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 qualifying seniors have until July 15 to apply for the Senior Property Tax Exemption. Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1 and surviving spouses of…
…No garden required I am a terrible gardener. Plants cower in fear in my presence. I used to have a fantasy of growing the food I eat each summer…
…that are more interesting than water! Water is important to staying hydrated every day, especially in the heat and before and after exercise. Being dehydrated is hard on the…
The Swaminathan family enjoys sports, particularly cricket. After living in Castle Pines for two years, Advait (15) will be a sophomore at Rock Canyon High School this fall, and Anirudh…
A group of men have come together to form a local chapter of F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. F3 Castle Pines, a part of F3 Nation, was…
The Douglas County Community Foundation recently hosted its annual Drive FORE DCCF golf tournament fundraiser at Ravenna, raising nearly $80,000. Information and photos provided by DCCF
Tomatoes are in season, and many residents are plucking them right off the vine in their own backyards or taking them home from the farmers market or grocery store. Tomatoes…
DCS Montessori (DCSM) lower elementary summer campers enjoyed slime, goop and glob during a four-day Mad Science camp. Using real world science techniques, campers were able to touch, see, hear…
Every year since 1988, CORE Electric Cooperative has selected 35 high school graduates (five teens from each of its seven districts) to each receive $2,000 for higher education. The 2023…
Timber Trail Elementary Before and After School Enterprise (BASE) sent nine staff members and 58 kids, grades kindergarten through sixth grade, to the Rockies vs. Giants home baseball game in…