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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.

Making sense of non-dairy milk options

By CPC | July 29, 2021
Photo of alternate types of non-dairy milk.

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Many milk drinkers are opting for milk alternatives for a variety of reasons, including dairy allergies, lactose intolerance, a vegan lifestyle, or simply preferring…

Giving great greens a new life

By CPC | July 28, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Nothing delights me more than using up every scrap of food I buy. I’m not always successful, and when I fail, I feel a…

Hot dog bun eclairs

By CPC | July 28, 2021

Celebrating half a century of support

By CPC | July 28, 2021

By Patte Smith; courtesy photos In 1971, a group of seniors in the Castle Rock area gathered at the Blue Flame Room on Wilcox Street to play games, plan activities,…

Throwing Some Shade on the Homefront

By CPC | July 28, 2021
Photo of Kentucky coffeetree

Article and photo by Bryan Goodland Images of a street lined with towering trees whose branches meet in the middle providing a canopy of shade for kids to ride their…

Connecting moms in Castle Pines

By CPC | July 28, 2021
Photo of Jacey Dobbel and her husband, Matt with kids, Waden and Bauer

By Julie Matuszewski; courtesy photos Originally from the Midwest, Jacey Dobbel and her husband, Matt, have always thought of Castle Pines as a hidden gem. They love the open spaces,…

People at the heart of life’s successes

By CPC | July 28, 2021
Photo of Pat Wiesner

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of WiesnerMedia For all of his achievements in the world of magazine publishing, Pat Wiesner considers his family to be the greatest success of his…

Music leads to making a difference

By CPC | July 28, 2021
Photo of Chris and Robin Scurto enjoying time in Spain

By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Robin Scurto Resident in the Castle Pines community since 1996, Robin Scurto has been a truly involved citizen in the community over the years.…

Wine in the garden

By CPC | July 28, 2021

The Village Castle Pines Garden Club held one of its popular wine in the garden events for members at the home of Gerry and Deni Schwartzel. These events typically occur…

Summertime is social time in the Village

By CPC | July 28, 2021

Article and photo by Nancy Koontz; photos courtesy of Lisa Berlin The Castle Pines Homes Association sponsored an adult social at Canyon Club pavilion on Saturday, July 24. Residents and…