name of our new garden will be announced in July's newsletter on the 21st. Can't wait for the name unveil!
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CeDAR Alumni Hike:
Alumna, Dana B., is organizing an hike for Sunday, June 26th at Matthews Winters Park in Golden. The hike is 4 miles roundtrip and is described as easy/moderate. Please wear sunscreen bring lots of water, good shoes and a hat. Snacks will be provided. This will be a great opportunity to meet others within the CeDAR Alumni Community while getting some fresh air. Would you like to organize an alumni activity of your own? RSVP for the hike here!
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Who: CeDAR Alumni and guests
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What: Hike the great outdoors
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Where: 1103 County Rd. 93, Golden, 80401 | meet in the parking lot
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Announcements:
- Play ball! Who of you snagged free tickets to this Saturday's Recovery Appreciation night at the Rockies game? Reach out so we can all meet up. Sober tailgate at The Phoenix beforehand from 5pm-7pm. Both the tailgate and the game have sold out.
- Happy Pride!! So excited this year will feature a well overdue sober space. I would love to get a group together to go and to also revive the Unity LGBTQ+ recovery group. Here are the deets.
- Go Avs Go!! SoberAF is participating in a watch party to cheer on the Avs 6/22. Check their website for details.
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