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 Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Bridget Dvorak “Oh, thank heaven for 7-Eleven” is one of the oldest and catchiest slogans. Castle Pines newest convenience store and gas station officially…
Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Excepting Yellowstone and the Tetons, one might dismiss Wyoming, our northern neighbor, as a windy, wild western coal-rich frontier. In some places, maybe so.…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Claire Miller Olive may be small, but she is mighty said her owners Claire and Christian Miller. Claire shared that when their 30-plus pound…
Horses take the lead on path to healing By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of the Equine Partnership Program The advent of equine-assisted therapy has brought renewed confidence and healing to…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Melissa Pruitt Wildlife sightings are one of the perks to living in the Castle Pines community. From the various prairie dogs that chitter…
By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of Sedalia Historic Museum and Gardens In 1897, President Grover Cleveland began to protect America’s resources, designating 21 million acres of timberland as National Forest.…
By Chris Michlewicz; photo and graphic courtesy of WiesnerMedia A new book by one of Colorado’s most successful publishers seeks to empower today’s leaders with the tools to be the…
Article and photo by Julie Matuszewski Rage rooms, also known as smash rooms or anger rooms, have rapidly made their way to the U.S. from Japan. These businesses offer a…
By Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Dana Jevarjian A group of ladies came together for the first time to play bunco and enjoy some fellowship with new neighbors. Spearheaded by…
By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos West of downtown Denver, roughly 30 minutes from Castle Pines and part of the greater Highland neighborhood is an eclectic little suburb called Lower Highland…