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.
There is a special election on Tuesday, June 24, where Douglas County residents will vote on two items: 1) whether or not to form a Home Rule County Charter (HRCC)…
Since before she can remember, Chef Natalia Fragapane has been in love with cooking. Surrounded her whole life with women chefs—including grandmothers and sisters—she was in the kitchen cooking…
On May 7, the South Metro Denver Chamber (Chamber) hosted “The TANK” at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Inspired by a popular reality television show, the event brought the business…
Logan and Nate Heflebower, sons of the family that opened Heflebower Funeral & Cremation Services, were raised understanding the importance of compassion, grace and dignity both within funeral services and…
College and professional athlete. Business owner. Mother. Wife. Coach. Philanthropist. These descriptions only scratch the surface of Wendy Ingraham, founder and executive director of Robin’s Nest Foundation, owner of Sky…
If your teens have needed a math tutor along the way, chances are they have met Michelle Rafter. For 25 years, Michelle has helped thousands of kids from her home…
The simple definition of “help” is to make it easier for someone by offering services or resources. The tagline for nonprofit Be the Good Ones (BTGO) says it all:…
The Village Castle Pines Garden Club (VCPGC) Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon was a huge success on Friday, May 16. Eighty-nine members joined at the Hilton Denver Inverness for this…
Spring is in the air and the Village Castle Pines Garden Club (VCPGC) is busy planning activities for the summer. The club enjoys social activities, gardening together, educational programs and…
In May, members of 100 Women Who Care Douglas County (100WWCDC) gathered for an evening of networking, supporting good causes and to celebrate the organization’s second anniversary. At each quarterly…