Classes & Programs
Events
Events + RETREATS geared around connectioN, COMMUNITY + fun
Events are geared towards fun and community building and we aim to keep the costs as low as possible. Retreats will be held in various global locations and each will feature a different focus on care and wellness with HSD/EDS.
Nama Stay Striped Solutions Retreat Experience
Join Patty, Robyn, and Paige for four days in beautiful southern Utah just outside Zion National Park. Explore a variety of holistic self-care modalities aimed at improving your quality of life while living with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders/Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Experience world-class cuisine and cooking lessons designed specifically for those with difficult nutritional requirements and physical limitations. Activities and group talks will give you tools, such as prescriptive breathing and movements, and knowledge to help you create your best life and manage your symptoms so you can get back to doing things you love. There will also be opportunities for exploring Zion on your own or as part of a guided excursion during your stay.
Painting Ceramic Zebras! Got Paint? A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio | Fully accessible | June Date and Time TBD
Get your creative juices flowing and express yourself! Hang out and enjoy the vibes while painting zebras in good company. Our goal is to have a safe and happy space for our community to try new things together. We will also happily share some tips and tricks for improving comfort during painting and crafting while we create.
Each piece will be fired and ready for pick up 5-7 days after the event for you to take home and enjoy! Got Paint? is conveniently located inside the Colorado Mills Mall.
This event is BYOB, please feel free to bring snacks and beverages of your own. We ask that you please stay mindful of allergens that others may be sensitive to such as nuts, strong smells, perfumes, etc.
10-20 People
Waitlist up to 25
$27.50/person
Location: Colorado Mills Mall 14500 W Colfax Ave #325, Lakewood, CO 80401
Museum of Nature and Science and Planetarium (or Infinity Theater) + Lunch | Fully accessible | July Date and TIme TBD
Enjoy a midday trip to the museum to be in the company of fellow zebras! This outing is our first official Stripe Solutions Event and is fully accessible. We will meet in the atrium as a group at (Time TBD). Come a few minutes early and meet some fellow hypermobile folk. Our goal is to create a safe and happy space for our community of zebras. The group showing of either a Planetarium or Infinity Theater show will follow at (TBD) and after we will have lunch in a private area away from the hubbub of the atrium.
Due to the nature of food sensitivities in our Hypermobile Population, this event will be BYOB. The museum cafeteria and on-the-go cafe will be open as well for purchasing lunch. Please be mindful of allergens that others may be sensitive to such as nuts, strong smells, perfumes, etc.
There will be plenty of time to explore the rest of the museum before and after; the exhibits are amazing if you haven’t been!
Price (TBD About $30/person)
20-25 People
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Book Club - Forth Wing Location TBD - Likely - Mountaineering Museum Fully accessible| August Date and Time TBD
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10-25 People
$/person
Location: TBD
Night at the Aquarium | Fully Accessible | Exhibit and Dinner | September Date and Time TBD
Donation Collection: We will be collecting non-perishable donations for our Holiday HSD/EDS Free Store + Raffle now through early December. Please consider bringing an accessibility or life-hack item to donate. Some ideas: Pop Sockets, Plain Chapstick, Klaralyte Electrolytes Vitassium Electrolytes, Liquid IV Electrolytes, LMNT, Scratch Labs Electrolytes, Travel size plain Gold Bond or Eucerin lotion, Dr. Teal’s products, Neti Pot Salts, Silicone Cupping Cups, Pencil Grips for writing comfort, Oval 8 Finger Splints, Arch Supports, Hand Warmers (Disposable and rechargeable), Crutches, Canes, Mobility Devices, Grabbers, Squatty Potties, etc.
40-60 People
$/person
Location: Denver Aquarium
Comedy Club Outing - Probably a Monday or Tuesday Evening Comedy Works Downtown or South at Landmark (TBD) | Fully accessible | October Date and Time TBD
Laughter is the best medicine! Get your giggle on with our happy herd for a night of comedy on the town. We will gather at (TBD) before the show to say hello before heading in.
This outing is fully accessible. Both Comedy Works locations are wheelchair and limited-mobility-friendly. Please comment if you have any requests for seating accommodations, including an ASL interpreter; we will arrange the best seating we can for everyone to enjoy the show! Comedy Works has always been incredibly easy to work with regarding access.
10-15 People
$/person
Location: Comedy Works (TBD Which one)
Donation Collection: We will be collecting non-perishable donations for our Holiday HSD/EDS Free Store + Raffle now through early December. Please consider bringing an accessibility or life-hack item to donate. Some ideas: Pop Sockets, Plain Chapstick, Klaralyte Electrolytes Vitassium Electrolytes, Liquid IV Electrolytes, LMNT, Scratch Labs Electrolytes, Travel size plain Gold Bond or Eucerin lotion, Dr. Teal’s products, Neti Pot Salts, Silicone Cupping Cups, Pencil Grips for writing comfort, Oval 8 Finger Splints, Arch Supports, Hand Warmers (Disposable and rechargeable), Crutches, Canes, Mobility Devices, Grabbers, Squatty Potties, etc.
Holiday EDS Free Store + Raffle Location TBD (Most Likely 8795 Ralston Rd Suite 114) | TBD DATE IN DECEMBER
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Stay Tuned for Future Events:
- Indoor Climbing
- Book Clubs
- Nature Hikes
- Social Crafting Gatherings
- Private Museum Experiences
- Painting
- Special Discounts for Members
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