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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.

Caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Nancy Koontz; photo courtesy of Freda Moore It takes a special person to be a caregiver to a loved one who is caught in the state of Alzheimer’s limbo.…

Congratulations to local poets – you are a poet, and we know it!

By CPC | December 1, 2021

Information provided by Seniors’ Council of Douglas County Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) is very pleased with the response from participants of the inaugural Every Age Counts! amateur poetry…

East Coast charm meets Castle Pines

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Erica Aizenman The Village at Castle Pines resident Erica Aizenman and her husband Matt have long-time ties to the tri-state area of New York,…

Through the lens of Mira Brand

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Mira Brand Originally from the Netherlands, Mira Brand came to the United States on a tennis scholarship where she played for Lafayette College in…

Teacher feature – coming full circle

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Maria Luckmann Maria Luckmann’s teaching career was somewhat accidental. She thought about teaching while at the University of Kansas but changed her mind. As…

School trip leads to a passion for conservation

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Brynne Casto and Chris Todd Former American Academy – Castle Pines (AA) student Brynne Casto is now a junior at Rock Canyon High School.…

Ladies 9 in the Pines funds mammograms and more

By CPC | December 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Lara Mark The Ladies 9 in the Pines 9-hole golf league has been fundraising for breast cancer causes for 25 years, but the last…

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation Open House

By CPC | December 1, 2021

Join Monday, December 13 at The Exchange Coffee House, located at 1415 Westbridge Drive in Castle Pines, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an open house to learn more…

What’s in your candle?

By CPC | December 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Whether it is taper candles, pillar candles, a candle in a jar or tea lights, who doesn’t love lighting a candle and enjoying the…

Running on a dream

By CPC | December 1, 2021

On November 7, resident Stacia Wilkins not only fulfilled her dream of running in the New York City (NYC) Marathon, she also finished 14th in her age group (55-59) out…