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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.

Castle Pines Chamber Events Director Whitney Shank

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of Whitney Shank

Bringing the party to the party By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Whitney Shank Colorado native and Castle Pines resident for nearly 17 years, Whitney Shank intended on being a…

Meow Wolf exhibition comes to Denver and it is Meow WOW

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of Meow Wolf’s new Denver exhibit, “Convergence Station,”

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos It’s art. It’s urban. It’s weird. It’s amazing. And it’s opening in Denver on September 17. Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment collaboration, is a…

Nature’s Educators –

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of Devin Jaffe, founder of a nonprofit called Nature’s Educators.

inspire next generation of animal advocates By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Nature’s Educators Almost everyone can recall when they were introduced to a subject at just the right time…

Charlie the entertainer

By CPC | September 1, 2021
pet pedigree

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy Amy Chouinard Charlie, a miniature schnauzer, is 100% pure fun, rich in character and full of life. His life’s purpose is to provide companionship and…

Boulder on the Deschutes: Bend, Oregon

By CPC | September 1, 2021

 By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos We once owned a home in Bend, Oregon and sold it – felt there were better investment opportunities. What a colossal mistake. The town has…

Vino in the Village

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Vino in the Village

Hundreds of people descended on the Village Shops in The Village at Castle Pines on August 13 for Vino in the Village, a Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce event that…

RiNo – where art is made

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos The River North Art District, or colloquially, “RiNo,” is a trending area northeast of downtown Denver. With the usual urban feel, including views of the…

One step at a time: staircase remodeling

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of a grand floating staircase.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos A staircase is a key architectural design feature that is often visible upon entering a home, adding drama to a space. Staircases have many parts…

The bartered bride and the Lone Tree Schweiger Ranch

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Rose Tuggle Collection of the Schweiger Ranch Foundation John Schweiger was raised in Zell am Ziller, Tirol, Austria. Draftable into the Austrian army, he…

Day trippin’ at the Denver Botanic Gardens

By CPC | September 1, 2021

Article and photos by Celeste McNeil The Denver Botanic Gardens is a 24-acre oasis in the heart of the city. Located next to Cheesman Park, the York Street gardens host…