The Holidays and Giving!
Dear Readers,
December is finally here, and we’re thrilled to bring you our Holidays & Giving issue! As we step into this magical season, we’re reminded that the holidays are about so much more than gifts—they’re about moments, experiences, and sharing time with those who matter most.
In this issue, we’re focusing on ways to truly embrace the holiday spirit by slowing down, finding joy in the little things, and making meaningful connections. We believe that the best gifts are experiences that create memories, and you’ll find ideas inside that encourage you to give in ways that go beyond wrapping paper and bows. From cozy gatherings to outdoor adventures, we hope to inspire you to share moments that really matter.
We’re also highlighting the importance of connecting with our communities. This time of year, giving back feels especially rewarding, and it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll discover stories of local heroes, simple ideas for volunteering, and ways to support causes close to home. We’re all part of something bigger, and the holiday season is a beautiful time to strengthen those ties.
Whether you’re celebrating big or small this year, we hope our Holidays & Giving issue brings you ideas, inspiration, and a little extra cheer. Here’s to a season of slowing down, creating memories, and giving in ways that fill the heart.
Holiday Cheers!
STEVE HILL, PUBLISHER & DEBBIE HILL, PUBLICATION DIRECTOR @CASTLEROCKLIFESTYLE
December 2024
PUBLISHER
Steve Hill | steve.hill@citylifestyle.com
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Debbie Hill | debbie.hill@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Emma Reed | emma.reed@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Kristen Gonzales
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall
LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee
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We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Volunteer Organizations
Help & Hope Center www.helpandhopecenter.org/ | 303.688.1114
Dads of Castle Rock www.docrco.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/DoCRCO
The Aspen Effect theaspeneffect.org/ | 720.500.4308
The Random Ranch www.therandomranch.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/therandomranch
Buddy Center - Dumb Friends League www.ddfl.org/locations/buddy-center/ | 303.751.5772
boutique shopping
Castle Rocks and Jewelry castlerocksandjewelry.com/ | 720.379.5179
Mainstream Boutique mainstreamboutique.com/pages/castlepines | 720.612.4334
Amazing Lemons Boutique amazinglemonsboutique.com | 303.688.6545
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Legacy Village of Castle Pines invites you to experience the warmth and comfort of our community this festive season. Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, we offer no-maintenance independent living, assisted support, and memory care.
Our team is here to provide personalized care, ensuring you feel right at home, not just during the holidays, but every day of the year. Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and happiness this holiday season and beyond.
Making Spirits
JOIN OUR MISSION TO SPREAD WARMTH AND COMPASSION BY NOMINATING SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way.”
As the Christmas season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of community and kindness. This year, through City Lifestyle’s nonprofit, The Kingdom Building Foundation, we will help people who may be struggling quietly without the support they need. But we need your help to find them.
Over the past three years, this campaign has grown into something truly beautiful, touching the lives of more than 150 families nationwide last year alone. Each year, we’ve seen firsthand how generosity can bring relief, hope, and a renewed sense of faith in others.
One person we had the opportunity to help was an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare eye cancer. After he had to undergo chemotherapy and surgery to remove his eye, his doctors recommended a prosthetic one, but insurance wouldn’t cover the cost, calling it “cosmetic.” When we heard his story, we knew we had to help. Because of this campaign, he got his prosthetic eye and a piece of his childhood back with it.
Another was a wife and mother of two who fought a yearlong health battle and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Just days before Christmas, she underwent surgery but passed away due to complications. Before her surgery, she received one of our cards and, in tears, told us this gift gave her some peace, knowing her family would have help in the difficult times ahead. It wasn’t just about the financial support but knowing that someone cared.
These stories remind us why this campaign is so meaningful. It’s not just
about writing checks; it’s about telling people they aren’t forgotten and that someone is there to lend a hand. It’s about giving families a moment of relief when the world feels unbearable.
“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”
Together with Matthew Perry, President, Steven adds that the gratitude from recipients was overwhelming, affirming this tradition’s importance. “We believe God has blessed our company with success,” Matthew adds, “so we want to be a blessing to others.”
We know many more people could use a little help this Christmas, and that’s where you come in. Do you know someone who could use a blessing? We want to hear about them.
To nominate someone, scan the QR code or follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram, where you’ll find the form in our bio. Nominations are open from November 27 to December 10, 2024. Let’s bring hope to those who need it most.
The City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized. All entries will be read, and selections and the amount given to each recipient will be based on the severity of the need. For more information, visit KingdomBuildingFoundation.org
The Magic of The Aspen Effect
The Aspen Effect is one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, where there continues to be a youth mental health crisis. Youth in Douglas County experience mental health crisis at a rate greater than the national average.
Now operating from Happy Dog Ranch in Sedalia, Colorado, The Aspen Effect believes that all youth are strengthened by authentically connecting with people, animals and the outdoors. Their mission is to create youth interactions that strengthen resilience and leadership to help prevent mental health crisis.
The Aspen Effect accomplishes this by matching youth with adult volunteer mentors and providing them with a unique ranch animal experience. Founder and Executive Director Jerry Van Leuven shares, “Something magical happens when a mini horse is able to remove emotional barriers and leave a youth standing next to a caring adult they’ve learned to trust.” Check out https:// theaspeneffect.org for more information!
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Unwrap an Experience THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
SIMPLIFY GIFT-GIVING WITH EXPERIENCES FOR LIFETIME MEMORIES
ARTICLE BY KRISTEN GONZALES
Sunset at Post Ranch Inn
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Trail Rides - Flathead Lake Lodge
The gift-giving season brings the stress of finding the perfect gift to set the stage for the magic of Christmas morning. Whether it’s a child, parent, grandparent, or friend, the joy of giving thoughtful gifts to your loved ones is paramount this time of year. But what if instead of toys or gift cards, we gave the gift of experiences?
Cecily North-Rudow, a certified travel agent with Traveling North, firmly believes in experience gifts where memories are made. “Giving the gift of an experience shows you know the person,” Cecily explains.
“You can cater a vacation experience to their personality and bucket list.”
Not only do these gifts create beautiful memories, but using a travel agency like Cecily’s helps relieve some of the planning stress, especially with overseas trips. “I’m not just on Google,” Cecily says. “I am working with an entire network of agents worldwide to make sure your vacation is everything you desire and more.”
Cecily’s travel agent magic saves time and energy for Disney lovers since she has the inside scoop on hotel deals, park options, dinner reservations, character meets, and more. Instead of her clients
spending hours on the phone, Cecily takes that on herself with a quicker turnaround time and better results.
If an extravagant trip isn’t in the budget, try other experience options. A local escape to the mountains to support small communities and shops brings joy and excitement while promoting the local economy. Experiences like concert tickets, a professional sports game, a delicious dinner at a fivestar restaurant, or the ultimate spa day are more gift-giving ideas that create lasting memories.
It’s time to remember Christmas gifts forever by giving the gift of an experience.
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Ski School
The Killers at Life is Beautiful Festival
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CRAFTING CHEER:
DIY WINTER CRAFTS
ARTICLE BY ERICA BIBB PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
ORNAMENT CLUSTERS
SUPPLIES
• 22 gauge wire
• Ornaments of at least 3 varying shades and sizes
• Wire snips
STEP 1
Cut desired length of wire for a cluster, about 24”
STEP 2
Add an ornament about 4” from one end of the wire and twist the wire around the top of the ornament to provide a base for your cluster. Twist about 5 times. You should still have about 4” of wire at the end; you will need it to tie onto your garland, tree, or wreath.
STEP 3
Continue adding ornaments to the wire, alternating sizes and colors until you have 4-6” of wire remaining.
STEP 4
Twist the remaining wire around the top of your final ornament 5 times to secure all of your ornaments in place. Making sure to leave at least 4” of wire in place at the end in order to tie onto garland, tree, or wreath.
STEP 5
Use the ends of the wire to attach to your holiday item of choice!!
Pro tip: Keep your clusters to the 24” length to keep from getting too heavy and/or having ornaments pop off. Ornaments will pop off at times, but they will still look gorgeous and you can always glue the ornament back onto to the top. Simple, gorgeous, and impactful!
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The Legacy of a Recipe
HOW MY LATE GRANDMOTHER’S BISCOTTI RECIPE TAUGHT ME WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ITALIAN THEN, NOW, AND FOREVER.
ARTICLE BY EMMA REED PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEERTJE CALIGUIRE
While some losses become easier to bear over time, others grow harder. My Nana passed away when I was too young to have the perspective to ask about her life the way I wish I could now. The best of her is preserved in her recipes. Something of an heirloom in our family, her combination of ingredients defined so much of who she was. Feeling connected to Nana and her Italian heritage is getting harder as the years go by, but I wondered now if by trying to learn her famous biscotti recipe, she could still teach me something about what it means to be a part of this culture.
“Nonna” is the Italian word for grandmother. It’s pronounced like the name Donna but with an accentuated “aw” sound over the letter o, giving it the classic diphthong that characterizes the Italian accent. As kids, my brother and I could never get it right and our best articulation of the word came out something like, “Nuh-nuh.” This used to make my dad’s sweet mother smile. She signed her cards “Nana,” spelling this rendition of her title more in line with Italian phonetics than English.
Her recipes have a soundtrack in my mind. Each dish, recorded in the flowing strokes of her penmanship, is tied to a Dean Martin album where I hear Nana singing along into a battered wooden spoon, the staccato of each word bouncing off her shimmering, lined lips.
“What’s comb-o-bella chell a-luna?” I’d ask, repeating the lyrics back to her as best I could.
“Com’è bella c’è la luna!” She’d repeat, her hand motioning to draw out each of the syllables. I’d mouth the words silently, trying to mimic the way her tongue formed the sounds. “It means, how beautiful is the moon!”
While many of my Italian lessons featured vocabulary from Dean Martin, “Mangi!” is the first Italian word I remember learning from her; it’s the command to eat.
In my own kitchen now, more than a decade later, I was unfamiliar with several of Nana’s listed ingredients (anisette, anyone?) Fumbling through the first few steps of the recipe, I felt embarrassed at the clumsy motions of my hands. I spilled the sugar, splashed vanilla across my shirt, and nearly mistook baking powder for baking soda.
Squinting my eyes, I held the folded cardstock up to a light to try and decipher my next steps. “2 Tbs. Anise Seed” was crossed out, correcting itself to “4 desired,” with a note in the margin suggesting to “slightly crush.” I followed as commanded.
Reaching the end of the recipe, I sunk my fingers into the soft, sticky dough and shaped each loaf carefully before sliding the pan into the oven.
The word “biscotti” comes from Latin roots meaning “twice cooked,” named for the method of first baking the dough as a loaf, then slicing, flipping, and returning the cookies to the oven once more to give them that characteristically crunchy texture. Nana’s original recipe, however, made no mention of this. She probably did this so naturally that she never needed to write it down.
If she was here now, I could ask her. I’d be seated in the kitchen, observing carefully, waiting patiently beside my grandpa, Nana’s perfectly balanced partner. I don’t remember him before the Parkinson’s disease, but I know he was an Army man and later, quite the golfer. Nana was the opposite of his slow, shaky motions. While Grandpa would sit quietly, she’d dart quickly around the house: cooking, serving, tidying.
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“The result was authentically Nana, yet distinctly me.”
“Now, more than ever, Nana’s biscotti recipe feels alive to me, too.”
“Are you through?” she’d ask, taking his empty dish away before he could answer. “I’ll bring you some more.”
You were never through eating at Nana’s house because Nana was never through cooking.
The ding! of the oven came several minutes after the house was filled with a warm, familiar aroma. My biscotti was soft yet rightly firm and a beautiful golden brown. They looked perfect.
Picking up the small, oblong cookie, I dipped it in the fresh mug of black coffee beside me and sunk my teeth into it with a delightful crunch. In that first bite, I was taken aback by an unfamiliar yet wholly recognizable taste, one that had long characterized Nana’s cooking. I felt sucked back in time–back to her oaky kitchen with the wicker chairs. Under the gentle almond and vanilla flavors was a darker, heavier, almost bitter tone. It was the anise. I was nostalgic for a taste I didn’t know I missed.
In the spirit of authenticity and honoring my grandmother’s legacy, I wanted to know if this was the truest, most Italian form of the recipe.
Biscotti originated during the Roman Empire where it served as a hardtack for soldiers as it could be preserved easily and traveled well. With the proliferation of the Empire, so spread biscotti and new adaptations of it. Common flavors vary widely to include almond and anise, like Nana’s, or chocolate, fig, and pistachio. Shelves of my local grocery stores feature a wide variety of biscotti, but I doubt “pumpkin spice” was a traditional flavor of medieval Italy.
It turns out that “truest, most Italian” varies depending on whom you ask. “Italian” cuisine is a concept and a fluid one at that. I’ve been told you could ask five Italians how to prepare any given dish and get seven different answers. Authenticity, particularly in the
Italian sense, is paradoxically inherited through strict adherence to tradition and created through new evolutions of a recipe. There exists a fierce competitiveness of Italians over the “correctness” of their recipes–and that correctness can vary from town to town and generation to generation. There’s a pride in both heritage and originality.
In New York, bakers at The Biscotti Company follow a 200-year-old family recipe yet “continue to evolve and diversify biscotti,” they say, underscoring its cultural significance, even in varied forms and flavors. For them and many others, these variations serve as continuations in the evolution that has allowed the survival of centuries-old culinary traditions.
Perhaps connecting with my grandmother’s heritage isn’t about merely copying her steps perfectly but rather understanding them well enough to connect with the essence of her recipe and build upon it. After all, what makes Nana’s biscotti special is the uniqueness of it–the distinct way she made it her own. Biscotti, from its inception, has never stopped evolving.
In this vein, I returned to the recipe once more. Working through the steps with an earned familiarity, I kept the anisette but traded the anise extract for hazelnut. Where Nana’s notes crossed out two tablespoons of anise seed in favor of four, I decided to try three. I increased the amount of crushed almonds to taste.
The result was authentically Nana, yet distinctly me. Her personality was still there, but now it was balanced with something that felt like it belonged to me.
Culture isn’t stagnant. It adapts, survives, and takes on new shapes while preserving the authentic spirit of its roots and traditions; it’s something that lives on through generations because it’s alive. And now, more than ever, Nana’s biscotti recipe feels alive to me, too.
Culture isn’t stagnant. It adapts, survives, and takes on new shapes while preserving the authentic spirit of its roots and traditions; it’s something that lives on through generations because it’s alive.
DECEMBER 2024
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
DECEMBER 3RD - DECEMBER 30TH
Holiday Trolly Rides
Downtown Castle Rock | 5:00 PM
Grab the kids, grab the grandparents, grab a friend, and enjoy a free trolley ride on the Castle Rock Trolley! This may be the BEST WAY to enjoy the Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Lights! We hope that you will also enjoy a meal, do some shopping or find some fun on your visit. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm nightly
DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH
Festival Park
Starlight Market
Festival Park, 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104
Kick off your holiday shopping with Castle Rock's premier craft and food market. Shop from more than 40 vendors including unique crafts, art, specialty items, roasted chestnuts, salsa, tamales and more! Get that impossible-to-shop-for person a gift while enjoying the 40-foot decorated tree, hot cocoa, food trucks and holiday music.
DECEMBER 6TH
Tree Lighting
The Ridge at Castle Pines, 1414
Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, CO 80108 | 5:00 PM
Help us kick off our Winter Wonderland series of events with a tree lighting, drone show, and other family-friendly activities!
• Meet and greet Santa and his reindeer, take photos, and share your holiday wishes
• Treat your taste buds to delicious meals from food trucks
• Enjoy carolers and immerse yourself in the joyous sounds of the season
• Hop on an enchanting train ride
DECEMBER 7TH
Reindeer Games
Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109 | 1:00 PM
It’s holiday fun for the whole family! Enjoy kid-friendly activities in a winter-themed wonderland including live reindeer, Santa (parents bring your cameras!), s'mores, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, train rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course. Kids will receive a prize at the end of the obstacle course while supplies last.
DECEMBER 9TH
Bark for Books
DCL - Castle Rock Library - 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock 80104 | 3:30 PM
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
DECEMBER 10TH
Colorado Gives Day Holiday Party
Haven at Castle Pines, 463 East Happy Canyon Road Castle Pines, CO 80108 | 5:00 PM
Join us for a night of food, fun, friends, and tons of holiday cheer at the Haven in the Pines!
Included in your $60 tax deductible donation is wine, beer, appetizers, dessert, a hot chocolate bar, and valet parking. We have a limited number of tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Castle Pines Chamber non-profit organizations!
Join us on Monday, December 16th at 6 PM MT for an insightful one-hour session featuring Family Law Attorneys
Caroline C. Cooley and Alex Cavin
In this free expert-led webinar, Caroline and Alex will address the unique challenges of co-parenting during the holiday season. This 45-minute presentation will cover essential topics such as: creating a fair holiday schedule, managing expectations and emotions, handling gift-giving and traditions, dealing with extended family dynamics and traveling with children during the holidays.
The session will conclude with an exclusive 15-minute Q&A where you can get your questions answered live.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate co-parenting challenges and create positive memories for your children.
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DECEMBER 13TH
Bonfire BBQ & Brews
The Ridge at Castle Pines, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, CO 80108 | 5:00 PM
Join the Castle Pines community for a bonfire, beer, and BBQ!
Families will gather around a roaring bonfire, enjoy live music, and make s'mores together. Adults can enjoy the beer garden while the kids can use high-powered telescopes to search the skies for stars or Santa’s sleigh.
DECEMBER 14TH
Storytellers & S'mores
Festival Park, 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 | 5:00 PM
Santa and some of his friends are stopping by Festival Park to read holiday favorites from our giant Storyteller Chair. Enjoy roasting marshmallows, making s'mores, hot chocolate and other family-friendly fun at this free community event.
DECEMBER 14TH
Holly Jolly Breakfast
The Ridge at Castle Pines, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, CO 80108
This annual event is a favorite in the Castle Pines community! Bring your family to enjoy a magical morning filled with holiday cheer and a gourmet brunch. Spend time with Santa, listen to a special reading of The Night Before Christmas, and, of course, sit on Santa’s lap. 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm
A limited number of reservations are available, so grab your tickets soon.
Castle Rock Realty Report
A SAMPLE OF RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES IN CASTLE ROCK
STREET
Northwood Lane
Country Club Parkway
Oxford Peak Lane
Parnassus Place
Castle Pines Drive
Trinity Peak Lane
Ellingwood Point Place
Surrey Drive
Sunstone Lane
Silbrico Way
Doubletrack Lane
Moulton Court
Gentry Place
Riesberg Lane
Oak Vista Lane
Plum Creek Parkway
Ramblewood Court
Starburst Circle
Country Club Parkway
Clarkes Circle
Esmond Lane
Richmond Hill Court
Doubletrack Lane
Red Pebble Point
Gentle Rain Drive
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$2,525,000 $2,375,000
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Rosemary Sugared Cranberry Cocktail
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY
December Recipe of the Month
DEBBIE HILL
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GARNISH:
• 1 Package of fresh Cranberries
• 1 Rosemary Sprig
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar (1/2 cup for syrup, 1/2 cup for frosting)
Instructions for Garnish:
In a medium saucepan, mix water and 1/2 cup sugar, stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary sprigs, until coated. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rosemary sprigs onto parchment paper or a wire rack. Allow to dry for at least one hour.
Repeat with cranberries. Once dry, place in a separate bowl add remaining sugar and dust a few sprigs at a time, shake the bowl until the rosemary is well coated. Place sugared sprigs on a new sheet of parchment. Allow to dry for at least one hour. Repeat with the cranberries.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE COCKTAIL:
• 1 Measures of Gin
• 1/5 Measure Cointreau (a splash)
• 2-3 Measure Cranberry Juice
• Ice cubes, crushed
• Sugar for glass rim
Method:
Add gin, cointreau and cranberry juice to cocktail shaker with crushed ice and shake or stir the 3 ingredients and pour over crushed ice into the sugar rimmed glasses. Garnish with sugared berries and rosemary. Enjoy!
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