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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.

Cops and Bobbers reels in fun

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of DCSO Detention Specialist Dawn McClarnon Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is constantly looking for ways to positively connect with the community. DCSO recently held…

Blue Jean Bash raises funds for Clothes To Kids Denver

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Stan Obert Clothing can change a life. A warm coat, shoes that fit, and a wardrobe of school clothing can help children and youth…

Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra excited to be back on stage

By CPC | September 1, 2021

Enjoy the 2021-2022 season By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra (LTSO) 2021-2022 season has been announced and tickets are now on sale at the Lone Tree…

Teenagers pack more than a ton of food to fight food insecurity

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of Junior Katelyn Pocock, sophomore Kyia Sparks, senior Hailey Arbuckle, and Everett Brothers, a visiting sophomore from Springville High School in Springville, Utah, got a little messy repackaging flour for Metro Caring’s food bank.

Article and photos by Celeste McNeil Twenty-nine high school students gathered for a service project on a Saturday afternoon, just days before school began. The youth and a handful of…

TikTok pasta

By CPC | September 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’m a proud member of Generation X. According to the latest vernacular, this makes me very likely to be “cheugy.” This nonsense word is…

Valuable resource available for aging adults

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo Aging Resources of Douglas County (ARDC) is a valuable resource for older adults and their families – offering guidance to programs and organizations that are…

Perfect pinwheels for a pleasant lunch

By CPC | September 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett

Every Age Counts poetry contest seeking entries

By CPC | September 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo The Douglas County School District, Douglas County Libraries, Seniors’ Council of Douglas County and Changing the Narrative are partnering together and encouraging amateur poets of…

One of our own remembers 9/11

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of J.D. Ressetar, now a father of three, is pictured above with his wife and daughters

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Ressetar family Karen and J.P. Ressetar, residents of The Village at Castle Pines since 1995, will forever remember Tuesday, September 11, 2001.…

Nurses never really retire

By CPC | September 1, 2021
Photo of Carolyn Hayes who continues to volunteer after being a nurse.

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Carolyn Hayes, resident of The Village at Castle Pines for more than 20 years, began volunteering as a candy striper in Greenwich, Connecticut in…