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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.

Bringing a taste of New England

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Brenda Bushey New England to Castle Pines

to Colorado By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Brenda Bushey Although the annual Maine Lobster Festival has been canceled this summer, the Bushey family of Hidden Pointe is bringing the…

Feeling Groovy in their VW Bus

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of front 1965 VW bus

Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik You don’t have to be a member of the flower power generation to be in awe of the 1965 Volkswagen (VW) Bus that is…

Enjoying the best of Colorado…

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Tom and Judy Pecsok traveling together.

…and the world By Nancy Koontz; photo courtesy of Judy Pecsok Judy and Tom Pecsok, residents of The Village at Castle Pines since 1999, love their Colorado home, but equally…

Hello butterflies, bees and birds

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Leigh and Eric Houston relax in front lawn that is xeriscaped.

GOODBYE LAWN… By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Community residents Leigh and Eric Houston have a front yard that looks a bit different than most of our front yards; while most…

Vintage Car Club awards scholarship

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Jacob Skelton with his $2,500 scholarship

By Carin Kirkegaard; courtesy photos The Vintage Car Club (VCC) of Castle Rock awarded Jacob Skelton a $2,500 automotive technology scholarship to attend the Lincoln College of Technology. For the…

Camping – perfect summer vacation

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of son and father backpacking

By Shaun Kernahan; photos courtesy of the Zales family Camping in Colorado’s high country is perhaps the perfect 2020 summer vacation. Bryan Zales, Castle Pines resident, has always loved all…

When lightning strikes

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of lightening app

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Michelle Barton Michelle Barton was out biking when she was caught in a thunder and lightning storm last month. “It was the craziest thing…

Cycling spins in a new direction

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Michelle Stutler on her Peloton bike

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Closed gyms and finding ways to exercise at home were good for the stationary bike market, and Peloton is leading the pack. The high-end…

Lifelong golfer hits a hole-in-one

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of Kurtis Klein

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Kurtis Klein Many people look at 2020 as a year they hope to leave in the rearview mirror. That’s not the case for…

Intern writer off to college

By CPC | August 1, 2020
Photo of CSU freshman Sarah Bermingham

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo The Castle Pines Connection would like to thank Sarah Bermingham for her contributions as an intern writer the last five years. We wish her well…