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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.

Social groups for seniors help combat isolation

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz A social group that promotes healthy aging through connection hopes its members “enter as strangers” and “leave as friends.” CircleTalk is a program designed to disrupt loneliness…

Couple inspires others through community clean-ups

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District When you lead by good example, others will often follow. That’s what happened when Marilyn and Blair Marsden,…

Perseverance leads to sustainability

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Rusty Walker It might not have been obvious to him as a kid, but the hard work and dedication that helped Rusty Walker become…

Amelia Graser: Special needs educator

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Amelia Graser Amelia Graser has spent her life in education. As a child in Los Angeles, she helped in her mother’s third grade class,…

The strong bond of friendship

By CPC | March 1, 2021

Meeting at The Exchange in Castle Pines for a bite to eat, longtime Surrey Ridge friends enjoy sharing stories, catching up on family news and reminiscing. Being friends for many…

Guardian of The Village at Castle Pines

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Nancy Koontz; photo by Terri Wiebold There’s a bright light and a smiling gate guard who greets residents of The Village at Castle Pines and visitors at gate 4,…

Wanting a change leads to owning a Castle Pines business

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of the Ringgenberg family “For a while I wanted to move to a small town but then I realized I do live in a small…

Warmer days ahead for Janice and Chatt Wright

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Nancy Koontz; courtesy photos Arizona will gain a ray of sunshine from the Castle Pines community this spring. The former president of the Village Castle Pines Garden Club and…

Plan for a nutritious and delicious month

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Chris Dudley National Nutrition Month is a great time to try to incorporate some healthy changes into the usual routine. Try the suggestions below…

RCHS Girls Basketball up and running

By CPC | March 1, 2021

By Claire Bauer, RCHS intern writer; photo courtesy of RCHS With the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year in full swing, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) sports are up…