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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.

Rise in canine heartworm disease as population grows

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz Most of the problems associated with Colorado’s population growth are apparent, like traffic congestion. One not-so-obvious issue effects our beloved pets. The incidence of heartworm disease in…

As sweet as Carmel

By CPC | April 1, 2021
Photo of Carmel is one of the smallest lop-eared rabbit breeds

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Kristi Calfee Carmel, a Holland Lop bunny hopped herself into the lives of the Calfee family four years ago. Castle Pines resident Kristi Calfee…

Can we go out and play?

By CPC | April 1, 2021
Photo of Shephard and Shiloh Skaley enjoy exploring the South Boulder Creek

By Lynn Zahorik; photos courtesy of Brooke Skaley With two little children to entertain, Brooke Skaley is always eager to get them outside to play. The Skaley family moved from…

Celebrate Earth Day locally and plant a tree

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard The first Earth Day was marked more than 50 years ago on April 22, 1970, and advocates from groups and organizations across the world have been…

Ireland Eire (a’ rah) – she’ll take your breath away

By CPC | April 1, 2021
Beara Peninsula, Ireland

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos I smile at our Irish memories twice yearly, during lambing season in April and while remembering September oyster festivals. In spring, no one need ask…

A remodel story: Doors and more doors

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos “I didn’t know doors could make me so excited!” exclaimed resident Camille Pocock. The Pocock family had all 22 interior doors in their house replaced…

From melons to apples: The Lamberts of Indian Creek

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos William Thompson Lambert was born in 1850 to devout Quakers Joseph and Cynthia (Meader) Lambert of Blackstrap, Maine. William was an only child, sickly at…

Modern manners – cellphone usage

By CPC | April 1, 2021

Dear Reader, There is something we have to talk about – modern manners and cellphone usage. I’m sure we can all agree the cellphone is one of the world’s greatest…

93rd Academy Awards

By CPC | April 1, 2021
Photo of Oscar award 2021

The 93rd Academy Awards, originally scheduled for February 28, will now take place Sunday, April 25. The awards show will honor movies released in 2020. This is the fourth time…

Up to the highest height

By CPC | April 1, 2021
Photo of

By Bryan Goodland; courtesy photos Just like the song in Disney’s classic movie Mary Poppins says, there’s nothing more satisfying then flying a kite on a beautiful day. There’s no…