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.
Reprinted from July 2016 issue As you go outside this summer for a hike, bike ride or even a stroll in your yard, be aware that rattlesnakes may be in…
Information provided by the Douglas County Assessor’s Office; courtesy photo Douglas County qualifying seniors have until July 15 to apply for the Senior Property Tax Exemption. Taxpayers 65 years and…
Information provided by the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center The Castle Rock Senior Activity Center (CRSAC) is ramping up in-person activities and the center needs volunteers. There are opportunities in…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Renee Newfield Parlor games like bunco, bridge, canasta, euchre, pinochle and mahjong have all been catalysts, with waning and waxing popularity through the…
Art inspiring change Article and photo by Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Annie Wardle “Thread Through Time” was a solo art show held at the Daniels Gate Clubhouse featuring the…
By Nancy Koontz; courtesy photos Making it look easy, devoted parents and physicians Michael and Laura Rosenberg are balancing life in 2021 with a can-do confident attitude. With their busy…
Article and photos by Chris Michlewicz Mike Gentile’s lifelong entrepreneurial spirit has brought him to the place he loves the most – the great outdoors with his family. Gentile, a…
help our children grow into respectful individuals Dear Readers, Summer is officially upon us and what a great time to work on manners with the kids. Parents today face a…
Article and photo by Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Kelly Duman The Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) baseball program has stellar new facilities, outstanding teams (the varsity finished sixteenth in…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Catherine Bess Photography Castle Pines Athletics NFL Flag Football program brought enthusiastic athletes to the field for the spring session. Mild temperatures kept the…