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This Month in The Connection

Mental health support and advocacy for our heroes

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Douglas County nonprofit, It’s A Calling Foundation (IACF), was founded to provide mental health and wellness support for emergency responders, frontline medical workers, service members, veterans and the families who…

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Internet sensation candy that is out of this world

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

The social media platform TikTok has been flooded with videos of young people biting into crunchy crystal candies of all different shapes and colors. The trend may be new to…

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ranked fourth in the country

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
aerial view of crowd outside looking at giraffes

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ), situated in Colorado Springs, earned recognition as one of the top zoos in the United States. From its origins as philanthropist Spencer Penrose’s private collection, to…

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February Crossword

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
crossword puzzle

This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331   Across 1. ____ the Wild by Krakauer 5. Baking meas. 8. Speck in the ocean 13.…

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Completing a journey of passion and impact in teaching

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
teacher and student looking at laptop

Judi Holst, a revered and inspiring teacher, recently concluded her 32-year teaching career, leaving behind a legacy of passion and innovation. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, Judi shared experiences and…

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Dear Mrs. A – February

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Dear Mrs. A, Curious in King’s Crossing asks: What is an appropriate gift for an anniversary? I love that you asked! Anniversaries have a long tradition of appropriate gifts, and…

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The Sedalia Perrys: Woes and blessings

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
old portrait of lady from 1800s

Worn down by dismal life opportunities available to them in Somerset, England, Elizabeth Ann Dowden and her husband James Perry packed up, leaving the Isles in 1848. With sons James…

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The book is always better

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
Bibliophiles Corner

This month’s book recommendations are books with success on film. We all know popular book series that spawned movie phenomena, such as Harry Potter, James Bond and The Lord of…

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A birthday party a century in the making

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

In December 2023, The Connection shared an inspiring story about resident Jeanne Furr turning 100 years old (https://www.castlepinesconnection.com/a-century-of-grace-and-joy-jeanne-turns-100/). With the help of some local businesses and the Douglas County Sheriff’s…

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Online dating after 50

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

  In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the realm of romance has also embraced the digital age. Online dating apps have become a popular avenue for people of all…

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