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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2019 PUBLISHER

Mel Miles | mel.miles@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jennifer Hollingsworth-Barry jennifer.hollingsworthbarry@lifestylepubs.com

Lauding the Lass THIS MAY WE CELEBRATE THE LADIES IN OUR LIVES: THE ONES WHO SAVOR THE SPARKLE AND THE ONES WHO PREFER THE PRAGMATIC; THE

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jennifer Hollingsworth-Barry CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kaleigh Gibb

ONES WHO SOFTEN OUR TRANSGRESSIONS AND THE ONES WHO PUSH THEM TO THE FOREFRONT; THE ONES WHO MELD INTO THE BACKGROUND AND THE ONES WHO STEP UP WHEN CONTENTION IS CONSIDERED BY NO ONE ELSE. This issue delivers our unadulterated gratitude.

We’ll dwell on the deserving. We put forth a mix of special females who talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to helping others rise above the insurmountable.

This smart set takes the cake.

We’ll commend simple relaxation and pure fun. We step away to experience what historic Downtown Littleton has to offer for rejuvenating the mind, body and soul.

We think you’ll find that taking pause for top-notch relaxation and recreation is just fabulous, especially in hindsight.

We’ll glorify those who uphold others. There is no human requirement to avail ourselves

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to those who need assistance, yet there are those among us who give this gift freely.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

Wellspring Community progresses into another year of lovingly educating the intellec-

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tually and developmentally disabled. Opportunity, satisfaction and glee are for everyone.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

We’ll remember who brought us into this world. We punctuate our Ladies Edition

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

with unique gifts for Mom selected with sentiment by Melissa Rufenacht, co-owner of A Line Boutique in Castle Rock. Mother’s Day is marvelous.

We raise a glass to the gems in Castle Rock, Castle Pines and Larkspur.

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2019

FEATURES 12 Day of the Dame Refresh with a Girl Trip to Historic Downtown Littleton

16 Blessings Abound Wellspring Community Embarks on Another Successful Year of Love

20 Ladies Who Lead These Fearless Females Prove there is No Barrier to Benevolence

34 Pour Les Meres Gifting Your Creator is Effortless with

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Travel Destination

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Giving Back

24 Trend Setter 29 Realty Report 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Leadership Douglas County Fetes Graduates and Food for Thought Glasses were raised at the Haven in celebration of Leadership Douglas County's adopted cause, Food for Thought, an outreach of SECOR. This successful fundraiser made an integral difference in the lives of local at-risk children who suffer from lack of proper weekend meals. To boot, LDC's annual leadership class graduated with flying colors.Â

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MEL’S NOTE

Spring Time is one of the best times of year to start planning a

FAMILY REUNION written by Mel Miles

Whether you are the one to organize one of these blessed reunions, or one of the many participates, these occasions are like manna from heaven, and should be approached with a certain reverence mixed with joy. Family Reunions can become the glue that holds the spirit of a family together. Reunions celebrate the strength and love that sustains the family. We gather together to honor past generations and acknowledge the future we want to secure for those who will carry on after us.

Here are just a few ideas to stimulate plans for meaningful and lively get-togethers.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Head to your local library to grab a book on planning a reunion. I always feel like you can go online, but why not head to the library, take a notebook and pencil and settle into a quiet space and do some good old fashion research.

SPREAD OUT THE DUTIES AMONG SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS

This is not only to save your sanity, but to insure you are capitalizing on the talents of the family members as a whole.

Besides, who will carry on the family tradition if something happens to one member who is responsible for all aspects of the gathering?

HIGHLIGHT THE CHILDREN Consider the value of including the little ones in most of the

activities. Perhaps a separate invitation addressed directly to the children would be in order, mentioning activities in which they will participate, and a copy of the family tree with their names highlighted on it. This would help them understand the big picture and the part they play in it.

DESIGN A FAMILY REUNION T-SHIRT

Maybe there is an artist in the family who would take responsibility for creating a family crest, or a design specific to the year and place you are gathering. Not only will it make a wonderful sentimental souvenir, but worn at the reunion, it acts as a common denominator among you.

REMEMBER TO MAKE “FUN” AND “FLEXIBLE” THE OPERATIVE WORDS THROUGHOUT THE EVENT Take into consideration the varied needs of the group,

ways to include new members of the family, and ways to pay homage to those who are not present.

“ The happiness of the domestic fireside is the first boon of Heaven.”

– Thomas Jefferson

AROUND TOWN April 29, featuring guest speaker Dr. Thomas Tucker, Douglas County School District superintendent. The Youth Award officially recognizes 10 Douglas County teenagers who have made positive changes to overcome great obstacles and adversity. Consideration for this award is open to youth in traditional classrooms, alternative schools, group homes, foster homes and those who haven't finished school. This award is a special honor for youth who have seen little recognition in their lives.

DORSEY PICTURES TO RELOCATE TO CASTLE ROCK Castle Rock continues to foster economic

ROTARY DUCKY DERBY 2019

development by striking an economic assistance

The Rotary Club of Castle Rock and Castle

deal to bring the headquarters of an Emmy-

Rock High Noon Rotary will hold their annual

winning media production company to town.

Ducky Derby on Saturday, June 8 to support local

Dorsey Pictures will soon be moving out of

charities. Festivities will be held at Festival Park

Littleton and into an 11,266-square-foot building

in Downtown Castle Rock from 11 a.m.–5 p.m.,

at 4700 Castleton Way.

with the race at 3 p.m. One ticket is $5, with

A full-service television production and mar-

$20 buying five tickets. Registrants' ducks race

keting firm with contributions airing on prom-

down Plum Creek a half mile to the finish line.

inent channels including HGTV, DIY, Travel,

The first 10 winners win cash, and the first across

Discovery and National Geographic, the com-

qualifies for a chance to win a car.

pany is slated to bring 98 full-time employees

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH INITIATIVE 2019 OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARDS The Douglas County Youth Initiative held its 2019 Outstanding Youth Awards on Monday,

and create up to 15 new jobs in the next two years. The pay-for-performance incentive deal will provide the business resident between $2,000 to $3,000 for each full-time job it creates, capping at $330,000.

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Our mission is to empower local businesses through education, marketing, public outreach, and advocacy.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Day of the Dame ARTICLE JENNIFER HOLLINGSWORTH-BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY KALEIGH GIBB

REFRESH WITH A GIRL TRIP TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LITTLETON

There are times when you yearn for breathing space— just to step out of bounds for a day and invest in your mind, body and soul.

Not far removed from home, historic Downtown

a few may help with your cold; however, all prompt rea-

Littleton lovingly houses a unique congregation of

son to pause during your day. You can enjoy local baked

merchants who refresh the weary woman and send

goods and sandwiches while you relax and savor the tea

solace to her spirit. Radiating its turn-of-the-century,

that’s brewed right before you get to sip it. It’s easy to see

small-business aura, this committed district honors

how routine tea consumption could be made a habit.

the importance of local shopping and those who come

A true tea aficionado will go to the ends of the earth

to experience what a modern mall just can’t offer.

to drink the rare teas from the Connoisseur Collection.

Exhale and go forth, madame.

Sourced from around the globe, they start at $250 per pound but are sold in small quantities and brewed

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in-house for only $8.99 a pot. If a little spirit is called

The first stop on the path to a little femme zen is a

for, branching out to a clever tea-infused cocktail will

captivating visual to behold, extending an invitation

likely hit the spot. The lass who finds tea a religious

of mellow but exotic aromas that pique the senses.

experience will find rapture brewing here.

Occupying too much worldly product to store in any conventional manner, an elephantine trellis of devout

FIVE WELLBEING

wooden cabinets with drawers holding more than 170

Put your feet up, sister. Close your eyes and settle in

different teas escalates to the ceiling, momentarily

for some concentrated contentment. A calming, modern,

stunning the tea newbie. One of the highly trained tea

taupe-gray interior with splashes of energized orange

experts concentrates your focus, using a series of gen-

greet you upon inside passage, drawing you further into

tle questions aimed at quickly narrowing their offerings

this vintage Victorian home that was once a convent.

down to three that fit with your taste and mood on that

Incorporating Chinese philosophy’s five ancient ele-

particular day and time. If you remark upon the eclectic

ments of water, wood, fire, earth and metal, this spa of

knobs gracing the drawers, they’ll tell you they are gifts

many firsts operates on comfort and trust—and some-

from customers, brought back from all over the world.

thing that goes beyond the conventional spa.

From peaches and cream tea to vanilla coconut black

The realization of a dream for the owner, prodded on

tea to Wen Shan Bao Zhong oolong, these teas and

by her late husband who later died from pancreatic can-

tisanes are notably unique in their flavorful delivery. Some

cer, this place of rejuvenation is the first Denver institu-

may stimulate your creativity, others may calm your center,

tion to be certified as a Wellness for Cancer facility in the CONTINUED >

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I t s’ easy to see how routine tea consumption could be made a habit.

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Five Wellbeing

The Chocolate Therapist McKinner's Pizza

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The Chocolate Therapist

McKinner's Pizza

Punctuating this “t reat yourself” day, this downtown store delivers nothing short of an extra-sensory experience. metro area. From the receptionist to the massage ther-

and grilled banana bread topped with toasted coconut

apist, employees are trained to assist cancer patients

and maple cream. A lady can enjoy both at the behe-

and their caregivers, imparting a very necessary sense

moth bar that stretches across one of the timeworn

of stress reduction, nurturing and normalcy for them—a

walls, owning taps that dispense only distinctive local

much-valued benefaction.

brews, reflecting their celebration of everything local,

Beyond classic spa services, you will find other-

delicious and comfortable. Girls need carbs, too.

worldly gemstone facials, bamboo massages and salt inhalation and sound resonance therapies. Imported

THE CHOCOLATE THERAPIST

from Germany, the heated quartz sand bed and the dry

Punctuating this "treat yourself" day, this downtown

float bed are spectacular foundations for specialized

store delivers nothing short of an extra-sensory experi-

treatments, the latter of which is one of the few known

ence. Upon entry, one is hit with the deep, almost tan-

in the U.S. and the only one in Colorado. In selfless

gible, aroma of chocolate—virtually absorbed into your

fashion, their restorative yoga studio, Shift, features a

being as you stop a few feet beyond the door to gain your

floor traditionally employed for deaf people, wired with

bearings. As you advance to acquire the house-made

48 transducers so that music resonates into your being.

hot chocolate, a glance around tells you this is not your

There is nothing standard about any of these extraordi-

average chocolate purveyor. Taking a seat in this quaint

nary services designed for your quiet bliss.

shop to indulge in the locally roasted coffee lets you take it all in for a moment before you browse, which you will.

MCKINNER’S PIZZA BAR

It certainly houses an outstanding selection of

When your stomach is vacant after a spate of

assorted chocolates, caramels, patties, mints, bars,

serious relaxation, this place invites you to sink into

barks and award-winning toffees made in the in-shop

a roomy booth that has known decades of life. The

kitchen. But it also displays an array of chocolates that

historic aspect of Downtown Littleton shines through

pair separately with tea, beer or whiskey, in addition to

when stepping into this authentically antique yet

offering milk and dark chocolates that pair separately

contemporary pizza bar known for outstandingly deli-

with wine. Furthering this chocolate venture, there are

cious, creative pizzas and its old-time bar area. Fondly

12 varieties of chocolate bars that each pair with differ-

held in the quarters of the old Valore Hardware build-

ent wines, as explained by a handy chocolate-and-wine

ing, the original plank flooring tells a story of seasoned

pairing guide, which, along with the other tomes on

commitment, much like you notice in the staff.

chocolate and nutrition, were all penned by the master

You’re in for a treat if you’re here for the handcrafted

behind the counter, Julie Nygard.

pizza that’s prepared with care for all to witness in a

Founder, nutritionist, author and speaker on the

glass-partitioned area at the fore of the establishment.

nuances and health aspects of chocolate, Julie can

If you’re up for something unique, pick from notable pie

not only tell you which of her rich, handmade choc-

choices like the Prosciutto and Pear or the Oystermiller,

olates to pair with a Beaujolais, she can also advise

a pizza crafted with smoked oysters, mozzarella and

you how to eat chocolate every day in a healthy way.

house-made sausage. Designing your own pizza is an

The dark chocolate is dairy-free, and her entire choc-

exercise in restraint with ingredients like cream cheese,

olate repertoire is all-natural, made with organic oils

capicola and garlic-stewed tomatoes in the offing.

and is gluten-free—a nice surprise, considering the

Pizza pie aside, this fresh food is quite memorable,

truly tantalizing taste.

especially the Tomozz B (think caprese!) with the

This mouthwatering chocolate indulgence is an

house-made balsamic reduction and the Tubbies

epic way to top off a groovy girl getaway in historic

Nummies, a culinary dream of fresh-baked, buttered

Downtown Littleton. And you completely deserved it.

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE JENNIFER HOLLINGSWORTH-BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY KALEIGH GIBB WELLSPRING COMMUNITY’S MORNING MEETING IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Positivity, inspiration and respect hang in the air like bright balloons, holding the promise of yet another fun day of activities and classes for these STARS. These Specially Talented Adults Raising Standards, who begin every day with an hour of this utter joy and reflection, have blossomed beyond expectation in the care of Wellspring’s innovative service model.

These extraordinary people have pushed past society’s conviction of their capacities and continue to forge upward, guided by those who constantly reaffirm their potential. The executors of this program have continually raised the bar, and with that, the magnitude of achievement and confidence experienced by their STARS. The perspective of family is everything, and Wellspring is heralded by a concentration of grateful families who see the nonprofit’s reflection in their children, some of whom are STARS in their 50s. Families praise the “professional commitment from the staff and volunteers” and genuinely rave over “the most caring, positive and professional staff we’ve worked with” who “truly want every STAR to be productive and successful.”

There have been many firsts for these families since enrolling their children in this innovative nonprofit, from the pleasure of seeing a child with limited language skills speak in sentences to the unadulterated joy of hearing a loved one burst into “How Great Thou Art” when it wasn’t known that stringing words together—much less singing—was even a possibility.

What heavenly phenomena that must be to behold for the parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents and

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extended family of these men and women. According to Wellspring, God certainly has a hand in it.

“God put us here for a reason,” executive director Bob Bush says.

Crediting the Almighty Himself, the staff at Wellspring has persevered to create specially modified business enterprises that engage those with intellectual and developmental limitations cognitively, emotionally and spiritually. Special emphasis is paid to positive reinforcement, respect, dignity and atmosphere, and everything is modified to fit the individual participant, so there is that integral “fit.”

“Everyone individually fits because the tasks and the equipment are adjusted to the fine motor skills and issues of the participant,” founder Mary Lou Fenton says.

There isn’t much that can’t be modified to better serve the STARS,

serve their way to satisfaction and joy every weekday. The regulars

and Wellspring goes to great lengths to ensure the students’ suc-

might tell you the homemade quiche and Monte Cristo are particular

cessful participation, from modifying a task in the Artbeat workshop

favorites; you might find you prefer the fresh Chicken Saltimbocca.

to purchasing a talking scale for a blind woman measuring ingredi-

And if you’re in the market for something sweet to take to book club,

ents for banana bread in the Best Buddies (now Wellspring) Bakery.

they take orders for their delicious cookies, cakes, bread and bars.

Four young women initiated the Wellspring Bakery, including Mary

Five days a week Wellspring paves the way with the Enrichment

Lou's daughter Emily, baking cookies in Mary Lou’s kitchen. The

Program, offering forth a mix of meaningful classes that teach

Best Buddies Bakery has evolved into a full-fledged, specially mod-

social, math and leadership skills, art, sign language, science and

ified bakery in a commercial kitchen where participants learn food

drama, among other subjects. In addition, partnering with Castle

preparation and kitchen safety, as well as packaging, marketing

Rock Adventist Hospital and Colorado Agriculture Leadership

and delivery skills. A cafe in the Emporium was added in 2016, now

Foundation has prompted the development of the horticulture

named the Wellspring Bakery & Cafe, where the STARS host and

program designed to train the STARS in planting and harvesting CONTINUED >

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vegetables and herbs, while the Artbeat studio provides instruction in woodworking, ceramics and assembly work. Club 21 rounds out the offerings, lending the members a weekend outlet to let loose and have fun with friends.

The community response from Castle Rock has been both overwhelming and serendipitous, and the nonprofit is humbled by the individuals, local institutions and the 170 personal volunteers who support it, a list now too hefty to name in a brief exposé.

This benevolent generosity is allowing Wellspring to grow the base of the people it serves, granting more families the miracle of seeing their loved ones flourish in this special service delivery model. This selfless openhandedness has also gifted Wellspring a plot of land in Castle Rock, upon which a facility that houses all local programs and enterprises will eventually be constructed.

Moreover, a church partner in Colorado Springs has been identified as a satellite location that will allow the nonprofit to serve up to 40 families, with more waiting in the wings for this God-centered service from which so many can benefit. The icing on the cake is the donation of a new 14-passenger van and the grace of more than $46,000 raised on Colorado Gives Day. Wellspring holds donation events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year but lovingly accepts gifts at any time.

The nonprofit's appreciation is palpable; however,

watching

these

extraordinary

adults hold their heads a little higher is a mighty reward for all.

2019 DATES TO DONATE + Summer Celebration: May 17 + Walk to Empower: June 22 + Car Show: Aug. 17 + Evening of Inspiration: Sept. 12

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Ladies

THESE FEARLESS FEMALES PROVE THERE IS NO BARRIER TO BENEVOLENCE ARTICLE JENNIFER HOLLINGSWORTH-BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY KALEIGH GIBB

Shawn Muir ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS, MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL Shawn was recently honored at a Leadership Douglas County event for instigating a weekend food program for her school’s at-risk students through Food for Thought.

WHAT IS A LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED? There have been myriad lessons learned when working in education, but the most critical one is how important empathy is when working with students and parents. Families come to us with different backgrounds, different experiences and different expectations. I strive to look at where they are coming from to help understand their behaviors, attitudes and struggles and provide them empathy so that they feel understood and valued. The opportunity to form a working and collaborative relationship is provided because of this.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST LIFE ADVICE? As a human being, the keystones to success include always being true to your word, honoring your commitments and being honest. First and foremost, build relationships with students and parents and ensure that all students are valued as individuals. When students feel understood, heard and acknowledged, there is more opportunity for growth.

WHAT IS YOUR PASSION? My passion is connecting to students in a way that makes them feel that they have value, a place in this life and a purpose for being here. I want every student to feel that there is always one adult in their corner, regardless if that is me, or if I can help foster a relationship between a student and their parent or teacher.

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Mia Hayden and Melanie Zhou

STUDENTS, THUNDER RIDGE

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS AND FUTURE PLANS?

HIGH SCHOOL; AND CO-FOUNDERS, OASIS

Melanie: Because of Oasis, I have grown my passion

MENTAL HEALTH

for the human brain. The intersection between neuroscience and psychology fascinates me, and I can’t

As one of 12 finalists, Melanie and Mia won a $10,000 grant

wait to use neuroscience to illuminate the unknowns in

from Fight Back Foundation in October 2018 for their non-

mental health. In the next few years, I want to bring our

profit, Oasis Mental Health.

organization to schools across Colorado while partnering with mental health programs that are proven to help

HOW DID OASIS MENTAL HEALTH ORIGINATE, AND

students. Oasis helped me with my mental health, and

WHAT IS THE FOCUS?

ultimately, I want to help others.

We started Oasis after a friend’s suicide last year. We

Mia: I have always been passionate about business.

realized that not many high school students feel com-

Through Oasis, I have been able to apply the theoretical

fortable talking about their mental health or seeking

concepts we’ve learned in business class to a function-

help in a time of crisis. Oasis is now focused on destig-

ing 501(c)(3). In my future, I want to continue using these

matizing the mental health conversation by building

skills to deliver a strong social impact on our community

physical mental health “Oasis” spaces in public high

through Oasis. I would like to see our organization develop

schools. We hope Oasis empowers students to make

a larger product line and a wider customer demographic

mental health a priority in their daily lives, helping them

within the next few years. Ultimately, I want to see our

overcome struggles like we have faced.

Oasis mission across Colorado.

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LADIES WHO LEAD

(CON TI N U ED)

Alora Rankin STUDENT, SAGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Alora recently spoke at a Leadership Douglas County fundraiser aimed at helping hungry students through Food for Thought, an outreach of SECOR. WHAT IS A LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED? One life lesson I have somewhat learned but I am still working on, is that is failure is OK. I tend to be a perfectionist, so I struggle when I fail something in life that I am passionate about. The truth is, however, failing is how you get better. You try something, you fail, and you learn from it to become better.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? Although I don’t know what I want to do when I am older, I do know that I want to be happy. It sounds cliche, but most people have a time in their lives where they hate their job and they want to do what they love so they can be happy, but they are scared to make the leap. I want to try and jump over as many of the unhappy and frustrating parts in life as I can and just do what I love, whatever that may be.

WHAT IS YOUR PASSION? I am passionate about keeping my grades up, doing cheer, getting better at surfing and skiing, staying active, being social, being happy, having time for my family, taking as many opportunities as I can, but most importantly, giving back to my community. I like to stay involved in community service through student government and NJHS at Sagewood but also through SECOR, which is very near and dear to my heart. I love to help any way I can. I have been very blessed to always have a roof over my head, food on my table and anything else I could ever need, so I find it important to give to the people who are not as fortunate as I am. If we give to the people who need help, we are making our community stronger as a whole, and to impact as many people as I can in my life is really my big end goal.

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REALTY REPORT CASTLE ROCK

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS BATHS

70 Indigo Way, Castle Pines Village

$2,850,000

$2,540,000

89%

263

3

5

84 Silver Leaf Way, Castle Pines Village

$3,500,000

$2,500,000

71%

173

5

6

327 Paragon Way, Castle Pines Village

$1,899,900

$1,850,000

97%

0

7

9

92 Indigo Way, Castle Pines Village

$1,900,000

$1,800,000

95%

56

7

8

1932 Avenida Del Sol, Pinon Soleil

$1,900,000

$1,785,000

94%

0

5

6

1295 Buffalo Ridge Rd, The Estates at Buffalo Ridge

$1,625,000

$1,560,000

96%

164

5

6

2940 Castle Butte Dr, Keene Ranch

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

100%

5

6

7

546 Tremolite Pl, Maher Ranch

$1,500,000

$1,405,000

94%

169

6

7

5969 Amber Ridge Dr, Castle Pines

$1,395,000

$1,350,000

97%

18

5

6

2688 Ballard Way, Keene Ranch

$1,350,000

$1,105,000

82%

196

5

6

2470 Oak Vista Ct, Escavera

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

100%

311

5

6

2498 Oak Vista Ct, Escavera

$965,000

$940,000

97%

28

5

4

1443 Cactus Rose Cir, Bell Mountain Ranch

$874,900

$875,000

100%

3

5

5

6219 Lake Gulch Rd, Castle Rock

$871,000

$844,000

97%

271

5

4

7411 Upton Ct, Castlewood Ranch

$829,900

$770,000

93%

423

5

4

3785 Eveningglow Way, Crystal Valley Ranch

$749,000

$750,000

100%

38

4

4

6990 Hyland Hills St, Castle Valley

$728,000

$725,500

100%

7

4

4

9488 N Surrey Dr, Surrey Ridge

$825,000

$710,000

86%

112

5

3

2881 Celtic Dr, Plum Creek

$639,900

$650,000

102%

1

6

4

3905 Spanish Oaks Trl, Castle Oaks Estates

$650,000

$639,000

98%

43

5

5

6213 Hawks Eye Ct, Sapphire Pointe

$629,900

$629,900

100%

0

5

5

3689 White Rose Loop, Terrain

$624,950

$599,950

96%

115

4

4

6608 Amur Ln, Cobblestone Ranch

$589,900

$584,000

99%

52

4

4

2618 Leafdale Cir, Meadows

$585,000

$582,000

99%

53

4

4

2485 Hillcroft Ln, Carriage Hills

$610,253

$560,000

92%

89

5

3

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MAY

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4–5

concert with free live music, family

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

Grayson Little begins at 5 p.m., and

activities and bounce houses for the kids from 5–10 p.m. The concert with

Outlets at Castle Rock

Winchester Gray begins at 6 p.m.

Join local shoppers at this two-day

Food vendors on-site.

mances and those amazing local food trucks. On Saturday, find Tacos with Altitude, Philly on the Go, Kona Ice and Castle Rock Kettle Corn on-site, with $5 cervezas benefiting the Humane

CARS AT THE ROCK

Outlets at Castle Rock

The Colorado Car Addicts are hosting

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18 their first cruise in the northeast park-

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ing lot of the Outlets at Castle Rock

DOUGLAS COUNTY VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

fun for a worthy cause with a goal to

from 5–8 p.m. to support the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation. It's surpass last year's $2,500 donation.

Look for the CCA flags!

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course

Society of the South Platte Valley.

Benefiting

Sunday brings a roving mariachi band.

Douglas

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MOMS AND MIMOSAS

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Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines

Outlets at Castle Rock

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Community members are invited to

Treat Mom to this second annual

istration closes May 6.

kick off Memorial Day weekend by

"sip & paint" event. Mom will sip on a mimosa and take part in a twohour painting session complete with goodie bags, coupons, giveaways and more—all for $15. The sessions begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Space is limited.

spreading out a blanket from 6–9

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p.m. and enjoying some free pizza, ice cream and kids' activities. Live music by Tunisia Band.

Philip S. Miller Library

Beginning birdwatchers can learn

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about bird identification, spots to find

Castle Rock Lifestyle accepts cal-

them and choosing and using bin-

endar submissions for consideration

SPRING KICK-OFF CONCERT

oculars. The outdoor field trip to use

through the 5th of the month before

these skills is scheduled for May 18.

an event. Send submissions to

Downtown Castle Rock

Recommended for those age 8 and

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