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.
Dear Readers, Let’s talk about the relatively modern invention of the save-the-date announcement and how it should be used within the art of the invitation. The save-the-date is a wonderful…
By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos The Castle Pines club of Rotary International is one local nonprofit doing an extraordinary service. The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce recognized the local chapter…
By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photo Move over big box coffee shops, a new trend in caffeinated drinks, especially for Generation Z, has swept the nation – boba tea, or more…
By Stacie Chadwick Recently, on my way to meet a friend, I found myself racing down I-25 with curlers in my hair, a mascara wand in my non-dominant hand making…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love the television show “Friends.” I was an avid fan back in the day, often hosting watch parties in my tiny apartment with…
By Julie Matuszewski, photos courtesy of Scott Godinez, Help & Hope Center In celebration of the swearing in ceremony for the Castle Pines City Council, friends and supporters of newly-elected…
By Patte Smith, photos courtesy of Candy Tillack Grass does not grow under Candy Tillack’s feet. Recently her feet – and her husband Blake’s – have made their way to…
By Mindy Stone; courtesy photos Louis Llanes has lived in Castle Pines for almost six years with his wife, Jane, their 15-year-old twins, Elisa and L.J., who are freshmen in…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Fred Lautenbach A group from Foundry Church in Castle Pines headed north in late January and spent the day at the Marshall Fire burn…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Michelle McClarran Michelle McClarran knew she wanted to be a middle school math teacher since she was a high school student. With a love…