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.
The City of Castle Pines is hosting Food Truck Thursdays, a new event beginning May 27 and running through August 5. Each Thursday this summer from 4 p.m. to 8…
By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of Tom Melton City of Castle Pines residents likely know Tom and Jill Melton as darn good neighbors. Married and best friends for 47 years,…
Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski I consider myself someone who is up for any type of adventure, but I do not think I ever really imagined I would end…
By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Mamie Black The Village at Castle Pines resident Mamie Black spent 20 years as an airline purser, working exclusively on international flights. These days,…
By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Donny McCleery Youth sports teams are more than just kids running around a field trying to figure out the dynamics of a sport. A…
By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Michael Conner Decades after reading his Boy Scout Handbook, Michael Conner still remembers – and follows to the letter – the rules for flying…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Lindsay Crosby Lindsay and Chris Crosby have always been drawn to the feel of a smaller community –one where kids can ride their bikes…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos by Lynn Zahorik Fatigue, dizziness, and imbalance were words that soon became physical disabilities for Carol Gransee. Disabilities that she thought would keep her from her…
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By Claire Bauer, R CHS intern writer; courtesy photo Although Rock Canyon High School’s (RCHS) 2020-2021 school year has finished and summer break is in session, it’s no vacation for…