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.
Since 2012, Journey Church Colorado has been serving the community through its annual Christmas Store. Each year, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, the church converts its auditorium into…
Special thanks to whomever turned this “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree into a beacon of hope and celebration for the community. Located on a trail by Daniel’s Gate Park when walking…
Sarah Phillips, 22-year resident of Castle Pines, held her 8th annual toy drive on December 5, benefiting the Help & Hope Center. Each year, the gathering collects more than 200…
Douglas County Living magazine hosted its annual fundraiser collecting toys and donations for Toys for Tots. Held at Cielo at Castle Pines, each guest brought an unwrapped gift and enjoyed…
Dear Readers, Putting the holidays and 2022 behind us, I hope you were generous with your hairdresser, your manicurist, your trash and recycle delivery people, your babysitter and anyone…
At 6,368 feet, Daniels Park sits more than a thousand feet above the Mile High City. The Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 and…
I nearly always ring in the new year with a take-out carton in my hand. Some years I do burgers or pizza, but most of the time, I gather friends…
Life isn’t always fair. Sometimes it’s downright nasty. Perhaps our 21st-century children grumble a bit. Tell them about Miriam Fonder. Born a Donegan in 1835 in Ohio, Miriam and her…
In December, The Connection sat down with Larry Schlupp and Tim Weber and reviewed their newly-published history compendium, Douglas County Colorado: Prehistory to 2020. Having nibbled at the edges of…
Winter can be a difficult time for many who miss the sunshine, have seasonal depression or just long for warmer days on the deck. For people living with Alzheimer’s or…