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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.

Iceland: It’s a cool place

By CPC | February 1, 2022

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of Planetware Having only touched down twice on the Reykjavik Airport tarmac does not qualify me to write on this most unusual destination, but I…

Food trends for 2022

By CPC | February 1, 2022

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich What is on the horizon this year for the foods, drinks and snacks people will be consuming? According to Whole Foods Market, there are…

A pot roast for my Valentine

By CPC | February 1, 2022

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett There was a time, a long time ago, when Valentine’s Day meant I would be getting dressed up and heading out to eat something…

Twenty years in Castle Pines –

By CPC | February 1, 2022

Starting the next chapter By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Kathy Hudgen In 2002, Kathy Hudgen and her husband Ron, packed their belongings, her mom, three kids, and several pets…

Coffee Chat Tuesday

By CPC | February 1, 2022

Article and photo by Patte Smith Coffee Chat Tuesday, a new program offered at Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines that encourages all adults, both men and women to drop…

Helping raise epidermolysis bullosa awareness

By CPC | February 1, 2022

By Mindy Stone; photo courtesy of Kristen Narlinger Castle Pines residents Todd and Kristen Narlinger have lived in the City of Castle Pines Forest Park subdivision for 20 years with…

Daily dose of joy

By CPC | February 1, 2022

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Jessica Bird Jessica Bird never knew she wanted to be a teacher. In fact, when she enrolled at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, her…

Modern-day pilgrims –

By CPC | February 1, 2022

Complete the Camino de Santiago trail By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Felicity Thompson “I liked digging deep and finding that piece of me that could do something hard which…

What is an Elderberry?

By CPC | February 1, 2022

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Elderberry products have been in high demand recently. For a time, they were impossible to find, whether one was looking for elderberry syrup, gummies or…

RCHS basketball coaches hit 150th win

By CPC | February 1, 2022

By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photos The Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) boys varsity basketball team is having a great season. At time of printing, the team was ranked fourth in…