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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.

Perry Park: The essence of Douglas County part II

By CPC | June 1, 2020

Unfinished symphony By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo Hotel Nanichant was completed in 1889 to accommodate visitors to the planned Village of Lake Wauconda, its Native American name meaning echo. In…

More than just a tie

By CPC | June 1, 2020

By Bryan Goodland; Photo courtesy of Paula Kirkegaard Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the man who kissed your skinned knee or cheered your star performance in the grade…

2020 farmers markets

By CPC | June 1, 2020

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski Many area farmers markets have opened for the season, and more are scheduled to open this month. Before you grab your shopping bags, familiarize…

A bundt cake creation

By CPC | June 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photo Every kid knows treats taste better when the kids get to decorate! Children are excited to show off their creations and to share their goodies…

Perfect corn on the cob

By CPC | June 1, 2020

             

No eggs, no milk, no butter

By CPC | June 1, 2020

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett There are some recipes that are kind of magical, taking the simplest of ingredients and turning them into something special: BLT sandwiches, pasta with…

Entrepreneurs build ski furniture

By CPC | June 1, 2020

By Steve Whitlock; photos courtesy of the Kuna family Finding innovative ways to spend their time, Keller Kuna (13) and Aaron Perry (13) are creating outdoor furniture from recycled skis.…

Church-school partnership feeds hungry families

By CPC | June 1, 2020

By Patte Smith; photos courtesy of Journey Church In 2018, Denver Street School (DSS), located across three campuses in the Denver metro area, received a grant from Journey Church Legacy…

Faith, family and fitness

By CPC | June 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of the Kamel family Faith, family and fitness are the pillars that frame Perry and Lindsay Kamel’s world. These three cornerstones have continually defined the…

A garden of hope

By CPC | June 1, 2020

 By Lisa Nicklanovich; Photo courtesy of the Liepins family “There is nothing better than seeing a flower open or the top of the kohlrabi appear,” said Donna Gordon, a community…