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.
Julie Godfrey, a resident in The Canyons neighborhood, discovered a whole new side of herself in her mid-50s. After celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary with her husband, Brett, and raising…
Resident Ilana Bove recently retired after 17 years as a teacher and school librarian. Bove was raised in an environment that honored the profession of teaching and valued education. Both…
Krysta Parr feels that it was fate that brought her together with her three goldfish and coincidentally (or not), Parr is a Pisces. Adopting the three fish from a moving…
The simple act of meeting for lunch twice a year to celebrate each other’s birthdays has kept two sorority sisters connected since their days at Indiana University. In the past…
There are several natural swimming spots just a short trip away from Castle Pines that offer an outdoor oasis to take a dip and cool off. Other watering holes may…
Longtime Castle Pines residents Jon Loomer and Loyd Saenger have each been playing golf for more than 50 years, and the two regularly play together at The Ridge at Castle…
Several running clubs, including the Castle Pines Running Club, met last month at a “trailgating” event to meet, to run and for fellowship. Wayne Pallas, a lifelong runner, hosts these…
Douglas County School District (DCSD) will move into a centralized location to provide more offices for staff, learning opportunities for students seeking industry certificates and a space for larger school…
Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane is getting out into the community in her first few months on the job. At the beginning of June, Kane presented a…
At the end of the school year, budding artists at American Academy (AA) showcased their work at the annual open house art show. First-year art teacher Melissa Lopez was excited…