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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.

Times, they are a changin’

By CPC | April 1, 2020

Thoroughly Modern Manners – Ask Mrs. Abramovitz Dear Readers, We have a lot to talk about. I’m writing to you today as a reformed hugger. I gave up on hugging…

Free audiobook options

By CPC | April 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil Do you love to read and find yourself with a lot of free time on your hands right now? In this digital age, there are many options…

Re-thinking spring cleaning

By CPC | April 1, 2020

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Spring is in the air, and while many are staying close to home and looking for projects to do, we can throw open the…

CP Crossword mania

By CPC | April 1, 2020

           

Poland: A rehabilitated, dynamic eagle (Part 1)

By CPC | April 1, 2020

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner While international travel for pleasure is not an option currently, now is the time to break out your photo albums and relive your previous…

Focus on the positive in the new “normal”

By CPC | April 1, 2020

Reading Between the Pines By Stacie Chadwick As I sit down to write this column, I feel like I’m living in some kind of space-time continuum that’s on overdrive. Bad…

Going on a Teddy bear hunt

By CPC | April 1, 2020

Inspired by the characters in Michael Rosen’s children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, families have found creative ways to pass the time these past few weeks. Working from…

The highs and lows of Benjamin and Mary Quick

By CPC | April 1, 2020

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…

Home is where the care is

By CPC | April 1, 2020

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…

Kim Heidemann, Union An American Bistro

By CPC | April 1, 2020

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…