the circle up
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This season has been a meaningful time of reflection and gratitude for all the work that’s been done at LAC. Debriefing is such an impactful part of personal growth, both for participants and those facilitating these experiences Jeff Greenwell’s 17-year legacy and the gathering of LAC’s friends for dinner are true testaments to the many hands making the lasting impact of our mission possible.
As we look back at the incredible work we ’ ve done, we ’ re also looking ahead at our role in supporting our community during a youth mental health crisis Recently, the surgeon general issued an advisory on parental stress and the urgent need for family support to help our communities thrive We know our transformative programs offer some solutions to these complex problems
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Wishing you a wonderful November filled with even more meaningful connections! Thank you for your continued support!
Julie Breitigan Executive Director
Jeff Greenwell Retirement PAGE 03 Friends of LAC Night PAGE 04
Staff Feature - Kyle Yarrow PAGE 05 Partner SpotlightLexington Rescue Mission PAGE 06
Farewell to our Rock... Je
Jeff Greenwell is retiring from Life after 17 years of dedicated employ team at Life Adventure Center in camp name “Rock” for the solid fo Jeff’s expertise, passion for our m have been a tremendous benefit t and is evident to anyone who has the last 17 years. Jeff also manage at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary for 1
Managing 950 acres of property and facilities takes a lot of hard work and Jeff worked diligently to maintain every piece of the property All the staff here at Life Adventure Center want to send a special thank you to Jeff for all efforts, support and dedication and wish him a wonderful and restful retirement If you see Jeff out in the community, please give him a big thank you and congratulations as well. Jeff’s knowledge, wisdom, witty sayings and hard work will be greatly missed.
Friends of Life Adventure Center Appreciation Night
The inaugural Friends of Life Adventure Center evening kicked off with our horse friends, Soul and Bree, on hand to greet guests just outside of the Assembly Building We were overjoyed to have seven board members in attendance, along with treasured friends of LAC, Cathie and Ross Brown. We welcomed over 30 guests along with several staff members to enjoy a catered pasta dinner by Puccini’s located in Lexington and dessert from Kristen’s Kreations in downtown Versailles Lisa Johnson with Mentors & Meals and Shannon Stuart-Smith, LAC Board President shared a few words to wrap up the evening
A tremendous thank you to our event donors, including Shaker Village, Malone’s Steakhouse, Katrina Wainscott for the bourbon and others that filled the evening with a surprise basket giveaway Congratulations to our seven lucky basket winners! We look forward to welcoming a larger group next year as we work to highlight the unwavering support from our volunteers, board members and dedicated friends. Interested in getting more involved? Sign up for a tour and hear about the exciting events ahead by emailing Rachel@lifeadventurecenter org
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Staff Feature - Kyle Yarrow
Kyle Yarrow is our Environmental Educator and has just reached his two-year work anniversary at Life Adventure Center! Beginning with us as a Program Facilitator, he is now working as our Environmental Educator using his passions to lead our Nature Camps and Environmental Action Civics programs. Kyle graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Recreation & Parks Administration degree and has completed some graduate work in Environmental Studies
In his spare time, Kyle can be found with his wife and two young sons quoting Lord of the Rings, playing D&D, and rock climbing
We are committed to teaching appreciation for all for all living things and an understanding about the interdependent relationships within the natural environment while encouraging sustainability principles.
Our Newest Partnership - Lexington Rescue Mission
Life Adventure Center is excited to highlight one of our newest partners Lexington Rescue Mission in this edition of the Circle Up! Lexington Rescue Mission meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting people in the greater Lexington area. They are a Christ-centered organization that strives to offer love, healing, and hope for the future This new partnership opens up the opportunity for Life Adventure Center to create a lasting impact with two of their many initiatives We'll welcome both their men ' s and women ' s residential programs to our 575 acre facility. During these programs, we'll build an empowering environment focusing on physical and emotional safety that enables these individuals to build on their resilience and spend time in a natural setting We are so excited to add Lexington Rescue Mission to our ever-growing list of amazing community partners!
Aaron Wainscott representing LAC at Jack Kain Ford’s Fall Festival
Rachel Rubino and Kyle Yarrow representing LAC at the Kentucky Fatherhood Summit in Lexington