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This Month in The Connection

Keeping it wholesome and delicious

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

WFS President, Ranee Wilson (right) pictured with Jon Hulme (left), operating partner for Kneaders in Lone Tree. By Kathy Fallert; courtesy photos Wholesome Food Services (WFS) began six years ago…

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What’s your APPtitude? Slow down for a moment. Let’s get Calm

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Amanda Merriman During the past few years, the idea of mindfulness has been omnipresent in our culture. For instance, there is a pilot program on mindfulness for students and…

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A journey around the world; a semester at sea

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Squire in front of the Taj Mahal in India as part of Semester at Sea. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Sydney Squire Sydney Squire of Forest Park set sail…

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Love your lunch: ideas for back to school season

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

A bento box lunch is both tasty, beautiful and anything but boring. By Lisa Crockett It hardly seems possible, but this month school is back in session. Laid-back meal schedules…

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Waste services and recycling in the Castle Pines community

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Patte Smith The Castle Pines community has many homeowner associations (HOAs) and each one handles trash removal and recycling independently for its members. There are three primary waste companies…

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2017 Lend a Hand Back 2 School Supply Drive for Douglas County School children

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Information provided by Douglas County School District This is the ninth year of the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) Lend A Hand Back 2 School Supply Drive. Last year’s effort…

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Happy 4th of July!

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017
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The second annual Walk and Roll to Cure FSHD highlights couple’s passion for a cause close to their hearts

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

The Shuster family may be the only known case in which a married couple has FSHD on both sides of their family. The couple is involved with the FSH Society…

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Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue (RMCR)

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Providing homes to rescued cocker breeds  By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of RMCR In 2009, Douglas County resident Kathryn Glass founded RMCR after volunteering for other rescue organizations and…

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Getting together for the fun of it, and it is fun!

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Article and photos by Patte Smith Surrey Ridge sometimes feels like small-town USA, which is a good thing. Neighbors are friendly and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at many of the…

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