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Santa in the Pines
Photos by Lynn Zahorik
The Village at Castle Pines hosted its annual Santa in the Pines event in early December, kicking o the holiday festivities in the community. With gorgeous weather and lots of fun activities – including carriage rides, caroling and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus – the event was the perfect start to the holiday season. To watch a slideshow of the event, visit www.castlepinesconnection.com/pages/photos/album18.html.
Breakfast with Santa
Photos by Nancy Koontz
Breakfast with Santa, which was held at The Country Club at Castle Pines on Sundays in December, was a delight for both kids and adults. Along with sparkly and festive holiday decorations throughout the Club, Santa ew in from the North Pole along with Mrs. Claus and two of their hardest working elves. The Club made sure there was plenty of milk and cookies for Santa and his crew, and guests were treated to an outstanding omelet, wa e, and dessert station plus a full additional bu et featuring eggs, hash browns, bacon/sausage, fruit, and fresh pastries - including hot cinnamon rolls. It was a fun and seasonal holiday experience presented in the usual high-quality manner members anticipate when they attend an event at The Country Club at Castle Pines.
Holly Jolly Breakfast
By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce
They made their list and checked it twice, ensuring all the families who signed up for the annual Holly Jolly Breakfast were in for a treat during their special visit to see Santa and Mrs. Claus last month.
The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce ever-popular Holly Jolly Breakfast
was held at The Ridge at Castle Pines North again this year, with more than
50 families in attendance. Guests spent time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sang holiday carols, enjoyed a delicious brunch, and listened to “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” read by St. Nick himself.
“This event is an annual tradition for the Hansen girls and their grandparents who live in The Village,” stated Tina Hansen, marketing director for the Chamber. “It was special to be a part
of it this year and see all the families having such a wonderful time ... joining in singing and getting excited about the holidays.”
Of course, the younger guests (and some not so young!) got to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all of their Christmas wishes!