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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.

Scammers seek out older demographics

By CPC | January 1, 2022

By Bryan Goodland Scammers often take advantage of more vulnerable populations, and according to a recent FBI report, those older than 60 were targeted more than any other age group.…

Triple transplant survivor credits network of care

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Richard Farrell, a triple transplant survivor

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Richard Farrell Richard Farrell has been through a lot – even flatlining three times during a series of medical episodes – and yet he…

Communist upbringing gives unique perspective

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Ricarda Dietsch with her children, Torin and Alexa.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo Being born and raised in communist East Germany certainly influenced many of Ricarda Dietsch’s life choices. Dietsch was a 14-year-old kayak racer at an Olympic…

A hunter’s symbiotic relationship with local wildlife

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Greg Vigil with his son Eli during the first rifle season of 2021 hunting

By Shaun Kernahan; photo courtesy of Greg Vigil In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt, an avid hunter and the 26th president of the United States, founded the National Wildlife Refuge System. When…

Neighbors devote their lives to their faith

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Kerry and Christine Harwell.

By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Kerry and Christine Harwell Kerry and Christine Harwell have lived in Colorado for 21 years. Kerry, retired from a 30-year career in the construction…

SCFD 2022 Free Days

By CPC | January 1, 2022

Several area museums and gardens are offering Free Days in 2022. Although complimentary, some do require registration before attending the venues. Be sure to check each website for registration requirements.…

Tourism to the classroom

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of students enjoying uninterrupted independent work time.

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Michele Fleming The Montessori philosophy is based on a child’s developmental needs for freedom within limits, as well as a carefully prepared environment which…

Übergrippen: Thriving on “problems”

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Übergrippen

By Joe Gschwendtner Fresh on the scene from its October opening, Übergrippen’s 18,000-square-foot climbing center has brought indoor climbing to Castle Rock. Indoor sport climbing covers three disciplines – rope…

Back to jingling for a cause

By CPC | January 1, 2022
Photo of Michelle Stutler of Cerney Circle

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo Michelle Stutler of Cerney Circle (pictured lower center in white jacket), led Team Stutler at the Jingle Bell Run (JBR) at Washington Park on December…

Rock Canyon High School lacrosse alumni return

By CPC | January 1, 2022