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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.

Like father, like son; pediatric dentist comes to town

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Photo of Dr. Jon Sierk

By Mindy Stone; photos courtesy of Jon Sierk For 15 years, Dr. Jon Sierk has been providing dental care for children of all ages in Highlands Ranch. Some of his…

CORE Electric Cooperative

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Photo of Jeff Baudier, 45 feet in the air atop a utility pole.

Letter to members provided by CORE; photos by Terri Wiebold E Earlier this year, our employees set a goal of making our organization the premier electric utility in Colorado. I’d…

Winkler cattle Company at GE ranch: 161 years old

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner History Colorado recognizes ranches and farms operated by the same family for over a century. Eight properties in Douglas County have received the coveted…

Holiday tree permits for 2021

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Patte Smith Purchasing holiday tree cutting permits for Colorado state ranger districts has changed over the years. The ranger districts that are close to the Front Range now encourage…

The Girl with the Louding Voice

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Bibliophile Corner Books

By Hollen Wheeler Africa is commonly referred to as the forgotten continent. Nigerian author Abi Daré underscores in her debut novel, The Girl with the Louding Voice, that modern day…

’Kin dogs and cats chow on this?

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Photo of pumpkin treats for dogs and cats

By Patte Smith; photo by Terri Wiebold Pets are very special to all who own them. Buddies for life, these incredible animals bring joy and laughter to any home. Playing…

The magic and mystique of black cats

By CPC | October 1, 2021
pet pedigree

By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Michelle Post Black cats have long served as objects of superstition. In Medieval France and Spain, black cats were considered bearers of bad luck…

BOOING is BACK

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Taos: Convergence of art, money and reality

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner My wife, Barb, and I just returned from Taos, New Mexico. A captivating and photogenic mecca, it is the same place New York elite…

South Pearl Street is a gem

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Article and photos by Hollen Wheeler Just north of the University of Denver is the South Pearl Street district, a charming little city escape. Eighteen tree-lined blocks with Victorian homes,…