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 Reader, It is the gift giving season and a perfect time to address the art of the thank you. A “thank you” is defined as a note of gratitude,…
By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of the Sedalia Historic Museum and Gardens Jarre Canyon in Sedalia has been a prolific source of Douglas County history, attracting those among the most…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Erica Aizenman “We bought the house for the lot,” said Erica Aizenman of The Village at Castle Pines home that she and her husband…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard Every month for the past six years, The Connection has featured a different nonprofit organization with ties to the Castle Pines community. The goal behind this…
Information provided by DCCF The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) believes everyone deserves to live a productive and fulfilled life, and we recognize that everyone needs help from time to…
serves up coffee, goods and lots of joy By Elean Gersack; courtesy photos Wellspring Community (Wellspring) has been a constant source of hope and joy in the Castle Rock area…
By Patte Smith; courtesy photo There are people who read voraciously and those who like to read occasionally – grabbing a book at the airport to read on vacation. Books…
Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Once the largest steel town west of the Mississippi, the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company dominated Colorado as its largest employer for a century.…
A grown-up take on a childhood favorite Article and photo by Lisa Crockett This time of year is full of food nostalgia. Most of us, even the Scroogiest among us,…
Article and photos by Lisa Crockett INGREDIENTS 1 cucumber 1 large carrot, peeled Jarred roasted red pepper Jarred capers Prepared vegetable dip 3-inch wooden skewers DIRECTIONS Trim either end of…