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.
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Tiffany Ball “Flowers are in my blood and have always been a part of my life,” said Tiffany Ball. Tiffany’s great-grandmother was well known…
Article and photo by Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photo There is an Olympic hopeful in our midst. Figure skater Autumn Hall (12) is a sixth grader at Rocky Heights Middle School…
By Shaun Kernahan; courtesy photos A Memorial Day weekend staple in the state of Colorado since 1979, BolderBoulder began with around 2,700 participants. By 2004, it had become the world’s…
By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Christina Leone Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) poms dance team recently won the 5A State Championship, bringing the first poms state title to RCHS…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo Like the popularity of charcuterie boards and sourdough bread, tinned fish is having its moment. For pescatarians or anyone who enjoys seafood, tinned fish is…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Paul Brannberg and Lisa Hutchinson By nature, human beings are social. Relationships with others help individuals survive and thrive. Staying socially connected can increase…
By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photos Creative problem solving has become the new normal. The Douglas County School District (DCSD) art show committee applied creativity to the annual art show to…
By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Ilana Bove The Help & Hope Center provides a warm, calm place for families in crisis to shop for food and necessities. With the…
CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL Jens Anderson Kianna Aviles Oliver Bolduc Tanner Bradley Olivia Briggs Yarely Chavez Castro John Colombi Dylan Cone Marissa Coney Evann Delgado Michael Edelmann Jazelle Edwards Ashlynn…
By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Leana Kerr Hungary, a landlocked country in central Europe, is known for its big flavor cuisine. Kinderpunsch or “children’s punch” is an aromatic concoction…