The Next Chapter
There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives. Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.
The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper. We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.
Douglas County is known for its incredible communities, world class outdoor amenities and amazing residents. One of the notable characteristics of those who call Douglas County home is their desire…
Shawn Cummings has the heart of a public servant. It is this drive and personal fulfillment that helped Cummings get where he is today. Cummings grew up in Cedar…
Blooming people’s purpose In 2005, Professor Jeannette Haviland-Jones of Rutgers University published a scientific finding that flowers are an environmental approach to positive emotions. Empirically speaking, flowers have power. Lindsey…
Kary Kruger and her horse, Denver, are a perfect match. Kruger is a wife, mother, grandmother, retired matchmaker and novice horse lover. Denver is a bay thoroughbred rescue. The…
Huck is one cool guy on the block that may look like a yellow lab, but he is actually a fox. That is, a fox red American Labrador (lab) retriever,…
… for gluten-busting research Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) rising senior, Aditi Avinash, is a science star in the making. In May, Avinash earned top honors at Regeneron’s International…
…for studying birth defects From the beginning, Cayden Bro’s journey has been filled with compassion and determination. He and his family moved to Castle Pines just blocks away from…
On the second Wednesday of the second month of each quarter, a group of guys meet at Lone Tree Brewing Company to grab a beer and combine forces to support…
As we celebrate our country’s freedom with fireworks and backyard barbecues, this month’s book recommendations turn us toward patriotism and some of the sacrifices countless regular people made on our…
… with annual spring fashion show The Village Castle Pines Garden Club (VCPGC), “where friendships bloom,” celebrated spring with its annual fashion show and luncheon at the beautiful…