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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.

Are some manners considered old fashioned?

By CPC | September 1, 2020

I love this question. Let me tell you about something that just happened to me. I was hosting some longtime friends for lunch. Their two sons, 19 and 21 years…

AmazonSmile

By CPC | September 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil The smile logo on your Amazon package is more than a cute symbol; it’s a reminder to help the local community while shopping online. The AmazonSmile program…

September Crossword

By CPC | September 1, 2020

By Kathy Fallert

Gratitude journaling

By CPC | September 1, 2020

By Bryan Goodland During difficult times, it’s hard to be grateful for the things that we have. It is easy to fall into a state of depression over the loss…

Sourdough success: part two

By CPC | September 1, 2020
Photo of Sourdough bread

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I spent my childhood years living just outside of San Francisco. Sourdough bread is a symbol of that city, and I think it must…

Apple Curry Grilled Pork Tenderloin

By CPC | September 1, 2020

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Combine salt and sugar with four cups water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Soak tenderloin in the salt and sugar solution, in…

Hospitality leads to sharing hope

By CPC | September 1, 2020

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Lauren Aragon The art of creating charcuterie boards has increased in popularity in the past year. Social media platforms are filled with beautifully…

Colorado seed vault preserves our food future

By CPC | September 1, 2020
Photo of Anaheim Chili Pepper seed packet

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Bonnie Kirkegaard Colorado is home to one of the world’s largest collections of seeds, genetic material for livestock, microbes, and endangered plants. The facility,…

A Lifetime of learning

By CPC | September 1, 2020

By Bryan Goodland One of the keys to maintaining mental health as one ages is to continually seek out challenges for the brain. There is more and more evidence that…

The power of an e-bike

By CPC | September 1, 2020
Photo of Avid e-bikers Dave and Carolyn Richardson

Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik On most any day, you can spy Dave Richardson zipping down the streets of Castle Pines on his electric bike (e-bike). In fact, he…