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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.

New and improved: a kitchen renovation

By CPC | February 1, 2021
Photo of before and after kitchen improvement

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Julie Thelander When Julie and Erik Thelander bought their home in the Winterberry neighborhood five years ago, there was little inventory available. They chose…

Planning ahead for the 2021 camping season

By CPC | February 1, 2021
Camping in Colorado

Article and photos by Chris Michlewicz If you’re into camping and experiencing the full breadth of what Colorado’s natural lands have to offer, now’s the time to reserve those awe-inspiring…

To Sedalia with Love

By CPC | February 1, 2021
Photo of Minnie Love

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Fern Adams The town of Sedalia has been a backdrop to many remarkable life journeys. It speaks highly of Douglas County’s allure that a…

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation receives DAR award

By CPC | February 1, 2021

Information and photo provided by Mount Rosa Chapter of the DAR The Mount Rosa Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a National Certificate Award…

Random acts of kindness

By CPC | February 1, 2021

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week February 15-21 and RAK Day February 17 by showing appreciation for others, taking action when others are in need and instilling kindness in…

Stockholm in winter

By CPC | February 1, 2021
Photo of view north with Skeppsholmen Island.

Article by Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos Years ago, I consulted for Swedish battery manufacturer, OPTIMA. Normally, a fair-weather traveler, a meeting at headquarters called me to Stockholm in the winter.…

Bookworms use influencer-based avenue for exploring new titles

By CPC | February 1, 2021
Bibliophile Corner Books

By Chris Michlewicz; courtesy photo Most in-person book clubs are on hiatus due to the coronavirus, but avid readers are finding a new way to consume and discuss books with…

Modern etiquette includes many forms

By CPC | February 1, 2021

Dear Reader, Let’s take a minute this month to talk about the origins and different kinds of etiquette. Etiquette goes all the way back to the French courts of the…

The Cutest Pet gets his prize

By CPC | February 1, 2021
CutestPetInThePinesLogo

Photo by Meredith Love  

A meaningful kind of success

By CPC | February 1, 2021

By Stacie Chadwick At face value, success in sales is about setting goals, defining a quota and hitting numbers. There’s a mathematical rhythm to the work, and words like “target…