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 Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of the Landis family Jonny Landis is proof that miracles happen. Jonny has defied the odds time and again since surviving a 32-foot fall from…
Information provided by the League of American Bicyclists May is National Bike Month, and although it may sound cliché, every month really is bike month. Established in 1956 and promoted…
Healing from a Distance By Lisa Nicklanovich Telemedicine is a tool that makes healthcare more accessible. It allows physicians to practice medicine virtually. It used to be primarily utilized as…
By Shawn Kernahan; photos courtesy of the Vereen family As many of us kicked back and watched the NFL draft from the comfort of our couches last month, the draft…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photos Club basketball tournaments have paused for the spring, but local youth basketball players are staying on top of their game. Four neighborhood boys, Chance…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Blaeser family Teen artist Claire Blaeser submitted two pieces of artwork to the 15th Annual Romancing the Arts exhibit sponsored by the…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Congratulations to the spring athletes who have signed letters of intent to play their sport at the next level. As of press time, there were…
The final months of the school year for the graduating Class of 2020 has been unprecedented. Traditional celebrations have either been placed on hold or completely canceled. While at times…
By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Timber Trail Elementary The Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) Timber Team continued to fulfill its mission of carrying out school activities by delivering the TTE…
By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of American Academy While remote learning certainly has been a change for American Academy (AA), the students, their families and teachers have embraced the change.…