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 Megan Mathis Castle Pines residents may have crossed paths with “the morning fox” on a neighborhood walk through the community. Not an actual fox,…
Photo by Chris Michlewicz While this Hidden Pointe resident is a prairie dog and not a groundhog – although from the same squirrel family of rodents (Sciuridae) – he reminds…
Helping those with disabilities find their path By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Arc Thrift Stores A new donation station in the City of Castle Pines helps a nonprofit that…
By Shaun Kernahan; courtesy photo The state of Colorado is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, and the same goes for birdwatchers. Douglas County happens to be one of the better places…
Information provided by Douglas County Libraries Douglas County Libraries (DCL) reached a record-breaking number of digital book checkouts in 2020, surpassing the one million mark last November. This milestone highlights…
By Bryan Goodland; courtesy photo Ask any kid if they’d rather eat a piece of chocolate or a serving of Brussels sprouts – does the question even need to be…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Rina Castanon Have you noticed an increase in your snacking this past year? Though snacks are nothing new, snacking more often and snacking healthier…
Information submitted by Colleen Morton, R.N., Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Wellness Coordinator; Photo by Terri Wiebold A steamy cup of tea on a cold, snowy day can be the…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; graphic courtesy of Shari’s Berries Sweets are a standard when planning a romantic experience, whether it’s a slice of decadent cheesecake to cap off a delicious…
Rice so nice you’ll eat it twice Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’ve been logging more than my share of TV hours lately. Luckily, the folks at Netflix launched…