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 Kathy Fallert; photo courtesy of Julie Lamb The question of whether the Daniels Park herd is a herd of buffalo or a herd of bison is a common one.…
Article and photo by Kathy Fallert November is National Senior Pet Month. Regular readers of this column know my three dogs, 2-year-old Otis, 9-year-old Tebow and my senior Sadie who…
By Patte Smith Help & Hope Center and Crisis Center are two organizations within Douglas County that provide vital services for community members in need throughout the year, especially during…
By Lisa Nicklanovich National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is held each year, the week before Thanksgiving. Participating groups in the annual event spend the week holding a series of…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Nash Bochner When Nash Bochner inherited 15 plants from a friend who was moving out of state, he looked at them all and asked…
Article and photos by Terri Wiebold Tia Baker and her husband, Bryce, grew up in Douglas County and recently moved back to Colorado after having spent 10 years in Washington.…
By Patte Smith, photo courtesy of USDA Get out of the house this year for fun freedom in the glorious Colorado mountains. Breathing in fresh air while tromping through the…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett One of the things I love about food and cooking is that it’s a great way to bring very different things together and discover…
Article and photos by Lisa Crockett ~ Assorted fruits in bite sized pieces: Strawberries Cantaloupe (reserve one piece of cantaloupe) Raspberries Bananas Seedless grapes Pineapple ~One pear (red or green),…