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.
At a London pub in 1992, Ben Lockett, a captain and tank commander in the British Army, first met Kim. After graduating from CU Boulder, Kim was traveling around Europe…
Annie Deschane, a Castle Pines native, is a jack-of-all-trades. The 24-year-old mechanical engineer has bounced between sports, marching band and scientific pursuits since she was a kid growing up in…
As a 6-year-old boy, Willie Daniels often found himself gazing upward at the expanse of the sky with a dream of becoming an astronaut. But as it goes for many…
On October 22, the City of Castle Pines held its twice-yearly New Resident Welcome Party at The Ridge at Castle Pines. Roughly 40 new residents gathered to learn more about…
The Castle Rock Senior Activity Center (CRSAC) held its 33rd Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire on November 8 at the Event Center at Douglas County Fair Grounds. More than…
The 5280 Senior Chorales performed their 11th annual fall concert, Good Tidings, to a full house at Parker United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 9. The concert kicked off the…
Colorado is known for its 300 days of sunshine, which means lots of sunny snow days. Here are some ideas to enjoy a beautiful day outside while making the most…
Sixteen-week-old Halo is not just a puppy, she is a whirlwind of curiosity and affection wrapped in a shiny, liver-colored coat. For Michelle Donnelly, a Founders Village resident, Halo is…
Canyons Community Church 4825 Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock canyonscc.org Hope Lives*: December 20, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service, December 24, 4 p.m. Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826…
In addition to the many customary ways there are to celebrate the holidays in December, we asked residents to share some of their special holiday traditions. Katie said, “The weekend…