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 Julie Matuszewski; photos by Lynn Zahorik Staff from the City of Castle Pines joined forces with The Castle Pines Connection for a team-building event hosted by the South Metro…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photo by Lynn Zahorik After inspiring, encouraging and supporting opportunities in the arts and sciences as well as other cultural activities throughout the Castle Pines community,…
Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Years ago, I was a stamp collector; still am, I guess. A philatelist if I wished to impress someone. The hobby has done many…
Thoroughly Modern Manners – Ask Mrs. Abramovitz Mrs. Abramovitz, Would you please talk to us about grocery cart etiquette? – L.Z. I am so glad you asked! Let’s start with:…
By Terri Wiebold A vibrant sense of community is one of the characteristics that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities.…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of nytimes.com There are many opinions about the Barbie doll, but six decades after her invention by Ruth Handler, co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel, she’s…
Article and photos by Shaun Kernahan Twenty children’s museums were nominated for the top 10 best children’s museums in the country, according to USA Today’s 10Best list. The Children’s Museum…
By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Carol Oliver Lyons Long before Little Orphan Annie appeared in American cartoons in 1924, comparable hardship stories like hers played out daily in the…
By Stacie Chadwick On any given day, people all over the world do extraordinary things. Halfway through my journey on this Earth, my question is…why? When I was 39, my…
By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Jacqueline Landry March 1 is National Pig Day, celebrating domesticated pigs with pig parties and pig parades. But how about a pig as…