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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.

Upstate New York: Picturesque towns and the Mid-Hudson

By CPC | November 1, 2021

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner My wife and I just returned from a fall colors trip out east. We went, expecting to see the Catskills and Finger Lakes of…

Pablo the Portuguese water dog

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Jan Agrafojo-Levy and Mira Brand Pablo, Pablocito, Pablo Picasso or even Pablo Escobar depending on the day, may look like he has doodle (a…

Donation gives mill dogs a second chance

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Elaine Hussey It has taken a few weeks, but Roxy the dachshund is finally learning how to snuggle with her very first dog friend,…

Mattersville Veterans – Pack healing helps veterans find their way

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Sedalia-based Mattersville Veterans is a community that provides sustainable housing and healing programs for veterans. Through their unique Pack Healing Experience which integrates the lives…

Squid Game

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Kathy Fallert There’s been a whole lot of chatter recently about the new Netflix series Squid Game. Squid Game (the name of an actual Korean children’s game) is a…

Paint and wallpaper trends inspired by nature and travel

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Trends in interior paint colors are moving away from grays to nature-inspired colors, and wallpaper is back in style. While the brave might go for…

The Scotts of Scotland

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Joe Gschwendtner; newspaper clipping courtesy of Kyle Scott No one exactly knows why Alexander Scott Sr. chose Castle Rock to homestead. Born in Arbroath, Scotland in 1840, he married…

Few simple rules for the upcoming holidays

By CPC | November 1, 2021

Greetings Readers, Halloween feels like it is the start of the holiday season. With that in mind, let’s just review a few of the simple rules for the upcoming holidays.…

Annual Autumn Shred Event

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Christina Leone Community service had two meanings at the annual free Autumn Shred Event held in The Village at Castle Pines shops last…

Neighborhood inaugural Octoberfest an oompah good time

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Forest Park social committee Forest Park social committee co-chairs Sarah Zales and Brooke Walter, along with the six member committee, successfully held…