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.
Article and photos by Shaun Kernahan On August 12, 1990, on a cliffside in South Dakota, Sue Hendrickson and a team from the Black Hills Institute discovered arguably the most…
By Stacie Chadwick Last night, my husband and I went to a socially-distanced dinner with friends. As one moment led to another, we literally and figuratively took our masks off,…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photo courtesy of Lori Dishneau Pictures of bobcats passing through yards and sunning on decks have been filling the social media pages of many community neighbors…
Volunteers provide hope for those with mental health struggles By Chris Michlewicz A small army of volunteers from Douglas and Arapahoe counties is helping those with mental health struggles find…
By Lynn Zahorik; courtesy photos Cars of every shape, color and brand travel the streets and highways of Colorado. What they all have in common is a license plate displaying…
A little taste of home Article and photos by Chris Michlewicz Everyone knows the adage “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” It turns out the same can be said for…
By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos The hot trend in home decor is the tiered tray, a relatively easy and stylish way to add an accent display to an empty space…
Article and photos by Lisa Crockett I have, as far as I can tell, no Irish blood. I don’t have red hair, green eyes, or particularly good luck. In March…
