The staff of the Castle Pines Connection and their significant others met at Pino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar for the paper’s annual holiday party. Teressa Mahoney entertained the group with music and vocals, even taking requests, and colleagues took pictures in front of a beautiful balloon arch designed by Alora Event Design. Pino’s friendly staff served a family-style dinner, including sausage stuffed mushrooms and pastas plus mini cannolis and cake for dessert. The Flower Shop at Castle Pines provided the centerpieces for the tables. Prizes were awarded for the winners of the games played, and a wonderful time was had by all.