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.
Life can change in a moment’s notice. Registering for CodeRED alerts from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) allows mass notifications to areas where emergencies are occurring. The system not…
On June 18, community members, local leaders and advocates gathered for an afternoon of celebration and connection at the much-anticipated open house celebration of Unity on Park, an inclusive housing…
Local teens are sitting on both sides of the table at Teen Court, a peer-to-peer criminal justice system for teens under 18 years old charged with non-violent, first-time municipal offenses.…
Hard times happen. A new resource guide can help residents connect to convenient wellbeing services. Working together, the Douglas County Health Department, Department of Human Services, the Healthy Families Partnership…
On June 11, the Douglas County Older Adult Initiative held a Senior Resource Fair and Town Hall at the county building in Castle Rock. Several local organizations set up booths…
Douglas County taxpayers who are 65 or older as of January 1 may qualify for a senior property tax exemption. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 15. The partial tax…
Growing up suffering from eczema, 22-year-old Jack Kerstiens (pictured left) tried everything to relieve his discomfort. The ointments, creams and even prescriptions never provided much comfort, so Jack looked…
At just 19 years old, Kayden Ozdemir is on the road to success and already has a formidable resume. Currently studying astrophysics with a double major in business management and…
Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali: all of these famous artists revolutionized the painting style known as Modernism, but one artist has been on the path to an entirely…