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.
Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner Ben Quick was born in Monroe County, Ohio in 1828. Orphaned at 10, he took interest in carpentry and by 16 had become a…
By Bryan Goodland There comes a time when we all have to make decisions about caring for an elderly loved one. Staying in one’s own home can be an important…
Around the world to the kitchen By Kathy Fallert; courtesy photos Kim Heidemann was originally a chef and one of six partners at Union An American Bistro located in Castle…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett What’s your favorite first-day-of-April prank? Salt in the sugar bowl? A quick phone call to see if your neighbor’s refrigerator is running? The beginning…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Nick Lucey Both James and Nancie Lewis are Colorado natives and have called the local community home for 13 years. They have family close…
By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of Douglas Regional Dispatch When a citizen calls 911 or texts 911, they may be in a heightened emotional state and are unaware that action…
By Shaun Kernahan; photo courtesy of the Thompson family Saturday, March 7 in South Bend, Indiana, the Denver Pioneers Lacrosse team knocked off top 10 ranked Notre Dame – thanks…
Training to overcome poverty By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Erin White Homelessness is quite often equated with urban living. Tent cities under bridges and panhandlers on street corners…
By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of DCSD and Kyler Barker Local teachers and the Douglas County School District (DCSD) are joining in to help augment the supply of protective face…