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.
Josh Weber describes his job as being in “commercial real estate.” Yet his succinct assessment does not begin to describe his work as the senior general manager for Park Meadows,…
Castle Pines loves its pets beyond a shadow of a doubt. From daily “walkies” to full pages of photos in the paper, pet owners know their pets love them back.…
People from all areas of life are accustomed to being touched by Misty Fricke’s generous heart. “There’s a lot of people out there who need help,” said Misty, who volunteers…
Living for decades in Douglas County and understanding its rich history, Greg Vigil is in a perfect position as the new executive director of Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Castle) in…
To say that Joe Gschwendtner, our neighbor in The Village at Castle Pines (CPV), is involved in the greater community is an understatement. His compassion and resolve run deep. At…
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It may feel taboo or an arm’s length away, but addiction, homelessness and domestic violence are real issues faced across all walks of life, even in seemingly normal families. For…
Pati Sawyer Boex’s long-time love of event planning ultimately led to her dream job as the lifestyle director at The Canyons. Growing up on Long Island in a family of…
This summer’s pervasive heat and drought-driven water restrictions have left a number of local lawns looking worse for wear. Some residents are considering popular solutions to brown turf, including replacing…
The final concert of the summer was held August 16 to a packed crowd at Elk Ridge Park. The band, The Long Run, sang Eagles classics on a beautiful Sunday…