Barb Receives Wish of a Lifetime Volunteer of the Year Award
Going the Extra Mile
Going the Extra Mile
Going the Extra Mile
AARP-affiliated organization called Wish of a Lifetime honored Barb on September 26th with their Volunteer of the Year award. They noted how Barb has tirelessly worked to spread the mission of WOL, which provides life-changing experiences for older adults.
Barb Rocks!
Going the Extra Mile
Going the Extra Mile
We are so proud of Barb and her efforts which extend beyond CWAL but always within the realm of our mission to ensure those most vulnerable do NOT become the least visible!
Intergenerational Connections Being Made, Spring, 2023!
Mullen High School's 29th Annual Senior Citizen Prom
CWAL provided 'valet' service for several guests to ride in style from their cars to the Prom, a free event where the high school students spent the evening with the older adults, dancing, conversing and creating new connections!
Special Multi-generational Ride
Marycarol piloted her daughter and grandchildren in a fabulous springtime 3-generation trishaw outing.
Glenn and Mart's 50th Anniversary School-Aged Party Guests!
The cold weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the gleeful couple and their charming school-aged party goers at the pop-up celebration CWAL put on at Nixon's this spring. Wonderful connections between the young and young-at-heart definitely warmed up this chilly day!
Mile High 3rd Grade Class' Monthly Visits to ThriveCare Homes
The energy and excitement for both residents and 3rd graders is palpable on their monthly visits to ThriveCare. The older adults and the school-aged children thoroughly enjoy one another's company, not to mention the trishaw outings. "Way more fun than recess!" said one 3rd grader. "I feel like I'm on a kid ride at Elitches!" said another. Just more proof you're never too old or too young to love getting wind in your hair!
Spring 2023 Successful Aging Expo
Another Great Expo Sponsored by ThriveCare and All Seasons Health!
On April 13th, 80 attendees had the opportunity to learn from 20 community partners/vendors about many the services and products that can help one age successfully. 14 additional volunteers were on hand at RiverPointe Senior Living to ensure the expo went smoothly, and 34 lucky people walked away with raffle prizes!
Ken Dold Memorial Ride, April 23, 2023
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
About 50 people biked from the South Park neghborhood to the Platte River Grille, and over 140 people attended the event in total.
Ken's Family
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
Pilots Chris and Craig had the honor of bringing Ken's wife Susan and her sister, along with Ken and Susan's kiddos Zac and Sarah.
Neighborhood honors Ken
Scores of bikes ready to ride!
Neighborhood honors Ken
The tight-knit community where the Dolds reside paid honor to Ken for all his amazing contribution to the neighborhood, naming the tennis courts after him
Old Man Rock played
Over 150+ people attended
Neighborhood honors Ken
Ken was the lead singer of this well-loved and locally known band. They played during the event for all to enjoy and remember Ken.
Over 150+ people attended
Over 150+ people attended
Over 150+ people attended
Over 50 people biked from the South Park neighborhood to the Platte River Grille, and at least 150 attended the event, which included great music, food and brews.
Ken Dold Memorial Ride
Over 150+ people attended
Over 150+ people attended
It was a beautiful day to spend remembering Ken through some of his favorite things: bikes, brews and music.
Holiday Lights, 2022
Chilly but fun outing to see lights!
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
Chilly but fun outing to see lights!
Some adventurous passengers bundled up and nestled under blankets to view the holiday lights in the Bow Mar neighborhood.
Festive way to celebrate!
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
Chilly but fun outing to see lights!
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
Barb had the deluxe layout of piping hot drinks and tasty treats to greet the passengers and pilots all evening long!
PIlots and passengers illuminated
PIlots and passengers illuminated
Barbucks kept everyone fueled and warm!
The decorated trishaws were a sight to see themselves, as pilots and passengers wore festive lights.
Getting ready for the rides
PIlots and passengers illuminated
Getting ready for the rides
Never can have too many layers or strings of lights for this creative new CWAL tradition!
Cold hands, warm hearts!
PIlots and passengers illuminated
Getting ready for the rides
Everyone enjoyed the unique way to view holiday lights - hope to continue this fun outing for future years!
Volunteer Appreciation Night - Nov 16, 2022
Tasty treats on hand to help celebrate and thank all volunteers for their enthusiasm and commitment to CWAL
Fun was had by all who attended - big thanks to Olive Garden for hosting the great event!
Couple of Co-founders taking stock in how far CWAL has come!
CWAL Sponsor's Aging Expo a Big Success!
CWAL's sponsor ThriveCare Assisted Living and All Seasons Healthcare held a very successful aging expo on October 14, 2022. Over 22 vendors provided a wide range of information and fun activities to 90 aging adult guests. Several CWAL volunteers along with others pitched in to make the event a hit!
Stats from the Expo:
*90 Aging Adult guests attended : Great interactions was the best part!!
*22 partners/agencies: You all rocked it!!
*22 volunteers who helped with set up, welcome table, souvenir table, raffle table, kitchen crew, camera crew, virtual reality, trishaw rides, corn hole and over all were present to our guests making them feel welcome and grateful they were spending their afternoon with us.
We gave:
*20 trishaw experiences
*20-25 Virtual experiences
*90 passports given out
*90 souvenirs suitcases with pistachios given out
*12 Corn hole games and multiple jammin seniors with the guest appearance of the Blues Brothers, aka Bling Blaine and Reed
*16 raffle prizes went to happy, happy winners!
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CWAL Rides in 94th Western Welcome Week!
Pilot Tom H. has a full trishaw!
Pilot Roy and his crew working the crowd
Pilot Roy and his crew working the crowd
Pilot Roy and his crew working the crowd
Pilot Roy and his crew working the crowd
Pilot Roy and his crew working the crowd
Trishaw Team Exhibits Fancy Parade Maneuvers
Pilot Blaine and Event-planner Liz set to work tent
Pilot Blaine and Event-planner Liz set to work tent
Pilot Blaine and Event-planner Liz set to work tent
Pilot Blaine and Event-planner Liz set to work tent
Pilot Blaine and Event-planner Liz set to work tent
Volunteer Appreciation Event - Aug 10,2022
We Appreciate Our Volunteers!
CWAL is so thankful for all its volunteers - you are so generous with your time, talent and treasure!
Amazing Food - Thank you, Jack!!
Pilot Jack's chef skills were on full display with amazing bbq meats, warm bread, homemade salads and dessert, compliments of Barb's daughter Alex's new company Sunshine Creek Kitchen.
Fun Time Had by All
More than 60 people enjoyed the evening, eating to their hearts' content and engaging in conversation with fellow CWAL volunteers
Connections New and Old
Longtime pilots like John and Carol shared time and fellowship
with new pilots and other volunteers
Barb Shared CWAL's Latest Successes
40+ pilots, already 1,000 rides, a new trishaw added to the fleet - it's been an amazing ride so far and will only continue!
#1 Sponsor Aviant's Successful Wellness Fair - March 11, 2022
Trishaw #5 Ribbon Cutting
Thanks to Little Man Ice Cream, CWAL has a brand new trishaw! We brought it 'on location' to celebrate and share our gratitude!
Little Man employees get to take a spin!
Passengers enjoyed a lovely fall day at the ribbon cutting!
Channel 7 Coverage of Rae's 100th B-day, Feb 14, 2022
Pilot Reed with his precious passengers
Reed took Rae around the Bear Creek area where she lived for 60 years, raising her family.
A First for CWAL: A Wedding - June 7, 2023!
Congratulations to Dawn and Clint!
CWAL revels in its regularly occurring events such as celebrating birthdays and honoring veterans so it's no surprise that we were super excited to take part in our first ever wedding! Hudson Gardens provided a gorgeous backdrop to the very special celebration of Dawn and Clint exchanging vows. CWAL pilots arrived in beautifully decorated trishaws to help bring guests to and from the ceremony and reception spots as well as provide the opportunity to experience all of Hudson Gardens' blossoms and greenery. The happy couple told CWAL that several of their guests would not have been able to attend without the help of the trishaws and amazing pilots!
We were honored to be part of such a momentous occasion and wish Dawn and Clint all the best as they begin their married life together!
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